Staff Picks

Heartfelt back-to-school picture book reassures kids with separation anxiety using self-soothing techniques. A touching story about staying close at heart.

Heartfelt story of love and loss as a girl honors her aunt by wearing pink pajamas she sewed. A tender tribute to carrying someone in your heart.

Create your own fantasy worlds with Cody James King's guide to fantasy mapmaking. From rivers to castles, hone your skills and level up your maps!

Emet's comic about embracing trans identity through bugs, blending bug facts with gender exploration and personal insights.

Jeannine Atkins courageously explores trauma, healing, and finding her voice as a writer in this powerful memoir-in-verse, inspired by iconic female authors.

Hilariously absurd picture book warns against trusting fish, illustrated by Dan Santat. A fun exploration of villainous underwater creatures.

Signed copies in-stock, ship in days! Girl discovers tiny winged creatures who need her help in this funny, heartwarming tale from an award-winning author.

"A beautifully crafted novel-in-verse about a boy finding solace in birdwatching and poetry, confronting his struggles through rescuing an injured hawk."

Chloe plans a cross-country road trip to reunite her estranged BFFs for their favorite boy band concert, but old feelings resurface along the way.

In the funny and fresh middle-grade novel Slouch, a tall girl navigates self-esteem, friendships, and setting boundaries. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.

Ingrid navigates school drama and online gaming while trying to make real friends in this middle-grade romcom by Jodi Meadows.

Resilience, a Mars rover, faces challenges on Mars while developing human emotions. Will he have the courage and determination to succeed and survive?

A jaded bartender is wooed by a quirky couple in this polyamorous rom-com set in high-end cocktail bars. Love is redefined in this sizzling story.

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Discover the fascinating world of decay and decomposition in this quirky and humorous book, complete with colorful illustrations and profiles of key decomposers.

Powerful graphic memoir by Jarrett Krosoczka, growing up with addicted mother, missing father, and opinionated grandparents in a complicated family.

2023 ALA Rainbow Book List winner and 2023 Doug Wright Award winner. A groundbreaking approach to sex education for kids 10+, covering puberty, gender, and social justice in a graphic format.

A funny and empowering picture book about a disabled boy named Joe who chooses not to answer questions about his missing leg while trying to play pirates at the playground.

Celebrate difference with Vlad, a charming vampire with rosy cheeks. A story about being yourself, finding community, and embracing uniqueness.

A hilarious picture book where vegetables reveal their true identities as leaves, flowers, roots, and stalks, teaching Chester a valuable lesson about categories.

A queer YA mystery nominee for the Andre Norton Nebula Award, The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester is a gripping story of ghosts, romance, and uncovering a 30-year-old murder mystery.

A beautifully illustrated graphic memoir about how sports shaped one girl's life in the 1980s, highlighting the impact of Title IX on women's history.

Escape the perfect island life, a secret romance blooms between Morgan and Keltie, as they navigate family, friendship, and self-discovery.

The Feminist Killjoy Handbook by Sara Ahmed explores how disrupting happiness can lead to a more just world. A radical guide for feminist killjoys.