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Arty is not your typical see a fish you fight Betta. What HE wants most of all is a friend. He knows how he is supposed to be, but...he knows nothing about this friend stuff. Can he do it? What do friends really do? Then along comes a silly sea slug, and his world flips upside down.
Fifteen-year-old Cassie's World is turned upside-down with the death of her father. Unable to cope, Cassie's mom finds solace in pills. Her brother, Jeremy, becomes lost in Virtual Reality, and her sister, Courtney, spends all her time with her friends, leaving Cassie seemingly unattended and unloved.
At the same time, Cassie's class begins an in-depth unit on butterflies, Cassie's mom unexpectedly takes a trip, leaving her family in the hands of their widowed neighbor. Cassie can either continue to see the worst in her unfortunate surroundings or embrace her new-found knowledge that butterflies aren't the only creatures capable of metamorphosis.
Content: 13+, parental substance abuse, rehabilitation, death of a parent
It is 1950, and 15-year-old Kate Dinsmore wants to become a journalist. But, her tobacco-farming father can't afford to send her to college. She devises a plan to move from rural North Carolina to her wealthy grandparents' home in Charlotte in hopes of gaining their financial support. Now she has a new set of problems. How can she please her society-conscious grandmother and conform to her new classmates' lifestyles? She meets Lillian, her grandmother's teenage maid, and in spite of their racial differences, they form a tentative friendship. While exploring her grandmother's attic, Kate unearths a secret that rocks her world and Lillian's too. The shocking discovery reveals half-truths that threaten the girls' friendship. What will Kate do when she must choose between Lillian and her new society friends? Through a mentorship with a newspaper editor, Kate realizes that journalism requires honesty. But, the risks of truth-telling make Kate question herself. If she reveals what she has learned, what price will she pay?
⚠ Content Rating for Half-Truths - Young Adult
Half-Truths is a historical fiction novel for young adult readers (13+), set in the 1950s American South. It contains themes that reflect the realities of the time period, including:
This book is written with sensitivity and historical accuracy, aiming to encourage critical thinking, empathy, and discussions about past and present social issues. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Aaren wants a fresh start. What he gets is a new heart.
Sixteen-year-old orphan Aaren Lockett leaves his rural hometown and ventures to the metropolis of Rexanberg to start his life afresh as a Tinker. But upon his arrival, he finds trouble when he interferes in a Hoch territory feud, and his life is thrown into immediate peril. When the dust settles, Aaren is no longer who he was before nor is he alone. Given a second chance at life, Aaren embarks on a new mission-tinkering with hearts. Little does he know that his quest to salvage and repair fractured souls will lead him to investigate a dark, chilling conspiracy. Residing within Rexanberg's glittering skyscrapers, someone is performing his own experiment: stitching life into the lifeless. To get to the bottom of this dark mystery, Aaren teams up with intrepid journalist Sasha Loren, who loves all things macabre. Together, they chase down clues as they delve into Rexanberg's seedy underbelly.
Can Aaren and Sasha unravel the mystery surrounding this grisly case? Or will they end up a mad scientist's lab rat-or worse-one of the reanimated dead? HEARTSMITH is an exciting romp through an industrial fantasy landscape filled with staple steampunk innovations and a dash of gothic horror. It will keep readers enthralled and guessing throughout its hair-raising twists and turns.
Not long after losing her father, ten-year-old Jess Alexander faces devastating news when her grandmother is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Jess travels from Florida to Bangor, Maine, to spend one last Christmas with her grandma and complete their shared must-do list.
The following Christmas, as Jess reminisces about her grandma, she receives a surprise that makes her wonder if her grandma is still watching over her.
Jess's journey takes her through a spectrum of emotions, forcing her to confront the limits of life and the unyielding power of love.
Content rating: death of father, grandmother; grief, loss
Thirteen-year-old Tirza Nesbit longs for magic. Her nine-year-old brother, Eli, longs for stability and a place that feels like home. When they read a strange book full of old stories and creepy poems, they are ripped from our world and thrown into another - one full of magic, monsters, and old family secrets.
Is it a world of their dreams... or their worst nightmares?
The road to freedom starts when you slam the door of a single wide...
Eighteen-year-old Shanna has one goal this summer, and it's hitting the road. She won't be visiting colleges or backpacking through Europe, though. Instead, she plans to save her mom and little sister from the fists of her abusive stepfather and get them to the sea and freedom. What she didn't plan on was falling in love.
From the day Shanna walks out of the woods and into his life, Free knows what he wants to do with his summer. Oh, he'll train horses and help out on the farm like usual, but hanging out with his enchanting new visitor just became his top priority. Little does he know that Shanna needs more than a diversion this summer. She needs help saving her family. Next thing you know, Free is hitching up his horse trailer for a road trip he never saw coming, but won't steer away from, no matter how dangerous it might get.
And dangerous it will be, because Shanna's stepfather didn't come to play, and he's not about to let his family just ride off into the sunset.
Content: +13 domestic violence, abuse, therapy, family escaping to safety
When Groundworld is on the brink of extinction, it takes one mole with courage to save the day.
When Benjamin, a junior mole digger, witnesses a human invasion of his homeland, he must find his long-lost courage and unite two culturally distinct realms to fight the intruders and save his kind from extinction. What perils lie before him as he ventures into the unknown? Can Benjamin go up against a rough bunch of illegal animal trappers before it's too late?
Meet the Groundworld heroes as they defend their country's sovereignty and save their fellow citizens from capture and extinction.
Perfect for fans of Kate Dicamillo and Roald Dahl.
Scarlet Burnes just witnessed her daddy hit a bicyclist who goes careening down the embankment right into Cottonmouth Creek. Regardless of her pleas, her daddy won't turn around. Instead, he threatens her because he doesn't have any plans to go back to jail, and Scarlet doesn't want to go away either. On the first day of fifth-grade, Scarlet has hope she's finally met a friend since she's now Blue Key to the new girl, Cricket. What she soon discovers could threaten to destroy the true friendship she's found. When the police start to question the students to solve the crime, Scarlet just doesn't know how much she can take. It might be the words of Maya Angelou that make a world of difference.
Will she be able to find her courage and turn her daddy in?
Your new pen pal has a grave secret.
A lakeside summer vacation is just what 13-year-old Jayce needs...except he's convinced the ghost from his nightmares lives in the creepy house next door. But when he decides to team up with his twin sister to write a letter to the phantom neighbor, he's shocked when THE GHOST WRITES HIM BACK! Now Jayce must uncover the dark secret of a cursed lake-or remain haunted forever.
Green's Horror-In-Verse is sure to spook! You'll be second-guessing the next time you check your mailbox.
When a family celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah, that means double the traditions and fun. Join this interfaith family as they create special memories for their littlest family member that will last a lifetime.
Merry Christmas and Chag Sameach!
Your new pen pal has a grave secret.
A lakeside summer vacation is just what 13-year-old Jayce needs...except he's convinced the ghost from his nightmares lives in the creepy house next door. But when he decides to team up with his twin sister to write a letter to the phantom neighbor, he's shocked when THE GHOST WRITES HIM BACK! Now Jayce must uncover the dark secret of a cursed lake-or remain haunted forever.
Green's Horror-In-Verse is sure to spook! You'll be second-guessing the next time you check your mailbox.
Blip - a.ka. the Bad Luck Princess - is a seventh-grade girl with royally bad luck. She isn't bothered by the swamp rats, three-eyed toads, and hungry alligarks of Zone 13, and she's certainly not phased by the chaos of her everyday life. But then again, she's never been summoned by the siren of the swamp before now. To save her radioactive homeland, Blip and her friends in the The Cursed Champions' Club embark on a quest to find the long-lost-sword-in-a-stone, all while evading a sinister government agent and dangerous spitting spiders. Can Blip and her friends rescue their beloved swamp, or is it simply one of those bad-luck days that is beyond saving?
Join Riley Cross - author, educator, Sci-Fi enthusiast, and mom - on a magical, disaster-filled adventure to discover the beauty behind imperfections.
Scarlet Burnes just witnessed her daddy hit a bicyclist who goes careening down the embankment right into Cottonmouth Creek. Regardless of her pleas, her daddy won't turn around. Instead, he threatens her because he doesn't have any plans to go back to jail, and Scarlet doesn't want to go away either. On the first day of fifth-grade, Scarlet has hope she's finally met a friend since she's now Blue Key to the new girl, Cricket. What she soon discovers could threaten to destroy the true friendship she's found. When the police start to question the students to solve the crime, Scarlet just doesn't know how much she can take. It might be the words of Maya Angelou that make a world of difference.
Will she be able to find her courage and turn her daddy in?
Fresh out of high school, Calli Stockton, a volunteer at a children's horse camp in Arkansas, is feeling uncertain about what lies ahead. What better way to figure things out than to spend the summer working alongside her best friend at a private island resort off the coast of Florida?
Little does she know, this experience will change her life forever. After a chance encounter with a mysterious man offering her a magical tattoo, promising fame and beauty, suddenly, Calli's life seems to be perfect. Or is it?
When Calli faces an unexpected crossroads, she must make a challenging decision. Will she choose the life the magic offers, or will she walk away from her deepest desires and choose the people she loves the most?
Dive into the pages of Butterfly Ink and experience a splash of magic, first love, and fame, all while discovering what it truly means to be ...
altogether beYOUtiful.
Calderón celebrates the tenacity and legacy of music star Jenni Rivera in this picture book. Kirkus Review
Jenni Rivera fue la talentosa cantante méxico-americana que saltó a la fama en una industria musical dominada por hombres. Superando muchos obstáculos, Jenni se convirtió en una de las cantantes femeninas más populares del mundo. Su inspiradora historia de fortaleza y determinación sigue siendo fuente de inspiración para muchos.
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Discover the story of Jenni Rivera, the talented Mexican-American singer who rose to fame in a male-dominated music industry. Defying many obstacles, Jenni became one of the most popular female singers in the world. Her inspiring story of resilience and determination continues to inspire many people today.
Meatball Man is the Head Detective in Town-City, along with his best friends and fellow detectives, Cheese Stick and Bread Stick. When Sally the Salt Shaker barges into his office searching for her missing husband, Petey the Pepper Shaker. Meatball Man and his trusty detectives must follow the clues to bring Petey home.
At sixteen, Keres is ready to pursue her musical dreams and leave the past behind. Her social life has become a lot more complicated ever since she and her bestie Ethan split. He's rich, popular...and totally disinterested in reconciling with Keres. That suits her just fine.
But when she discovers the true identity of a depressed caller on her favorite podcast, she may not be able to ignore the past-or Ethan-much longer. Is it possible his charmed life isn't so charmed, after all?
After a chance meeting with her music idol ends on a sour note, her future might hang in the balance. Can Keres overcome her heartbreak and give Ethan a second chance while staying true to herself and her dreams?
Or are some friendships undeserving of an encore?
Honorable Mention. 2024 Campoy-Ada Award.
The Mirabal sisters lived during a time when the Dominican Republic was ruled by a very harsh dictatorship. Even though they were daughters, wives, and mothers, Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa went against the norm and bravely stood up to the dictatorship, getting involved in secret activities against the government. They were affectionately called Las Mariposas (The Butterflies) by their community, and their actions had a lasting impact on their country as they fought for freedom. They didn't live to see the results of their bravery, but their unwavering courage in fighting for justice was not affected by the uncertainty of the future. In their honor, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed every year on November 25th.
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Mención de honor. Premio Campoy-Ada 2024.
Las hermanas Mirabal vivieron en una época en la que la República Dominicana estaba gobernada por una dictadura muy dura. A pesar de ser hijas, esposas y madres, Patria, Minerva y María Teresa desafiaron la norma y se enfrentaron valientemente a la dictadura, participando en actividades secretas contra el gobierno. Eran cariñosamente llamadas Las Mariposas por su comunidad, y sus acciones tuvieron un impacto duradero en su país mientras luchaban por la libertad. Aunque no vivieron para ver los resultados de su valentía, su inquebrantable coraje en la lucha por la justicia no se vio afectado por la incertidumbre del futuro. En su honor, el Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia Contra la Mujer se observa todos los años el 25 de noviembre.