NOW THAT WE DON'T TALK
Scholastic (Fall 2026)
Scholastic (Fall 2026)
STEALING THE SCORE
Scholastic (Feb 3, 2026)
Scholastic (Feb 3, 2026)
art: Lauren Dimaya, design: Stephanie Yang
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The World Cup, the biggest sporting event in the world, is coming to town!
When a contest offering up a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend the World Cup is announced, superfans Ethan, Sasha, and Mateo are all determined to win. To do so, they must embark on a local scavenger hunt for soccer star, El Botín's, famous cleats. However, the promotional gimmick takes a turn, when the real cleats go missing, and then, the superstar himself. With the approaching World Cup on the line, the kids will have to overcome their rivalries and come together to not only find their hero's cleats but to save his whole career. |
NEAR AND DEER
Scholastic (2024)
Scholastic (2024)
art: Diego Salas, design: Maeve Norton
A heartwarming story about a girl who feels like her life is out of her control―and the inspirational friendship between her pet sheepadoodle and an orphaned fawn that she's determined to protect.
Sienna Chen loves helping her parents run their B&B and hanging out with her best friend, a sheepadoodle named Jules. Her world is chaotic, but she knows that by staying on top of everything she can help her parent’s business succeed. No matter how much pressure builds, she’s determined not to let them down.
One day Sienna finds Jules playing with a baby fawn. Sienna names the fawn Persimmon, and learns that it has been orphaned and injured. But taking care of Jules, helping her parents, and hiding Persimmon is a lot for Sienna to take on.
And when Persimmon finds herself in danger, things become even worse! With the help of a new friend, Sienna will have to save Persimmon and learn how to prevent her anxiety from overwhelming her life.
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HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION
Razorbill/ Penguin Random House (2022)
Razorbill/ Penguin Random House (2022)
art: Fiona Hsieh
design: Jessica Jenkins
Perfect for fans of Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee, this thrilling, cinematic sci-fi novel follows Hana Hsu’s mission to save herself—and her friends—from a dangerous plot to control their minds.
Hana Hsu can’t wait to be meshed.
If she can beat out half her classmates at Start-Up, a tech school for the city’s most talented twelve-year-olds, she’ll be meshed to the multiweb through a neural implant like her mom and sister. But the competition is fierce, and when her passion for tinkering with bots gets her mixed up with dangerous junkyard rebels, she knows her future in the program is at risk.
Even scarier, she starts to notice that something’s not right at Start-Up—some of her friends are getting sick, and no matter what she does, her tech never seems to work right. With an ominous warning from her grandmother about being meshed, Hana begins to wonder if getting the implant early is really a good idea.
Desperate to figure out what’s going on, Hana and her friends find themselves spying on one of the most powerful corporations in the country—and the answers about the mystery at Start-Up could be closer to home than Hana’s willing to accept. Will she be able to save her friends—and herself— from a conspiracy that threatens everything she knows?
Download a Teacher's Guide to Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
Hana Hsu can’t wait to be meshed.
If she can beat out half her classmates at Start-Up, a tech school for the city’s most talented twelve-year-olds, she’ll be meshed to the multiweb through a neural implant like her mom and sister. But the competition is fierce, and when her passion for tinkering with bots gets her mixed up with dangerous junkyard rebels, she knows her future in the program is at risk.
Even scarier, she starts to notice that something’s not right at Start-Up—some of her friends are getting sick, and no matter what she does, her tech never seems to work right. With an ominous warning from her grandmother about being meshed, Hana begins to wonder if getting the implant early is really a good idea.
Desperate to figure out what’s going on, Hana and her friends find themselves spying on one of the most powerful corporations in the country—and the answers about the mystery at Start-Up could be closer to home than Hana’s willing to accept. Will she be able to save her friends—and herself— from a conspiracy that threatens everything she knows?
Download a Teacher's Guide to Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
MANATEE'S BEST FRIEND
Scholastic (2021)
Scholastic (2021)
art: Scott Dorman, design: Stephanie Yang
Perfect for fans of Catherine Hapka -- a heartwarming story about a girl who must find her voice, with lots of manatee and dolphin fun along the way!
Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about. Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca's backyard, and Becca's only friend, hasn't been seen for a long time. When Missy finally does return, she has a new baby with her! Becca wants to be excited, but more than ever inconsiderate boaters are speeding through the river, putting the lives of Missy and her baby in terrible danger.
One day, Becca spots a dolphin in the river too! By bonding over the dolphin and manatees, Becca finally starts to make friends at school. But when Becca takes a video that goes viral, it seems like it will be harder than ever to save the manatees... and trying might just tear Becca's new friendships apart.
Download a Teacher's Guide for Manatee's Best Friend
Kirkus Reviews: "The struggle to face one's fears and stand up for one's values creates a compelling story."
Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about. Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca's backyard, and Becca's only friend, hasn't been seen for a long time. When Missy finally does return, she has a new baby with her! Becca wants to be excited, but more than ever inconsiderate boaters are speeding through the river, putting the lives of Missy and her baby in terrible danger.
One day, Becca spots a dolphin in the river too! By bonding over the dolphin and manatees, Becca finally starts to make friends at school. But when Becca takes a video that goes viral, it seems like it will be harder than ever to save the manatees... and trying might just tear Becca's new friendships apart.
Download a Teacher's Guide for Manatee's Best Friend
Kirkus Reviews: "The struggle to face one's fears and stand up for one's values creates a compelling story."
A MORNING WITH GRANDPA
illustrated by Christina Forshay (Lee & Low Books 2016)
illustrated by Christina Forshay (Lee & Low Books 2016)
Now available in paperback: In this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.
Mei Mei's grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong tries to teach her the slow, graceful movements, Mei Mei enthusiastically does them with her own flair. Then Mei Mei takes a turn, trying to teach Gong Gong the yoga positions she learned in school. Will Gong Gong be able to master the stretchy, bendy poses?
Kirkus Reviews: "Debut author Liu scores with a sweet story of intergenerational relationships."
Download a Teacher's Guide for A Morning with Grandpa.
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, IndieBound, or your local bookseller.
Mei Mei's grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong tries to teach her the slow, graceful movements, Mei Mei enthusiastically does them with her own flair. Then Mei Mei takes a turn, trying to teach Gong Gong the yoga positions she learned in school. Will Gong Gong be able to master the stretchy, bendy poses?
Kirkus Reviews: "Debut author Liu scores with a sweet story of intergenerational relationships."
Download a Teacher's Guide for A Morning with Grandpa.
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, IndieBound, or your local bookseller.
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