A mesmerizing blend of Gothic thriller and modern coming-of-age novel, The Night Wanderer is unlike any other vampire story.Nothing ever happens on the Otter Lake reservation. But when 16-year-old Tiffany discovers her father is renting out her room, she’s deeply upset. Sure, their guest is polite and keeps to himself, but he’s also a little creepy.Little do Tiffany, her father, or even her astute Granny Ruth suspect the truth. The mysterious Pierr...

The third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series’ exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist.BOOK 3: THE MYSTERY OF THE PAINTED FANExcerpt:When I shut the door, I hold my painted fan. I breathe in and out. I wonder . . . will Grandma Nội help me?Thoughtful and creative, Jacob is tired of bei...

A beautiful picture book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions when we’re away from the people we love.Spending time with her dad makes Mandeep’s days shine. They have cha parties, perform Bhangra shows, and best of all, they write jokes together in her favorite unicorn journal. But when Dad starts a job as a truck driver, he starts being away from home most of the week. Without Dad, storm clouds start taking over Mandeep’s sunny days, casting a...

First title in an on-going series; 3-4 books planned to dateBook two will be published in Fall 2018Fills a need for books on gaming for middle-grade readersGaming is huge among kids in this age range (8-11)National Review MailingReview mailing to online media contacts, bloggersE-galley on NetGalley.comSocial media: Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Annick BlogCatalist Digital CataloguePrint advertis...

A lovely and inventive story about the power of imaginative play and the importance of a place to call home. Written by a debut author as a tribute to community, urban living, and shared spaces

When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy’s grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing—for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder’s mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected. Gentle, inviting illustrations by J...

“A satisfying ending ensures this nighttime adventure will soothe even the wildest child.” Kirkus ReviewsAn exuberant celebration of the Buffalo’s return to the wild.Since Declan was born, his kokum has shared her love of Buffalo through stories and art. But Declan longs to see real Buffalo. Then one magical night, herds of the majestic creatures stampede down from the sky. That’s when things really get wild!Azby Whitecalf’...

Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama.All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers at the Welcome Center are happy to lend a hand—an...

Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.Book Two: Salma Writes a BookSalma is going to be a big sister! She’s determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, t...

Margaret can’t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected.Traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic, 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak can hardly contain her excitement. It’s been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers.Coming ashore, Margaret spots her family, but her mother barely recognizes her, screaming, “Not my girl.” Margaret realizes she is now marked as an out...

A heartwarming middle-grade debut with autism representation and a musical flair.Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part of the summer musical program at the community theater comes up, Maya is convinced she will get the lead. After all, who knows The Drowsy Chaperone better than she does? However, things don’t turn out exactly the way Maya’s planned, and the summer turns out to be jam-packed with problems: dealing with her b...

A fun and twisty middle-grade graphic novel debut about an intergalactic rescue mission, for fans of Steven Universe and Zita the Spacegirl.A century ago, planet Zephyr exploded under mysterious circumstances. Ever since, generations have been living out their lives on the remaining floating planet chunks.Brothers Max and Lari and their father Captain Cherryhair deliver goods around the galaxy on their spaceship—until their father is sudde...