Scholastic Press

The Beautiful Something Else: A Story of Identity and Acceptance

This heartwarming and humorous novel explores the journey of Sparrow Malone, a nonbinary character navigating a world obsessed with binary labels. Perfect for fans of Alex Gino and Kyle Lukoff, "The Beautiful Something Else" offers a relatable and insightful exploration of self-discovery and the courage to embrace one's true self.

A Life of Quiet Conformity

Sparrow's life is defined by the constant pressure to be the "perfect daughter." Their mother, struggling with personal turmoil, expects conformity and obedience. Sparrow diligently follows this script, burying their true self beneath a facade of good grades and quiet acceptance. The pressure, however, takes a toll, leaving Sparrow emotionally exhausted and yearning for a life beyond the confines of their mother's expectations.

A New Beginning, A New Discovery

A turning point arrives when Sparrow is sent to live with their eccentric Aunt Mags in a vibrant community filled with intriguing characters. This unexpected change allows Sparrow to escape the suffocating atmosphere at home and experience a life where individuality is embraced. It's in this new environment that Sparrow encounters their own shadow, a playful and rebellious entity that encourages them to break free from the shackles of societal norms.

Embracing the Truth

Sparrow's shadow nudges them to explore new experiences and embrace their true self. They begin to understand that their identity goes beyond the labels of "boy" or "girl." This realization sparks a profound sense of liberation but also brings about the daunting task of sharing their truth with the world.

Finding Acceptance and Love

"The Beautiful Something Else" delves into the challenges of coming out to family, friends, and even a crush. Sparrow must confront their fears and decide whether to embrace their true identity, even if it means facing rejection and change. The novel beautifully captures the complexities of identity, the power of self-acceptance, and the importance of finding love and support in unexpected places.

A Story Worth Reading

"The Beautiful Something Else" is a powerful and engaging story that resonates with readers of all ages. It encourages self-acceptance, celebrates individuality, and reminds us that true beauty lies in embracing our authentic selves.

Legends of Lotus Island 2: Into the Shadow Mist

A Captivating Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series perfect for readers who adore stories about animals, magic, and kids embracing their power to change the world.

A Journey to the Mysterious Bokati Island

Plum and her friends embark on a thrilling adventure to the misty Bokati Island. Their destination: the enigmatic Guardian Master Em, keeper of the ancient forest. This field trip arrives at a crucial time for Plum, who is still struggling to understand her unique abilities and why she feels different from the other Novices on Lotus Island.

Discovering the Beauty and Mystery of Bokati

At first, Plum finds Bokati a quiet and somewhat gloomy place. But she quickly discovers a world brimming with incredible animal and plant life, each more fascinating than the last. The island's rich biodiversity and the whispers of ancient magic draw her in.

A Threat Emerges

However, a sinister force begins to wreak havoc on Bokati, decimating the trees and endangering the entire ecosystem. Plum and her classmates must rise to the challenge and take action. Plum is determined to help, despite hiding secrets about her own Guardian powers, even from her closest friends.

A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Embracing Uniqueness

"Legends of Lotus Island 2: Into the Shadow Mist" is a captivating tale of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. As Plum confronts the mysteries of Bokati and her own powers, she learns the true meaning of courage, the importance of embracing her uniqueness, and the power of friendship to overcome any challenge.

A Must-Read for Young Fantasy Fans

This engaging story is filled with action, suspense, and heartwarming moments. It explores themes of environmental responsibility, self-acceptance, and the power of believing in oneself. Fans of magic, animals, and stories about young heroes will be swept away by this enchanting adventure.

Hai Độ - Alan Gratz: Cuộc Chiến Khốc Liệt Chống Lại Biến Đổi Khí Hậu

Một Cuốn Sách Hấp Dẫn, Đầy Cảm Xúc Và Hành Động

"Hai Độ" là tác phẩm mới nhất của Alan Gratz, tác giả của những cuốn sách bán chạy nhất New York Times như "Người tị nạn" và "Ground Zero". Cuốn sách này đưa độc giả đến với một chủ đề cấp bách: biến đổi khí hậu, qua câu chuyện đầy kịch tính và cảm động về cuộc đấu tranh sinh tồn của những đứa trẻ trước thảm họa môi trường.

Bốn Câu Chuyện, Bốn Số Phận, Một Thảm Họa Chung

"Hai Độ" xoay quanh bốn nhân vật chính: Akira, Owen, George và Natalie. Mỗi người đều phải đối mặt với một thảm họa thiên nhiên do biến đổi khí hậu gây ra:

* **Akira**, một cô gái trẻ sống ở California, phải chạy thoát khỏi một trận cháy rừng dữ dội.

* **Owen** và người bạn thân **George** đang sống trong vùng đất băng giá ở Canada thì bị một con gấu Bắc Cực hung dữ tấn công.

* **Natalie** ở Miami phải đối mặt với cơn bão khủng khiếp, khiến nhà cô bị nhấn chìm trong biển nước.

Bốn câu chuyện tưởng chừng như riêng biệt, nhưng lại có mối liên hệ bí mật với nhau, tạo nên một câu chuyện hấp dẫn, đầy bất ngờ và cảm động.

Lời Kêu Gọi Hành Động

"Hai Độ" không chỉ là một cuốn sách giải trí, mà còn là lời kêu gọi hành động cho mỗi người chúng ta. Alan Gratz đã khéo léo đưa ra những vấn đề nóng bỏng về biến đổi khí hậu và tác động của nó đến cuộc sống con người. Bằng cách kể câu chuyện về những đứa trẻ đầy nghị lực và dũng cảm, tác giả đã khơi gợi trong độc giả lòng trắc ẩn và ý thức trách nhiệm với môi trường.

Nhận Xét Chung

"Hai Độ" là một cuốn sách đáng đọc cho mọi lứa tuổi. Nó vừa hấp dẫn, đầy kịch tính, vừa chứa đựng thông điệp ý nghĩa về bảo vệ môi trường. Cuốn sách sẽ khiến độc giả suy ngẫm và hành động để bảo vệ hành tinh của chúng ta trước những hậu quả nghiêm trọng của biến đổi khí hậu.

<p>Legends Of Lotus Island 1 - The Guardian Test</p>

<p>From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.</p>

<p>Young Plum is shocked to discover that she’s been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school where kids learn how to transform into Guardians, magical creatures who are sworn to protect the natural world. The Guardian masters teach Plum and her friends how to communicate with animals and how to use meditation to strengthen their minds and bodies. All the kids also learn to fight, so they can protect the defenseless if needed.</p>

<p>To her dismay, Plum struggles at school. While her classmates begin to transform into amazing creatures, Plum can’t even seem to magic up a single feather! If she can’t embrace her inner animal form soon, she’ll have to leave school ― and lose the first group of real friends she’s ever known.</p>

<p>Because of You, John Lewis</p>

<p>An inspiring story of a friendship between Congressman John Lewis and ten-year-old activist Tybre Faw by New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney!</p>

<p>When young Tybre Faw discovers John Lewis and his heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for voting rights, Tybre is determined to meet him.</p>

<p>Tybre’s two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma, Alabama, where Lewis invites Tybre to join him in the annual memorial walk across the Bridge. And so begins a most amazing friendship!</p>

<p>In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream―together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. when he was young!). Keith Henry Brown’s deeply affecting paintings bring this inspiring bond between a young activist and an elder congressman vividly to life.</p>

<p>Who will be next to rise up and turn the page on history?</p>

<p>Lines of Courage</p>

<p>Jennifer A. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others' futures... if they are lucky -- and brave -- enough to find each other.</p>

<p>"A powerful, absorbing story that shines a light on an often overlooked chapter in human history." -- Alan Gratz, 1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee</p>

<p>World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the awful challenges of war.</p>

<p>Felix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be taken.</p>

<p>Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross pin and working as a nurse -- or even a doctor.</p>

<p>Juliette, of France, hopes her family can remain knitted together, despite her father's imprisonment, as the war's longest battle stretches on and on.</p>

<p>Elsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her a friend from out of the chaos.</p>

<p>And Dimitri, of Russia, wants only to survive the front, where he's been sent with no weapon.</p>

<p>None of them will find exactly what they want. But the winds of fate may cross their paths to give each of them just what they need. And in this remarkable exploration of World War I by critically acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen, they will discover that friendship and courage can light the way through the most frightening of nights.</p>

<p>We Own the Sky</p>

<p>A thrilling historical adventure by the master of adventure himself, Rodman Philbrick.</p>

<p>It's Maine, 1924, and the Ku Klux Klan is on the rise.</p>

<p>Davy and Jo Michaud have been recently orphaned. Taken in by a distant relative―a famous aviator―they are now working with a group of stunt pilots who spend their time wing walking, leaping from plane to plane, and flying through fireworks! But though the stunts are dangerous, the real threat is building behind the scenes.</p>

<p>The KKK is on the rise in Maine that summer, inspired by the racial fears promoted in Birth of a Nation. They spew hatred of immigrants, Blacks, Jews, and French Catholics―that last, a rage that will be directed at Davy and Jo.</p>

<p>When Davy and Jo cross paths with the Klan, they get tangled up in a terrible revenge plan, and held as hostages. Can they escape with their lives?</p>

<p>Where You See Yourself</p>

<p>A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book</p>

<p>What does it take to follow your dreams? Where You See Yourself is a relatable, romantic, and necessary story about a girl who has to figure out what--and who--will bring her the happiness she deserves.</p>

<p>By the time Effie Galanos starts her senior year, it feels like she’s already been thinking about college applications for an eternity―after all, finding a college that will be the perfect fit and be accessible enough for Effie to navigate in her wheelchair presents a ton of considerations that her friends don’t have to worry about.</p>

<p>What Effie hasn’t told anyone is that she already knows exactly what school she has her heart set on: a college in NYC with a major in Mass Media &amp; Society that will set her up perfectly for her dream job in digital media. She’s never been to New York, but paging through the brochure, she can picture the person she’ll be there, far from the Minneapolis neighborhood where she's lived her entire life. When she finds out that Wilder (her longtime crush) is applying there too, it seems like one more sign from the universe that it’s the right place for her.</p>

<p>But it turns out that the universe is full of surprises. As Effie navigates her way through a year of admissions visits, senior class traditions, internal and external ableism, and a lot of firsts--and lasts--she starts to learn that sometimes growing up means being open to a world of possibilities you never even dreamed of. And maybe being more than just friends with Wilder is one of those dreams...</p>

<p>Controlled Burn</p>

<p>From bestselling author, Erin Soderberg Downing, Controlled Burn is a story that blends family, friendship, fire, and the rocky path toward healing our deepest fears.</p>

<p>Twelve-year-old Maia’s parents say she’s lucky she noticed something as early as she did. Lucky to have smelled the smoke, lucky to have pulled her sister, Amelia, out of their burning house. But is it really “lucky” when Amelia’s stuck in the hospital, covered in burns? And is it “lucky” when Maia knows it was her candle, left unattended, that started the fire in the first place?</p>

<p>When she’s sent to spend the summer with her grandparents in Northern Minnesota while her sister heals, Maia discovers that her anxieties and demons are intent on following her wherever she goes…unless she can figure out how to overcome them. But what if she can’t? Maia barely knows her grandparents, she desperately misses her sister and home, and she’s not thrilled to be spending the summer with Grandpa Howard on his daily motorcycle rides out to the middle of the woods, where he spends all day keeping watch for forest fires. There are no kids her age in Gram and Pop’s small town at “the end of the road”―just the chatty nine-year-old neighbor who is intent on getting his Bear Scout badge at all costs, and a friendly, stray dog who’s been lurking around.</p>

<p>But Maia will soon learn that nature is a powerful teacher, and sometimes our greatest strengths show themselves when we have to be there for someone else. As she begins to figure out how to face her guilt and paralyzing fears, she’ll discover there’s a fine line between fear and adventure. And when danger strikes again, Maia must summon all her bravery and overcome her self-doubt if she wants to save those she loves most.</p>

<p>Wildoak</p>

<p>When the fates of a snow leopard, a child, and an ancient forest collide, the unimaginable can happen. Perfect for fans of Pax and The One and Only Ivan.</p>

<p>**Winner of the 2023 Schneider Family Book Award!**</p>

<p>* "Nuanced and empowering." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review</p>

<p>* "Memorably atmospheric." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review</p>

<p>"Immersive." - The Horn Book</p>

<p>“Vibrant, emotional storytelling.” ― School Library Connection, highly recommended</p>

<p>Maggie Stephens's stutter makes school especially hard. She will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class or calling attention to herself. So when her unsympathetic father threatens to send her away for so-called "treatment," she reluctantly agrees to her mother's intervention plan: a few weeks in the fresh air of Wildoak Forest, visiting a grandfather she hardly knows. It is there, in an extraordinary twist of fate, that she encounters an abandoned snow leopard cub, an exotic gift to a wealthy Londoner that proved too wild to domesticate. But once the cub's presence is discovered by others, danger follows, and Maggie soon realizes that time is running out, not only for the leopard, but for herself and the forest as well.</p>

<p>​Told in alternating voices, Wildoak shimmers with beauty, compassion, and unforgettable storytelling as it explores the delicate interconnectedness of the human, animal, and natural worlds.</p>

<p>The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) HC</p>

<p>The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will revisit the world of Panem sixty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Tenth Hunger Games.</p>

<p>Refugee</p>

<p>The award-winning, 1 New York Times bestselling novel from Alan Gratz tells the timely--and timeless--story of three different kids seeking refuge.</p>

<p>A New York Times bestseller!</p>

<p>JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world...</p>

<p>ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America...</p>

<p>MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe...</p>

<p>All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.</p>

<p>As powerful and poignant as it is action-packed and page-turning, this highly acclaimed novel has been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than four years and continues to change readers' lives with its meaningful takes on survival, courage, and the quest for home.</p>

<p>Legends Of Lotus Island 2 - Into The Shadow Mist</p>

<p>From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.</p>

<p>Plum and her friends are traveling to the misty Bokati Island. There they will study with the mysterious Guardian Master Em, who is the keeper of the ancient forest there. The field trip comes just in time for Plum, who still can’t figure out why she’s so different from the other Novices on Lotus Island.</p>

<p>At first, Plum doesn’t know what to make of this quiet and sometimes gloomy place. But it doesn't take long to discover that Bokati is brimming with an incredible array of fascinating animals and plants.</p>

<p>When an unseen force begins to destroy the trees, putting the entire ecosystem at risk, Plum and her classmates must spring into action. Plum is determined to help, even though she's hiding secrets about her own Guardian powers from even her closest friends.</p>

<p>Eclipse - Andy Rash</p>

<p>A boy and his dad experience a total solar eclipse in this heartwarming picture book by author and illustrator Andy Rash.</p>

<p>Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink.</p>

<p>We are in the perfect place at the perfect time.</p>

<p>After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special.</p>

<p>Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017, Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully illustrated ode to seeking out unique adventures and savoring the most special moments with the people you love. Back matter about eclipses and maps of eclipses' paths across the United States make this book perfect for the STEAM curriculum.</p>