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Offering a fascinating look at a worldwide phe-
nomenon, this compendium of stories and photos
follows the “You Are Beautiful” movement that
began simply with 100 stickers printed in 2002 in
Chicago that has since evolved into block-long
murals, public installations, and more than one
million stickers in circulation. Told through never-
before-heard accounts and stunning images, it
starts with the very small beginnings and follows the
project through 10 years of growth. Shedding light
on the incredible journey of this message of positiv-
ity, this album demonstrates how “You Are Beauti-
ful” has touched lives on every continent in the
world, including Antarctica.

Matthew Hoffman is an artist and designer whose


expansive portfolio has been exhibited internation-
ally. His ideas and work have been included in
Good, the New York Times Magazine, and Ready
Made. He has been published in a number of
books by Droog, Gestalten, and Taschen, and
was featured in a segment on the Oprah network.
He lives in Chicago.

A Decade of
You Are Beautiful
Matthew Hoffman

Art, 150 Pages, 6.5 x 9.75


300 Color Photos
Cloth, $39.99 (CAN $47.99)
ISBN: 9780990818601
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•Austria-Hungary was a constitutional union
of the Empire of Austria and the Apostolic
Kingdom of Hungary that existed from 1867
to 1918
•One of the world's great powers, Austria-
Hungary was geographically the 2nd-largest
country in Europe after the Russian Empire
and the 3rd-most populous (after Russia
and the German Empire)
•The Empire built up the fourth-largest ma-
chine building industry of the world, after
the United States, Germany, and Britain

Found in an antique store while the author was


on a short vacation to Budapest, the small leather
book—filled with watercolors, drawings, and mes-
sages—turned out to be a memory book. At the
turn of the 20th century, many Eastern European
girls kept memory books as keepsake albums in
which to record advice and remember special
events. This particular one contained evergreen
truisms and aphorisms written to the the book's
The Memory Book owner, Amálka, when she visited places that few
Americans know. Driven by curiosity and concern,
One Woman's Self-Discovery the author undertook a multiyear journey into the
heart of Old Europe and deep into centuries of art,
in the Mist of the Austro- history, and war. The result is a personal exploration
Hungarian Monarchy of Austria-Hungary and the countries divided up
by the Peace Treaty of Trianon at the end of World
Linda Fischer War I. Here she spreads a message of love in our
time and helps Amálka's story live on.
Travel/Memoir, 326 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
10 B&W Photos, 1 Map Co-op available
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ISBN: 9780974428734 "What a formidable achievement this book repre-
Minted Prose LLC sents. There is a palpable pulse—a heartbeat when
Available one reads it. Fischer’s passion is apparent, and so
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pressive." —Esther Bushell, book group facilitator
and commentator, Literary Matters

Linda Fischer is a global traveler with a passion


for literature, languages, and most especially the
people she encounters along the way. She has
spent nine years working on this book, all the while
attempting to learn the Hungarian language. She
Sample interior images from The Memory Book lives in New York City.

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•The author's previous titles have sold more
than 20,000 copies
•Including cruise ship passengers, day trip-
pers, and overnight visitors, more than four
million tourists visit the Florida Keys annually

From Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas, this true in-


sider’s guide to Florida’s subtropical islands offers
a comprehensive look at famous attractions such
as daily sunset celebrations, historic bars, renowned
restaurants, and America’s only living coral reef.
Supplemented with information about local hidden
gems, it offers tips about secret gardens, hip diners,
and beachfront bistros. The swashbuckling history
of the Keys and some of its most famous inhabitants
are brought to life with charming text—from Jimmy
Buffett to the ever-present ghosts of Ernest Heming-
way and Tennessee Williams.

"There are a million stories in Key West and June


Keith seems to know them all." —Dave Barry

"Keith knows first-hand that Key West has the kind


June Keith's Key West of sweaty, raunchy appeal you either surrender
to—gloriously—or you walk away from, shaking
& The Florida Keys your head in disgust. Either way, the town stays
under your skin." —St. Petersburg Times
Fifth Edition
June Keith Co-op available

June Keith is a weekly columnist for the Key West


Travel, 560 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Citizen and the Miami Herald. She is the author of
56 Line Drawings, 6 Maps
Postcards from Paradise and More Postcards from
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Paradise. She lives in Key West, Florida.
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A Coastal Journey
Photographs by Kathy Fallon

Travel/Photography, 200 Pages, 11.5 x 8.5


Cloth, $34.95 (CAN $41.95)
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In this breathtaking travelogue, photographer Kathy Kathy Fallon is a former professional


Fallon guides readers on a magical, inspirational jour- musician and music educator who has
ney through some of America’s most beloved coast- now turned her full-time interest to photo-
lines and coastlands—from the Wildwoods and Cape graphy. A lifelong visitor to Cape May
May in southern New Jersey to the Outer Banks in North County, she is represented by galleries
Carolina. Fallon’s photos capture the power of the both there and in her hometown. She
waves, the drama of the dunes, and the seductive lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
charm of the surf and the sand. For anyone who loves
the shore, this assortment will act as a treasury of
nature’s most memorable creations.

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The previous edition sold more than
10,000 copies

Expanded and completely revised, this book is the


perfect companion for longarm, sit-down, or hand
quilters to add a simple but beautiful background
filler to their quilting repertoire. Dubbed "McTavish-
ing" after its creator, it has become the most popu-
lar new design concept in quilting today. As shown
in the extensively illustrated projects, McTavishing
may be added to any quilt or garment, from
wholecloth to contemporary art quilts, and done
by hand, domestic machine, or longarm tech-
nique. The book's how-to chapters demonstrate
the uses of the McTavishing stitch—as an addition
to an open quilt block, in a border, to highlight
complex applique, to custom tailor a favorite
garment, or as part of a larger overall design—
while the accompanying DVDs provide lessons
Mastering the Art from the author. Accompanied by interviews with
accomplished hand and domestic machine quil-
of McTavishing ters, this guide offers readers an unparalleled view
of the exciting new quilting process. This edition
Second Edition boasts revised how-to chapters, new graphics, new
text, and a simpler teaching method. Additional
Karen McTavish pages feature new quilts and quilters as well as a
new section on modern quilting styles.

Crafts & Hobbies, 128 Pages, 8.5 x 11


Karen McTavish has been a full-time professional
233 Color Photos, 2 Line Drawings
longarm quilter since 1997, supporting her family
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through her craft. She specializes in techniques that
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allow machine quilters to replicate traditional
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hand-quilted effects. She has been featured on
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articles for national quilting magazines and journals.
She is the author of Custom Curves, Quilting for
Show 1 & 2, Secrets of Elemental Quilting, and
Whitework Quilting. She lives in Hayward, Wisconsin.

Includes
2 DVDs

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74 to 96 million cats are owned in the United
States. Approximately 30–37% of all house-
holds have a cat

Each title in the Not Your Mother's Book series


contains approximately 60 real-life stories dedi-
cated to a unique theme, drawn from the passion
and experience of dozens of writers in a whimsical
and entertaining mix of irreverence and humor.
Founded by former coauthors and editors of the
Chicken Soup for the Soul series, this similarly styled
anthology series foregoes the sad, sappy, preachy,
or death-oriented stories that were that series' hall-
mark, and unlike that series, is never afraid to be
a little risqué. These stories are funny, daring,
different, and smart.

This cat-lover's dream features 62 fun and uplifting


short stories by cat owners and cat lovers. While
these stories about cats won't help you or anyone
really understand these free-spirited creatures, they
will reassure you that your cat is normal, or at least
cat-normal. The book includes more than 60 photos
of the storytellers' cats.
Not Your Mother's Book
. . . On Cats Dahlynn McKowen and Ken McKowen have a
combined 60 years in the publishing industry, mostly
Edited by Dahlynn McKowen, Ken as travel writers and authors with nearly a million
books sold. They coauthored many Chicken Soup
McKowen, and Margie Yee Webb
for the Soul books and were also paid consultants
and editors for Chicken Soup for the Soul Enter-
Pets/Humor, 304 Pages, 5.25 x 8 prises, Inc. They are also the authors of the award-
61 B&W Photos winning Best of California’s Missions, Mansions and
Trade Paper, $16.95 (CAN $19.95) Museums, the Not Your Mother's Book humor
ISBN: 9781938778186 anthology series, and the Wine Wherever series
Publishing Syndicate LLC of winery-destination books. They live in Orange-
Available vale, California. Margie Yee Web is a member of
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chapter of the Women’s National Book Association.
She is the author and photographer of Cat Mulan’s
Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Won-
derful Life. She lives in El Dorado Hills, California.

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Filled with stories and anecdotes collected over a
long and fascinating wrestling career, this autobi-
ography offers a rare, inside look into a popular
sport by someone who was there. Chris Curtis was
a “job man,” a specially trained worker hired to put
a main event wrestler like Jake “the Snake” Roberts
or Jerry “the King” Lawler over. Curtis’s ring persona
was that of a “heel” (the bad guy), who bent the
rules, cheated, and did everything he could to de-
feat his “baby face” (the good guy) opponent. Be-
fore he turned pro, Curtis wrestled Victor, a 600
pound black bear, in front of 6,000 people at the
Milwaukee Sentinel Sports Show in 1978. He learned
how to be a job man at the old Federation Hall on
Milwaukee’s south side. He began taping matches
for the All-Star Wrestling television show less than a
year later. Curtis began wrestling for Minneapolis-
based promoter Verne Gagne in 1979. He also
worked for “Cowboy” Bill Watts in the Mississippi
and Louisiana territories, and for Vince McMahon
Jr.’s World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) out of
New York City. He’s suffered broken hands,
cracked ribs, bruised kidneys, dislocated knees
and several concussions in his chosen profession,
all without regret.

Job Man Chris Multerer aka Chris Curtis is a former profes-


sional wrestler whose career spanned 25 years and
My 25 Years in Professional more than 700 matches. He wrestled Jesse “the
Body” Ventura, Andre the Giant, Greg Gagne and
Wrestling Jim Brunzell, Chief Wahoo McDaniel, and many
other stars of the ring. He lives in Milwaukee. Larry
Chris Multerer and Larry Widen
Widen is a journalist specializing in interviews and an
Foreword by Baron Von Raschke experienced photographer who teaches his craft
for continuing education programs. He has worked
Sports/Autobiography, 130 Pages, 6 x 9 in advertising, marketing, and public relations. He is
128 B&W Photos the former owner of several Milwaukee-area
Trade Paper, $19.00 (CAN $23.99) theaters and is currently the managing director of
ISBN: 9781304799937 the historic Modjeska Theater on Milwaukee’s south
Larry Widen side. He lives in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Baron Von
Available Raschke is a former professional wrestler and NWA
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“heel” character. He lives in Minneapolis.

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This collection of endearing, heartfelt stories is from
an NCAA Division I basketball coach who overcame
life’s everyday obstacles—poverty, violence, bullying,
and heartbreak—to find success on and off the
court. North Carolina Central University head coach
LeVelle Moton shares personal stories to help inspire
and motivate. Looking back at his adolescent years,
where he was an outstanding athlete, he shares tales
about life that relate to sports, while not always di-
rectly involving action on the playing fields. Stories
deal with making wise choices, overcoming failure,
abstaining from sex, finding mentors, and prepara-
tion. Every chapter has a takeaway for readers in
the “Inside the Locker Room” and “Chalkboard”
sections. Rather than developing the next superstar
athlete, Moton is more interested in teaching life’s
hard lessons. He looks back at his relationships with
his grandmother and mother, strong women who
helped him navigate a turbulent childhood. He
shares stories about growing up without a father and
reflects on several mentors he found as a young man
trying to find his way. His stories are sincere, funny,
and humbling. They take an honest look at growing
up struggling with the world working against you and
finding a way to the life you dreamed for yourself.
The Worst Times Are The book is moving for adults and poignant for youth,
informative for basketball fans, and relevant and en-
the Best Times gaging to all. As part of the authors' ongoing commit-
ment to support youth in their community, a portion
of proceeds from all book sales is being donated to
LeVelle Moton and Edward G. Robinson III the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Forewords by Mike Krzyzewski, Mark
Gottfried, and Roy Williams LeVelle Moton is the head basketball coach at North
Afterword by Mike Tomlin Carolina Central University, where he earned a mas-
ter's degree in special education. He is the founder
of Velle Cares Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit with a
Sports/Inspiration, 264 Pages, 6 x 9 mission to serve and assist community-based organiza-
Trade Paper, $15.99 (CAN $15.99) tions that promote health, education, and life skills for
ISBN: 9780692211793 children and families in at-risk situations. He lives in
MR Publishing, LLC Durham, North Carolina. Edward G. Robinson III is a
March 2015 sports journalist and a contributing writer for the Wash-
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Dateline Award for Excellence in Local Journalism
from the Society of Professional Journalists. He lives in
Also available in cloth Washington, DC. Mike Krzyzewski is the head coach
at Duke University. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.
The Worst Times Are Mark Gottfried is the head coach at North Carolina
State University. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
the Best Times Roy Williams is the head coach at University of North
9780692211786 Carolina. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mike
Tomlin is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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In the beginning, God created the heaven and the
earth . . . and thousands of years later, we still read
the same creation story. But how well do we really
understand it? Both scholarly and spiritual, this re-
search-based examination combines the wisdom
of ancient sources and renowned commentators
with original insights to shed light on the Bible's most
mysterious story. A thought-provoking and visually
appealing work, it will surely deepen the under-
standing and appreciation of biblical creation.
Replete with beautiful artwork, engaging stories,
and inspiring verses from mystics and poets around
the world, this unique book offers a journey of dis-
covery to captivate our minds, hearts, and spirits.

Co-op available

“Andrew Kaplan has given us a commentary on


Genesis' creation story that is readable and spiri-
tual, traditional and modern, Jewish and universal.
It may well be the perfect commentary for the 21st
century.” —Rabbi Bob Saks, Rabbi Emeritus
of Congregation Bet Mishpachah, Washington DC,
and Hillel at the University of Maryland
The Hidden Light
Andrew D. Kaplan is a writer-editor for the Bureau
A Day-by-Day Exploration of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of
Justice in Washington, DC, and an adjunct profes-
of the Biblical Creation Story sor at the University of Maryland University College,
and Its Wisdom for Today where he teaches courses in mass communication
and media law. He is the writer and director of the
Andrew D. Kaplan, PhD documentary In Search of Thoreau about the life
and writings of Henry David Thoreau. He lives in
Religion, 234 Pages, 6 x 9 College Park, Maryland.
35 B&W Photos, 3 Line Drawings, 1 Diagram
Trade Paper, $16.95 (CAN $17.95)
ISBN: 9780991331918
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Word to Your Mother: Baby Names

Think of your very favorite baby name. Are you picturing it? Now, what if you found out that the name
means "ostrich intestines" or "shallow muddy puddle?" Would you still like the name? Of course you
would! And that is why we need to rethink the way we name our babies. Come and discover a new
kind of baby-name book based on the theory that we choose names based on our interactions and
experiences, rather than on contrived meanings. Sections include How to Name Name Twins Twins,
Geek Chic, and Baby Name Spellapalooza. Fresh, thorough, and creative, this unique twist on a stan-
dard resource for parents-to-be has thousands of traditional names and thousands more waiting to
be discovered, including classic and elegant to hipster and brave names for your son or daughter.

Bonnie Bell

Bonnie Bell loves babies, pregnant women, exercise, graphic design, and participating in shenanigans.
She has researched endlessly, developed methods, and compiled thousands and thousands of baby
names. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Word to Your Mother: Word to Your Mother:


Baby Names for Boys Baby Names for Girls
The Complete Guide to Naming The Complete Guide to Naming
Your Baby Person Your Baby Person
296 Pages 297 Pages
ISBN: 9781619278790 ISBN: 9781619278806

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When a child is seriously or chronically ill, parents,
friends, and other supportive loved ones want to
help. This beautiful guided journal for kids and teens
with health challenges offers young people the em-
powerment they need to take an active role in their
emotional health by working through dozens of rele-
vant and meaningful exercises. The colorful art and
progression of target questions, through sections
such as Exploring My Life, Love and Gratitude, and
Your Journey and Heart’s Desires, will inspire kids to
explore their deepest feelings, challenges, hopes,
and dreams. By discovering their own inner
strengths and learning to communicate better
with everyone around them, kids will regain the
self-confidence and control they need to heal.

“Digging Deep is a remarkable resource for chil-


dren and adolescents living with serious illness. The
Digging Deep simple, yet powerful, words and the vibrant images
gently guide them through their experiences. By
A Journal for Young People digging deep, these young people will, in fact,
emerge into clarity and light.”
Facing Health Challenges —Barbara M. Sourkes, PhD, professor of pediatrics,
Stanford University, and author, Armfuls of Time:
Rose Offner, MFA and Sheri Brisson, MA
The Psychological Experience of the Child
with a Life-Threatening Illness
Self-Help, 140 Pages, 8.25 x 10
57 Color Illustrations Rose Offner, MFA, is a writer, motivational speaker,
Trade Paper, $24.95 (CAN $29.95) and visual artist who specializes in journaling. She
ISBN: 9780989103916 teaches workshops that inspire kids, teens, and
Resonance House, LLC adults to write and illustrate their most intimate
Available moments. She is the author of Journal to Intimacy,
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agers, and Letters to the Soul. She lives in Castro
Valley, California. Sheri Brisson, MA, has a lifetime
devotion to working with children with special
health challenges and has facilitated support
groups for children with illness and their families
for over twenty years. She has developed trainings
and conferences for issues surrounding chronic and
life threatening illness for professionals, volunteers,
and families. She lives in Atherton, California.

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The clothes may not make the woman, but they
certainly help! This is the story of one woman’s life-
changing journey to overcome grief and loss. It is a
testament to a daughter’s love for her mother and
the unique bond between siblings. Megan O’Malley
Moller lost her mother to cancer at age 16. One of
six siblings, she grew up in a strict Irish Catholic family
in Ohio. In adulthood, she and her siblings all settled
in different parts of the country. Each year, Megan
and her sisters, Helen and Fiona, go on a girls’ trip
with their dear friend Suson Fuson. Known for her
impeccable taste, Megan provides The Collection,
an assortment of items from her wardrobe, which
all of the women share for the weekend.
In the 25th year after their mother’s death, the
women visit her grave in Dubuque, Iowa. The
purpose of the trip is to find emotional healing and
closure after their many years of grief. Megan, espe-
cially, carries misplaced guilt and anger, and her
sisters insist that this trip is her chance to face her
loss and embrace what is left of her own life. The
endearing and comical relationship between these
four women, and the love they share, proves to
be the greatest gift their mother gave them.

Katie Sullivan has worked for Charleston County


Rocks, Paper, Flowers School District for 11 years. She was raised in the Mid-
west and grew up in a large close-knit Irish Catholic
Katie Sullivan family. She lives in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

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Reimagining the Greek Gods of Olympus and plac-
ing them on modern Earth, this urban fantasy novel
focuses on Plato Jones, who, after a stint with the
Olympic Bureau of Investigation, is through with
the Gods and their political games. While at first
glance the Gods of Olympus are as different from
one another as salt is from sugar, and despite their
bickering, they share a universal bond, a thread
of commonality that unites them: they’re all jerks.
Against Plato’s protests, he’s drawn into a murder
investigation where the murderer’s targets are the
Gods themselves. Plato has cracked some tough
cases: exposing cheating spouses, capturing trea-
sonous heretics, and hunting three-headed dogs,
but this time he’s in over his head. How can he
solve a crime that’s impossible to commit? And
what chance does Plato—a mere mortal—have
against something powerful enough to kill a God?

“Fans of Greek mythology, urban fantasy fans, and


followers of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter novels
should find something pleasing in this quirky blend
of fantasy and noir detective story.”
—Library Journal,
starred review of Murder on Olympus
Olympus Confidential "Robert B. Warren is a rising new talent. His lan-
Robert B. Warren guage is lean and muscular with the pulse of a
thriller, but there is also pitch perfect humor. He
Fantasy, 372 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5 is a writer to watch, for his star is on the ascendent,
Trade Paper, $16.95 (CAN $19.95) and readers everywhere will benefit from his won-
ISBN: 9781939452481 derful stories." —Carolyn Haines,
November author, the Sarah Booth Delaney mystery series
Dragonfairy Press
W14. 13-25 Robert B. Warren is the author of the Plato Jones
series. He lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Also available
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9780985023065

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Fifty years ago, the Commander came into power
and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped
mind, the seven deadly sins were the downfall of
society. To punish the guilty, he created the Hole,
a place where sinners are branded according to
their sins. Sinners are forced to live a less than
human existence in deplorable conditions, under
the watchful eye of guards who are ready to kill
anyone who steps out of line. Now, Lust wraps
around my neck like thick, blue fingers, threatening
to choke the life out of me. I’ve been accused of
a crime I didn’t commit, and the Hole is my new
home. Constant darkness. Brutal and savage
violence. Excruciating pain. Every day is a fight for
survival. But I won’t let them win. I will not die in the
Hole. I am more than my brand. I’m a fighter. My
name is Lexi Hamilton, and this is my story.

Melissa Kalicicki received her bachelor's degree


from Millersville University in 2003. Aside from read-
ing and writing, her interests include running and
mixed martial arts. Abi Ketner is a registered nurse
with a passion for novels, singing, and running. Best
friends since college, they turned a month book
review into a joint writing adventure. They both
live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Call Me Grim Crown of Ice


Elizabeth Holloway Vicki L. Weavil

YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
262 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5 242 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
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ISBN: 9781939765444 ISBN: 9781939765437

The truck should have turned Libbi Piper into a Thyra Winther is 17, the Snow Queen, and im-
Libbi Pancake—and it would have, too, if Aaron mortal, but if she can't reassemble a shattered
hadn't shown up and saved her life. The prob- enchanted mirror by her 18th birthday she's
lem? Aaron's the local Grim Reaper . . . and he doomed to spend eternity as a wraith. Armed
only saved Libbi's life because he needs some- with magic granted by a ruthless wizard, Thyra
one to take over his job. Now, Libbi has two schemes to survive with her mind and body
days to choose between dying like she was sup- intact. Unencumbered by kindness, she kidnaps
posed to, or living a lonely life as Death Incar- local boy Kai Thorsen, whose mathematical skills
nate. Talk about a rock and a hard place. And rival her own. Two logical minds, Thyra calcu-
the choice goes from hard to sucktastic when lates, are better than one. With time rapidly
her best friend shows up marked: condemned melting away she needs all the help she can
as a future murderer. Libbi could have an extra steal. A cruel lie ensnares Kai in her plan, but
week to stop the murder and fix the mark . . . three missing mirror shards and Kai's childhood
but only if she accepts Aaron's job as Reaper, friend, Gerda, present more formidable obsta-
trapping herself in her crappy town forever, in- cles. Thyra's willing to do anything—venture into
visible and inaudible to everyone except the uncharted lands, outwit sorcerers, or battle
newly dead. But, if she refuses? Her best friend enchanted beasts—to reconstruct the mirror,
is headed straight for Hell. yet her most dangerous adversary lies within her
breast. Touched by the warmth of a wolf pup's
Elizabeth Holloway is a maternity nurse, an devotion and the fire of a young man's desire,
avid reader, an artist, a karaoke singer, a music the thawing of Thyra's frozen heart could be her
lover, and a kick-ass Pictionary player. She lives ultimate undoing.
in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Vicki L. Weavil is the director of library services
for the University of North Carolina School of
the Arts. She has worked for the New York Public
Library at Lincoln Center and the Museum of
Television and Radio (now the Paley Center for
Media). She holds two master's degrees, in
library science and liberal studies. She reads
a book a day and likes to spend time watching
films, gardening, and traveling. She lives in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Predator The Emissary


Janice Gable Bashman Kristal Shaff

YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
300 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5 300 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99) Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99)
ISBN: 9781939765413 ISBN: 9780988340930

The hunt is on! Sixteen-year-old Bree Sunderland For hundreds of years, dark clouds covered the
must inject herself with an untested version of her skies of Adamah, and an ageless king ruled. Those
father’s gene therapy to become a werewolf in who emerged with one of six extraordinary Shay
order to stop a corrupt group of mercenaries powers were forced into the king's army, an
from creating a team of unstoppable lycan- unmatched force with inhuman Strength, Speed,
thrope soldiers. When Bree went with her scientist Accuracy, Perception, Empathy, and Healing.
father to Ireland, she thought it would be a va- With the army at his side, the king—a man who
cation to study bog bodies. She never expected wields all six abilities—was invincible and unques-
to fall in love with a mysterious young Irishman tioned in his rule. To most, serving the king was
and certainly never expected to become the an honor. And for some, it was a fate worse than
kind of monster her father said only existed in death. When 17-year-old Nolan Trividar witnesses
nightmares. Dr. Sunderland discovers that lycan- the transformation of his brother from kind to cruel
thropy was not a supernatural curse but rather after entering the king’s army, he vows never to
a genetic mutation. When they return home, follow the same path. So when his own power—
her dad continues his research, but the military the Shay of Accuracy—comes upon him at the
wants to turn that research into a bio weapons Tournament of Awakening, Nolan conceals his
program and rogue soldiers want to steal the emergence instead of joining the king’s ranks. For
research to turn themselves into unstoppable years, he traitorously hides his power, pretending
killing machines. Bree’s boyfriend Liam surprises to be a gifted scribe. But when Nolan comes
her with a visit to the United States, but there are face-to-face with a deserter, the man discovers
darker surprises in store for both of them. As evil his secret. To evade detection and a death sen-
forces hunt those she loves, Bree must become tence, Nolan escapes with the deserter and flees
an even more dangerous hunter to save them all. into a night filled with dark creatures who steal
both powers and souls. Nolan joins a resistance, a
"Predator is a fast-paced, creepy page-turner! village hidden deep in the forest, filled with others
who secretly wield a Shay. But his peace is short
Bashman had me at the opening sentence and
lived when they discover that the dark clouds, the
she's still got me. I want more!" undead creatures, their own decreasing powers,
— Nancy Holder, author, The Rules and even the king, are all connected.

Janice Gable Bashman is the managing editor Kristal Shaff is a writer and professional face
of the International Thriller Writers' e-zine, the Big painter. Her first job was shelving books at the
Thrill. She is the Bram Stoker Award–nominated library. She loves to explore strange and fantas-
coauthor of Wanted Undead or Alive. She lives tical worlds in her choices of movies and fantasy
in Dresher, Pennsylvania. fiction. She lives in Camanche, Iowa.

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Kit Forbes Granville Fortune
YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up Kelly Hashway
300 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
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ISBN: 9781939765451 198 Pages, 5 x 8
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Mark Stewart is one incident away from becom- ISBN: 9781939765796
ing a juvenile delinquent, and his parents have
had enough. They ship Mark off to London, Eng- The hunt is on for an ancient treasure tied to
land, to stay with his eccentric aunt Agatha nine-year-old J. B.'s family history. He's been
who is obsessed with all things Jack the Ripper. having visions that make him sweaty, light-
After a strange twist of luck, Mark is struck by headed, and certain he’s turning into some
lightning, and he wakes to find himself in 1888 kind of freak—or worse, going insane. But things
Victorian London. His interest in a string of mur- are worse than he imagined. The visions stem
ders Scotland Yard has yet to solve make him a from a family curse. An ancient ancestor was
likely suspect. After all, why would a young boy accused of stealing the massive Granville for-
like Mark know so much about the murders? tune, and now J. B.’s entire family will suffer. To
Could he be the ripper they've been searching break the curse, J. B. must find and return the
for? Convinced the only way to get back home Granville’s stolen property. But he's not the only
is to solve the murders, Mark dives headfirst into one searching for the treasure. As he sets out
uncovering the truth. Mark's only distraction on his journey through a dark and foreboding
comes in the form of the beautiful Genie Trem- forest, he'll battle his worst fears and fight terrify-
bly, a girl who is totally out of his league and ing creatures along the way. And when he
who may have already caught the attention meets two others who share the missing pieces
of the infamous ripper. To save her, he'll endan- of his visions and suffer from the same curse, the
ger both their lives and risk being trapped in three soon realize they need to work together
the past forever. to break the curse before it's too late.

Kit Forbes has been a lover of books, history, Kelly Hashway is a former middle school lan-
and all things paranormal for as long as she can guage arts teacher and a freelance editor for
remember. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. small presses as well as for her own list of clients.
She is the author of The Monster Within and the
Touch of Death series. She also writes contempo-
rary romance under the pen name Ashelyn
Drake. She lives in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

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King of the Mutants Tracy Tam: Santa Command


Samantha Verant Krystalyn Drown
YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
223 Pages, 5 x 8 Children’s: Fiction, Ages 9–12, Grades 4–7
Trade Paper, $12.99 (CAN $15.99) 300 Pages, 5 x 8
ISBN: 9781939765819 Trade Paper, $12.99 (CAN $15.99)
ISBN: 9781939765802
Maverick Mercury is the sideshow attraction
known as “Gator Boy” at Grumbling’s Traveling Tracy Tam doesn't really believe in Santa Claus,
Circus and Sideshow. Despite being routinely at least not like the rest of us do. She also doesn't
kicked around by the other performers, Maver- believe that Santa can possibly deliver all of those
ick has always been comfortable in his skin. That presents in one night, to children around the
is, until he overhears Burt Grumbling talking world, without a little help from science. A flying
about him behind his reptilian-like back. It seems sleigh can only be powered by jet engines, after
Maverick’s freakish mutations are the result of all, and Santa’s magical abilities can only be the
some billionaire geneticist’s experiments gone result of altered DNA. How else could he know
awry. Apparently, this guy kidnaps kids, turns what every little girl and boy wants for Christmas
them into supermutants, and sells their powers and who has been naughty or nice? In order to
to the highest bidder. Now, Maverick is on a mis- test her theories, Tracy sneaks onto Santa’s sleigh
sion to find the mad scientist who may have then ends up at Santa Command, where a team
created him. All he has to do is steal some of (gasp!) humans monitor Santa’s big night.
wheels from Burt, escape the clutches of one- When Tracy attempts to hack into their comput-
eyed Yorgi and his gang of killer clowns, and ers, she accidentally introduces a virus into the
make his way from some Podunk town in Florida system. As a result, three states get knocked out
to the Big Apple. of sync with the rest of the world (oops!). Santa
won't be able to deliver all the presents in time!
Samantha Verant is an advertising designer who Now, Tracy must fix time and help Santa, but she
has worked at some of the biggest agencies in has no idea how. How can a girl who doesn't
Chicago. She is a classically trained mezzo- believe help Santa and save Christmas before it's
soprano who is also skilled in acting and art. too late? With a little Christmas magic, of course!
Through writing, she is able to pursue all of her
talents. Originally from Chicago, she currently "Fast-paced, entertaining and occasionally bitter-
lives in Acacias, Cugnaux (France). sweet." —Publishers Weekly

Krystalyn Drown is a website support technician


who spent 13 years working at Walt Disney World
in a variety of roles: entertainer, talent coordina-
tor, and character captain. She is also a former
Sea World zoologist and an elementary school
teacher. She lives in Davenport, Florida.

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Fire in the Woods A Murder of Magpies


Jennifer M. Eaton Sarah Bromley

YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
331 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5 301 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99) Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99)
ISBN: 9780692242018 ISBN: 9781939765376

When a plane crashes in the woods near Jess’s Winter in Black Orchard, Wisconsin, is long and
home, the boy of her dreams falls out of the dark, and 16-year-old Vayda Silver prays the
sky—literally. But David’s not here to find a girl- snow will keep the truth and secrecy of the last
friend. He’s from another planet, and if Jess two years buried. Hiding from the past with her
can’t help him get back to his ship, he’ll be father and twin brother, Vayda knows the rules:
stuck on Earth with nothing to look forward to never return to the town of her mother’s murder,
but the pointy end of a dissection scalpel. Her and never work a Mind Game where someone
father runs their house like an army barracks, might see. No one can know the toll emotions
and with an alien on the loose, Major Dad isn’t take on Vayda, how emotion becomes energy
too keen on the idea of Jess going anywhere. in her hands, or how she can’t control the de-
Ever. So how the heck is she supposed to help struction she causes. But it's not long before her
the sweetest, strangest, and cutest guy she’s powers can no longer be contained. The truth
ever met? Hiding him in her room probably isn’t is dangerously close to being exposed, placing
the best idea. Especially since her Dad is in Vayda and her family at risk. Until someone qui-
charge of the squadron searching for David. ets the chaos inside her: Ward Ravenscroft. He
That doesn’t mean she won’t do it. It just means has always been unwanted. To cope, he numbs
she can't get caught. As they race through the the pain of rejection by denying himself emo-
woods with Major Dad and most of the U.S. mili- tions of any kind. Yet Vayda stirs something in
tary one breath behind them, Jess and David him. He can't explain the hold she has on him—
grow closer than either of them anticipated. But inspiring him with both hope and fear. He claims
David has a genocide-sized secret, and one be- not to scare easily, except he doesn't know
trayal later, they are both in handcuffs as alien what her powers can do. Yet. Just as Vadya
warships are positioning themselves around the and Ward draw closer, she finds the past isn't
globe. Time is ticking down to Armageddon, so easily buried. And when it follows the Silvers
and Jess must think fast if she's to save the boy to Black Orchard, it has murder in mind.
she cares about without sacrificing Earth—and
everyone on it. Sarah Bromley is a writer, wife, and mother who
volunteers at a stable for disabled riders. She
Jennifer M. Eaton is a contemporary writer likes the quiet hours of morning when she can
who blends science fiction, dystopian, and drink coffee in peace, stare into the woods be-
romance. She lives in Millville, New Jersey. hind her house, and wonder what monsters live
there. She lives in St. Peters, Missouri.

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Lucas Mackenzie and Dawn of the Jed


the London Midnight Scott Craven

Ghost Show Children’s: Fiction, Ages 9–12, Grades 4–7


250 Pages, 5 x 8
Steve Bryant Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99)
ISBN: 9781939765482
Children’s: Fiction, Ages 9–12, Grades 4–7 December
300 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99) As the fall semester ends and kids head home
ISBN: 9781939765475 for winter break, Jed and his parents gather for
November the annual exchanging of gift lists. Once again,
Jed asks for a dog, leading to a heated argu-
ment and a firm "no." But when Jed spots a
Lucas Mackenzie has got the best job of any 10-
stray, he chases it until the dog darts into the
year-old boy. He travels from city to city as part
street where it is struck and killed by a car. Grief
of the London Midnight Ghost Show, scaring
stricken by what he's done, Jed cradles the
unsuspecting show-goers year round. Perform-
dead dog in his arms. Soon, ooze from the dog
ing comes naturally to Lucas and the rest of
mixes with teardrops from Jed, creating Tread
the troupe, who’ve been doing it for as long
the zombie dog. Finally getting his wish, Jed
as Lucas can remember. But there’s something
must convince his parents to let him keep the
Lucas doesn’t know. Like the rest of Lucas's
undead dog. But a zombie dog turns out to be
friends, he’s dead. And for some reason, Lucas
the least of Jed's issues. It seems some parents
can’t remember his former life, his parents, or
don't want Jed attending school with their kids.
friends. Did he go to school? Have a dog?
Enter the mysterious NZN Network. They've been
Brothers and sisters? If only he could recall his
distributing anti-zombie propaganda in an effort
former life, maybe even reach out to his par-
to get Jed expelled. But Jed wonders if the cre-
ents, haunt them. When a ghost hunter deter-
ation of Tread has caused his relationship with
mines to shut the show down, Lucas realizes the
Luke to sour. And why, just as he seems to need
life he has might soon be over. And without a
them the most, have his best friends aban-
connection to his family, he will have nothing.
doned him? When Tread goes missing, and with
There’s little time, and Lucas has much to do.
his very existence at stake, Jed must rely on his
instincts, team up with an old nemesis, and fight
Steve Bryant is a new novelist, but a veteran for his right to have just as miserable a middle
author of books of card tricks. He founded a school existence as any other student—undead
monthly internet magazine for magicians con- or alive.
taining news, reviews, magic tricks, humor, and
fiction, and he frequently contributes biographi-
Second in series after Dead Jed
cal cover articles to the country’s two leading
(9780988340909)
magic journals. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

Scott Craven is a journalist, storyteller, and a writer


for The Arizona Republic. He lives in Phoenix.

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Lifer M.I.A. (Missing in Atman)


Beck Nicholas Michelle E. Reed

YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
300 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5 300 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99) Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99)
ISBN: 9781939765420 ISBN: 9781939765468

Asher is a Lifer, a slave aboard the spaceship Dez is finally hitting her afterlife stride. She hasn’t
Pelican. A member of the lowest rung of society, missed a meeting or session in 42 days, and she’s
she must serve the ship’s Officials and Astronauts put the adventures and danger of her first days
as punishment for her grandparents' crimes at Atman behind her. Life after death
back on Earth. The one thing that made life is becoming tolerable, yet nothing is quite what
bearable was her illicit relationship with Samuai, she’d hoped. Confusion over her feelings for
a Fishie boy, but he died alongside her brother Charlie, residual resentment over losing Hannah,
in a freak training accident. Still grieving for the and a continuous stream of unwanted assign-
loss of her loved ones, Asher is summoned to the ments leave Dez restless and argumentative. In
upper levels to wait on Lady, the head Official’s a missed encounter with Crosby, her prying gaze
wife and Samuai’s mother. It is the perfect op- lands upon a single entry in the datebook on his
portunity to gather intel for the Lifers’ brewing unoccupied desk. These few, hastily scribbled
rebellion. There’s just one problem—the last girl words reveal an enormous secret he’s keeping
who went to the upper levels never came back. from her. Possessed by a painful sense of be-
On the other side of the universe, an alien at- trayal, she once again sneaks off to Atman City,
tack has left Earth in shambles and a group determined to find answers to an unresolved
called The Company has taken control. Blank piece of her life. It begins as all their adventures
wakes up in a pond completely naked and with do, but as light falls into darkness, a stop in an
no memory, not even his real name. So when a unfamiliar neighborhood sets forth a chaotic
hot girl named Megs invites him to a black-mar- series of events. Dez will have to fight for her very
ket gaming warehouse where winning means existence, and will face painful, irreparable loss
information, he doesn’t think twice about play- in an afterlife teeming with demons wielding
ing. But sometimes the past is better left buried. ancient powers.
As Asher’s and Blank’s worlds collide, the truth
comes out—everyone has been lied to. Second in series after Life A.D.
(9780988340916)
Beck Nicholas has worked as a lab assistant,
a pizza delivery driver, and a high school Michelle E. Reed is a writer and adoption advo-
teacher but regularly pursues her first dream cate. She is the author of Life, A.D. She lives in
of creating stories. She lives in North Plympton, Menomonie, Wisconsin.
South Australia.

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Into the Fire The Night House


Ashelyn Drake Rachel Tafoya

YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
257 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5 300 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99) Trade Paper, $14.99 (CAN $17.99)
ISBN: 9781939765000 ISBN: 9781939765499
Available December

In one month, 17-year-old Cara Tillman will die. Bianca St. Germain works at a Night House, a
But until then, she plans to enjoy every look, place where vampires like the aristocratic Jere-
touch and kiss with her boyfriend Logan, the new miah Archer pay to feed on humans, and she
boy in Ashlan Falls. Cara is a descendant of the doesn’t much care what others think of her. The
mythical Phoenix bird, and her rebirth is nearing. money is good, and at least there she’s safe.
But first, she must die and forget all that she knew Bianca also doesn’t care that the Night House
before, including Logan's face, his laugh, and is killing her. All she cares about is nauth, the
the way he says her name. With little time left for highly addictive poison in vampire bites that
the two of them, Cara does all she can to savor brings a euphoria like no drug ever could. But
every moment, unwittingly drawing a Phoenix when Bianca meets James, a reclusive empath
hunter to her doorstep with every move. who feels everything she does, for the first time,
she considers a life outside of the Night House
Ashelyn Drake is Kelly Hashway, a former middle and a someone worth living for. But Jeremiah
school language arts teacher and a freelance has decided to keep Bianca for himself; he
editor for small presses as well as for her own list won’t allow her to walk away. As she allows her
of clients. She is the author of The Monster Within feelings for James to grow, she struggles to con-
and the Touch of Death series. She lives in East tain nauth's strong hold on her life. If they are to
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. have a future, James must make her see what
she's worth and what she means to him, before
Jeremiah and nauth claim her for good.

Rachel Tafoya attended a writing program for


teens at both Susquehanna University and Deni-
son University, and the Experimental Writing for
Teens class and Novels for Young Writers pro-
gram, both run by New York Times bestselling
author, Jonathan Maberry. She is the daughter
of crime author Dennis Tafoya. She lives in
Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

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Sidekick 2: The Three Thorns


Brothers in Arms The Brotherhood and the Shield
Pab Sungenis Book 1
Michael Gibney
YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
250 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5 YA: Fiction, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
Trade Paper, $13.99. (CAN $16.99) 300 Pages, 5 x 8
ISBN: 9781939765093 Trade Paper, $12.99 (CAN $15.99)
ISBN: 9781939765406
Two years ago, Bobby Baines’s life lay in ruins.
After losing his foster father, his superhero men- Three brothers born to a powerful fallen king
tors, and his best friend, he turned his back on were abandoned at birth and cast out as
his Scarlet Knight alter ego in pursuit of educa- orphans. By order of the false king, three of the
tion. Now back from school, back in town, and most lethal assassins have been sent to kill the
back in costume, Bobby’s attempts to get back children before they come of age and plot
to normal are disrupted by a teenager who to avenge their father’s throne. No one knows
insinuates himself into Bobby’s personal and where the children are, and the children have
professional lives. Is the former sidekick ready no knowledge of one another. But that all
for a sidekick of his own? changes when Benjamin, Tommy, and
Sebastian join together to face adversity,
Second in series after Sidekick an unspeakable evil, and the temptations of
(9780985029456) magical powers. This is the first installment of
an exciting children’s fantasy series about the
Pab Sugenis has worked in broadcasting for power of family.
numerous radio stations and is the creator of
online comic The New Adventures of Queen Michael Gibney is a writer and painter whose in-
Victoria. He is the author of Sidekick. He lives terests in world politics, literature, and the love
in Vineland, New Jersey. of film encouraged him to do his studies at the
early age of 16 within the media and journalism
field. His storytelling is derived from his personal
heroes and experiences in his own childhood
having grown up in Belfast during the country’s
dark history. He lives in Carrickfergus, Antrim
(Northern Ireland).

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Princess Cupcake Jones series

Ylleya Fields
Illustrations by Michael LaDuca

In the Princess Cupcake Jones series, award-winning author Ylleya Fields delivers valuable life-
lessons with the help of a determined little Princess. With gentle, rhyming cadence and
vibrant illustrations, these captivating stories help children and their parents learn about sharing
feelings, taking risks, putting things in their proper place, and encouraging new adventures.

Ylleya Fields was hunting for books to read to her eldest daughter when she was two, and was struck by
the small selection of titles featuring modern African American characters. Blending both of her daugh-
ters’ images and personalities, she created Princess Cupcake Jones. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael
LaDuca is an animator and illustrator who always knew his calling was in the arts. As a master of character
expression and still-framed storytelling, he produces brilliant illustrations that charm audiences and bring
storybooks to life. He lives in Buffalo, New York.

Princess Cupcake Jones Princess Cupcake Jones


and the Missing Tutu Won't Go to School
ISBN: 9780578113036 ISBN: 9780578113043
Princess Cupcake Jones loves creating a mess Princess Cupcake Jones, the modern-day
and ends up scattering her things everywhere in princess who loves her tutu and playing with her
the castle. When her beloved tutu goes missing, toys, is about to begin school . . . but says, "I won't
Cupcake learns the importance of tidying up go!" Cupcake tries everything to avoid her first
and putting things in their proper place. Join day—from pretending to be sick to even hiding.
Princess Cupcake Jones as she searches her However, Mom stays one step ahead of her. Only
palace in hopes of finding her tutu and discov- after arriving at school and meeting a new friend
ers hidden treasures along the way. As an does Cupcake realize that school might not be as
added bonus, children will also have fun finding scary as she thought. The book features a special
the hidden word in each inviting illustration. word ("love") hidden in each illustration.
Helpful hints are a part of the book’s website,
which also features downloadable color pages Children’s: Picture Books
and other activities. Ages 5–7, Grades K–2
32 Pages, 8 x 10
Cloth, $15.95 (CAN $18.95)
Belle Publishing
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When Grandma’s family moves away, she finds
herself all alone. What does Grandma do when
she’s by herself? This question inspired this heart-
warming story of family, friendship, and the love
only a pet can provide. Grandma’s inner life is
shared with readers and will spark discussion about
the importance of friendship at any age. It is a
spirited call to action for a family to prevent older
members from feeling lonely. It also shows the role
that a pet can play as a friend and companion.

P. J. Fischer was the little kid who lived around the


corner from his grandmother in Salem, Oregon. He
used to bike over and stay a while. Back then, the
author’s dog was named Mustard. Remembering
those sweet times, he created Grandma and her
chocolate labrador. He lives in New York City.
Cindy Nguyen is an illustrator from Gau Family Stu-
dio. She lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

Grandma and Her


Chocolate Labrador
P. J. Fischer
Illustrations by Cindy Nguyen

Children’s: Picture Books


Ages 5–7, Grades K–2
36 Pages, 8 x 10
Cloth, $14.99 (CAN $16.99)
ISBN: 9780990572183
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Michael Gaffney
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Not Your Mother’s Book . . . On Being a Mom


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Wellness Wake Up Call Dr. David J. Barczyk
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The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama


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Go! Girl Guides: Argentina Kelly Lewis
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Grace and Grit Insights to Real-Life Challenges


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Not Your Mother’s book . . . On Family
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Notes My Life with Music Evelyn Swensson
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Raising Passionate Readers 5 Easy Steps to Success in School and Life
Nancy Newman
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Sunday Morning Shamwana A Midwife's Letters from the Field
Linda Orsi Robinson
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