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Youth Acquistions, January 2021All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed EverythingContributor(s): Bay Pimentel, Annette (Author); Keelan-Chaffins, Jennifer (Foreword by); Ali, Nabi (Illustrator)"Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated in the Capitol Crawl. The deeply affecting image of Jennifer crawling up the steps of Capitol Hill went viral and helped pressure Congress into passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. A powerfully illustrated biography of Jennifer's life and a celebration of youth activism, All the Way to the Top will teach all children that they have the power to make a difference"---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attack of the Underwear DragonContributor(s): Rothman, Scott (Author); Oswald, Pete (Illustrator)When a dragon wearing very large underwear threatens the kingdom the Knights of the Round Table run away, leaving Sir Percival's young assistant, Cole, to face the beast.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Bear and the DuckContributor(s): Angeli, May (Author)"When Bear rescues Duck from a thicket one late winter day, an unexpected friendship begins"--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone BilesContributor(s): Meadows, Michelle (Author); Glenn, Ebony (Illustrator)"A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hooray for Little Fingers!Contributor(s): Mory, Tristan (Created by)A chunky board book made for little hands and fingers.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hot Pot Night!Contributor(s): Chen, Vincent (Author); Chen, Vincent (Illustrator)In this version of the classic tale, nobody in the apartment building has enough ingredients for dinner--so a child suggests that they have a community hot pot night, and everybody contributes something, bringing their Taiwanese community together for a delicious meal. Includes a recipe for hot pot.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kamala and Maya's Big IdeaContributor(s): Harris, Meena (Author); Gonz?lez, Ana Ram?rez (Illustrator)"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! This is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood."--Provided by publisher.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Last MarshmallowContributor(s): Lin, Grace (Author); Lin, Grace (Illustrator)"Olivia and Mei have two cups of cocoa and three big marshmallows. Olivia gets one marshmallow, and Mei gets one marshmallow. How will they share the last one? Engages young children in the math of sharing equally"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------LouisContributor(s): Lichtenheld, Tom (Author); Rowan-Zoch, Julie (Illustrator) A beloved teddy can bear it no longer and plots his escape from his owner's suffocating affections in this laugh-out-loud picture book from New York Times best-selling creator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Steam Train Dream Train fame, Tom Lichtenheld.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mail Duck: A Book of Shapes and SurprisesContributor(s): Sirotich, Erica (Author)Beep, beep! Mail Duck's truck is full! There's a triangle box to deliver. A circle. A heart. All his friends' favourite shapes. Lift the flaps to reveal all the hidden surprises that add up to one big surprise for Mail Duck!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Max's Half BirthdayContributor(s): Wells, Rosemary (Author); Grey, Andrew (Illustrator)After going to two friends' birthday parties, Max wants a party, too, so Grandma suggests a half-birthday party, with all the half-trimmings.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------My FootprintsContributor(s): Phi, Bao (Author); Tran, Basia (Illustrator)Upset after being bullied, Thuy, a Vietnamese American, pretends she is different creatures, including an especially strong, wonderful being made up of her two mothers and herself. Includes note about the phoenix and the Sarabha.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Once Upon a Winter DayContributor(s): Woodruff, Liza (Author)"Milo's mother is too busy to read him a story so she sends him outside to play in the snow where he discovers a story of his own"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Out the DoorContributor(s): Hale, Christy (Author)Follows a girl through her day in a busy city as she travels to school and back again.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Paper KingdomContributor(s): Rhee, Helena Ku (Author); Campion, Pascal (Illustrator)"When the babysitter is unable to come, Daniel is woken out of bed and joins his parents as they head downtown for their jobs as nighttime office cleaners. But the story is about more than brooms, mops, and vacuums. Mama and Papa turn the deserted office building into a magnificent kingdom filled with paper. Then they weave a fantasy of dragons and kings to further engage their reluctant companion--and even encourage him to one day be the king of a paper kingdom"--Provided by publisher.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peck Peck PeckContributor(s): Cousins, Lucy (Author); Cousins, Lucy (Illustrator)Die-cut holes in cover reveal the blue color from the title page.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter SolsticeContributor(s): Pfeffer, Wendy (Author); Reisch, Jesse (Illustrator)Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Squirrels' Busy Year: A First Science StorybookContributor(s): Jenkins, Martin (Author); Jones, Richard (Illustrator)Using simple, clear language and beautiful illustrations, this picture book introduces budding scientists to the seasons as squirrels scamper through the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Full color.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Swift Fox All AlongContributor(s): Thomas, Rebecca Lea (Author); McKibbin, Maya (Illustrator)What does it mean to be Mi’kmaq? And if Swift Fox can’t find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together FutureContributor(s): Jeffers, Oliver (Author)A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------When Aidan Became a BrotherContributor(s): Lukoff, Kyle (Author); Juanita, Kaylani (Illustrator)This sweet #ownvoices picture book celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother. Full color.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------When You Need WingsContributor(s): Judge, Lita (Author); Judge, Lita (Illustrator)Illustrations and easy-to-read text advise the reader to seek self-confidence on the wings of imagination.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------You Poop HereContributor(s): Meisel, Paul (Author)In this introduction to potty training, animals demonstrate where they poop. Includes facts about animal feces.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Your Name Is a SongContributor(s): Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah (Author)Includes glossary of names featured in the story, with their common pronunciations and meanings.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Your Place in the UniverseContributor(s): Chin, Jason (Author)"A non-fiction introduction to the massive scale of the known universe"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------?Vamos!: Let's Go EatContributor(s): Ra?l the Third (Author)Little Lobo returns to share his love of food and wrestling in this delicious follow-up to Vamos! Let 's Go to the Market from Pura Belpr? Medal-winning illustrator Ra?l the Third.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Early ReadersThe Berenstain Bears' School Talent ShowContributor(s): Berenstain, Mike (Author); Berenstain, Mike (Illustrator)"From the cub's magic tricks to Trudy's yodeling, any student can be in the show. All you need is a talent"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mount RushmoreContributor(s): Bauer, Marion Dane (Author); Wallace, John (Illustrator)Youngsters can visit Mount Rushmore as Newbery Honoree and "New York Times"-bestselling author Bauer guides them on a tour of one of our country's greatest treasures and explains how it was made in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. Full color.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------RainbowContributor(s): Bauer, Marion Dane (Author); Wallace, John (Illustrator)Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer explains the wonders of nature in this delightful Ready-To-Reads that combines inviting art with concise language. Full color.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Statue of LibertyContributor(s): Bauer, Marion Dane (Author); Wallace, John (Illustrator)For many years the Statue of Liberty was the first American sight for many immigrants as they arrived in New York Harbor. Newbery Honoree and "New York Times"-bestselling author Bauer recounts the history of one of America's icons in this reader. Full color.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------SunContributor(s): Bauer, Marion Dane (Author); Wallace, John (Illustrator)"There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun."----------------------------------------------------------------------------------YellowstoneContributor(s): Bauer, Marion Dane (Author); Wallace, John (Illustrator)Newbery Honoree and "New York Times"-bestselling author Bauer takes readers on a tour of Yellowstone National Park, one of our country's greatest treasures, in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. Full color.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junior FictionBetter TogetherContributor(s): George, Kallie (Author); Graegin, Stephanie (Illustrator); Graegin, Stephanie (Cover Design by)Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood on vacation, it's up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly. When rumors buzz of a rival hotel, Gilles is determined to prove that the Heartwood is the very best. Illustrations.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Captain Awesome Saves the Winter WonderlandContributor(s): Kirby, Stan (Author); O'Connor, George (Illustrator)When second-grader Eugene McGillicudy is forced to be the star of the students' winter play, he relies on his superpowered alter ego to help him.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Captain Awesome and the Trapdoor, Volume 21Contributor(s): Kirby, Stan (Author); O'Connor, George (Illustrator)Convinced that someone is stealing his old toys, Eugene tries to track down the thief.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Captain Awesome, Soccer StarContributor(s): Kirby, Stan (Author); O'Connor, George (Illustrator)Includes an excerpt from Captain Awesome saves the winter wonderworld.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cat Kid Comic ClubContributor(s): Pilkey, Dav (Author); Pilkey, Dav (Illustrator)A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. Readers of all ages will unleash their own creativity as they open the door to visual comic-book storytelling with the help of Dav Pilkey and his heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast, featuring Li'l Petey, Molly, and Flippy in Cat Kid Comic Club.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Volume 1: 100 Tales of Extraordinary WomenContributor(s): Favilli, Elena (Author); Cavallo, Francesca (Author)"Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most-funded original book in the history of crowd-funding."--Publisher's description.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Greatest GiftContributor(s): George, Kallie (Author); Graegin, Stephanie (Illustrator); Graegin, Stephanie (Cover Design by)Mona the mouse has found a home in the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, so Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace. Illustrations.Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Guggenheim MysteryContributor(s): Stevens, Robin (Author)The adventure that began in Siobhan Dowd's popular and acclaimed novel "The London Eye Mystery" at long last continues with Ted, Kat, and their cousin Salim investigating a theft at the Guggenheim Museum that's been pinned on Salim's mother.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Hungry PlaceContributor(s): Haas, Jessie (Author)A pony with a mind of her own and a girl with a spine of steel find in each other the remedy to their loneliness.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The IckabogContributor(s): Rowling, J K (Author)This book "was initially published online for families to enjoy during the lockdown in 2020 and is ... illustrated by the young winners of The Ickabog artwork competition"--Inside back flap.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Little Cat's LuckContributor(s): Bauer, Marion Dane (Author); Bell, Jennifer A (Illustrator)A little cat named Patches manages to push out a window screen and leave her house, chasing a falling leaf, and sets out to find a special place to call her own.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Little Stars SkiingContributor(s): Farley, Taylor (Author)"If you think you might like tearing it up on skis with big air and wide turns, this book covers the basics on clothing, rules, and the beginner skills useful to know for skiing"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Long Road on a Short DayContributor(s): Schmidt, Gary D (Author); Yelchin, Eugene (Illustrator); Stickney, Elizabeth (Author)A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Max and the Midknights: Battle of the BodkinsContributor(s): Peirce, Lincoln (Author)"Max struggles at knight school, but when evil in the form of bodkins threatens Byjovia, Max reunites the Midknights to save the kingdom"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Measuring UpContributor(s): Lamotte, Lily (Author); Xu, Ann (Illustrator)"Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-m?a's seventieth birthday together. Since she can’t go to A-m?a, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-m?a to her by winning the grand prize in a kids cooking contest to pay for A-m?a's plane ticket! There’s just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food. And after her pickled cucumber debacle at lunch, she's determined to channel her inner Julia Child. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-m?a, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too?"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Princess in Black and the Giant ProblemContributor(s): Hale, Shannon (Author); Hale, Dean (Author); Pham, Leuyen (Illustrator)With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Secret Rescuers Magical Collection: The Storm Dragon; The Sky Unicorn; The Baby Firebird; The Magic Fox; The Star Wolf; The Sea Pony (Boxed Set)Contributor(s): Harrison, Paula (Author); Williams, Sophy (Illustrator)A group of friends set out to save magical creatures from a cruel queen and her wicked soldiers in this delightful chapter book series. The first six books are now available in a collectible boxed set!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Tale of Witchcraft...Contributor(s): Colfer, Chris (Author)Fourteen-year-old Brystal Evergreen has secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community but new threats arise, including the centuries-old Righteous Brotherhood that intends to exterminate all magical life, beginning with Brystal.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Three KeysContributor(s): Yang, Kelly (Author)"Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic."--Provided by publisher.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twins: A Graphic Novel, Volume 1Contributor(s): Johnson, Varian (Author); Wright, Shannon (Illustrator)"Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister!"--Provided by publisher.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------We Could Be HeroesContributor(s): Finnegan, Margaret (Author)Fourth-graders Maisie and Hank, who has autism, become friends as they devise schemes to save a neighbor's dog, Booler, from being tied to a tree because of his epilepsy.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------YAThe BridgeContributor(s): Konigsberg, Bill (Author)Aaron and Tillie do not know each other, but they both feel suicidal and arrive at the George Washington Bridge at the same time, intending to jump. Includes resources about suicide prevention and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Memory ThiefContributor(s): Mansy, Lauren (Author)Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Victoria Aveyard, The Memory Thief by debut author Mansy brings readers on an unforgettable journey through the city of Craewick--a city where memories are currency, citizens are divided by ability, and "Gifted" individuals can take memories from others as they please.ease.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mountain Biking for Kids: Mindset Development GuideContributor(s): Keller, Christopher (Author)Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Cycling--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Murder Is Bad MannersContributor(s): Stevens, Robin (Author)Originally published in the United Kingdom by Corgi in 2014 under the title Murder most unladylike.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Royal Ranger: The Missing PrinceContributor(s): Flanagan, John F (Author)Charged by Araluen's King Duncan to covertly rescue the Prince of Gallica from a politically ambitious baron, Will Treaty and his apprentice Maddie take to the road disguised as father and daughter jongleurs.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scythe, Volume 1Contributor(s): Shusterman, Neal (Author)"In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of DemocracyContributor(s): Davis, Kenneth C (Author)"A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thunderhead, Volume 2Contributor(s): Shusterman, Neal (Author)Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in this chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book "Scythe" from the "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Unwind dystology.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Toll, Volume 3Contributor(s): Shusterman, Neal (Author)In this pulse-pounding conclusion to New York Times -bestselling author Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe trilogy, constitutions are tested, and old friends are brought back from the dead.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ................
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