WELCOME TO IBPA–BOLOGNA 2024!
CHILDREN’S
COOKIE ISLAND
Billy Baldwin
Illustrated by Liesl Bell
9780979188268
US $28.00
Pub. Date: Jan 2023
[Fiction / Cookbook, 7-10 years]
Discover the art of cookie-making in Cookie Island—a unique adventure that’s part story, part kids cookbook!
Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com
SHELF: Decozen Books
CHILDREN’S
ORBIT’S MONSTER NEBULA
Billy Baldwin
Illustrated by Liesl Bell
9780979188251
US $25.00
Pub. Date: Dec 2021
[Picture Book, 5-8 years]
Join Orbit, with her wild purple hair and Monster kicks, on a thrilling mission.
Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com
SHELF: Decozen Books
CHILDREN’S
LITTLE ECONOMISTS
Volume 1
Kelly Lee
9781954945227
US $25.99
6,800 copies sold
Pub. Date: Feb 2024 Rights sold: English Language in Korea
[Children’s Non-Fiction]
Teach kids ages 3-8 about money with engaging and easy-to-understand illustrated books.
Published by Econ for Kids econforkids.com
SHELF: Children’s
CHILDREN’S
THE SEARCH FOR KING A Fable
Thomas Smith
9781959096351
US $24.99
Pub. Date: Dec 2022
[Children’s/Poetry]
A story of pride, diversity, and acceptance told with a mix of verse and photography.
Published by Canoe Tree Press authorthomassmith.com
SHELF: Children’s
1
CHILDREN’S
SHOE PRINT ART, SECOND EDITION
Karen S. Robbins
Illustrated by Sally Marts
9780971144125
US $24.99
Pub. Date: Oct 2022
[Education/Art/Preschool & Primary School]
Learn to draw 55 images from a shoe print shape, step by step. Fun! Easy!
Published by Hide and Seek Press KarenSRobbins.com
SHELF: Children’s
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
10 HIDDEN HEROES
Mark K. Shriver
Illustrated by Laura Watson
9780829452693
US $14.99
25,000 copies sold
Pub. Date: Mar 2021
[Personal Growth / Counting & Numbers]
Seek-and-find book helps kids develop counting skills and be heroes in their daily lives.
Published by 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press | loyolapress.com
SHELF: 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
BIG DEAL, LITTLE DEAL
Nathan Groves and Shawna Conway
9781957262888
US $24.99
Pub. Date: Oct 2023
[Children’s Illustrated— Fiction]
Join Rupert in figuring out what is a big deal, and what is not.
Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com
SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing
CHILDREN’S
STORY GLASS
Billy Baldwin
Illustrated by Liesl Bell
9780979188213
US $35.00
Pub. Date: Jul 2019
[Picture Book, 5-8 years]
Story Glass is an ideal chapter book for early readers, a mesmerizing blend of magic, courage, and the power of storytelling.
Published by Decozen Books | billybaldwinstories.com
SHELF: Decozen Books
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
AARON’S DAY OFF
Cindy M. Dold
Illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk
9780999099308
US $13.00
Pub. Date: 2017
Aaron’s Day Off is about the power of the human spirit when not burdened by negativity.
Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com
SHELF: Cyrano Books
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
BLANKET OF STARS
Jana Laiz, Sean Vernon
Illustrated by Anastasiia Kuusk
9780981491073
US $15.00
Pub. Date: 2019
Join Little Bird, Little Fox and Little Bunny as they get ready for bed.
Published by Crow Flies Press crowfliespress.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
2
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
BLU
Cindy M. Dold
9781732273900
US $14.00
Pub. Date: 2018
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
BLU is about the importance of happiness in a person’s (or fish’s) well-being.
Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com
SHELF: Cyrano Books
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
BRAVE LOLIS LEARNS ENGLISH / LA VALIENTE LOLIS APRENDE INGLÉS
Armida Espinoza
Illustrated by Robert Blancas
9781990107955
US $15.95 (paperback)
9781990107979
US $19.95 (hardcover)
5,500 copies sold | Pub. Date: Jan 2022
Lolis feels overwhelmed having to learn English as a second language student. She comes to learn that what she thinks about can influence what comes her way.
Published by Armida Espinoza | ArmidaEspinoza.com
SHELF: Author: Armida Espinoza
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
[Picture Book (& audio book)]
BUN E. LEARNS TO COUNT
IN FRENCH
Cynthia S. Wildridge
Illustrated by Alyssa A. Wildridge
9780974481005
US $25.00
1,850 copies sold
Pub. Date: Jun 2003
A hungry bunny earns his carrots by learning to count. Bon appétit! (Bilingual English/French).
Published by Limestock Press bunetales.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
BOOMER THE CURIOUS BUNNY
Diann Floyd Boehm
Illustrated by Judy Gaudet
9781088200483
US $20.99 (hardcover)
Pub. Date: Jun 2023
Join Boomer, the adorable bunny, as he goes on an adventure into the city.
Published by Norns Triad Publications diannfloydobehm.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
BRAVE LOLIS’S BOX OF HOPE / LA VALIENTE LOLIS Y SU CAJA DE ESPERANZA
Armida Espinoza
Illustrated by Robert Blancas
9781779440112
US $15.95 (paperback)
9781779440129
US $19.95 (hardcover)
500 copies sold | Pub. Date: Nov 2023
Watching the evening news with her parents, Lolis is shocked to see the destruction caused by a hurricane in Puerto Rico. Lolis feels helpless.
Published by Armida Espinoza | ArmidaEspinoza.com
SHELF: Author: Armida Espinoza
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
[Children’s Illustrated—Fiction]
CHARLIE CHALOOSY IS OFTEN QUITE CHOOSY
Brad Mason
9781960810366
US $20.00
Pub. Date: Jan 2024
SEL resource—Join Charlie as he journeys outside his comfort zone, leading him to exciting new adventures.
Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com
SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
Pub. Date: May 2023
CRABBY CAKES
Eileen ClancyPantano
Illustrated by Marah Neil
9781954819795
US $24.95
Crabby learns that filling his life with people who care about him is most important.
Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com
SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
DETECTIVE STAN THE CRAYON MAN AND THE MISSING BIRTHDAY CAKE
Christine Tussing
Illustrated by Izzy Bean
9781960616050
US $15.95
Pub. Date: Nov 2023
Kids will love helping Detective Stan find the missing birthday cake while learning colors and color mixtures.
Published by MamaBear Books mamabearbooks.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
FROM THE FARM, TO OUR TABLE
Sarah Rowe
Illustrated by Amanda Morrow
9781957655246
US $18.99
Pub. Date: Apr 2024
Rights inquiries may be directed to Dropcap, Inc. at dropcap.com
Named in the Booklist 2024 Spring Preview as a notable new title.
Twin siblings complete their homesteading chores and work up an appetite for a farm-fresh treat.
Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com
SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
THE DAY I HAD A BULLDOZER
Ashley Wall
Illustrated by Vaughan Duck
9781960616005
US $15.95
Pub. Date: Sep 2023
A fun picture book focusing on imagination involving our favorite things that go... Construction Vehicles!
Published by MamaBear Books mamabearbooks.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
[Science (STEM) Picture Book]
DR. ROSIE HELPS THE ANIMALS
Jennifer Welborn, B.S., M.Ed
Illustrated by Rozillia MH
9780578737089
US $16.99
Pub. Date: Apr 2022
After watching her veterinarian mother, Rosie dreams of helping unusual animals in unusual places!
Published by Waterbear Publishing drrosiehelpstheanimals.org
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
THE GECKO WITHOUT AN ECHO
Cheryl Denise Bannerman
9798985401523
US $18.49
Pub. Date: Feb 2022
A heartwarming tale combining the magic of friendship with the gift of literacy for young readers.
Published by Bannerman Books bannermanbooks.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
4
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
THE GIRL WHO BLAMED THE WORLD
Cindy M. Dold
Illustrated by Shirley Chiang
9780989269902
US $14.00
Pub. Date: Jul 2017
The Girl Who Blamed the World is an indictment of the time we waste feeling sorry for ourselves.
Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com
SHELF: Cyrano Books
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
THE GREATEST TREASURE
Anne Lacourrege
Illustrated by Joshua Wichterich
9798838157126
US $12.99
Pub. Date: Jul 2022
[Fiction/Children’s Adventure/New Orleans Themed]
A children’s action story of discovering a hidden room with a secret.
Published by Missy
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
I USED TO BE SHY
Mike Mirabella and Lenny Lipton
Illustrated by Amy O’Hanlon
9780998168371
US $19.99 (paperback)
9780998168388
US $24.99 (hardcover)
978099168395
US $9.99 (eBook)
Pub. Date: 2022
[Children’s Fiction]
“The Carla Stories” Book 2 is an illustrated story with songs about inclusion, belonging, and compassion.
Published by Mirabella Books with Songs MirabellaBooksWithSongs.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
[Children’s Fiction]
GONA’S HALLOWEEN HUNT
Carla Crane
Osborne
Illustrated by Michael Crane
9781735991696
US $15.99
Pub. Date: Jul 2023
Two sisters exploring the family farm on Halloween night, searching for a witch.
Published by Gona Publishing gonasreadingranch.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
HELP ME BE ME
Samantha Reynolds
Illustrated by Jessica Hiemstra
9781778298608
US $18.99
Pub. Date: Aug 2023
Help Me Be Me is a stunning reminder to all adults to unconditionally accept their child for who they are.
Published by SammyJ Inc. samanthareynolds.ca
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
THE IMPOSTER
Laura Bower
Illustrated by Kerisa Greene
9781957655222
US $18.99
Pub. Date: Mar 2024
Rights inquiries may be directed to Dropcap, Inc at dropcap.com
[Picture Book, Fiction]
When Olive’s favorite stuffed animal goes missing, an Imposter enters her life who changes everything.
Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com
SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
IN A CAVE
Heather Ferranti Kinser
Illustrated by Bonnie Kelso
9781957655185
US $18.99
1,400+ copies sold
Pub. Date: Oct 2023
Rights inquiries may be directed to Dropcap, Inc. at dropcap.com
[Narrative Nonfiction]
Two young explorers and their trusted guide head off on a wonder-filled underground adventure.
Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com
SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
9780997123999 | US $17.99
KOBEE MANATEE® CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GREAT BLUE HOLE HAZARD
Robert Scott Thayer
Illustrated by Lauren Gallegos
12,000+ copies sold | Pub. Date: Sep 2021
A young manatee and his friends swim to Belize as they encounter several unforeseen challenges.
Published by Thompson Mill Press thompsonmillpress.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
LETTUCE GET IN TROUBLE
Linda Kuo
Illustrated by Mariana Rio
9781737209805
US $19.95
Pub. Date: May 2022
[Children’s Non-fiction (Ages 4-8)]
Helps children learn the basics of design through observation, asking questions, and developing a plan.
Published by Center for Design Books saralittletroublemaker.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
JODY AND THE MONSTERS
Cindy M. Dold
Illustrated by Susan Young
9781732273917
US $13.00
Pub. Date: 2019
Jody discovers that one of the best weapons to fight monsters is laughter.
Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com
SHELF: Cyrano Books
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
Pub. Date: Jun 2022
LESSONS LEARNED FROM ATKA
Lois Kral
Illustrated by Melissa Fischer
9781954819429
US $24.95
A tribute to Atka, the traveling ambassador for the Wolf Conservation Center in New York.
Published by Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com
SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
LOOKING FOR THE CHERRIES
Kay Karcher Mijangos
Illustrated by Laura Mijangos
9781947460263
US $20.00
Pub. Date: Oct 2023
The story exemplifies “Do what you love”; “Follow your heart.” Wisdom that leads to joy.
Published by Material Media LLC MaterialMedia.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
6
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
MEREDITH’S GIFT
Joellyn Cicciarelli
Illustrated by Carrie Schuler
9780829451870
US $19.99
2,000 copies sold
Pub. Date: Jan 2021 [Health & Daily Living]
A girl finds hope after an illness keeps her away from what she enjoys most.
Published by 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press | loyolapress.com
SHELF: 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
NITE NITE, PUPPIES
Jane E. Ruth
Illustrated by Yassie Duque
9789962177999
US $12.00
Pub. Date: Sep 2023
A bilingual, English/Spanish toddler book with adorable puppy illustrations.
Published by Jane Ruth janeruthwriter.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
THE PRESIDENT’S TAILOR
Kathleen Smith
Illustrated by Nimali Udagama
9798218049799
US $17.99
100 copies sold
Pub. Date: Jul 2023 [Poetry]
A Frenchman, Georges de Paris, comes to America and becomes the tailor to nine U.S. presidents.
Published by Lollipop Publishing, LLC. kathleensmithbooks.com
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
MY PIANO
Jen Fier Jasinski
Illustrated by Anita Bagdi
9781957655161
US $18.99
2,565+ copies sold
Pub. Date: Sep 2023
Rights inquiries may be directed to Dropcap, Inc. at dropcap.com
This book received a starred review from School Library [Picture Book, Narrative Nonfiction]
Explore a grand piano through the eyes of a young musician during her music recital.
Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com
SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK ON THE RIGHT PATH Book 1
Brett Gunning & Stacy Padula
Illustrated by Maddy Moore
9781954819030
US $24.95
Pub. Date: Apr 2021
Co-authored by an NBA Coach, this book teaches children important life lessons through basketball.
Published by Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com
SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
REMEMBER US WITH SMILES
Grace Jansen and Gary Jansen
Illustrated by Barbara Bongini
9780829453720
US $19.99
2,000 copies sold
Pub. Date: May 2022 [Family]
A tender story about family, experience, and memory that will resonate with kids and adults.
Published by 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press | loyolapress.com
SHELF: L4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
SEA SMILES
Bonnie Kelso
9781957655208
US $18.99
Pub. Date: Feb 2024
Rights inquiries may be directed to Dropcap, Inc. at dropcap.com
[Picture Book, Humor, Informational Fiction]
For kids who have lost a tooth or simply love tooth-y facts about ocean creatures! This is the first book in a planned series with the second book arriving in the spring of 2026.
Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com
SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
THERE’S A YETI IN MY TUMMY
Meredith Rusu
Illustrated by Martín Morón
9780829457056
US $19.99
4,000 copies sold
Pub. Date: Aug 2023
[Children’s Feelings & Emotions]
This book teaches kids that strong feelings are okay, and so are their inner yetis.
Published by 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press | loyolapress.com
SHELF: L4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
WHAT’S THE HURRY, HELMA? Choppy Rescue Adventures in Italy
Verena Zannantoni
Illustrated by Henk van der Gugten
9798989160402
US $18.99 (hardcover)
9798989160419
US $11.99 (paperback)
Pub. Date: Nov 2023
[Children’s Transportation Books / Children’s books about Europe]
Take off with Helma the Rescue Helicopter on her first mission through Northern Italy.
Published by Verena Zannantoni | helma.it
SHELF: Children’s Picture Book
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
SMALL WHITE MICE
Cindy M. Dold
Illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk
9780999099391
US $8.00
Pub. Date: 2018
Competition is about winning, but what you learn in the process is the real prize.
Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com
SHELF: Cyrano Books
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
TRUMPET THE MIRACLE WOLF PUP
Leokadia George
Illustrated by Maddy Moore
9781954819238
US $24.95
Pub. Date: Aug 2021
A story based on true events surrounding a miraculous birth at the Wolf Conservation Center.
Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com
SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
WILL’S ADVENTURE TO CANDY MOUNTAIN
Dr. Gerry Haller
9781737200246
US $19.95 (paperback)
9781737200253
US $9.99 (eBook)
Pub. Date: Sep 2019 [Children’s Picture Book] Train ride begins the adventure to Candy Mountain. Decisions to Make, mysteries to discover, friendships to develop.
Published by Children Are Special Press ChildrenAreSpecialPress.com
SHELF: Children’s Books
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK
WIPEOUT THE WAVE
Billy Baldwin
Illustrated by Liesl Bell
9780979188220
US $17.95
Pub. Date: Jul 2017
[Picture Book, 5-8 years]
A heartwarming journey of self-discovery as Wipeout embarks on a quest to find where he truly belongs.
Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com
SHELF: Decozen Books
GRAPHIC NOVEL
THE SAGA OF EVIL MONKEY MAN! Season One
N Blake Seals
Illustrated by Butch Mapa
9781735836829
US $18.99
Pub. Date: Sep 2020
[Graphic Novel / Sci-Fi / Adventure]
A mind-altering, time-traveling, reality-bending, crisscross quest across America.
Published by Monarch Comics, LLC monarchcomics.com
SHELF: Graphic Novel
YA FICTION
BLAKE’S STORY, REVENGE AND FORGIVENESS
3rd edition
J. Arthur Moore & Bryson B. Brodzinski
9786214341191
US $28.00
Pub. Date: Mar 2020
[Youth Historical Fiction]
Entering war to kill the soldier who killed his father, Blake’s befriended by that soldier.
Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com
SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.
GRAPHIC NOVEL
KID BEOWULF
Songs and Sagas
Alexis E. Fajardo
9798985999907
US $17.99
300+ copies sold
Pub. Date: Nov 2023
[Children’s Graphic Novels/ Adventure/Mythology]
Untold tales featuring twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel from the graphic novel series Kid Beowulf.
Published by Kid Beowulf Comics kidbeowulf.com
SHELF: Graphic Novel
GRAPHIC NOVEL
WITCH HUNTER
Vol 1—Hunt the Hunters
Vincent Ferrante
Illustrated by Scott, Victor Dominicis, Alex Williamson, Adauto Silva & Frank Brunner
9781735836805
US $15.99
Pub. Date: Sep 2020
[Graphic Novel / Action/Adventure]
Opposing the darkness without being darkened by it, Jon Redmont now hunts the hunters as... Witch Hunter!
Published by Monarch Comics, LLC monarchcomics.com
SHELF: Graphic Novel
YA FICTION
BOTHERATION
Part One:
The Missing Link
Vito DiBarone
9781665719506
US $39.95
Pub. Date: Mar 2022
[Young Adult Fiction/ Adventure]
YA fiction mystery adventure.
Published byArchway Publishing Company mattyweberadventures.com
SHELF: Author: Vito Bertuglia
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YA FICTION
BOTHERATION
Part Two: Waves of Dinosaurs
Vito DiBarone
9781665732949
US $37.95
Pub. Date: Dec 2022
[Young Adult Fiction/ Adventure]
YA fiction mystery adventure.
Published by Archway Publishing Company mattyweberadventures.com
SHELF: Author: Vito Bertuglia
YA FICTION
GRIPPED
The Truth We Never Told
Stacy Padula
9781735016832
US $16.95
Pub. Date: Jan 2022
The Gold Winner in the 2022 Readers’ Choice Book Awards, now being adapted for TV!
Published by Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com
SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications
YA FICTION
HOUSE OF MANY WATERS
Brian Orme and David R. Waddell
9781960810236
US $13.00
Pub. Date: Nov 2023
Join Zenith on his time-bending, worlds-colliding, mystical quest that is set to reshape everything!
Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com
SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing
YA FICTION
BOTHERATION
Part Three: Epiphany
Vito DiBarone
9781665739849
US $39.95
Pub. Date: May 2023
[Young Adult Fiction/ Adventure]
YA fiction mystery adventure.
Published by Archway Publishing Company mattyweberadventures.com
SHELF: Author: Vito Bertuglia
YA FICTION
HERE WITH THE WINTER
J. Penrod Scott
9781665705233
US $14.99 (paperback)
US $9.99 (eBook)
Pub. Date: May 2021
[Family Fiction]
A widow and two young children establish a new home on Meadow Drive in rural Ohio, USA.
Published by Archway Publishing jpenrodscott.com
SHELF: YA Fiction
YA FICTION
JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS a story in four parts, 3rd edition
J. Arthur Moore
9786214340675
US $54.00 [color-HB]
Pub. Date: Mar 2020
[Youth Historical Fiction]
Duane comes of age in war during a three-and-a-halfyear search for his father.
Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com
SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.
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YA FICTION
THE MANIC MISSION
Children of the Mob, #1
C.J. Simone
9798989757510
$25.99 (hardcover)
9798989757527
US $12.99 (paperback)
9798989757503
US $3.99 (eBook)
6,000 copies sold
Pub. Date: Dec 2023
[Thriller (Young Adult Crossover)]
A mob-connected family, a son with mania, a redemptive mission. Now they’re mafia targets.
Published by C.J. Simone Fiction cjsimonefiction.com
SHELF: YA Fiction
YA FICTION
THE PRICE WE PAY
Nikki T. Anthony
9781636270012
US $34.95 (hardcover)
9781636270067
US $11.99 (eBook)
Pub. Date: Sep 2023
Teenager Zenetta learns about prejudice, racism, and the price of the choices we make.
Published by PTP Press ptppress.com
SHELF: YA Fiction
YA FICTION
Sprite
SOCIETY OF THE SENTINELIA
Zahra of the Uwharries
Micki Bare
9781685121235
US $12.95
Pub. Date: May 2022
[Children’s Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books]
Published by Level Best Books levelbestbooks.us
SHELF: YA Fiction
YA FICTION
NOT MY FAULT
S.B. Frasca
9781667896779
US $13.99
Pub. Date: Jun 2023
Loser. Vandal. Hero. Who is Hy? You decide. Making art in protest is addictive...
Published by BookBaby sbfrasca.com
SHELF: YA Fiction
YA FICTION
SHIELD OF THE KING
M.B. Mooney
Illustrated by Pieter Von Tonder
9781957262741
US $22.99
Pub. Date: Jan 2023
[Young Adult Fiction/Fantasy]
She may not be the hero they want, but she is the one they need.
Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com
SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing
YA FICTION
SUMMER OF TWO WORLDS 3rd edition
J. Arthur Moore
9786214341047
US $27.00 [B&W-HB]
Pub. Date: Mar 2020
[Youth Historical Fiction]
Born white, raised Sioux, the boy’s world was violently shattered the summer of 1882.
Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com
SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.
A
and human team up to solve a mystery and save a species.
11
YA FICTION
THE SWAN HARP
Wings of Valenia, Book One
Elizabeth Creith
9798987830963
US $19.99
Pub. Date: Apr 2024 [Young Adult Fantasy]
YA FICTION
The suspenseful and magical first book in the fantasy trilogy by Canadian author Elizabeth Creith.
Published by Type Eighteen Books typeeighteenbooks.com
SHELF: YA Fiction
YA FICTION
WHOSE
BEAUTY IS PAST CHANGE
Stephen Evans
9781953725103
US $9.99
Pub. Date: Dec 2024 [Fantasy]
A young girl discovers the luminous undersea realm where sunsets are created.
Published by Time Being Media LLC timebeingmedia.com
SHELF: YA Fiction
YOUNG READER
THE ADVENTURES OF FARADAY FOX
Travis Short
Illustrated by Shirley Adams
9781954000544
US $19.99 (paperback)
9781954000728 (hardback)
9781954000551 (eBook)
Pub. Date: Dec 2023
A story for young readers of a red fox traveling across the United States of America.
Published by Publish Authority PublishAuthority.com
SHELF: Young Reader
TWELFTH WINTER
The Sequel to Summer of Two Worlds
J. Arthur Moore
9781952874512
US $26.00 [B&W-HB]
Pub. Date: Jun 2021 [Youth Fiction]
Prairie Cub returns to the world of his birth in a small eastern railroad town.
Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com
SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.
YA NONFICTION
THE REAL BOYS OF THE CIVIL WAR
J. Arthur Moore
9781952874857
Pub. Date: Mar 2024 [Youth Non-fiction]
A collection of images and stories about underage boys who served in the Civil War.
Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com
SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.
YOUNG READER
THE BOY, THE MERMAID, AND THE STORM
Billy Baldwin
Illustrated by Liesl Bell
9780979188244
US $19.95
Pub. Date: Oct 2020 [Middle Grade Novel, 6-12]
Brave the waves of The Boy, The Mermaid, and The Storm and find the courage and resilience to weather any storm.
Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com
SHELF: Decozen Books
12
YOUNG READER
FINDING MOON RABBIT
J.C. Kato & J.C.2
9798985237443
US $14.99 (paperback)
9798985237436
(hardcover)
Pub. Date: Jul 2022
[Middle Grade Historical Fiction]
Fact weaved with narrative fiction of a girl’s survival in a WWII Wyoming internment camp.
Published by CHB Media findingmoonrabbit.com
SHELF: Young Reader
YOUNG READER
HELLO, MY NAME IS BUNNY!
New York City
Matt Bloom
Illustrated by Pippa Mayell
9798988474203
US $21.99 (hardcover)
Pub. Date: Aug 2023
[Chapter Book]
The first book in a children’s chapter book series taking Bunny Bloom on wild, wacky, and perilous adventures in New York City, London, Paris, and Tokyo.
Published by Positivity Publishing LLC hellobunnybloom.com
SHELF: Young Reader
YOUNG READER
HOW THEY BECAME FAMOUS DANCERS
A Dancing History
Anne Dunkin
Illustrated by Christy Little
9780997713510
US $29.95 (paperback)
Pub. Date: 2015
[Performing Arts, Young Readers Nonfiction]
12 famous dancers’ biographies tell dance history from 17th century to present from different countries.
Published by Bradford Willis
SHELF: Young Reader
YOUNG READER
FINNEY AND THE SECRET TUNNEL
A Finney and the Mathmysterians
Adventure
Jamie Lane Barber
9781685124717
US $14.95
Pub. Date: Nov 2023
[Children’s Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books]
Finney and friends solve puzzles, face secret tunnels and booby-traps, to uncover world-changing secret.
Published by Level Best Books levelbestbooks.us
SHELF: Young Reader
YOUNG READER
HOPE RISES
Paul Barile
Illustrated by César Ayala
9781958156001
US $12.99
1,250 copies sold
Pub. Date: Mar 2023
[Bilingual (Spanish-English) Chapter Book]
Esperanza Guzman sets out to pursue her dream of being a Luchadora against all odds.
Published by Lexographic Press Lucha-legends.com
SHELF: Young Reader
YOUNG READER
ICHIRO AND THE GREAT MOUNTAIN
W. Nikola-Lisa
9781734192384
US $18.99
Pub. Date: Sep 2022
[Fantasy/Suspense Thriller/Time Travel/Paranormal Romance]
An original literary folktale that follows a young, freespirited boy through the stages of life.
Published by Gyroscope Books nikolabooks.com
SHELF: Young Reader
13
YOUNG READER
NURSE FLORENCE®, HOW DOES THE BRAIN WORK?
Michael Dow, RN, MS
Illustrated by Lindsay Roberts, M.Ed, BFA
9781312689558
US $13.99
Pub. Date: May 2023
[Health]
Nurse Florence uses images from the internet to teach about the brain to three girls.
Published by Dow Creative Enterprises nurseflorence.org
SHELF: Young Reader
YOUNG READER
RUSTY AND EMMA’S BIG SHOCK!
Emma Puff’s Secret Series, Book 1
Annie Wilde
Illustrated by Beebe Hargrove
9781950495412
US $19.99
Pub. Date: Oct 2023
[Children’s Fiction: Fantasy/ Family/Orphans & Foster Homes/Action Adventure]
Old Emma Puff wakes up as a young girl. Her old dog Rusty wakes up as a talking puppy.
Published by Lucid House Publishing lucidhousepublishing.com
SHELF: Young Reader
YOUNG READER
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON FINA MENDOZA
Kitty Felde
9781735976747
US $18.99
Pub. Date: Jul 2023
[Juvenile Fiction/ Mystery/Civics]
The 10-year-old daughter of a congressman solves mysteries in the US Capitol... and introduces civics.
Published by Chesapeake Press chesapeakepress.org
SHELF: Young Reader
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