In Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful follow-up to Raymie Nightingale, Louisiana Elefante is back, and she and her granny are out to face the family curse. When they stop to sleep in... Read More

Maggie Thrash follows her highly regarded memoir Honor Girl with another graphic-novel memoir, "Lost Soul, Be at Peace", which paradoxically incorporates mysterious fictional... Read More

Thirteen-year-old Susan begins Adina Rishe Gewirtz’s "Blue Window" “because Susan is the one who names things.” One long December evening, during the span between day and... Read More

"The Book of Pearl" is a beautifully imagined tale of grief and love. Timothée de Fombelle’s book, originally published in French, is impeccably translated by Sarah... Read More

In a futuristic England where the Nazis won the Second World War, Jessika Keller is a model citizen. Her family is perfect, her father is a high-ranking official. But her... Read More

This is a believable and heartfelt family story about seeking justice despite great odds. "Trell" is the fictionalized account of one of Boston’s most notorious murders: that... Read More

“Being an actor is all about finding keys from the real world that open imaginary locks,” and as young actress Zara Evans discovers, the doors opened by her acting lead to... Read More

Searing and feminist, this dystopia reads with deceptive grace. In a harsh island enclave where the mountain’s mica is necessary for survival, Jena—a young, slight girl... Read More

In the sequel to Evil Librarian, Michelle Knudsen delivers a story filled with romance, drama, and, of course, demons. Last year, Cynthia “Cyn” Rothschild saved her best... Read More

"A Child of Books" is a gorgeous book about creativity, imagination, and a love of books. The first-person narrative describes the joy and the adventure of stories. In simple... Read More

Intensely intricate detail on all manner of magical creatures and peoples. If you’re serious about your role-playing games, you’ll be just as serious about bringing these... Read More

This adorable book is full of whimsical animals, all bedecked in festive holiday outfits. Another delight is to discover that the pages turn into holiday cards and envelopes,... Read More