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Scholastic/Orchard Beautiful Black Boy by Sophia Robinson, illus. by Ken Daley (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978- 1-338-86464-9), presents an ode to self-love and confidence in boys of color. Ages 4–8. I Am the Dream Come True by Marley Dias et al., illus. by Islenia Mil (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-81586-3). Marley and her parents share ancestral histories that show how one brave step, like Marley’s #1000BlackGirl Books campaign, sparks change. Ages 4–8. Love, Panda by Elaine Su, illus. by Charlene Chua (July 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-7958- 0). A grumpy stuffed panda writes humorous letters to her owner Benny, begging to escape Benny’s drooly baby brother’s room. Ages 4–8. Mama Says I’m Fine by Brittney Cooper, illus. by Tamisha Anthony (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-76386-7). A girl finds strength in her mother’s words: “You’re fine.” Ages 4–8. Millie Fleur’s Pumpkin Problem by Christy Mandin (July 7, $14.99, ISBN 979-8-225- 04133-5). Millie Fleur faces a dilemma when the gourds in her unusual pumpkin patch grow out of control, in this sequel to Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden and Millie Fleur Saves the Night . Ages 4–8. Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together for All. by Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, illus. by Kah Yangni (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-88894-2). Steinem and Gbowee share their activist journeys, encouraging a new generation of girls and women to uplift one another and change the world. Ages 4–8. Rumpelstiltskin by Mac Barnett, illus. by Carson Ellis (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338- 67385-2). A clever girl must spin straw into gold or face the king’s wrath in this fairy tale retelling. Ages 4–8. When You Dream Big! by Peter H. Reynolds (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-339-00035-0). Charley learns that even if she doesn’t know what she wants to be, she knows what kind of person she wants to become. Ages 4–8. Series Delicious Duos by Michael L. Benner, illus. by Alison Hawkins, focused on various iconic
pairs, debuts with Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story (July 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461- 4076-4), ages 4–8. Scribe/Scribble I Am Here by Kim Hyo-Eun, trans. by Aerin Park (Mar. 3, $12.95 board book, ISBN 978- 1-964992-41-9). This accordion board book captures babies’ journey from understanding where things are in their world to knowing where they are. Ages up to 4. Deli Days by Jenna Rothberg, illus. by Marta Pantaleo (May 5, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-964992- 27-3). At Zeyde’s Deli, Sundays mean helping Grandpa serve the neighborhood’s best pas- trami on rye. Ages 3–7. Sundays Under the Lemon Tree by Julia Busuttil Nishimura, illus. by Myo Yim (June 2, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-964992-40-2), follows a child’s memorable Sunday, with the smells and sounds of family cooking. Ages 3–7. Banana Express: The Big Journey Behind One Small Delivery by Jung Jinho, trans. by Aerin Park (Apr. 6, $19.95, ISBN 978-1- 964992-28-0), chronicles the journey of a banana, tracing its route from a smartphone order all the way to the front-door delivery. Ages 4–9.
Horn, illus. by Robertson (Feb. 10, $22.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260-454-2), offers the true story of Horn’s experience of resil- ience and survival at the Shingwauk Indian Residential School in Ontario. Ages 9–12. Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge by Dian Day and Amanda White (Mar. 3, $17.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260-445-0). Against the backdrop of their school’s food drive, Mila realizes her best friend Kit doesn’t always have enough to eat. Ages 9–12. Simon & Schuster All the Ice Cream in the Land by Emmy Kastner (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659- 8451-5). Loyal and adoring subjects think outside the box to fulfill Princess Roselyn’s wish for all the ice cream in the kingdom. Ages 4–8. Go Bananas! by A.B. Peele, illus. by Lala Watkins (Mar. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659- 5356-6), brings a classic chant to life via a cast of yellow fruit friends. Ages 4–8. The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever! by Jessie Sima (June 9, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659- 7452-3) reveals how a master storyteller elf met the great challenge of getting a sleep- deprived dragon to nod off at bedtime. Ages 4–8. Loops by Jashar Awan (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7494-3) humorously focuses on the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn to tie one’s shoe- laces. Ages 4–8. The Underwearwolf by Gideon Sterer, illus by Charles Santoso (May 12, $19.99, ISBN 978-1- 6659-5558-4). One rule-breaking, underwear- loving kid transforms into an Underwearwolf on a nighttime adventure. Ages 4–8. Unicorns in Uniforms by Beth Ferry (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7542-1). No job is too big or too small for magical uniformed unicorns ready to help—and work together. Ages 4–8. Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen (May 5, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0877-0). Unassuming Finley learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-chang- ing summer spent with her distant mother at a family vacation house she never knew
Second Story Ellis on Guard by Sal Sawler, illus. by
Nandita Ratan (Feb. 3, $21.95, ISBN 978-1- 77260-444-3). Ellis puts their anxiety to good use when their neighbor’s dog goes missing. Ages 6–8. The Case of the Movie Mayhem: A Mighty Muskrats Mystery by Michael Hutchinson (Mar. 3, $12.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260- 460-3). Four Cree cousins try to solve the mystery of missing film equipment as a movie is being shot on location on their First Nation. Ages 9–12. Last Known Address: The Stumbling Stones of Europe by Kathy Kacer (Mar. 10, $21.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260-458-0) tells 13 stories of victims of the Holocaust who have been memorialized by Stolpersteine (stum- bling stones), brass plaques marking their last known address. Ages 9–12. Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story by Joanne Robertson, with Shirley (Fletcher)
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