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  • Smile: A Graphic Novel

    by Raina Telgemeier ...
    Illustrated by Raina Telgemeier ...
    Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Horrid Henry's Joke Book

    by Francesca Simon ...
    Illustrated by Tony Ross ...
    Series series Horrid Henry
    Warning: Too rude for parents and for slimy toad little brothers!These are Horrid Henry's very own jokes: the jokes that grossed out Mom and Dad... that made Aunt Ruby run home... that sent Miss Battle-Axe screaming from class. Be horrid! Read Henry's jokes. Then tell them to the world! ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Boarding Schools and the Indigenous Story

    by Ashley Fairbanks ...
    Series series Race to the Truth
    Created in collaboration with Race2Dinner, here's the harrowing true story of America's history with boarding schools, and the forced assimilation of Indigenous kids and families.Education is a powerful tool, one that allows us to better understand the world around us. But these same tools can also be used to mislead people, and to exert control with ulterior motives.For nearly 100 years, the U.S. ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • All About Fundraising Ideas: A Kid’s Guide to Helping with Heart

    Illustrated Books For Kids, #17

    by Shah Rukh ...
    Series Book 17 - Illustrated Books For Kids
    "All About Fundraising Ideas: A Kid's Guide to Helping with Heart" takes young readers on an inspiring journey into the world of kindness and giving. From choosing a cause to planning fun events, this book shows how kids can turn great ideas into real help. It explains fundraising in simple, exciting ways that build confidence and teamwork. Packed with creative ideas and helpful tips, it empowers ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Neurodiversity for Teen Girls

    Shine Bright as You Embrace Your Brain, Your Emotions, and Your Life

    by Jamie D. Roberts, LMFT ...
    Series series The Instant Help Solutions Series
    Shine bright as you embrace your unique brain, understand your emotions, and live your best life!The teen years are a delicate balance of self-exploration, managing expectations, and establishing your independent identity. Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world adds a layer of complexity—it may feel like everyone got an instruction manual but you! Plus, the societal pressures of being raised ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Real Friends

    by Shannon Hale ...
    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...
    Series Book 1 - Real Friends
    “Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.**When best friends are not forever . . .Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Goodbye, My Princess

    by Fei Wo Si Cun ...
    Translated by Tianshu ...
    The only thing more dangerous than a king is his heir in this first English translation of the “beautifully heartbreaking” (Kirkus Reviews) historical novel inspired the popular TV series from one of China’s best-known authors of romantic tragedy.There is no room for love in an empire.Qu Xiaofeng has been living in Shangjing for three years now. A naïve, happy-go-lucky treaty bride from the desert ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Best Friends

    by Shannon Hale ...
    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...
    Series Book 2 - Real Friends
    A National and New York Times Bestseller!**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.**Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Best Friend, Worst Bully

    by Mei Yu ...
    Series Book 2 - Lost & Found
    Mei, Maggie, and Sophie are BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!With fourth grade just around the corner, the three girls look forward to another fun school year together. But disaster strikes on the first day of school: MAGGIE’S LEAVING!! Suddenly, Mei and Sophie only have each other. They can still have fun together, right?But soon, Sophie behaves very differently. She hates Mei’s art. She calls her hurtful ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Wallace's Story (The Dodo)

    by Aubre Andrus ...
    The true story of a cat with a giant heart who was healed with love -- as seen on The Dodo!When Wallace was brought to Nikki's animal rescue as a kitten, she knew right away there was something wrong with his heart. She took him to a special vet who told her Wallace might not live long. Nikki was determined to give the kitten the best life possible -- no matter how long it was.But as Wallace spent ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Les Infos Interdites de Mortelle Adèle

    by Mr Tan ...
    Illustrated by Diane Le Feyer ...
    Series series Mortelle Adèle
    La soupe fait-elle vraiment grandir ? Et les carottes ont-elles vraiment le pouvoir de rendre plus aimable ? Peut-on rester coincé en faisant une grimace ? Dans cet ouvrage INTERDIT AUX PARENTS, Mortelle Adèle est bien décidée à trouver la vérité qui se cache derrière ces phrases que tous les enfants entendent de la part des adultes !Quand on est enfant, on entend sans cesse des phrases toutes ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Hick

    The trailblazing journalist who captured Eleanor Roosevelt's heart

    by Sarah Miller ...
    **In this riveting YA non-fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, trace Lorena Hickok--or Hick's-- rise from devastating childhood to renowned journalist, and watch as she forms the most significant friendship and romantic relationship of her life with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR BOOK • A SHELF AWARENESS AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Squad: A Graphic Novel (The Tryout #2)

    Illustrated by Joanna Cacao ...
    by Christina Soontornvat ...
    Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier."Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart." -Betty C. Tang, creator of the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids"Gorgeous, heartfelt, and hilarious." -Sarah Mlynowski, New York ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Crazy Horse

    The Wild West for Kids

    by Jon Sterngass ...
    The true life of Crazy Horse is plagued with questions. He did not leave any letters or diaries nor are there any records of speeches he made. Most notably, it is still unclear whether his death was an accident or a murder. Nevertheless, Crazy Horse is considered a gripping symbol of freedom, dignity, and the American West. He was the unfathomable leader for the Lakota tribe and was looked upon ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Top Story (Front Desk #5)

    by Kelly Yang ...
    Series Book 5 - Front Desk
    The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Mia Tang is at the top of her game!She’s spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco’s Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it’s the place to find a great story—one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San ... Read more

    Was $11.99 USD Now $5.99 USD

  • Good Behavior

    by Nathan L. Henry ...
    Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an ... Read more

    $11.09 USD

  • Friends Forever

    by Shannon Hale ...
    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...
    Series Book 3 - Real Friends
    Following up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are.● Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold! ●Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Very Classy

    Even More Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady

    by Derek Blasberg ...
    **The author of the New York Times bestseller, Classy is back with more brilliant commentary on what makes a lady truly classy. With all the razor-sharp insights of the first edition plus new, never-before-seen pages packed with wit and timeless tips, this is the best—and the only—resource for the up-to-the minute, modern young woman.“The Truman Capote of his generation or the Carrie Bradshaw.” ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • How Dare the Sun Rise

    Memoirs of a War Child

    by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta ...
    Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word ... Read more

    $6.49 USD

  • All the Invisible Things

    by Orlagh Collins ...
    In this contemporary YA for fans of Becky Albertalli, one girl decides it's time to be really be herself--but will that cost her the best friend who once meant everything to her?Ever since her mom died and her family moved to a new town four years ago, sixteen-year-old Vetty Lake has hidden her heart. She'd rather keep secrets than risk getting hurt--even if that means not telling anyone that she ... Read more

    $11.09 USD

  • The Tryout: A Graphic Novel

    by Christina Soontornvat ...
    Illustrated by Joanna Cacao ...
    Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.An Instant #1 Bestseller!"A captivating middle-grade gem." - The New York Times Book Review"Funny, relatable, and genuine." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Captures every nuanced emotion." - ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Guts: A Graphic Novel

    by Raina Telgemeier ...
    A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile**,** Sisters**,** Drama**, and** Ghosts**!**Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing... ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • De Profundis

    by Oscar Wilde ...
    While imprisoned in Reading Gaol from 1895 to 1897 for homosexual practices, Oscar Wilde wrote "De Profundis", an impassioned letter to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. In the first section of the letter, Wilde records his relationship with Douglas in merciless detail; he rails against his lover’s selfishness and extravagance, accuses him of being the agent of Wilde’s destruction, and turns a cold ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • My Secret Dog

    by Tom Alexander ...
    I always wanted a dog, but Mum said I wasn't allowed.So I got one anyway.My secret dog lives in the cupboard and we sneak out at night to play.We'll be best friends forever.As long as Mum doesn't find out... ... Read more

    $14.79 USD