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Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world's most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you. Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course! A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula - or as he called it, "a spider as big as a dragon." Toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her!

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential performers.

Discover the story of young James Baldwin in this ode to the legendary writer and the power of the written word—with exquisite prose from acclaimed poet Quartez Harris. The first time Jimmy read a book the words clung to him like glitter... Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist...

Laia, the Butterfly Princess, accidentally bumps into a new friend, Mori, a gentle moth. But Aisling, the bossy leader of the Puddle Jumpers, quickly makes it clear that Mori doesn’t belong. Watch out! Laia suddenly finds herself stuck, and Mori and Aisling must discover their own special strengths and work together to help Laia out.

The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is a body image parable for children that inspires them to embrace the uniqueness of their design. Follow Laia as she explores unknown lands and finds friends who have body differences like her own. Laia’s continuing story encourages all children to discover diverse friends in unlikely places.

Journey in a New Land is a powerful and emotionally resonant story that follows Young Giang as his life is uprooted from the peaceful rice fields of Vietnam to the fast-paced, unfamiliar world of America. Thrust into a new culture filled with challenges, Giang struggles with homesickness, language barriers, and the sting of being misunderstood. But amidst the uncertainty, a friendship with a classmate named Javier begins to change everything. Together, they navigate the complexities of fitting in, confronting bullies, and embracing what makes them different.

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable book that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. No Map, Great Trip is an excellent...

Sneezy Bee Rose is a delightful story about a bee whose purpose was complicated by an unfortunate allergy to honey. Cast out of the hive and banned from the only job she believed she could do, this tale shows us that no matter how big the challenge or how small the creature, sometimes the answer can be found by simply sharing with others what makes you uniquely you!

Zaney Muldaney may be headstrong and perhaps even a little loopy at times, but she knows in her heart of hearts that help is never far away, should she need it. With great excitement, Zaney sets out on her journey to Kingdom Come, colorful patchwork bag firmly clutched in hand. She is only slightly unprepared for the people she meets along the way: a prince who dreams of becoming an artist, Hood-Winker and the purple tiger, the Insiders and an evil hunter, just to name a few.

Nine-year-old Josie Garcia is a feisty and optimistic girl from Brooklyn who becomes a crusader for preventing disastrous climate change and other environmental threats. After a summer with Grandma in Ecuador and an enlightening class trip to the zoo, where she encounters Frozey the Polar Bear, Josie decides that it is time to take action to slow global warming. Her first idea for going green is to organize others to drive less by forming the Fourth Grade Bike Brigade.

Astronaut. Ballerina. Chef. Doctor. What do you want to be? Samara and Lyric are cousins who love to visit their grandmother, MeMe. The girls talk about all the wonderful things they want to be. Their self-esteem and confidence grow as they learn about women who have done what they hope to do.