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A Place in the World by Rina Singh, illus. by Christopher Pouler (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-396-4). A young refugee and his mother navigate the challenges of displacement in this novel highlighting resilience and hope in a world affected by conflict. Ages 8–12. Creston My Butterfly Secret: The Butterfly Catchers of Indonesia by Mahesh Pathirathna, illus. by Evi Shelvia (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-954354-45-6). Kakak is torn between protecting the precious butterflies his father showed him and selling them to collectors to feed his family. Ages 6–10. Cuento de Luz The House by NiñoCactus, illus. by Celia Sacido (May 5, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-15-6). When a fire destroys everything that a house believed gave meaning to its life, the woodland flora and fauna give it hope. Ages 4–8. The Path of Life by Cristina Expósito Escalona, illus. by Luz Marina Baltasar (May 26, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-23-1), offers an ode to the many different types of love and how we may encounter them in our lives. Ages 4–8. Supergrannies by José Carlos Román, illus. by Mónica Carretero (June 2, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-27-9), reveals the secret identities of a group of grandmothers with superpowers and superpets. Ages 4–8. Welcome, Little Squirrel by Daniel Cañas, illus. by Verónica Aranda (May 19, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-19-4). After a squirrel’s home is knocked down, she tries living with various critters, hoping to find the right fit. Ages 4–8. Dark Horse The Girl Who Draws on Whales by Ariela Kristantina (Mar. 31, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-50674-695-1). Wangi and younger brother Banyu investigate the origin of a mysterious drawing found on the back of a dying whale that has arrived in their sea village. Ages 12 and up. Difference Engine To the Last Gram by Shreya Davies and Vanessa Wong (May 12, $17.5 paper, ISBN 978-981-94-1217-4). Divya struggles with eating disorders and BIPOC identity as she searches for a sense of home in her community, family, and body. Ages 14 and up. Disney Hyperion The Amazing Augustus by Tammi Sauer, illus. by Pauline Gregory (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-368-09464-1), begins a series of the same name starring Augustus, a boastful squirrel so busy admiring himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion. Ages 3–5. Lilibet Makes a Friend by Kersten Hamilton, illus. by Shanda McCloskey (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-368-10419-7). Neurodivergent Lilibet adds to her crew of imaginary pals when
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