The Power of Story

THE DRAGON PATH By Ethan Young

THE MAGICAL REALITY OF NADIA By Bassem Youssef and Catherine R. Daly Illustrated by Douglas Holgate Inspired by the author’s real-life experiences, this rollicking, charming novel follows sixth-grade Egyptian immigrant Nadia as she navigates the ups and downs of friendships, racism, and some magic too! Hardcover • 4OO857228 Ages: 10–12 • 176 pages List price $14.99 • Your price $11.24 Audio CD and digital download available

In this action-adventure fantasy, young Prince Sing must overcome monstrous obstacles to help his clan return to their homeland. Paperback • 4OO836329 Ages: 10–14 • 208 pages List price $12.99 • Your price $9.74

SISTERS OF THE WAR: TWO REMARKABLE TRUE STORIES OF SURVIVAL AND HOPE IN SYRIA By Rania Abouzeid Through the stories of two sets of sisters, Abouzeid crafts an incredibly empathetic and nuanced narrative of the Syrian civil war, and the promise of progress that these young people still embody.

THE CANDLE AND THE FLAME By Nafiza Azad This Morris Honor–winning fantasy is set in a city along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn. Paperback • 4OO860834 Ages: 12 and up • 416 pages

DARK SKY RISING: RECONSTRUCTION AND THE DAWN OF JIM CROW By Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Tonya Bolden Henry Louis Gates, Jr., presents a journey through America’s past and our nation’s attempts at renewal in this look at the Civil War’s conclusion, Reconstruction, and the rise of Jim Crow segregation. Paperback • 4OO707859 Ages: 13–16 • 256 pages List price $10.99 • Your price $8.24 Audio CD and digital download available

HURRICANE CHILD By Kacen Callender

Born during a hurricane, Caroline has had her share of bad luck. She’s bullied at her small school on St. Thomas, a spirit won’t stop following her, and—worst of all— Caroline’s mother left home one day and never came back. But when a new student arrives, Caroline’s luck begins to turn around.

Paperback • 4OO827971 Ages: 13–16 • 224 pages

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Paperback • 4OO855114 Ages: 13–16 • 288 pages

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KING AND THE DRAGONFLIES By Kacen Callender In a small but turbulent Louisiana town, King watches grief transform his family after his brother’s unexpected death. Just as King struggles to come to terms with the loss, he also begins to gain the understanding and courage to be himself and to discover his own identity.

THE LIGHT IN HIDDEN PLACES By Sharon Cameron The extraordinary story of Stefania Podgorska, a Polish teenager who chose bravery and humanity by hiding 13 Jews in her attic during WWII.

THE HERO OF NUMBANI (OVERWATCH #1) By Nicky Drayden

UNTWINE By Edwidge Danticat A haunting and mesmerizing story about sisterhood, family, love, and loss by literary luminary Edwidge Danticat. Paperback • 4OO542304 Ages: 13 and up • 320 pages List price $11.99 • Your price $8.99 Digital audio download available

In the African city of Numbani, humans live in harmony with humanoid robots. But when a terrorist tries to shatter that unity, a hero named Efi Oladele rises in an all-new, original story straight from the minds of the Overwatch game team.

Paperback • 4OO857330 Ages: 12–16 • 400 pages

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Hardcover • 4OO812933 Ages: 12–15 • 272 pages

Paperback • 4OO857597 Ages: 12–14 • 304 pages List price $9.99 • Your price $7.49

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Illustration © 2021 by Douglas Holgate from The Magical Reality of Nadia by BassemYoussef and Catherine R. Daly

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