A spirited audiobook biography about composer Aaron Copland and the birth of modern AmericaThis is a story about music.But it's also a story about America.Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to the many ways that the United States was growing and changing. During this electrifying time, Aaron began making music as dynamic and innovative as ...

Peter Parker balances being a student with being a Super Hero in this chapter book series based on the Marvel super hero Spider-Man!Peter Parker is just a regular school student—until he’s bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes Spider-Man! Can he keep his identity secret while he fights the bad guys and tries to get his homework in on time? With Marvel favorites like Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy at his side, and a fresh take on classic villains, this chapter bo...

For fans of Not Quite a Ghost and Ghost Squad, acclaimed middle grade author Ellen Oh of Spirit Hunters and an APALA Honoree delivers a new spooky novel about young hero Rory and the creepy house next door. Filled with scary spirits, mysterious noises, and malevolent forces inspired by Asian folklore, Oh delivers another heart-pounding story that you won’t be able to put down.Home is where the sinister lives. Rory Parker knows not to step...

A home run of a novel about baseball and belonging, from the acclaimed author of Half Moon Summer.Twelve-year-old Trip’s summer to-do list has exactly one thing on it: win the local Little League championship. But then Dad unexpectedly deploys overseas just before the season starts. And Sam (short for Samantha) joins the team, which changes more than just the line-up.Suddenly nothing feels right at home or on the field—the two places he’s always bel...

Find out what really happened when a strange man hijacked an airplane in 1971 and then parachuted out of it, never to be seen again. What is the truth behind the mystery of the man who came to be known as D. B. Cooper?On November 24, 1971, an unidentified man hijacked an airplane that was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington. He demanded $200,000 and told a flight attendant that he had weapons. After stopping in Seattle, the hijacker was given the m...

How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.Until one summer when everything changes.Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do ...

**A perceptive boy worries the landfill across the street is on the verge of collapse, forming a brave plan to save his dad who works at the top of the heap.* “A story of friendship, family, and kindness. . . An excellent choice for libraries needing realistic middle grade fiction, particularly with environmental or social emotional themes.” —School Library Journal, starred review**Nathan Savage has always been fascinated by anything that moves; he sees movement ot...

**“Each poem is as raw as it is beautiful.” —Alex Gino, author of ALA Stonewall Award-winning novel MelissaFor fans of Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff, a poignant novel in verse about a trans girl with ADHD who plays a computer game to process the isolation of middle school, her relationship to gender, and her wish for belonging–which she later finds through the joy of queer friendship.**J—’s life is consumed by the roller coaster video game ...

For fans of Ann Liang and Lynn Painter, this humorous, relatable novel gives an honest look at what it’s like to fall in love for the first time—while simultaneously healing from loss.**High school senior Mayte has never been kissed, but it hardly matters. Her abuelita has cancer, her half sister with special needs has moved in, and college is off the table—family comes first. She keeps her problems to herself; why burden everyone she loves with more?Meanw...

**From the author of They Hate Each Other comes a queer young adult rom-com where two ex-best friends decide to hold a competition for the new girl’s heart—but accidentally end up falling for each other instead.“A fabulously hilarious rom-com with an unconventional love triangle that made me laugh at every twist and turn.”—Mason Deaver, award-winning author of I Wish You All the Best“A true celebration of love in all its forms, and a must-read for anyone w...

A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found.“A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters.” —Kirkus, starred reviewFelix used to love summer vacation, when his family would trade the bustling noise of New York City for the small-town quiet of Blissfield, Massachusetts. But vacation hasn’t been the same since ...

Learn about the White House, how it came to be, the changes it has experienced since its initial design, and more in this detailed history for young readers, part of the beloved Where Is? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named afte...