LibraryAware New Kids' Materials December 12, 2023

New Chapter Books

Just Lizzie
by Karen Wilfrid

Feeling left behind since her friends became more interested in dating than dolls, eighth grader Lizzie, who has zero interest in boys, girls or even“flirting,” learns about asexuality in science class, which leads her on a journey of self-discovery and self-advocacy. Simultaneous eBook.

Final word
by Janet Sumner Johnson

"Thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon enter a spelling bee in a last-ditch effort to save their family from financial ruin, only to find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they havenever known."

Pizza : the cool stories and facts behind every slice
by Paige Towler

"In this nonfiction book filled with history, science, facts, and stats, readers can discover how pizza became the world's favorite comfort food"

A first time for everything
by Dan Santat

"In this feel-good coming-of-age memoir, the best-selling author and Caldecott Medalist shares his life-changing middle school trip to Europe during which he experiences a series of firsts, including first love. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. "

New Picture Books

Bear and Bird : the picnic and other stories
by Jarvis

In this charming collection of stories that are filled with gentle humor and adorable illustrations, best friends Bear and Bird, despite their differences, find their close friendship always stays the same, no matter what. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Family harmony / : Family Harmony Dreamworks Trolls
by Mei Nakamura

"Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunitewith his missing brothers--spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way!"

Little Red
by Will Hillenbrand

When a snowstorm threatens the annual tree-lighting, Little Red, a pick-up truck with a mighty spirit and a heart of gold, will stop at nothing to help his neighbors get around! Illustrations.

The big cheese
by Jory John

The best at everything and not afraid to let others know it, the Big Cheese is prepared to win the annual Cheese-cathlon, but when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top, Big Cheese gets slice of humility. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.