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Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning masterpiece with an introduction written and read by Jacqueline Woodson, just in time for its 40th Anniversary! Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and...

From the superstar author of The Hate U Give comes a thrilling fantasy for readers aged 9+. It’s not easy being Remarkable in a world where standing out is dangerous... Nic Blake is a Manifestor. All she wants is to learn the Gift, so she can be as powerful as her dad ... until she discovers a...

Lola Levine is excited to study all things paleontology in this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series. "If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless." ―Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy...

Bursting with inspiration and affirmation, Kheris Rogers’ debut book encourages children everywhere to love the skin they are in. When her confidence is shaken by peers who say they are scared of her because she's ""too dark,"" Imani turns to her sister for a loving reminder that she’s smart...

This powerful and poignant coming-of-age middle grade debut novel follows an Arab American girl named Yasmeen as she moves to San Antonio with her family and navigates finding friendship—and herself. Perfect for fans of Other Words for Home, Front Desk, and American as Paneer Pie. When...

Carmen Alvarez is new to competitive gymnastics, and it isn't quite what she expected. Her Level Four season is having a rough start with silly mistakes and several falls. Carmen continues to work hard. But just when she has competition figured out, she learns she must score a 34.00 All-Around to be eligible for Level Five. What will Carmen do if her season ends without getting the coveted 34.00 All-Around? Can she talk her family and coaches into letting her attend one more meet to try to get the score? And if she can get to another meet, will she be able to score out?

Bloomsbury presents Everything New Again by Renée Watson, read by Bahni Turpin and Ron Butler From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning YA author Renée Watson comes a heartbreaking and tender winter romance about falling in love and finding who you are at the same time. Bliss...

Lucy Robinson is feeling stuck. She is a competitive gymnast struggling to score the required 36.00 All-Around to progress from Level Five to Level Six. Lucy understands she must make some big changes if she wants to reach her goals. She decides to step out of her comfort zone and try a different gymnastics academy. At her new gym Lucy runs into obstacles she never anticipated. Can she overcome these challenges and reach her goals?

Brown Girl Dreaming is the unforgettable story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood, sharing what it was like to grow up as an African-American in the wake of the Civil Rights movement, and discovering the first sparks of an incredible, lifelong gift for writing.

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Here you can listen to six hilarious Paddington stories, read by Stephen Fry. Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington Bear had travelled all...

Cuando el proyecto de murales llega a la ciudad, Kiki transforma las paredes vacías de su barrio en un lienzo colorido que le permite expresarse a través de su vibrante arte. Al mismo tiempo, muestra al mundo el superpoder de su comunidad cultural y celebra lo que realmente significa ser un héroe. John Leguizamo, actor nominado al Globo de Oro y ganador del Premio Tony e historiador cultural, colabora con su amigo de la infancia, el artista de grafiti de renombre internacional John "Crash" Matos, para plasmar sus entrañables vivencias infantiles en esta carta de amor a la expresión creativa.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's top soccer player. But what happens when he's not scoring on the pitch? High-interest details of his fascinating life will enthrall listeners.

A runaway junkyard dog makes a name for himself playing blues guitar.

A glittering story about life and loss that follows Amie as she learns to heal and move forward over the course of a life-changing year, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Amie has spent her life perfectly in tune with Ba-ba, her father—she plays...

Von Paris über Tokio bis Rio und New York – Emma springt, tanzt, entdeckt und staunt! Neugierig und voller Energie lädt sie Kinder dazu ein, mit ihr die Welt zu bereisen. Jede Episode ist ein neues Hörerlebnis: die Entdeckung einer Kultur, das Ausprobieren einer überraschenden Sportart...

De Paris à Tokyo, de Rio à New York, Emma saute, danse, explore et s'émerveille ! Curieuse et pleine d'énergie, elle invite les enfants à voyager avec elle aux quatre coins du globe. Chaque épisode est une nouvelle aventure sonore : découverte d'une culture, initiation à un sport...

An inquisitive bookworm explores a whole new world when her family moves north during the Great Migration in Coretta Scott King Honor winner Brenda Woods’s stand-alone companion to The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA. It’s 1946 when eleven-year-old Abigail and her parents move from Birdsong...

Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. ‘Hilarious and joyful’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki Hari Kumar is BACK. 10 years old and 100% going to be a SUPERSTAR. It’s Sports Day, AKA the literal WORST day of the whole entire...

This poetry-in-motion, sing-out-loud story follows the journey of one young boy as he navigates the challenges of his constantly running, brilliantly creative, and ever-so-busy brain. From basketball to baking with grandpa, to math class, and high-scoring video game conquests, listeners will see that his one-of-a-kind mind is his greatest strength, and though challenges may come, he is all the stronger for it!

India is a country of myriad festivals! Not a month goes by in which we don't have something to celebrate. This book invites you to rejoice in India's rich culture through the simple stories of two young twins, Natasha and Nikhil, as they experience an entire year of festivals and celebrations -...