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For fans of P is for Pterodactyl comes this groundbreaking spin on the ABCs from an acclaimed bestselling author and artist duo! Here's a totally twisted take on the alphabet that invites readers to look at it in a whole new way: An A is an H that just won't stand up right, a B is a D with its...

How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other...and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. This remarkable collaboration invites listeners of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.

Martin Rising is a stunning, poetic presentation of the final months of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life - told in a rich embroidery of visions, color, musical cadence, deep emotion, and multiple layers of meaning. Against a backdrop of the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis, Tennessee, the book builds to its rousing crescendo as King delivers his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech - where his life’s commitment to peaceful activism and his dream of equality ascend to their highest peak.

Celebrate Passover with a collection of funny and festive poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! The Seder plate is set and the pantry's filled with matzah -- Passover is here! Author D. J. Steinberg is back with an all new collection of poems celebrating the joys...

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he's recognized as one of America's founding poets, a man who changed American...

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII’s most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as...

Follow an errand boy through colonial Boston as he spreads word of rebellion. It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message...

"The selections are uniformly uplifting, with affirming messages about the heritage, strength and dreams of African Americans."—Publishers Weekly In this compelling collection, thirteen major poets rise in response to the dazzling vistas and emotionally vivid portraits of award-winning artist...

The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna’s...

How much do you know about Amanda Gorman? Find out the facts you need to know about this impressive young poet. You’ll learn about the childhood, challenges, and accomplishments of this rising star.

Te soñé es un poema de amor, un testimonio del regalo que cada niño es para quienes lo cuidan y del vínculo inquebrantable entre ellos. Te soñé da voz a los sentimientos tan difíciles de expresar y tan importantes de compartir. La galardonada y querida autora de libros infantiles, Justine Avery, expresa pensativa y reverentemente los sentimientos detrás de dar la bienvenida a un niño a nuestras vidas, ya seamos abuelos, padres adoptivos, padrastros, hermanos o cualquier otra persona bendecida con un niño querido.

For fans of Enchanted Air by Margarita Engle and Life in Motion by Misty Copeland, this middle grade memoir in verse with “stellar writing [and] perfect pacing” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) chronicles a young girl and her family who must start over after losing their home. In the early...

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A pair of brave and bold sisters, London and Laiyah, will take your child’s hand and guide them through a night of exploration and wonder. Theirs is a journey that connects the vibrant world with the limitless potential for imagination. This story reminds children (and their parents) of the wonderful adventures that await us all in life. Those who are brave and bold will reach beyond their potential and use their imagination to explore, and shape, the world around them.

New dual language edition in both Spanish and English. I Dreamed You is a love poem, a testament to the gift that every child is to those who care for him or her and to the unbreakable bond between them. I Dreamed You gives a voice to the feelings so difficult to express and so important to share. Award-winning and beloved children's author Justine Avery thoughtfully, reverently expresses the sentiments behind welcoming a child into our lives, whether we're a grandparent, adopting parent, step-parent, sibling, or anyone else blessed with a cherished young one.

Deep love of country and its colours inspire Bronwyn Bancroft's poetry and the richly layered hues of this book. Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of colour with which we are surrounded.

The instant New York Times bestseller featured on NPR's Weekend Edition with Scott Simon! B. J. Novak (bestselling author of The Book With No Pictures) described this groundbreaking poetry collection as "Smart and sweet, wild and wicked, brilliantly funny--it's everything a book for kids should...

Based on the viral poem, braids of all lengths, looks, parts, and styles are explored and cheered on in this vibrant audiobook celebrating the versatility of Black hair. Join author Jaylene Clark Owens as she pens an ode to Black girls and braids, a dynamic duo. This empowering audiobook shines...

If you’re looking for a funny and vibrant audiobook of poetry for kids, Somehow Connected to Me in Some Way delivers laugh-out-loud moments, relatable stories, and meaningful life lessons that kids and parents will both enjoy. This engaging audiobook edition brings the poems to life through energetic narration, entertaining music, and humorous sound effects, making it perfect for classroom listening, homeschool lessons, car rides, bedtime stories, and family fun time.