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    Odd Dog Out

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    Synopsis: “It’s a dog’s life in the big, busy city, but there’s one lonely pup who doesn’t quite fit in. She behaves differently from the rest, sports rainbow in a sea of gray, and marches to the beat of her own drum. She’s one Odd Dog. Join Odd Dog as…

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    Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

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    Synopsis:  “A young adult anthology featuring fictional stories of everyday resistance. You might be the kind of person who stands up to online trolls.Or who marches to protest injustice. Perhaps you are #DisabledAndCute and dancing around your living room, alive and proud. Or perhaps you are the trans mentor that…

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    Please Don’t Eat Me by Liz Climo

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    Synopsis:  “Beloved author-illustrator Liz Climo is back with a hilarious take on (reluctant) friendship that will appeal to fans of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and I Want My Hat Back! When a carefree bunny is approached by a voracious bear in the woods, Bunny has just one request: “Please don’t eat me.”…

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    Ogre Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

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    Synopsis:  “Set in the world of the Newbery Honor-winning Ella Enchanted, this tale by beloved author Gail Carson Levine stars a clever heroine who is determined to defy expectations—and outwit a fairy’s curse. Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms and prescribing medications, with the help of her…

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    The Spinner of Dreams by K. A. Reynolds

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    Synopsis:  “Inventive, empathetic, and strange in all the best ways, The Spinner of Dreams draws from the author’s own experiences to create a story that feels timeless and universal. As she did in her debut The Land of Yesterday, K. A. Reynolds thoughtfully explores mental health and crafts an adventure…

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    Some Very Exciting News!

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    I’ve got some very exciting news today! I am so excited to announce that I’m partnering with Little, Brown and Company to promote new, upcoming titles! These will include everything from picture books to young adults titles. And what is more exciting than receiving a box full of books from…

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    The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar

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    Synopsis:  “Harpreet Singh loves his colors—but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage.…

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    Poetree by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds

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    Synopsis:  “The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter’s end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn’t count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for…

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    How to Code a Rollercoaster by Josh Funk

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    Synopsis:  “Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park. Spinning teacups, ice cream, and of course: rollercoasters! Through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a…