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Get ready to enter a magical world filled with secret dragons and their summoners--the dragonseers! Meet, Erin, a young dragonseer, as she hones her fight-or-flight instincts in this thrilling fantasy series that's perfect for readers ages 7-10! To all the other dragonseers, Erin and her dragon, Rockhammer, seem indestructible. They are well-respected by the others in the Dragonseer Guild. But under Erin's tough exterior, she is hiding a secret about who she is--and why she has trouble summoning her dragon. She is scared of losing control... After a fight breaks out with another dragonseer, Erin is sent away to a place called Stillness, home to a magical stone with calming powers. But danger lurks as mysterious soldiers arrive to snatch the stone, forcing Erin to confront her greatest fear, or risk losing everything she holds dear. Soar into more Dragon Storm adventures!#1 Tom and Ironskin#2 Cara and Silverthief#3 Ellis and Pathseeker#4 Mira and Flameteller#5 Kai and Boneshadow#6 Erin

A classic Dr. Seuss story about the difficulty of making up one's mind! From the beloved author of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Lorax--this is the perfect book to inspire children to overcome indecision and gain confidence in their choices!It's awfully awfully awfulWhen you can't make up your mind!Do you want to kick a football?Or sit there on your behind?Do you want to go out skating?Fly a kite? Or climb a tree?Do you want to eat a pizza?Take a bath? Or watch TV? Dr. Seuss adds his signature spin to the age-old dilemma of indecisiveness in his rhyming picture-book classic Hunches in Bunches. Whether readers have a "four-way hunch," a "nowhere hunch," or an "up hunch," Dr. Seuss and his unmistakable one-of-a-kind advice will ensure that they won't get "ga-fluppted" when choosing what to do! Now available in the same size as other classic Dr. Seuss books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Lorax!

Say "I love you" to someone special with this small hardcover gift book featuring Dr. Seuss's most beloved characters! An ideal choice in place of a Valentine's Day, anniversary, birthday, or greeting card, this rhymed keepsake is perfect for children AND adults, and includes a mirror at the end and foil trim on the cover! Who loves you?I do! I do!My heart grew three sizeswhen I met you! On days that are wetand the sun is not sunnyyou always find waysto have fun that is funny. With illustrations featuring the Cat in the Hat, Thing One and Thing Two, the Grinch, Sam-I-Am, Horton the Elephant, and many more, this mini hardcover gift book celebrates love and the works of Dr. Seuss! With reflections on kindness, creativity, individuality, and open-mindedness--as well as a mylar mirror in which loved ones can see a reflection of their unique self--this is a perfect choice for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or ANY day you want to tell someone (adult or child) that you love them.

Enter a world of secret dragons! Young Kai and his fellow dragonseers must use their powers to protect their kingdom from dark forces in this action-packed chapter-book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters! Kai and his fellow dragonseers practice their powers in a hidden cavern known as Guild Hall. But when the royal prince invites them to the palace, the dragonseers must leave the safety of their hideout. There they encounter a fearsome dragon and a mystical potion in a secret lair! The others sense danger, but Kai feels strangely drawn to a mysterious dark force, one with the power to destroy. Will he ignore the warnings of his own loyal dragon, Boneshadow, and risk losing everything to explore the dangerous unknown? Soar into more Dragon Storm adventures!#1 Tom and Ironskin#2 Cara and Silverthief#3 Ellis and Pathseeker#4 Mira and Flameteller#5 Kai and Boneshadow

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023! Meet Sophia and her very own magical unicorn, Wildstar, as they ride into a world of magic and adventure! At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns. Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?

WELCOME TO WEST ARCHER ACADEMY. It's an elite boarding school where a group of kids are searching for the secret to their immortality. From the award-winning author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl comes a magically mysterious story about a group of kids who have been alive for hundreds of years. WHAT IF YOU COULD LIVE FOREVER? The secret lies with a group of kids who call themselves the Evers. They claim to have been alive for hundreds of years. They hide among the rest of the students, their immortality a complete secret...until now. IVY is driven and ambitious, with plans to keep her head down and focus on graduating early. Then she discovers the Evers and graduation doesn't seem like the most important thing anymore. ABIGAIL is Ivy's roommate; she is also an Ever. She's searching for her long-lost best friend, whom Ivy bears an uncanny resemblance to. RONAN is a laid-back cool kid who is incredibly intelligent. When he inherits his family's psychic powers, he can suddenly t

Witness what the gods do after dark in the fifth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe."You want to know about The Bringer of Death."It is Persephone's birthday, and she receives the ultimate gift: Hades confesses his desire for her, leading to their first kiss. But that doesn't necessarily make things easier for the goddess of spring, who is still in over her head in gossip-driven Olympus. Persephone feels intense guilt over the official breakup between Hades and Minthe, she is struggling to find her footing in her fast-paced job, and - worst of all - the shades of her past are slowly coming to light.After an unexpected encounter with Apollo, Persephone flees into the depths of the Underworld. Concerned for her safety and determined to find her, Hades must team up with Artemis, Eros, and Hera, but they're working against a ticking clock. Zeus knows a

What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in this Unicorn Academy series, where students and their unicorn best friends race to find treasure!Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and find the hidden treasure in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series!Sienna loves being the star of the show while her unicorn, Sparkle, is a bit more laid-back. But together, they make a great team! With the help of their friends, they’ve found the final piece of the mysterious treasure map, and are so close to finding the treasure hidden somewhere on school grounds. But there are others who also want the treasure, and will do anything to find it first! Can Sienna help Sparkle find his magic—and the treasure—before it's too late?Collect all of the Unicorn Academy Treasure Hunt books!#1 Lyra and Misty#2 Evie and Sunshine#3 Ivy and Flame#4 Sienna and Sparkle

What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in this Unicorn Academy series, where students and their unicorn best friends race to find treasure!Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and find the hidden treasure in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series!Sienna loves being the star of the show while her unicorn, Sparkle, is a bit more laid-back. But together, they make a great team! With the help of their friends, they’ve found the final piece of the mysterious treasure map, and are so close to finding the treasure hidden somewhere on school grounds. But there are others who also want the treasure, and will do anything to find it first! Can Sienna help Sparkle find his magic—and the treasure—before it's too late?

Celebrate the act of giving with the beloved characters from the beloved bestsellerAll Are Welcome!This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are learning to give back to their communities.Get together, lend a hand.Can we do it? Yes, we can!The kids fromAll Are Welcomeare working together to give back to their community. How do they do it? By gathering a team to follow a dream and lending a hand when someone is in need.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are ideal for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own!

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez. When you're named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie's family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad's summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she's suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she's imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

A rollicking, rhyming, magical adventure in this Step 1 Reader featuring a young wizard in training!Maxie Wiz wants a pal. HOCUS-POCUS—a dragon egg appears! Soon, he almost grows too large for the castle! What spells will Maxie come up with to help with her new pet?Follow this little wizard and her hatchling dragon for a day full of fun and charming spells! Easy-to-follow rhyme ensures a successful reading experience, while bright, lively art brings this delightful story to life.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in the next Unicorn Academy series, where students and their unicorn best friends race to find treasure! Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and find the hidden treasure in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Lyra is excited to start at Unicorn Academy and have adventures with her unicorn, Misty. When she finds a piece of an ancient map, Lyra is sure it leads to treasure! But first there's a riddle to solve and a dark cave to explore. Are Lyra, Misty, and their friends ready for the adventure ahead?

What could make Unicorn Island even more magical? Hidden treasure! Continue the magic in the next Unicorn Academy series, where students and their unicorn best friends race to find treasure! Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and find the hidden treasure in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series! Evie is excited to search for hidden treasure with her unicorn, Sunshine. They make a great team, even if they are both a little clumsy. But then their accidents get stranger and more dangerous! Is it because of Sunshine's new magic? Or is someone trying to stop them from finding the treasure?

This storybook is based on the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ­- in theaters March 3, 2023! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is an upcoming high-fantasy heist film based on the popular role-playing game! Co-written and co-directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Game Night), and produced by Jeremy Latcham (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy), the film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Reg?Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis. Kids ages 3 to 7 will love this storybook based on the film!

A board book based on The Cat in the Hat--perfect for introducing Dr. Seuss's most beloved characters to babies and toddlers! The Cat in the Hat introduces himself, Thing One and Thing Two, and Little Cats A-Z in this simple, sturdy board book about the joy of having fun. Written in rhymed verse, it's an ideal introduction to the characters for children too young for the Beginner Books The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. Now everyone in the family--even pre-readers--can get to know (and love) the Cat in the Hat!

CHOOSE YOUR PATH. CHANGE THE STORY. SAVE THE EARTH. From the creator of the interactive Escape This Book series comes a new adventure series about climate superheroes where YOU get to help save the planet by choosing which storyline you think is the right one! The Calamity Corporation is determined to end life on Earth as we know it. They have built hotels that orbit Earth, small cities on the moon, and soon they'll move the human population to Mars. They're determined to ruin Earth so that people have no choice but to leave it. Not so fast! Four kids who secretly possess the powers of land, air, sea, and creatures are about to change the course of history. These kids may not be the likeliest of heroes, but they are determined to stop Calamity Corporation from destroying the Earth. And they have a secret weapon: A fifth hero: YOU! Throughout the book, there will be three chances for you to help change the course of the story alongside our fearless team. Choose incorrectly and it's Game

Including over 30 stickers, this an all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled Reader is based on Nickelodeon's Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years-- Can SpongeBob and Patrick handle babysitting Narlene's wild little brother Nobby? And should they be worried when he's too well behaved? Children ages 5 to 7 who love Nickelodeon's new animated series will enjoy this super-silly Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that comes complete with over 30 stickers.Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Witness what the gods do after dark in the third volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short storyfrom creator Rachel Smythe."A refreshingly modern and surprisingly poignant take on the Hades and Persephone myth . . . steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny, and emotional."-Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash"It is natural for a King to be curious about his future Queen. . . ."All of Olympus-and the Underworld-are talking about the God of the Dead and the sprightly daughter of Demeter. But despite the rumors of their romance, Hades and Persephone have plenty to navigate on their own.Since coming to Olympus, Persephone has struggled to be the perfect maiden goddess. Her attraction to Hades has only complicated the intense burden of the gods' expectations. And after Apollo's assault, Persephone fears she can no longer bury the intense feelings of hurt

The gripping and alarming story of the year that transformed the Supreme Court and set the stage for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with a new preface on the far-right decisions of 2022—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning law columnist for The New York Times“This landmark book gives us an invaluable perspective on the Supreme Court in democracy’s hour of maximum danger.”—Jon Meacham"A dazzling feat...meaty, often scintillating and sometimes scary…Greenhouse is a virtuoso of SCOTUS analysis." —Washington PostIn Justice on the Brink, legendary journalist Linda Greenhouse, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her Supreme Court coverage, gives us unique insight into a court under stress, providing the context and brilliant analysis readers of her work in The New York Times have come to expect. In a page-turning narrative, she recounts the twelve months when the court turned its back on its legacy and traditions, abandoning any effort to stay above and separate from politics. With remarkable clarity a

This all-new hardcover collection features nine LEGO(R) Jurassic World stories that can each be read aloud in about five minutes. With a sturdy padded cover, this LEGO Jurassic World Lego 5-Minute Stories collection makes wrangling dinosaurs with Owen Grady fun! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this collection of nine stories that are packed with action and humor--and feature T. rex, Blue the velociraptor, and all their other favorite Lego Jurassic World dinosaurs. Each story can be read in about five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime--or anytime!

Dinosaurs, action-packed adventure and laugh-out-loud fun fill this all-new LEGO(R) Jurassic World(TM) chapter book series! From small, quick dinosaurs on the loose to the big T. rex causing trouble to a boss who loves surprises, Owen, Claire, and the bumbling Asset Containment Unit have their hands full keeping all the dinosaurs and guests at Jurassic World safe. With action-packed illustrations throughout, this engaging chapter book features three fun-filled stories that are perfect for LEGO(R) Jurassic World(TM) fans and kids ages 6 to 9 who love dinosaurs. Look out for these other great books: - LEGO(R) Jurassic World(TM) Daring Dinosaur Adventures!- Untold Dinosaur Tales #1: Dangerous Eggs-pedition! (LEGO Jurassic World) (c) 2022 The LEGO Group and Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. Series (c) 2022 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.

The action-packed world of LEGO(R) NINJAGO(R) Spinjitzu comes to life in this illustrated chapter book featuring Wu and Garmadon in their early adventures on the road to becoming Spinjitzu Masters! Wu and Garmadon both want to become Spinjitzu Masters--but there are many who stand in their way--especially each other. As the LEGO(R) ninja brothers travel the land, they face epic tests to see if they have what it takes to gain the skills they need to become true legends of Spinjitzu! This illustrated hardcover chapter book series features the LEGO(R) NINJAGO's Spinjitzu Brothers and exciting illustrations! LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. (c)2022 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

A pioneering psychotherapist tackles the overlooked stage of Quarterlife― the years of adulthood between adolescence and midlife ― and provides a guide to navigate its struggles and thrive.I’m stuck. What’s wrong with me? Is this all there is? Satya Doyle Byock hears these refrains regularly in her psychotherapy practice where she works with “Quarterlifers,” individuals between the ages (roughly) of sixteen to thirty-six. She understands their frustration. Some clients have done everything “right”: graduate, get a job, meet a partner. Yet, they are unfulfilled and unclear on what to do next. Byock calls these Quarterlifers “Stability Types.” Others are uninterested in this prescribed path, but feel unmoored as a result. She refers to them as “Meaning Types.” While society is quick to label the emotions and behavior of this age group as generational traits, Byock sees things differently. She believes these struggles are a part of the developmental journey of Quarterlife, a distinct stag

Stir-up a child's interest in reading--and cooking--with this gifty boxed set of four rhymed early readers featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters! This sturdy slip-cased set of four Step 1, Step into Reading books featuring classic Dr. Seuss characters cooking and baking different foods is perfect for nurturing a child's love of reading--and helping in the kitchen! Titles included are: Cooking with the CatCooking with the GrinchCooking with Sam-I-AmCooking with the Lorax From baking a holiday surprise with the Grinch to tossing a fresh-picked salad with the Lorax, this boxed set makes the perfect gift--for children learning to read, foodies, and of course, Dr. Seuss fans! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

A groundbreaking tour of the human mind that illuminates the biological nature of our inner worlds and emotions, through gripping, moving--and, at times, harrowing--clinical stories "[A] scintillating and moving analysis of the human brain and emotions."--Nature "Beautifully connects the inner feelings within all human beings to deep insights from modern psychiatry and neuroscience."--Robert Lefkowitz, Nobel LaureateKarl Deisseroth has spent his life pursuing truths about the human mind, both as a renowned clinical psychiatrist and as a researcher creating and developing the revolutionary field of optogenetics, which uses light to help decipher the brain's workings. In Projections, he combines his knowledge of the brain's inner circuitry with a deep empathy for his patients to examine what mental illness reveals about the human mind and the origin of human feelings--how the broken can illuminate the unbroken. Through cutting-edge research and gripping case studies from Deisseroth's own

Based on newly opened Vatican archives, a groundbreaking, explosive, and riveting book about Pope Pius XII and his actions during World War II, including how he responded to the Holocaust, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Pope and Mussolini.When Pope Pius XII died in 1958, his papers were sealed in the Vatican Secret Archives, leaving unanswered questions about what he knew and did during World War II. Those questions have only grown and festered, making Pius XII one of the most controversial popes in Church history, especially now as the Vatican prepares to canonize him.In 2020, Pius XII’s archives were finally opened, and David I. Kertzer―widely recognized as one of the world’s leading Vatican scholars―has been mining this new material ever since, revealing how the pope came to set aside moral leadership in order to preserve his church’s power.Based on thousands of never-before-seen documents not only from the Vatican, but from archives in Italy, Germany, France, Britain,

'A powerful and haunting tale of a young woman's will to live, of love flowering in defiance of tyranny. It will twine like a dark forest around your heart.' Samantha Shannon on The Wolf and the WoodsmanFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman comes a gothic retelling of The Juniper Tree, where a young witch seeks to discover her identity and escape the domination of her abusive wizard father. Perfect for fans of Angela Carter, Catherynne M. Valente and Shirley Jackson_________________________________A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites.As the last true witches living in a city shifting from magic to industry, Marlinchen and her two sisters are little more than tourist traps as they treat their clients with archaic remedies and beguile them with nostalgic charm.Marlinchen spends her days divining secrets in exchange for rubles and trying to placate their tyrannical, xenophobic wizard father, who keeps his daughters seq

A deliciously comedic family melodrama about an imploding social media star, a small-town Italian bakery, the treachery of fame, and the pink-frosted pastry at the heart of it all.YouTuber Sabine Rose is a star about to go supernova. Her baking channel, Sweet Rush, attracts millions, her production team agonizingly crafts her every (appropriate) moment, and her agent has positioned her one good meeting away from landing a Netflix series. But her rise to superstardom still needs a final push, and she has the perfect idea to get herself there: a well-documented visit home to her family's small-town bakery.But when Sabine and her chronically underappreciated producer, Wanda, arrive in the small northern town Sabine hasn't seen in a decade, the planned reunion with her family is quickly lost in chaos (and social media opportunity). The Rose family's master baker―Sabine's father―has just died. With her family spiralling into tragedy and farce, Sabine finds her fame growing exponentially, bu

Discover who's hiding in the garden! Lift the flaps and learn to count in this interactive board book--perfect for young animal lovers and nature enthusiasts! Children are invited to join a game of hide and seek as Mommy Snail searches for her five babies, each of whom is hiding under a liftable flap! Along the way, toddlers can learn to count to five as the number of snails they find increases. Engaging question-and-answer text and Pintachan's bold, colorful illustrations will captivate kids, and tabs on the right-hand side will help little hands turn the pages easily. Featuring adorable snail characters and other garden creatures, this is the perfect gift for young animal lovers and curious little ones.

Danger, dinosaurs, and laugh-out-loud fun fill this all-new LEGO(R) Jurassic World(TM) chapter book series! From baby dinosaurs on the loose to the big T. rex causing trouble, Owen, Claire, and the bumbling Asset Containment Unit have their hands full keeping all the dinosaurs and guests at Jurassic World safe. With action-packed illustrations throughout, this engaging chapter book features three fun-filled stories that are perfect for LEGO(R) Jurassic World(TM) fans and kids ages 6 to 9 who love dinosaurs. Look out for these other great books: - LEGO(R) Jurassic World(TM) Daring Dinosaur Adventures! (c)2022 The LEGO Group and Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group.

The action-packed world of LEGO(R) Ninjago(R) Spinjitzu comes to life in this illustrated chapter book series featuring Wu and Garmadon in their early adventures on the road to becoming Spinjitzu Masters! Wu and Garmadon both want to become Spinjitzu Masters--but there are many who stand in his way--especially each other. Will their adventures bring them closer together or prove to be their undoing? And more importantly, do they have what it takes to gain all the skills they need to become true legends Spinjitzu? Find out in Book 3 of this all-new illustrated chapter book series featuring the LEGO Ninjago's Spinjitzu Brothers!

In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller offers a gripping and emotional story about a girl who is alienated by her friends . . . for believing in aliens. Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe...but what if we aren't alone at all? Thanks to her best friend, Reagan, Mallory Moss knows the rules of middle school. The most important one? You have to fit in to survive. But then Jennifer Chan moves in across the street, and that rule doesn't seem to apply. Jennifer doesn't care about the laws of middle school, or the laws of the universe. She believes in aliens--and she thinks she can find them.Then Jennifer goes missing. Using clues from Jennifer's journals, Mallory goes searching. But the closer she gets, the more Mallory has to confront why Jennifer might have run . . . and face the truth within herself.Tae Keller lights up the sky with this insightful story about shifting friendships, right and

A memoir that is also an immersive exploration of classical music—its power, its meaning, and what it can teach us about ourselves—from the MacArthur "Genius" Grant-winning pianistIn Every Good Boy Does Fine, renowned pianist Jeremy Denk traces an implausible artistic journey. Life is difficult enough as a precocious, temperamental (and possibly insufferable) six-year-old piano prodigy in a small town in New Jersey. But then a family meltdown forces a move to New Mexico, far from classical music’s nerve centers, and Denk has to please a new taskmaster while navigating the perils of junior high school. Escaping to college in Ohio at sixteen, he meets a bewildering cast of music teachers, experiences a series of triumphs and humiliations, and ultimately finds his way as one of the world’s greatest living pianists, a MacArthur “Genius,” and a frequent performer at Carnegie Hall. There are few writers capable of so deeply illuminating the joys and miseries of artistic practice -- the

A stirring meditation on Black performance in America from the New York Times bestselling author of Go Ahead in the Rain “Whether heralding unsung entertainers or reexamining legends, Hanif Abdurraqib weaves together gorgeous essays that reveal the resilience, heartbreak, and joy within Black performance. I read this book breathlessly.”—Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing HalfAt the March On Washington in 1963, Josephine Baker was 57 years old, well beyond her most prolific days. But in her speech at the march, she was in a mood to consider her life, her legacy, her departure from the country she was now triumphantly returning to. "I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too," she told the crowd. From those few words, Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound and lasting reflection on how black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture. Each moment in every performance he examines--whether it's the 27 seconds in "Gi

Unicorn Academy Nature Magic (Book 1-4)What if you could save Unicorn Island? Unicorn Academy is back in this brand-new magical subseries about the environment, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn!Readers will love the eco-friendly themes in this spin-off of the wildly popular Unicorn Academy series!Lily is so excited to start Unicorn Academy and learn how to be a guardian of Unicorn Island! She and her unicorn, Feather, can't wait to make friends and keep the island safe. But then strange purple tornadoes begin hitting villages around the school. Can Lily and Feather stop the tornadoes and save Unicorn Academy? Don't miss any books in this magical series!

Witness what the gods do after dark in the second volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology from creator Rachel Smythe.'It's easy to see why the internet has fallen in love with Lore Olympus. This dazzling interpretation of the classic Greek myths is as charming as it is provocative.' Marissa Meyer, No1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles_______________________________Persephone was ready to start a new life when she left the mortal realm for Olympus. However, she quickly discovered the dark side of her glamorous new home - from the relatively minor gossip threatening her reputation to a realm-shattering violation of her safety by the conceited Apollo - and she's struggling to find her footing in the fast-moving realm of the gods.Hades is also off-balance, fighting against his burgeoning feelings for the young goddess of spring while maintaining his lonely rule of the Underworld. As the pair are drawn ever

A witty, moving, piercingly insightful new novel about a marvelously complicated woman who can’t be anyone but herself, from the award-winning author of Chemistry“A deeply felt portrait…With gimlet-eyed observation laced with darkly biting wit, Weike Wang masterfully probes the existential uncertainty of being other in America.”―Celeste Ng, author of Little Fires EverywhereJoan is a thirtysomething ICU doctor at a busy New York City hospital. The daughter of Chinese parents who came to the United States to secure the American dream for their children, Joan is intensely devoted to her work, happily solitary, successful. She does look up sometimes and wonder where her true roots lie: at the hospital, where her white coat makes her feel needed, or with her family, who try to shape her life by their own cultural and social expectations.Once Joan and her brother, Fang, were established in their careers, her parents moved back to China, hoping to spend the rest of their lives in their homela

“An extraordinary gift of a book, a tender, searching meditation on love and loss and what it means to be human. I wept at it, laughed with it, was entirely fascinated by it. I emerged feeling a littl

SAND. A hostile world of burning sun.Outlines of several once-busy cities shimmer on the horizon. Now empty of inhabitants, their buildings lie in ruins.In the distance a group of people - a family - walk towards us.Ahead lies shelter: a 'shuck' the family call home and which they know they must reach before the light fails, as to be out after dark is to invite danger and almost certain death.