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We wholeheartedly approve of books that recommend kittens to save the day, so our January pick is EMERGENCY KITTENS! (ISBN9781984830081), which brings the feline trio of Mimi, Twee-Twee and Adorbs to save a young boy named Sheldon from a bully. The kittens teach us that kindness can solve a problem that strength and muscle cannot.
"I want young kids to struggle against the things that are unjust." - Bryan Stevenson, author of the young adult adaptation of JUST MERCY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message is still important today. Hear from Bryan Stevenson about his struggle to reform a broken criminal justice system and why he seeks to empower kids to make a change.
https://youtu.be/f-rQaql8E-4
In this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling JUST MERCY, which the New York Times calls âas compelling as TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and in some w...
CLEAN GETAWAY by Nic Stone is a rising star!
"An absolute firecracker of a book!" - Booklist, â review
"A heartwarming, family-centered adventure that will leave readers guessing until the end." - Publishers Weekly, â review
Get the educators' guide: https://images.randomhouse.com/promo_image/9781984892973_6648.pdf
CLEAN GETAWAY by Nic Stone is currently available. Watch the trailer!
https://youtu.be/8zKomZFZGoI
From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for fans of J...
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Nic Stone's JACKPOT tour continues! Find out if she is coming to a city near you - you won't want to miss her presentation or this middle-grade debut!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2129408/nic-stone/
From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds.
Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American South, take a trip with New York Times bestselling Nic Stone and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasnât always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things arenât always what they seemâhis Gâma included.
"An absolute firecracker of a book!" - Booklist, Starred Review
"A heartwarming, family-centered adventure that will leave readers guessing until the end." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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Educators' Guide: https://images.randomhouse.com/promo_image/9781984892973_6648.pdf
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Book trailer: https://youtu.be/8zKomZFZGoI
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Teacher & Librarian video: https://youtu.be/P4bh1JuR_Rc
New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone is back with her middle-grade debut, CLEAN GETAWAY! Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American South, take a trip with an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasnât always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things arenât always what they seemâhis Gâma included.
Explore the complexities of this novel with students using our educators' guide:
https://images.randomhouse.com/promo_image/9781984892973_6648.pdf
Nic Stone is going on tour for her debut, middle-grade novel, JACKPOT! Find out if she is coming to a location near you:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2129408/nic-stone/
Nic Stone is an Atlanta native and a Spelman College graduate. After working extensively in teen mentoring and living in Israel for several years, she returned to the United States to write full-time....
TOMORROW. Karen McManus goes on tour in Massachusetts to celebrate the publication of ONE OF US IS NEXT. There's a new mystery to solve at Bayview High, in the highly anticipated sequel to ONE OF US IS LYING!
Find out if she's coming to a location near you:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2144041/karen-m-mcmanus/
Karen M. McManus earned her BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and her MA in journalism from Northeastern University. She is the New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, Two...
Have you read Candace Fleming's new book THE RISE AND FALL OF CHARLES LINDBERGH yet?? Hear from Candy herself about her all of the interesting things she learned when researching her newest book. And may we add, it just received it's 5th starred review!!
A Mighty Girl
A Mighty Girl Pick of the Day: âHow To Babysit A Grandmaâ by Jean Reagan - Daily Deal Highlight. Babysitting a grandma is fun but tricky, especially when itâs a sleepover at her house; fortunately this how-to guide is here to help! With suggestions for everything from keeping a grandma busy (sheâd probably love to go to the parkâŠ) to how to say goodbye to a grandma, you'll be an expert grandma-sitter in no time. Oh, and donât forget to reassure Mom and Dad not to be sad -- youâll be back tomorrow morning!
One read-through this fun-filled book will show you why itâs a New York Times bestseller. Kids will giggle at the guidebook format and at the energetic, vivid illustrations by Lee Wildish that still let the love and togetherness of this grandmother-granddaughter pair shine through. For any child who loves spending time with Grandma -- or grandmothers who love being 'babysat' -- this book is sure to be a hit. Highly recommended for ages 4 to 8.
âHow To Babysit A Grandmaâ is currently on sale for 61% off on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2Hfbdt8
This fun series also includes several companion books: "How to Babysit a Grandpa" (http://amzn.to/1Hjkn0o), "How to Surprise a Dad" (http://amzn.to/2nFrBKb), and "How to Raise a Mom"(http://amzn.to/2Grp5OQ)
For more of our favorite books about the special bond between grandparents & granddaughters, check out our blog post, "50 Books About Mighty Girls & Their Grandparents" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11781
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Nic Stone's middle grade debut was awesome! Can't wait to share Clean Getaway with kids. Such a wild ride.
Adding it to my list of awesome 2020 books.
https://www.mrcolbysharp.com/2020
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Giveaway of author Lincoln Peirce 2019 Max & the Midknights and Big Nate books.
OVERVIEW, YOUNG EXPLORER'S EDITION by Benjamin Grant at the Daily Overview and Sandra Markle is on the @NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 2020 list! There are many ways to use this title in your classroom, and now we have a handy guide to help you get started:
http://bit.ly/OverviewActivities
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Click here to see all of the current Best Fiction for Young Adults nominees along with more information about the list and past yearsâ selections. Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Knopf Books for Young Readers / Random House Publication Date: May 7, 2019 ISBN: 978-1524720964 In 2380, Tyler Jones, graduating cadet of Aurora Academy, rescues Aurora, a girl who has been in cryo-sleep for over 200 years and wakes with new, mysterious powers. [ 1,288 more word ]
http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/12/13/best-fiction-for-young-adults-bfya2020-nominees-round-up-december-13-edition/
Great news! A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS by Albert Marrin is a YALSA 2020 Nonfiction Award Finalist!
"This masterfully woven story is meticulously documented and asks tough, resonant questions about good and evil."
Congratulations!
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction-award
Is everyone having a great #NCTE2019? It's about to get better! Join us tonight at The Ivy Bookshop for a conversation between Nic Stone and Laurie Halse Anderson!
Good morning, #NCTE19! Join us in Booth #1110 at 1:30 for the chance to "Build Your Stack" with Candace Fleming titles and discover upcoming books from Random House Children's Books!
#NCTE19 starts tomorrow, and Random House Children's Books has a stellar lineup of authors attending. Visit us in booth #1110 to meet them and get a signed copy of their books!
#NCTE2019 attendees and Baltimore area residents, join us for this exciting conversation between Nice Stone and Laurie Halse Anderson on Friday!
Happy #WorldKindnessDay! Discover activities and books promote kindness every day in your classroom and library!
https://www.rhteacherslibrarians.com/latest-buzz/world-kindness-day/
Check out this interview Scribblitt did with Chris Grabenstein and J.J. Grabenstein, husband and wife co-authors of SHINE!
https://www.scribblitt.com/pressroom/celebrity/
Scribblittâą is a launch pad for creativity where kids can write, illustrate and professionally publish their own books, comics and stationery. Scribblitt offers writing and illustration tools, interviews with celebrity authors, word games, writing contests and more!
Tri-state area teachers and librarians will not want to miss this! Mary Pope Osborne author of the award-winning Magic Tree House series, and Natalie Pope Boyce, author of the nonfiction companion titles, celebrate the release of the new deluxe edition of Christmas in Camelot.
Join the authors on November 10 at 1 PM at Symphony Space to discuss the longstanding magic of their words with the venue's education director, Madeline Cohen. Actor Fred Hechinger (R. L. Stine's Fear Street, Eighth Grade) will perform an excerpt from Christmas in Camelot. Signed books will be available for purchase, and there will be an opportunity to take a photo with the authors.
https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/thalia-kids-book-club-mary-pope-osborne-natalie-pope-boyce-the-magic-tree-house?cid=email--DEDICATED--US_NYC_EN_DEDICATED_2019-RANDOMHOUSE_KIDS_20191106-V2--135299--11/6/2019&subsid=19337--51--6852402
Symphony Space is a performing arts center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan offering theater, film, literature, music, dance and family entertainment. Our mission is to connect art, ideas, and community through our programs and our commitment to literacy and education through the arts.
You've read THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP, now discover KIKI & JAX: THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP. This new picture book from Marie Kondo and Salina Yoon is a story about two very different friends learning to make space for what has always sparked joyâeach other!
And now you and your readers can see Marie Kondo and Salina Yoon live! Help us spread the word about their book event with Live Talks Los Angeles on November 16 at the Aratani Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Event details and tickets available here: https://livetalksla.org/events/marie-kondo/
Where do great ideas come from? How do you collaborate? Chris Grabenstein and J. J. Grabenstein, co-authors of SHINE!, answer these questions and more!
https://youtu.be/A2G9jyNBMCY
Chris and J.J. Grabenstein talk about working together and some questions about their latest book, SHINE. Buy the book: http://bit.ly/2WonBxb
Hooray for BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN and Niki Lenz, Children's Author! What an honor to be on the 2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Master List!
Students from central Texas announced the Texas Library Associationâs (TLA) 2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA) Master List at the Texas Book Festival on Saturday, October 26. The Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List is one of the most prestigious childrenâs literature lists in the country. Stu...
Nic Stone's newest book, JACKPOT, is out today!
Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Every. Single. Day. When Rico sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket, she thinks maybe her luck will finally change, but only if she--with some assistance from her popular and wildly rich classmate Zan--can find the ticket holder who hasn't claimed the prize. But what happens when have and have-nots collide? Will this investigative duo unite...or divide?
Nic Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One Out, creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money--both too little and too much--and how you make your own luck in the world.
Discussion Guide: http://bit.ly/JackpotGuide
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Candace Fleming's fascinating AMELIA LOST is now available in paperback!
Learn more about booking school visits with Candace, including her program around Amelia Earhart for grades 4 up . . .
With Candace as their guide, students use their âdetective skillsâ (critical thinking) to search for Amelia Earhart using primary sources -- report cards, letters, diary entries, archival film footage and more. They will also get a look at the behind-the-scenes making of National Geographicâs Expedition Amelia. This lively, interactive presentation is both thought provoking and entertaining, and includes elements of storytelling as well as plenty of humor to engage students.
www.lonnilanemarketing.com/author-bookings-profiles/candace-fleming
Happy #InternationalDayoftheGirl! We celebrate girl power every day by featuring creative, confident, and smart women in our books. Read about and celebrate girls and women today!
https://www.rhteacherslibrarians.com/latest-buzz/girl-power/
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What are your favorite books from 2019? I'm adding Shine! and Roll With It to my list of awesome 2019 books. https://www.mrcolbysharp.com/2019
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Did you know that RJ Palacio both wrote AND illustrated her new graphic novel, which takes place in the same universe as Wonder? What a powerhouse! This is such a beautiful book, friends. You don't want to miss it.
Affiliate link. https://amzn.to/2nSAaE0
Look out libraries! Elbow Grease is coming your way!
Have you checked out John Cena? Or John Cenaâs new book? It is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults! Here he is hanging out at the Spring Lake Library in Michigan. đȘ
It's Banned Books Week!
Random House Children's Books is committed to those who stand against censorship. We are proud to support our authors' right to write and our readers' right to read.
For discussion promtps, titles to discuss, and tips on how to take action, Click here: http://bit.ly/2lyrnpT
Philip Pullman
âShe was a child in the first book, a baby in La Belle Sauvage and now sheâs an adult. Sheâs been through this extraordinary adventureâŠâ
Listen to Philip Pullman talking about the continuing journey of our beloved heroine Lyra Silvertongue â who returns in The Secret Commonwealth as a 20-year-old Oxford student.
The Secret Commonwealth: Volume Two of The Book of Dust is out on Thursday 3rd October.
Hey readers, HEY GRANDUDE! is here!
Go on a magical adventure with Paul McCartney and Grandude this fall! Discover activities that celebrate grandparents, the book trailer, and more here!
https://www.rhteacherslibrarians.com/latest-buzz/hey-grandude/
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A Mighty Girl
A Mighty Girl Pick of the Day: âHow To Babysit A Grandmaâ by Jean Reagan - Daily Deal Highlight. Babysitting a grandma is fun but tricky, especially when itâs a sleepover at her house; fortunately this how-to guide is here to help! With suggestions for everything from keeping a grandma busy (sheâd probably love to go to the parkâŠ) to how to say goodbye to a grandma, you'll be an expert grandma-sitter in no time. Oh, and donât forget to reassure Mom and Dad not to be sad -- youâll be back tomorrow morning!
One read-through this fun-filled book will show you why itâs a New York Times bestseller. Kids will giggle at the guidebook format and at the energetic, vivid illustrations by Lee Wildish that still let the love and togetherness of this grandmother-granddaughter pair shine through. For any child who loves spending time with Grandma, this book is sure to be a hit. Highly recommended for ages 4 to 8.
In celebration of National Grandparents Day, âHow To Babysit A Grandmaâ is currently on sale for 64% off on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2Hfbdt8
This fun series also includes several companion books: "How to Babysit a Grandpa" (http://amzn.to/1Hjkn0o), "How to Surprise a Dad" (http://amzn.to/2nFrBKb), and "How to Raise a Mom"(http://amzn.to/2Grp5OQ)
For more of our favorite books about the special bond between grandparents & granddaughters, check out our blog post, "50 Books About Mighty Girls & Their Grandparents" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11781
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Valentine's Day is next week, and we đchoosing kind! Spread the message of WONDER with your students with these downloadable valentines: http://bit.ly/2I1k30o
Are you ready?? Happy #BookBirthdayđ to ARE YOU READY TO HATCH AN UNUSUAL CHICKEN? by Kelly Jones! We know you'll fall in love with these hilarious, magical chickens in this novel told in letters, lists, and quizzes. Download your own photo props here: https://images.randomhouse.com/promo_image/9781524765910_5445.pdf #unusualchickens #chickentakeover Random House Children's Books
Happy #StaffPickWednesday! Pick: THE THIRD MUSHROOM by Jennifer L. Holm Pick by: Shaughnessy Miller, Coordinator, School & Library Marketing Jenni Holm is back and at her best with THE THIRD MUSHROOM, the sequel to THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH. Grandpa Melvin is still a smelly teenage boy, but his granddaughter Ellie doesn't mind having him around. When they team up to create the formula for eternal life for the county science fair, their project becomes more meaningful than they ever expected. Will they cure Ellie's dying cat? Will Grandpa Melvin remain a teenager forever? Expect more science, laughs, and self-discovery as Ellie grow up and navigates relationships. This is the perfect book to hand fans of Jenni's other books, boys or girls, and science enthusiasts! Plus, let us mail you our fabulous educators' kit for both books! Sign up here --> http://bit.ly/2PIVViB
Staff Pick Wednesday! Kristin Schulz, School & Library Marketing Manager FRUIT BOWL by Mark Hoffmann Who belongs in the fruit bowl? Apples, check. Blueberries, check. Tomato, che-- Wait, what?! Tomato wants to join the other fruits, but does he belong? The perfect mix of botany and a bunch of bananas! I love cooking with fruit, I love eating fruit, and now Iâm happy to say Iâve found the perfect book to say I love READING about fruit. Or, is that applicable to the tomato?? For fans of THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, Mark Hoffmannâs FRUIT BOWL is both hilarious and informational, and proves to be, according to School Library Journal, âAn a-peel-ling addition.â You canât make this up! Download this free storytime brochure for a Paper Plate Tomato Friend craft! https://images.randomhouse.com/promo_image/9781524719913_5039.pdf
#StaffPickWednesday! By Shaughnessy Miller, Coordinator, School and Library Marketing Pick: CAN I BE YOUR DOG? Written and illustrated by Troy Cummings Can Arfy be your dog?? In this adorable picture book, we meet a homeless mutt named Arfy. In an attempt to find a good home, Arfy writes letters to everyone in the neighborhood asking (very politely!) if he can be their dog. But no one seems to be in the market for a sweet pooch like Arfy. Thereâs the family in the lovely home who claims their cat is allergic to dogs, the firemen who claim to already have a fire house dog, and the grumpy junkyard owner who simply says âDear mutt. Get lost!â But not to worry, someone has been paying attention to Arfyâs plight and just might ask if they can be his person! This book is irresistible, and I cannot stop talking it up to anyone and everyone. Itâs the perfect story time book and a great entry point to learn about letter writing. Most of all, the art is adorable and the ending so sweet it may just bring you to tears (if youâre a softy like me). By the end, you too will be begging to be Arfyâs owner!
Meet globe trotting, puzzle solving, smelly ninja fighting Samantha Spinner in your new favorite series, SAMANTHA SPINNER AND THE SUPER SECRET PLANS! On sale now! When Samantha Spinnerâs Uncle Paul disappears, everything changes. Uncle Paul leaves behind a couple billion dollars for Samantha's sister, THE NEW YORK YANKEES for her brother, and for Sam? A red umbrella and a note: âWatch out for the RAIN.â Thus, begins their journey around the world to find Uncle Paul and put together the pieces of this wild, hilarious puzzle! Want to know more? Head to: http://bit.ly/2FsUNtL
Happy Pub Day to WELCOME TO WONDERLAND: HOME SWEET MOTEL by Chris Grabenstein! This hilarious illustrated series is all about the wacky things that happen when you live in a motel! It is a must-read! PRAISE: A "quirky, upbeat romp, which is filled with mystery, danger, and laughs. P.T.'s longing for his absent father and his unflagging optimism make him a sympathetic narrator that will leave readers looking forward to the next installment in this new series." âPublishers Weekly "A delight. P.T. is a hoot and a half. Refreshing. Endearing. A funny, madcap dash. Grabenstein avoids an episodic feel and threads in a mystery that blooms in the last act and that puts this particular read over the top. A funny and promising start to a new series." âKirkus "This is classic Grabenstein. The mystery should satisfy Grabenstein's Mr. Lemoncello followers, and the humor and visuals will appeal to fans of his collaborations with James Patterson. VERDICT This new series should be a hit." âSchool Library Journal "Charm galore, as well as heart to match. Easy and breezy, this well-paced novel....belongs in the hands of any readers wanting their bad guys bad, their good guys great, and a little of Wonderland's promised fun in the sun." âThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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