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This powerful biography follows Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s road to the Supreme Court as the first Black woman to be confirmed, for middle grade readers from New York Times bestselling author Garen Thomas and The Washington Post reporter Lori Rozsa. This inspiring story features key...

When Ivy Leigh's mom dies, her life turns upside down. Another year has passed, and she wants to remain the girl she once was, mucking in the mud, hiking in the woods, chasing after frogs and butterflies, all the little girl things she did when Mom sometimes came along with her. Now, Ivy is...

Eleven-year-old Willa Johnson moved to the Southern Ohio Children’s Home after her mom’s overdose. The old mansion is a safe haven in her small town, but the home is teetering on the edge of financial ruin. The newest resident is Kacey, a teen who’s been kicked out by parents who reject...

When Harry's big sister Frankie dies, his world shatters - until a baby raven arrives and changes everything. An enthralling and heartwarming story from the bestselling, award-winning creators of Julia and the Shark, this is a deluxe hardback with dazzling purple and black illustrations. Harry...

A Waterstones Children's Book of the Month middle-grade fantasy full of myth and legend, set in England's "darkest hour" during the Blitz in WWII, from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. When Col's childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are...

Front Desk meets Stephen King! In this perfectly frightening middle grade read, a twelve-year-old boy moves into a creepy motel where breaking the rules doesn’t just mean getting kicked out—it means disappearing for good. Dylan has a bad feeling about the Good Night Motel. Ever since he and...

In 1942, when Mahatma Gandhi asks Indians to give one family member to the freedom movement, 10-year-old Anjali is devastated to think of her father risking his life for the freedom struggle. But it turns out he isn't the one joining. Anjali's mother is. And with this change comes many more adjustments designed to improve their country and use "ahimsa" - non-violent resistance - to stand up to the British government. First the family must trade in their fine foreign-made clothes for homespun cotton, so Anjali has to give up her prettiest belongings. 

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich with Justin Paul, Steven Levenson and Benji Pasek, read by Ben Levi Ross, Mike Faist and Mallory Bechtel. Dear Evan Hansen, Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why... When a letter that was never meant to be seen...

In Mockingbird—a poignant gem by acclaimed author Kathryn Erskine—a talented young artist struggles to overcome a disability. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, 10-year-old Caitlin faces a range of social and emotional challenges. The unexpected death of her caring brother makes matters even worse, but will the memory of his words of wisdom and the help of a compassionate counselor be enough to enable her to connect with others?

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Green Bicycle by Haifaa Al Mansour, read by Ariana Delawari. Dreamer. Rebel. Hero. Wadjda has one simple wish - to race her friend Abdullah on her very own bicycle. But in Saudi Arabia, it is considered improper for girls to...

This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting by 7s. Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally in the...

Eis und Schnee – Nichts hält Hilda Haserherz auf! Endlich weiß Hilda, wo sie nach ihren Eltern suchen muss: in der Burg Schneefeste im hohen Norden. Zusammen mit ihren Freunden macht sie sich auf zu einem abenteuerlichen Flugmanöver und landet in einer Welt aus Eis und Schnee. Sie hoffen...

抛开枯燥的年份堆砌，这段专为家庭听众打造的少儿历史启蒙之旅，将带你走进北美大陆上真实而鲜活的文化碰撞与权利角逐。无论是清晨上学的通勤路上，还是温馨的亲子睡前时光，生动的场景故事都能让小听众瞬间穿越回...

انطلق في رحلة سردية ممتعة للأطفال لاستكشاف حكايات الأبطال وصراعات الحرية التي شكلت ملامح مجتمع جديد. هذه التجربة الصوتية الدافئة تتجاوز حفظ التواريخ الباردة...

The story begins near the house of an old man who tends to honeybees and asparagus while living on the edge of a magic forest. Behind his home lies the dark wood—a place from which “there is no return”—where golden birds sing through the night and day. When two orphaned children wander onto his farm, he gives them a home and warns them never to venture past the edge of the wood. But then the old man falls ill, and the boy decides to brave the unknown in search of the song that he believes can heal him. What secret knowledge will he find there?

Based on the acclaimed New York Times project, this engaging and dynamic audiobook shares the true stories of remarkable people too often overlooked by history—an inspiring, eye-opening collection that empowers kids to see themselves as changemakers. This is a celebration of extraordinary...

Read by the author. Hang the stockings, cozy up by the fire, and celebrate the holidays inside The Christmas House, a classic story from designer Erin Napier of HGTV's Home Town and folk artist Adam Trest. Told from the house's point of view, this book welcomes your family into an old home that...

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes Welcome to Nowhere, A must-listen modern classic, this is a beautiful story about the life of one family caught up in civil war. Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and...

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a poignant audiobook edition of The Garbage King. Inspired by the true story of an Ethiopian childhood lived on the edge of destitution, it takes you on an unforgettable emotional journey. When Mamo's mother dies, he is...

Elba has a big block. She's been dragging it around for a long time. It makes her walk slowly. It makes her think darkly. It is heavy. Norris dances everywhere he goes, even uphill. He is always surrounded by a happy cloud of butterflies. When the two meet, Norris wants Elba to accompany him on a trip to the ocean. But she just wants to sit on her block. "I feel something in there," Norris says. "What?" asks Elba, who doesn't feel a thing. "Something sad," says Norris. "I think it wants to come out."