Month: December 2020

SONG OF THE COURT, by Katy Farina, Colors by Ashanti Fortson, Sterling Children’s Books

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Inspiring! A charming fairy tale—told in graphic novel style—about two unlikely friends who encourage each other to pursue their dreams. “Katy’s work is so expressive and fun! The way she seamlessly blends high drama, big laughs, and tender family moments blows me away . . .” Gale Galligan, New York Times bestselling author of The Baby-Sitters Club graphic … Continue reading SONG OF THE COURT, by Katy Farina, Colors by Ashanti Fortson, Sterling Children’s Books

DOT UNPLUGGED, by Randi Zuckerberg, Illustrated by The Jim Henson Company, Candlewick Entertainment

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Can Dot and her family make it through a rainy day without any tech? It's pouring rain, and the power's gone out at Dot's house. Should they take it as a challenge to honor the National Day of Unplugging? Playing outside is out of the question, and so is using the many devices Dot is … Continue reading DOT UNPLUGGED, by Randi Zuckerberg, Illustrated by The Jim Henson Company, Candlewick Entertainment

ZERO LOCAL, NEXT STOP: KINDNESS, by Ethan Murrow and Vita Murrow, Candlewick Press

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Inspired By A True Story! Board the train for a story of art, diversity, and community in a near-wordless tale told through masterful, sumptuously detailed black-and-white illustrations.Train riders are used to stressful delays on the Zero Local line. But when a new passenger shows gratitude to the driver on their daily commute, tensions begin to … Continue reading ZERO LOCAL, NEXT STOP: KINDNESS, by Ethan Murrow and Vita Murrow, Candlewick Press