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From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always and This Way, Charlie comes an uplifting story of animal friendship, inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose bond overcame great distance Best friends Malena and Klepetan always adventure together! The two excitedly prepare to fly thousands of miles for the flock¿s annual migration to a warm winter. But when Malena is injured, she stays in Croatia while Klepetan goes to South Africäand the pair must navigate the turbulent winds of separation for the first time. Being apart is hard. Malena and Klepetan miss each other achingly, and they have big feelings about adventuring on their own. But even over the vast distance, the two brave explorers discover ways to enjoy their separate seasons while keeping their hearts connected¿and their hopes aloft that spring will bring them back together.

An inspiring, hands-on book about art, creativity, and how we see the world?featuring the newest Questioneer, Aaron Slater!

From bestselling Marlon Bundo illustrator E. G. Keller comes a hilarious ¿first Christmas¿ story told from a dog¿s perspectiveIn this laugh-out-loud funny and charming holiday tale, lovable ¿patrol dog¿ Murray is put on high alert by all of the sudden changes around the holidays¿from the tree in the living room to the laundry mistakenly hung by the fireplace, threats lurk everywhere! And worst of all? Some random guy in a red suit keeps showing up everywhere¿and Murray is not impressed. Can he learn to embrace the festivities, or will Murray¿s misguided attempts to protect his family ruin Christmas?

In an age of social isolation, what does it mean to belong? Humanity is at an inflection point. Stress, disconnection, and increasing environmental degradation have people yearning for more than just material progress, personal freedom, or political stability. We are searching for deeper connection. We are longing to belong.On Belonging is an exploration of the crisis of social isolation and of the fundamental human need to belong. It considers belonging across four core dimensions: in our relationships with other people, in our rootedness in nature, in our ability to influence political and economic decision-making, and in our finding of meaning and purpose in our lives, with lessons on how to create communities centered on human connection. A trailblazing advocate and thought leader on questions of social connectedness, Kim Samuel introduces readers to leaders around the world who are doing the work to cultivate belonging. Whether through sports, medicine, music, business, culture, or advocacy, the people and programs in this book offer us meaningful lessons on building a world where we all feel at home.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER: Mimosa doesn¿t shy away from its LGBTQIA+ subject matter, exploring sexuality, gender, and adulthood in a refreshingly honest way.GROWING MARKET: The market for LGBTQIA+ stories is expanding, moving from a niche selection to a large and inclusive library of graphic novels.MAJOR TALENT: Bongiovanni is the cartoonist behind A Quick and Easy Guide To They/Them Pronouns, which received a starred review from School Library Journal, was a Publishers Weekly Favorite Reads of 2018, a 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year for Teen Nonfiction, and one of YALSA¿s Great Graphic Novels for Teens.

A brilliant new Scandinavian noir series from Sweden introducing Agent John Adderley, already sold in 15 countries¿now in paperbackThe Bucket List is the gripping debut novel by writing team Peter Mohlin and Peter Nyström, launching a stunning new Nordic noir series featuring Swedish-American FBI Agent John Adderley. Like the best writers of the genre, such as Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbø, Mohlin and Nyström combine a strong crime story with a novel of psychological richness and depth for an irresistible read. The Bucket List starts when undercover FBI Agent John Adderley wakes up in a hospital bed in Baltimore with extensive gunshot wounds. He knows he¿s lucky to be alive. And just a few beds away is the man who 24 hours ago pointed a gun to his head. Ten years earlier in Sweden, Emelie, the young heiress to (an H&M-esque) clothing empire AckWe has gone missing. When local police find blood and semen in a deserted area, they arrest a teenage boy. He denies the charges, and since the body is never found, he can¿t be prosecuted. Back to the present, Emelie¿s high-profile cold case file is sent to Agent Adderley, now living in Sweden (where he¿s not lived since he was a boy) in witness protection, hiding until he can testify against the drug cartel he infiltrated back in the States. Adderley is determined to solve Emelie¿s case, but, at the same time, he knows that the drug cartel has a price on his head . . .

BIG MEDIA INTEREST: The Keeper was optioned by Monkeypaw, Jordan Peele¿s production company, which has created hit, genre-changing movies such as Get Out and Us.CELEBRATED CREATORS: Due and Barnes, NAACP Image Award winners and New York Times bestselling authors, are a powerhouse duo and acclaimed and honored voices in the Afrofuturist, horror, and fantasy genres.ARTISTIC TALENT: Finnegan delivers strong, graphic art that is sure to delight and terrify readers.SPECULATIVE FICTION AT ITS FINEST: With the success of Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Abrams¿ Megascope titles such as After the Rain, Abrams is carving a space in the market as a leader in speculative and Afro-horror graphic novels.

A graphic novel memoir recounting one parent's unique and wrenching journey caring for a child with a terminal diagnosisWhen Rick and Emily's infant son Ronan is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder, they are faced with the practical and emotional hurdles of parenting and loving their son¿despite the shadow of inevitable loss. Rick Louis narrates this original graphic memoir, with illustrator Lara Antal translating the space that Ronan occupies before, during, and after his life, using flights of fancy and imagination to express the bizarre, heartbreaking, and sometimes even silly reality of human beings suddenly trapped in an impossible situation. Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a graphic memoir for fans of Liana Finck's Passing for Human and Tom Hart's Rosalie Lightning, which was a Goodreads Choice Award semifinalist, Amazon Best Book of 2016, on the Washington Post's Best Graphic Novels of 2016 list, and one of Publishers Weekly's 100 Best Books of 2016. Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a story of warmth and of heartbreak¿about finding joy in life, no matter how long or short that life might be.

The hilarious follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed SteckleyAfter unintentionally unmasking a criminal mastermind at his school¿s Contraption Convention, Rube Goldberg¿and his inventions¿are the talk of the sixth grade. Rube¿s star is on the rise, and it¿s a lot of pressure. What if he¿s lost his mojo? There¿s no time to wonder, because Rube and his two best friends, Boob and Pearl, are busy planning Pearl¿s campaign for class president. With the Switcheroo Dance a weekend before the big election, Pearl¿s path to victory is set. That is, until a new mystery strikes the town. Rube is eager to bring Zach into the fold, but Boob and Pearl can¿t help but wonder if Rube¿s mysterious new friend is hiding something . . . will Rube get his mojo back in time to unravel the mystery and save Pearl¿s campaign? Hijinks and hilarity abound in this dynamic follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines, written by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ed Steckley.

In this latest outing in the hilarious Vegetables in Underwear series, the Vegetables go where they've never gone before--to bed!

The Ladies in White want you to join their family¿forever. . .After defeating the Oldies, Quinn and Mike thought that things would settle down on Goodie Lane. But then new neighbors move in. Maybe it¿s because they all work at the interior design firm, but Abigail, Eleanor, Jade, Brea, and Cami seem to always be together, dressed in only white.After everything that happened last summer, Quinn¿s a bit wary of the Ladies in White, but her friend Lex is thrilled that someone in town finally has some style. But when Lex starts volunteering at the Ladies¿ design firm, things get strange. Lex is acting less like herself, and Quinn begins seeing strange shadows lurking in their neighborhood. She knows the Ladies are to blame; she just has to prove it.Twisty and haunting, The Collectors is the second book in the Fright Watch series, which SLJ called ¿Perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Stranger Things¿ and Booklist called ¿Reminiscent of R. L. Stine¿s Fear Street . . . [Fright Watch] can be counted on to deliver chills.¿

BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Cowriting with Sheinmel, Verde is Abrams¿ New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series (nearly 1,000,000 copies sold across formats).STAR ILLUSTRATOR: Known for her two bestselling craft books and her authentic, whimsical kid characters seen in Boys: An Illustrated Field Guide and the Crafty Chloe picture books, Ross is a beloved children¿s book artist.GIVING THANKS: This uplifting story encourages kids to be selfless, appreciate the little things, and show gratitude.HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS: This is the perfect gift for Thanksgiving (November 24, 2022) and the winter gift-giving holidays.ODE TO A LOST ART:Readers will (re)discover a love of letter writing in this celebration of the thoughtfulness and creativity behind handwritten notes.BACK MATTER:Includes tips from the authors on how to write the perfect thank-you note.

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Tonatiuh¿s books have received numerous accolades, including the Sibert Award and multiple Pura Belpre¿ Medals and Honors.STRONG SALES TRACK: Tonatiuh¿s books consistently backlist well and have sold more than half a million copies.SCELEBRATING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: A powerful reminder of the importance of treasuring Native heritage and preserving their languages, stories, and cultural traditions.S&L LOVE: With his engaging, beautiful, and informative books that fill a gap in the market, Tonatiuh reliably gets strong support from schools and libraries.BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS: Books about literary figures and the power of words are favorites within the industry.

SUPERSTAR AUTHOR: Angleberger is one of our bestselling authors, and his wacky humor and lively writing really shine in the chapter book category.POPULAR CATEGORY: This hilarious illustrated series will appeal to fans of The Bad Guys and Mac B., Kid Spy.FLYTRAP FILES: Starting in Spring 2021, we began rebranding the Inspector Flytrap, Didi Dodo, and DJ Funkyfoot books as The Flytrap Files, to hit home that these books take place in the same world and encourage readers to read across the different series.ADORABLE ILLUSTRATIONS: Fox¿s commercial and kid-friendly style brings Angleberger¿s wacky world to life perfectly.CROSS PROMOTION: Will publish alongside the first DJ Funkyfoot book, which will include a sneak peak of book two.

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!Sometimes I stand out in a crowd.Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.I start to ask myself, why can¿t I blend in? Fit the mold?But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same. Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don¿t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world¿and share our joy! From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone whös ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful¿and that each of us matters, just as we are.

Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" from a Chinese perspectiveBy now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape.The truth is that the story took place here in China, there wasn¿t a woodsman, and I, the gentle wolf, certainly was not the one who ate them.Here is the real story. This is not the story you think you know. In this version of the classic fairy tale, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall and trains in kung fu. When she ventures to her grandmother¿s to deliver rice cakes and herbal medicine, she encounters something much more fearsome than a wolf¿a mighty dragon. With her wits and a sword in hand, Little Red must valiantly defend herself and her grandmother in this vibrant retelling from Ying Chang Compestine and Joy Ang. An author¿s note discusses how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditional medicine, and other elements of Compestine¿s heritage.

Timed for the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man and includes two complete stories plus the original art from the Library of Congress!Spider-Man first swung onto the comic book pages in August 1962 with the publication of Amazing Fantasy no. 15, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and with cover art by Jack Kirby, which was soon followed by The Amazing Spider-Man no. 1 in March 1963. Sixty years after the comics' publication, award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd reimagines the iconic first stories using original vintage copies of both comic books to present these classic tales in a whole new way. Perfect for both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts, the book also includes text by Chip Kidd, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics), and Library of Congress curator Sara Duke. Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Amazing Fantasy no. 15 and Amazing Spider-Man no. 1 are showcased as you¿ve never seen them before¿oversized and up-close. This is a panel-by-panel exploration of both entire issues that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee and Ditkös groundbreaking story, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.

BIG-NAME CONTRIBUTOR: This new edition of McCardell¿s classic text will feature a foreword by famed fashion designer Tory Burch. Burch will put McCardell¿s philosophy into context for the modern reader and detail what inspires Burch about McCardell¿s work and life.BRAND-NEW CONTENT: In addition to Burch¿s foreword, the book will also include new images and material from McCardell¿s archive, as well as an afterword by the director of the Maryland Historical Society that details new findings about the original edition of the book and McCardell¿s career.MODERN-DAY INSPIRATION: Burch¿s fashion collections in 2021 and 2022 were inspired by McCardell¿s work and, more specifically, this book. Burch plans to help promote and market What Shall I Wear? to coincide with her fashion show in Fall 2022.

From a rising literary star, an epic historical novel, set against the tense backdrop of the Long March and Maös rise to power, that tells a powerful and moving story of two ordinary peopleChina, 1934: A naive orphan and shy gunsmith, Ping, has fallen in love with Yong, who is a sophisticated veteran, a skilled marksman, and a true believer in Marxist ideology. Winning her affections will take an ideological battle¿something he does not understand. To make matters worse, Yong has shown interest in Ping¿s best friend, Luo. On the eve of a great Communist defeat, Ping sabotages Luös rifle, causing the bullet to backfire into his friend¿s head. The army begins its year-long retreat, known as The Long March, and Yong turns to Ping for comfort and companionship. Ping deeply regrets killing his friend, and as his relationship with Yong blossoms, he is saddened that it will always be colored by guilt. Yong soon becomes pregnant. She hates the way the baby inside is changing her, both physically and emotionally. The Red Army can¿t retreat with a crying infant, so they need to find someone close to take the baby in. Ping and Yong leave their son with a woman, promising to return once the war is won. When World War II breaks out and Japanese soldiers arrive, their 12-year-old son decides to enlist in the Japanese army to find his parents, though he quickly begins to fear for his life . . . Deeply moving and brilliantly written, Michael X. Wang's Lost in the Long March is an exploration of how the history of a country is always its people, though their stories are often the first to be lost.

KID-FRIENDLY FIGURE: Christös story as an immigrant to the United States and as a passionate, eccentric artist determined to follow his dreams will resonate widely.ONGOING LEGACY: Paris¿s L¿Arc de Triomphe was wrapped for 16 days between September and October 2021 for a posthumously completed project that was 60 years in the making.POPULAR CATEGORY: There¿s a perennial interest in picture book biographies and kids¿ books about art.RELEVANT THEMES: Highlights creativity, perseverance, and Christös belief in making art accessible for all.TALENTED AUTHOR: Boxer is a well-connected award winner in the journalism world and has lots of story ideas up her sleeve.DAZZLING ILLUSTRATIONS: Chapman¿s colorful and bold style captures the spirit of Christös artwork.

A picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting one of her landmark achievements¿leading the historic 504 Sit-in in 1977From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO. When she wanted to attend public school, the principal said, "NO." When she wanted her teaching license, the New York Board of Education said, "NO." Judy and people with disabilities everywhere were tired of hearing ¿NO.¿In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy and other disability rights activists fought for ¿YES!¿ They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504 laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community. Along with a personal reflection from Judy herself, this picture book biography captures the impact and influence of one of Americäs greatest living activists.

COMMERCIAL PACKAGE: With charming art, a diverse group of children featured, and die-cuts on the cover and throughout the interior pages, this is the perfect gift for young readers.ILLUSTRATOR BACKLIST: The Growing Hearts series has sold more than 1.7 million copies across all accounts, and even though In My Heart was published in 2014, it continues to sell a great number of copies every Valentine¿s Day and throughout the year.HEARTFELT MESSAGE: The story crafts a supportive and uplifting message for caregivers to share with children, affirming them that they¿re seen and loved in everything they do.

The hilarious true story of the making of the cult classic hit show 30 Rock It¿s hard to remember a time when Tina Fey wasn¿t a star, but back in the early 2000s, she was an SNL writer who was far from a household name. It¿s even harder to remember when Fey¿s sitcom 30 Rock was tanking, but it was¿it premiered in the fall of 2006, and by November, the New York Times wrote that 30 Rock was ¿perilously close to a flop.¿But despite all expectations (including those of some of the cast and crew), Tina Fey¿s eccentric buddy comedy lasted 138 episodes, spanning seven seasons. It resurrected the career of Alec Baldwin, survived an extended absence by Tracy Morgan, and permeated the culture¿ its breakneck pacing, oddball characters, and extremely rich joke writing are deeply beloved by millions of fans. Through more than fifty original interviews with cast, crew, critics, and more, culture writer Mike Roe brings to life the history of the gloriously goofy show that became an all-time classic. The 30 Rock Book has everything in it, from tales of the amazing music still stuck in our heads, to the iconic bit characters that make the show, to all the love and drama of the backstage crew . . . and the creative failures and successes along the way. So grab your night cheese and muffin tops, cuddle up with your slanket against your Japanese body pillow, and settle in for the story of one of the funniest shows in television history.