New Titles

Ground Zero

Gratz, Alan, 1972-,


Kirkus Reviews. Brandon is visiting his dad on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 when the attack comes; Reshmina is a girl in Afghanistan who has grown up in the aftermath of that attack but dreams of peace, becoming a teacher and escaping her village and the narrow role that the Taliban believes is appropriate for women--both are struggling to survive, both changed forever by the events of 9/11.
Date Published:2021

Kirkus Reviews. Brandon is visiting his dad on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 when the attack comes; Reshmina is a girl in Afghanistan who has grown up in the aftermath of that attack but dreams of peace, becoming a teacher and escaping her village and the narrow role that the Taliban believes is appropriate for women--both are struggling to survive, both changed forever by the events of 9/11.

Date Published:2021

Holes

Sachar, Louis, 1954-


As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.
Date Published:2000

The Dragonet Prophecy : Wings of Fire 1 /

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Determined to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes, a secret movement called the Talons of Peace draws on a prophecy that calls for a great sacrifice, compelling five appointed dragonets to fulfill a painful destiny against their will.
Date Published:2012

Underwater Battles : Who Would Win? /

Pallotta, Jerry,


Consists of material previously published between 2009 and 2014. Hammerhead vs. Bull shark -- Killer whale vs. Great white shark -- Lobster vs. Crab -- Whale vs. Giant squid -- Who has the advantage?. "Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Consists of material previously published between 2009 and 2014. Hammerhead vs. Bull shark -- Killer whale vs. Great white shark -- Lobster vs. Crab -- Whale vs. Giant squid -- Who has the advantage?. "Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Freestyle

Galligan, Gale,


Chiefly illustrations. "While preparing for the last major dance competition before they graduate from eighth grade and go to separate high schools in NYC, Cory must balance the expectations of his parents, school, crew and his new friend as pressure mounts from all sides"--
Date Published:2022

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The Man In Motion : how Rick Hansen's World Tour helped break down barriers for people with disabilities /

Schultz Nicholson, Lorna,


Junior Library Guild. "In 1973, at the age of 15, Rick Hansen was in a life-changing car accident. A spinal cord injury had left him paralysed from the waist down. Twelve years later, Rick embarked on the two-year-long Man In Motion World Tour, wheeling 40,075 kilometers through 34 countries on four continents. His goal? To raise awareness about the enormous potential of people with disabilities, to create an accessible and inclusive world, and to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Despite the many obstacles Rick faced, he never gave up on achieving his dream. This is an inspiring picture book account of Rick's tour and a celebration of an international hero who has raised millions of dollars to create a world without barriers for people with disabilities. The backmatter includes a note from Rick and extra facts about this tour"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "In 1973, at the age of 15, Rick Hansen was in a life-changing car accident. A spinal cord injury had left him paralysed from the waist down. Twelve years later, Rick embarked on the two-year-long Man In Motion World Tour, wheeling 40,075 kilometers through 34 countries on four continents. His goal? To raise awareness about the enormous potential of people with disabilities, to create an accessible and inclusive world, and to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Despite the many obstacles Rick faced, he never gave up on achieving his dream. This is an inspiring picture book account of Rick's tour and a celebration of an international hero who has raised millions of dollars to create a world without barriers for people with disabilities. The backmatter includes a note from Rick and extra facts about this tour"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Otis Knows (how To Be A Bear)

Scanlon, Liz Garton,


Junior Library Guild. Despite being older, Otis, an Alaskan brown bear, still how to be a bear, and how important it is to fill his belly with salmon in preparation for his winter hibernation. Inspired by the real Alaskan brown bear Otis, who rose to stardom during Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week.
Date Published:2026

My Brother Oliver

Toalson, R L., (Rachel L.),


Junior Library Guild. "A novel-in-verse about Brooks, who struggles as his family reels from his older brother Oliver's extreme depression"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

The Shy Book

Pearlstein, Howard,


Junior Library Guild. "A book wants to be read, it really does, but it has a problem. It's feeling shy. It's also worried that the reader will find it silly or, worse, boring. So the book recommends that the reader choose a different book, because surely another book will be better. But what if the reader keeps going? Ultimately, the book finds a way to tell its story while offering children a simple way to feel brave even when they, like the book, feel shy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "A book wants to be read, it really does, but it has a problem. It's feeling shy. It's also worried that the reader will find it silly or, worse, boring. So the book recommends that the reader choose a different book, because surely another book will be better. But what if the reader keeps going? Ultimately, the book finds a way to tell its story while offering children a simple way to feel brave even when they, like the book, feel shy"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Sunshine In The Monsoons

Athaide, Tina,


Junior Library Guild. With illustrations by Archana Sreenivasan, Tina Athaide's Sunshine in the Monsoons is a moving grandmother/grandchild picture book that reminds us to look for the silver lining in even the biggest storm clouds.Every year, the rainy season rolls into Mira's town. For days and days during these monsoons, the sun hides behind thick clouds. Thunder booms. Rain pours. The bright and colorful neighborhood turns gray.With her grandmother, Avo, Mira used to know how to find the sunshine in the monsoons. But this year, Avo has to stay indoors.With her brother, Pran, Mira goes looking for the sunshine--to find joy on the darkest days and bring it back to Avo.Tina Athaide's lyrical text and Archana Sreenivasan's illustrations as bright as Fountainhas, the Latin Quarter of Goa, India, come together to reminder us that traditions will change and there will be rainy days, but if you look, a bright pocket of joy is waiting beyond the clouds.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. With illustrations by Archana Sreenivasan, Tina Athaide's Sunshine in the Monsoons is a moving grandmother/grandchild picture book that reminds us to look for the silver lining in even the biggest storm clouds.Every year, the rainy season rolls into Mira's town. For days and days during these monsoons, the sun hides behind thick clouds. Thunder booms. Rain pours. The bright and colorful neighborhood turns gray.With her grandmother, Avo, Mira used to know how to find the sunshine in the monsoons. But this year, Avo has to stay indoors.With her brother, Pran, Mira goes looking for the sunshine--to find joy on the darkest days and bring it back to Avo.Tina Athaide's lyrical text and Archana Sreenivasan's illustrations as bright as Fountainhas, the Latin Quarter of Goa, India, come together to reminder us that traditions will change and there will be rainy days, but if you look, a bright pocket of joy is waiting beyond the clouds.

Date Published:2026

Wombat Waiting

Applegate, Katherine,


Junior Library Guild. "Wombat isn't actually a wombat--but when the homeless dog is discovered, singed and ash-covered after a terrible fire destroys a community, someone tags her with the nickname and it sticks. Wombat is a "destiny dog." Something inside of her (she nicknames it "Voice') keeps telling her there's a special someone out there who is meant to be her person. Surrounded by a devastated town, Wombat takes up residence on bench near the makeshift community center, an old brick warehouse that, for the most part, survived the flames. A small part of the community center evacuation site has been repurposed for the local wildlife rehab sanctuary that burned down. All of the animals were spared, and the temporary quarters include an elderly fruit bat and a young Northern saw-whet owl. No matter what, Wombat refuses to move from her perch, despite the efforts of many humans. Clearly the dog is waiting for someone. But for whom? And what are the odds they survived?"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "Wombat isn't actually a wombat--but when the homeless dog is discovered, singed and ash-covered after a terrible fire destroys a community, someone tags her with the nickname and it sticks. Wombat is a "destiny dog." Something inside of her (she nicknames it "Voice') keeps telling her there's a special someone out there who is meant to be her person. Surrounded by a devastated town, Wombat takes up residence on bench near the makeshift community center, an old brick warehouse that, for the most part, survived the flames. A small part of the community center evacuation site has been repurposed for the local wildlife rehab sanctuary that burned down. All of the animals were spared, and the temporary quarters include an elderly fruit bat and a young Northern saw-whet owl. No matter what, Wombat refuses to move from her perch, despite the efforts of many humans. Clearly the dog is waiting for someone. But for whom? And what are the odds they survived?"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Squalo & Mage Vs. The Rage Of The Bakunawa

Bodegon-Hikino, Kara,


Junior Library Guild. "After losing her father in an attack by an evil tikbalang, Mage and her best friend, Squalo, set off on an important quest far from home to honor her father's last wish: find the Bakunawa, the guardian of the sea. But Mage and Squalo have no idea where to start. And Ventrolio, the Nightmare Maker, is hunting Mage at any cost. Mage and Squalo's journey takes them all over Mundo, facing monsters and possessed minions of Ventrolio, until they hear news of an angry Bakunawa who would rather destroy ships and summon storms than help sailors. Why would Mage's father send them to someone so dangerous? Can Mage and Squalo uncover the truth before the Bakunawa unleashes her wrath and plunges all of Mundo into chaos?"-- Page 4 of cover.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "After losing her father in an attack by an evil tikbalang, Mage and her best friend, Squalo, set off on an important quest far from home to honor her father's last wish: find the Bakunawa, the guardian of the sea. But Mage and Squalo have no idea where to start. And Ventrolio, the Nightmare Maker, is hunting Mage at any cost. Mage and Squalo's journey takes them all over Mundo, facing monsters and possessed minions of Ventrolio, until they hear news of an angry Bakunawa who would rather destroy ships and summon storms than help sailors. Why would Mage's father send them to someone so dangerous? Can Mage and Squalo uncover the truth before the Bakunawa unleashes her wrath and plunges all of Mundo into chaos?"-- Page 4 of cover.

Date Published:2026

The Pancake Trap

Young, Stephanie, (Graphic novel author),


Junior Library Guild. "Join Maple and Margaret Sanford in The Pancake Trap as they learn that differences can be strengths, change can reveal who we truly are, and that love is thicker than batter. Maple and Margaret Sanford might be sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Ten-year-old Maple is a pancake-obsessed griddle cook determined to save their grandma's failing restaurant, Dot's Diner. Margaret is a college-bound beauty queen who can't wait for their mom to sell the run-down restaurant. On the last day before Dot's Diner will be sold to the town's multimillionaire mogul, the girls are thrown into a dangerous food-themed treasure hunt, looking for gold left by runaway outlaw Crispy Cruller. Joined by a trusty friend, helpful robot drone, and adorable pup, Maple and Margaret will dive deep into the twisted caves and caverns underneath their town facing one syrup-sticky flapjack trap after another. With nothing more than their grandma's cookbook clues to guide them, will the Sanford Sisters be able to put their differences aside, find the loot, and save Dot's Diner before it's too late? From the creators of Star Beasts, Stephanie Young and Allyson Lassiter's newest adventure is stacked full of fun foodie hijinks and features ten pancake recipes to make at home"--Provided by publisher.
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Junior Library Guild. "Join Maple and Margaret Sanford in The Pancake Trap as they learn that differences can be strengths, change can reveal who we truly are, and that love is thicker than batter. Maple and Margaret Sanford might be sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Ten-year-old Maple is a pancake-obsessed griddle cook determined to save their grandma's failing restaurant, Dot's Diner. Margaret is a college-bound beauty queen who can't wait for their mom to sell the run-down restaurant. On the last day before Dot's Diner will be sold to the town's multimillionaire mogul, the girls are thrown into a dangerous food-themed treasure hunt, looking for gold left by runaway outlaw Crispy Cruller. Joined by a trusty friend, helpful robot drone, and adorable pup, Maple and Margaret will dive deep into the twisted caves and caverns underneath their town facing one syrup-sticky flapjack trap after another. With nothing more than their grandma's cookbook clues to guide them, will the Sanford Sisters be able to put their differences aside, find the loot, and save Dot's Diner before it's too late? From the creators of Star Beasts, Stephanie Young and Allyson Lassiter's newest adventure is stacked full of fun foodie hijinks and features ten pancake recipes to make at home"--Provided by publisher.

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The World Game : soccer circles the globe /

Coy, John, 1958-,


Junior Library Guild. "Follow a fast-paced soccer game around the globe, moving to a new location with each turn of the page. Action-packed text and vibrant illustrations will keep readers hooked until the final goooooooooal!"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Do You Really Know Flamingos?

Todd, Brandon,


Junior Library Guild. "An over-enthusiastic armadillo's mistaken beliefs about flamingos are corrected by a real-life flamingo"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2026

Camp Big Top

Diaz, Alexandra,


Junior Library Guild. "Four kids overcome challenges and form a strong friendship while trying to save their circus camp from closing in this new coming-of-age story"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Find The Sun

Harkness, Andy,


Junior Library Guild. Eddie, a young boy who dreads Mondays, goes on an imaginative journey with his stuffed rabbit and finds the courage to face scary situations as they discover the sun after the storm.
Date Published:2026

Bear And Bird : the cloud /

Jarvis, 1985-,


Junior Library Guild. "Cozy, funny, and with heaps of heart, this picture book-a prequel to the internationally successful young reader series-tells a story of first friendship from the beloved creator of The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, winner of the Oscar's Book Prize. When Bear arrives at the Woody Woods for the first time, he is looking for a friend. But it seems like all the friends are already taken. Then he meets Bird, who is looking for something, too-the Puffy Fluffy Octopus Cloud! Bear decides to help her look for it, and so begins an unexpected adventure . . . Will they ever find that octopus-shaped cloud? Perhaps they might find something even better!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "Cozy, funny, and with heaps of heart, this picture book-a prequel to the internationally successful young reader series-tells a story of first friendship from the beloved creator of The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, winner of the Oscar's Book Prize. When Bear arrives at the Woody Woods for the first time, he is looking for a friend. But it seems like all the friends are already taken. Then he meets Bird, who is looking for something, too-the Puffy Fluffy Octopus Cloud! Bear decides to help her look for it, and so begins an unexpected adventure . . . Will they ever find that octopus-shaped cloud? Perhaps they might find something even better!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Wolf's Belly

August, John,


Junior Library Guild. "You may think you know the story. Little Red Riding Hood is swallowed by a wolf and later rescued by a kindly woodcutter. But that's not what really happened. For starters, her name was Lu. The daughter of two brave adventurers, she wasn't headed to Grandmother's house. She was looking for glory. She was hunting the Wolf. Swallowed by the beast, Lu finds herself trapped in Wolf's Belly, a magical dimension holding everything and everyone the Wolf has eaten. To escape, she must win over and unite the other fairy-tale survivors, including a stubborn knight and the fourth Little Pig. Can Lu unlock the secrets of this strange realm before the Wolf devours her whole village? Adventure and danger await ..."--Page [4] of cover.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "You may think you know the story. Little Red Riding Hood is swallowed by a wolf and later rescued by a kindly woodcutter. But that's not what really happened. For starters, her name was Lu. The daughter of two brave adventurers, she wasn't headed to Grandmother's house. She was looking for glory. She was hunting the Wolf. Swallowed by the beast, Lu finds herself trapped in Wolf's Belly, a magical dimension holding everything and everyone the Wolf has eaten. To escape, she must win over and unite the other fairy-tale survivors, including a stubborn knight and the fourth Little Pig. Can Lu unlock the secrets of this strange realm before the Wolf devours her whole village? Adventure and danger await ..."--Page [4] of cover.

Date Published:2026