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Books for Kids and Tweens March 2026 |
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Pinkie's Turnabout by Sue Lloyd-DaviesEleven-year-old Pinkie Starlight is having a not-great summer. Her best friend is off at camp to make pine-cone necklaces or maybe new friends. Pinkie's Great Gran says friends are easier lost than found, but she doesn't always remember her own friends, how to use the remote or that Pinkie isn't her precious daughter who got run over by a car. When Jack, a snarky stray cat, slips uninvited into the house, GG seems like her old self. Turns out, Jack's not just any cat and has mysterious memories tied to GG's past, more than nine lives, and magical abilities. Pinkie sets her sights on adopting him and must find a way to earn the money to keep him-- and his secret. What happens next: Just when things are starting to fall into place, the bully Pinkie managed to avoid at school shows up where least expected and she makes one mistake after another, jeopardizing her chances to save Jack and GG. |
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Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier by Raina TelgemeierRaina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today's middle-grade graphic novel boom and has published several beloved graphic novels that are widely regarded as modern classics. Facing Feelings is a companion catalogue for the 2023 exhibition at The Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. As a retrospective of Raina's career, the exhibit and catalogue explore the factors that shaped her into a legendary cartoonist, including the artists who influenced her work and style, and why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages. This catalogue includes original artwork spanning from Raina's childhood to her bestselling graphic novels, the captions displayed at the exhibit, and an interview. |
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Chef's Secret (Front Desk #6)by Kelly YangJason Yao has a secret ... actually, lots of secrets! For one thing, it's hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend, Jason's life has reached a whole new level of exciting--and terrifying! After all, Mia is amazing, and Jason is ... just Jason. But he's determined to be the best boyfriend ever, and he knows exactly what he needs to do. Series alert: this is the latest book in the Front Desk series |
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Arctic Animal Encyclopedia by Ashley KuehlThe Arctic Animals Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 100 of the animals in the northernmost area of earth. Readers will learn how these Arctic animals survive despite the extreme conditions. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering the Arctic's geography, climate, and habitats. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index. |
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Monster Blood (Goosebumps Graphic Novel #2)by R. L. StineWhile staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the dusty shelves, he finds a can of something called Monster Blood. The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. It has a greenish glow and sometimes feels warm to the touch. The most alarming thing about the toy ooze is the way it keeps growing-overflowing its container, then a bathtub, then filling up a whole trash can. Evan worries that all that growing has given the Monster Blood a monstrous appetite. Reviewers say: "Low-key chills, ideal for horror noobs and Goosebumps stalwarts alike." (Kirkus) |
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Who Is Caitlin Clark? by Meri-Jo Borzilleri Point guard Caitlin Clark took the world of college basketball by storm when she began playing for the University of Iowa in 2020, earning 27 points in her first game alone. By the end of her college career, Caitlin broke the record for total NCAA career-scoring points by scoring 3,951 points over her four years as an Iowa Hawkeye. The high-scoring athlete grabbed the attention of the world--over 14 million viewers tuned in to watch her playoff games in April of 2024. When it came time to be drafted onto a professional basketball team in the WNBA, Caitlin was the first pick of the first round and was selected by the Indiana Fever. Who's it for? learn all about the beloved number 22 in this inspiring book that is perfect for basketball fans and young athletes. |
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Remember Us by Jacqueline WoodsonTwelve-year-old Sage loves her 1970s Bushwick neighborhood and her friends at the basketball court. After some sad and scary incidents, though, she’s left doubting if she really belongs. Poetic writing and short chapters will pull you in to this moving read by popular author Jacqueline Woodson. Reviewers say: "The power of community and friendship permeates every word in this middle grade novel for all readers. A truly masterly work." (SLJ) |
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The Fifth Quarter by Mike DawsonLori Block is dedicated to her fourth-grade basketball team, despite being relegated to an extra period before the real game starts, known as the fifth quarter, where the not-so-good kids play and the points don't count. That doesn't matter to Lori, though, because working on her skills gives her hints of self-confidence, which is a nice break from feeling awkward and out-of-place in her daily life. Art alert: "Dawson’s visuals are outstanding, whip fast, and energetic for the sports action and emotive and expressive for the family and friendship moments, with bright, lively colors and figures that have the big, instantly distinct features of classic comic strip characters." (Booklist) |
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