This lyrical and empowering picture book illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, winner of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, is about what it means to be a mariachi in an all‑female band.
From the Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes the story of an orphan who decides to go West—with nothing but gumption as her guide.
A little girl meets more relatives than she can count—but how will she communicate with them if she can’t speak their language?
A heartwarming and delightful children’s book that brings to life the timeless themes of trust, bravery, and the joy of homecoming.
Using Mt. Everest as a backdrop, bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen's offers this touching, thrilling epic for middle grade readers about grief, letting go, and the bonds that keep us alive.
A funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery.
Explore parks around the world—and how they welcome us—in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book, a companion to Marc Majewski’s acclaimed Bridges.
The whimsical, adventurous short stories in this book will transport children to a different world, giving them a fresh way to engage with truths about Jesus and what it's like to follow him.
Written in lyrical rhyme and filled with delightful animal illustrations, this gentle book offers loving, childlike blessings.
This dynamic story shows the big impact a thoughtful gift from the heart can have, no matter how small it might be.
A coming-of-age story for middle-grade readers, set among the Mbororo people of central and western Africa.
A not-so-typical look at the mysteries of the monarch butterfly for 8- to 12-year-olds.
From award–winning chef Alexander Smalls and award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison comes a “vibrant visual narrative” of family, traditions, and the little moments shared at the dinner table.
How Cory the raccoon and his best friends try to restore peace in their village through the narrative power of storytelling.
Orphaned and homeless in London 1665, all Rose and Lem have left are their wits, each other, and three bottles of Thieves Oil—a medicinal blend Father created that can protect people from the sickness.
From the bestselling author of Reading While Black comes a sweet and inspiring picture book that weaves together history and faith to help families talk about how everyone—including children—can be a voice for justice.
Middle-grade readers will learn the little-known story of Mamie Tape, an 8-year-old Chinese American girl whose family fought for her right to attend public school in San Francisco.
In this beautifully illustrated mock-autobiography for middle-grade readers, Wind speaks directly to the reader, telling fascinating stories that show its cultural, historical, and technical importance to humans.
Bo Lu’s picture book is a moving story of empathy, forgiveness, and connection about an immigrant mother and daughter who discover they have more in common than they knew.
A lyrical and gentle picture book about the joy and importance of making memories and cherishing life’s most special moments.
Written in prose and poetry, this children’s book begins with Jesus at the Last Supper and shows readers that though there are many ways to take communion, the meaning is the same: in Communion, we remember Jesus.
With rich illustrations, Mary and the Gardener brings to life the Easter story, told through the eyes of the first person the risen Jesus appeared to: Mary Magdalene.
An empowering picture book about the importance of stepping up (and speaking up) to address injustice and effect change within our daily lives
A poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.
