2024 IBPA Bologna Book Fair Catalog

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2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair

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APRIL 8 – 11, 2024

BOLOGNA CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR

Bologna, Italy

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHILDREN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GRAPHIC NOVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 YA FICTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 YA NONFICTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 YOUNG READER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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WELCOME TO IBPA– BOLOGNA 2024!

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

COOKIE ISLAND

LITTLE ECONOMISTS

Billy Baldwin

Volume 1

Illustrated by Liesl Bell

Kelly Lee

9780979188268 US $28.00 Pub. Date: Jan 2023

9781954945227 US $25.99 6,800 copies sold Pub. Date: Feb 2024

[Fiction / Cookbook, 7-10 years]

Rights sold: English Language in Korea [Children’s Non-Fiction]

Discover the art of cookie-making in Cookie Island—a unique adventure that’s part story, part kids cookbook!

Teach kids ages 3-8 about money with engaging and easy-to-understand illustrated books.

Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com SHELF: Decozen Books

Published by Econ for Kids econforkids.com SHELF: Children’s

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

ORBIT’S MONSTER NEBULA

THE SEARCH FOR KING

Billy Baldwin

A Fable

Illustrated by Liesl Bell

Thomas Smith 9781959096351 US $24.99 Pub. Date: Dec 2022

9780979188251 US $25.00 Pub. Date: Dec 2021

[Children’s/Poetry]

[Picture Book, 5-8 years]

Join Orbit, with her wild purple hair and Monster kicks, on a thrilling mission.

A story of pride, diversity, and acceptance told with a mix of verse and photography.

Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com SHELF: Decozen Books

Published by Canoe Tree Press authorthomassmith.com SHELF: Children’s

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CHILDREN’S

SHOE PRINT ART, SECOND EDITION

STORY GLASS Billy Baldwin Illustrated by Liesl Bell

Karen S. Robbins Illustrated by Sally Marts 9780971144125 US $24.99 Pub. Date: Oct 2022

9780979188213 US $35.00 Pub. Date: Jul 2019 [Picture Book, 5-8 years]

[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

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

10 HIDDEN HEROES

AARON’S DAY OFF

Mark K. Shriver

Cindy M. Dold

Illustrated by Laura Watson

Illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk

9780829452693 US $14.99 25,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Mar 2021

9780999099308 US $13.00 Pub. Date: 2017

[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

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

BIG DEAL, LITTLE DEAL

BLANKET OF STARS

Nathan Groves and Shawna Conway

Jana Laiz, Sean Vernon

9781957262888 US $24.99 Pub. Date: Oct 2023

Illustrated by Anastasiia Kuusk 9780981491073 US $15.00 Pub. Date: 2019

[Children’s Illustrated— Fiction]

Join Rupert in figuring out what is a big deal, and what is not.

Join Little Bird, Little Fox and Little Bunny as they get ready for bed.

Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing

Published by Crow Flies Press crowfliespress.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

3 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

BLU

BOOMER THE CURIOUS BUNNY

Cindy M. Dold 9781732273900 US $14.00 Pub. Date: 2018

Diann Floyd Boehm Illustrated by Judy Gaudet 9781088200483 US $20.99 (hardcover) Pub. Date: Jun 2023

BLU is about the importance of happiness in a person’s (or fish’s) well-being.

Join Boomer, the adorable bunny, as he goes on an adventure into the city.

Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com SHELF: Cyrano Books

Published by Norns Triad Publications diannfloydobehm.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

BRAVE LOLIS LEARNS ENGLISH / LA VALIENTE LOLIS APRENDE INGLÉS

BRAVE LOLIS’S BOX OF HOPE / LA VALIENTE LOLIS Y SU CAJA DE ESPERANZA

Armida Espinoza Illustrated by Robert Blancas

Armida Espinoza Illustrated by Robert Blancas

9781990107955 US $15.95 (paperback) 9781990107979 US $19.95 (hardcover)

9781779440112 US $15.95 (paperback) 9781779440129 US $19.95 (hardcover)

5,500 copies sold | Pub. Date: Jan 2022

500 copies sold | Pub. Date: Nov 2023

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.

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

Published by Armida Espinoza | ArmidaEspinoza.com SHELF: Author: Armida Espinoza

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

BUN E. LEARNS TO COUNT IN FRENCH

CHARLIE CHALOOSY IS OFTEN QUITE CHOOSY

Cynthia S. Wildridge

Brad Mason

Illustrated by Alyssa A. Wildridge 9780974481005 US $25.00 1,850 copies sold Pub. Date: Jun 2003

9781960810366 US $20.00 Pub. Date: Jan 2024 [Children’s Illustrated—Fiction]

[Picture Book (& audio book)]

A hungry bunny earns his carrots by learning to count.

Bon appétit! (Bilingual English/French).

SEL resource—Join Charlie as he journeys outside his comfort zone, leading him to exciting new adventures.

Published by Limestock Press bunetales.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing

4 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CRABBY CAKES

THE DAY I HAD A BULLDOZER

Eileen ClancyPantano

Ashley Wall Illustrated by Vaughan Duck

Illustrated by Marah Neil

9781960616005 US $15.95 Pub. Date: Sep 2023

9781954819795 US $24.95 Pub. Date: May 2023 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

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

DETECTIVE STAN THE CRAYON MAN AND THE MISSING BIRTHDAY CAKE

DR. ROSIE HELPS THE ANIMALS Jennifer Welborn, B.S., M.Ed Illustrated by Rozillia MH

Christine Tussing Illustrated by Izzy Bean 9781960616050 US $15.95 Pub. Date: Nov 2023 [Science (STEM) Picture Book]

9780578737089 US $16.99 Pub. Date: Apr 2022

Kids will love helping Detective Stan find the missing birthday cake while learning colors and color mixtures.

After watching her veterinarian mother, Rosie dreams of helping unusual animals in unusual places!

Published by MamaBear Books mamabearbooks.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

Published by Waterbear Publishing drrosiehelpstheanimals.org SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

FROM THE FARM, TO OUR TABLE

Cheryl Denise Bannerman

Sarah Rowe Illustrated by Amanda Morrow

9798985401523 US $18.49 Pub. Date: Feb 2022

9781957655246 US $18.99 Pub. Date: Apr 2024

THE GECKO WITHOUT AN ECHO

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.

A heartwarming tale combining the magic of friendship with the gift of literacy for young readers.

Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing

Published by Bannerman Books bannermanbooks.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

5 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

THE GIRL WHO BLAMED THE WORLD

GONA’S HALLOWEEN HUNT

Cindy M. Dold

Carla Crane Osborne Illustrated by Michael Crane

Illustrated by Shirley Chiang 9780989269902 US $14.00 Pub. Date: Jul 2017

9781735991696 US $15.99 Pub. Date: Jul 2023

[Children’s Fiction]

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

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

THE GREATEST TREASURE

HELP ME BE ME

Anne Lacourrege

Samantha Reynolds

Illustrated by Joshua Wichterich

Illustrated by Jessica Hiemstra

9798838157126 US $12.99 Pub. Date: Jul 2022

9781778298608 US $18.99 Pub. Date: Aug 2023

[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

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

I USED TO BE SHY

THE IMPOSTER

Mike Mirabella and Lenny Lipton Illustrated by Amy O’Hanlon

Laura Bower

9780998168371 US $19.99 (paperback) 9780998168388 US $24.99 (hardcover) 978099168395 US $9.99 (eBook) Pub. Date: 2022 [Children’s Fiction]

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]

“The Carla Stories” Book 2 is an illustrated story with songs about inclusion, belonging, and compassion.

When Olive’s favorite stuffed animal goes missing, an Imposter enters her life who changes everything.

Published by Mirabella Books with Songs MirabellaBooksWithSongs.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing

6 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

IN A CAVE

JODY AND THE MONSTERS

Heather Ferranti Kinser Illustrated by Bonnie Kelso 9781957655185 US $18.99 1,400+ copies sold Pub. Date: Oct 2023

Cindy M. Dold Illustrated by Susan Young 9781732273917 US $13.00 Pub. Date: 2019

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.

Jody discovers that one of the best weapons to fight monsters is laughter.

Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing

Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com SHELF: Cyrano Books

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

KOBEE MANATEE® CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GREAT BLUE HOLE HAZARD Robert Scott Thayer Illustrated by Lauren Gallegos

9780997123999 | US $17.99 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

LESSONS LEARNED FROM ATKA Lois Kral Illustrated by Melissa Fischer 9781954819429 US $24.95 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 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

LETTUCE GET IN TROUBLE

LOOKING FOR THE CHERRIES

Linda Kuo

Kay Karcher Mijangos

Illustrated by Mariana Rio

Illustrated by Laura Mijangos

9781737209805 US $19.95 Pub. Date: May 2022

9781947460263 US $20.00 Pub. Date: Oct 2023

[Children’s Non-fiction (Ages 4-8)]

Helps children learn the basics of design through observation, asking questions, and developing a plan.

The story exemplifies “Do what you love”; “Follow your heart.” Wisdom that leads to joy.

Published by Center for Design Books saralittletroublemaker.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

Published by Material Media LLC MaterialMedia.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

7 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

MEREDITH’S GIFT

MY PIANO

Joellyn Cicciarelli

Jen Fier Jasinski Illustrated by Anita Bagdi 9781957655161 US $18.99 2,565+ copies sold Pub. Date: Sep 2023

Illustrated by Carrie Schuler 9780829451870 US $19.99 2,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Jan 2021 [Health & Daily Living]

Rights inquiries may be directed to Dropcap, Inc. at dropcap.com This book received a starred review from School Library [Picture Book, Narrative Nonfiction]

A girl finds hope after an illness keeps her away from what she enjoys most.

Explore a grand piano through the eyes of a young musician during her music recital.

Published by 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press | loyolapress.com SHELF: 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press

Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

NITE NITE, PUPPIES

ON THE RIGHT PATH

Jane E. Ruth

Book 1

Illustrated by Yassie Duque

Brett Gunning & Stacy Padula

9789962177999 US $12.00 Pub. Date: Sep 2023

Illustrated by Maddy Moore 9781954819030 US $24.95 Pub. Date: Apr 2021

A bilingual, English/Spanish toddler book with adorable puppy illustrations.

Co-authored by an NBA Coach, this book teaches children important life lessons through basketball.

Published by Jane Ruth janeruthwriter.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

Published by Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

THE PRESIDENT’S TAILOR

REMEMBER US WITH SMILES

Kathleen Smith

Grace Jansen and Gary Jansen

Illustrated by Nimali Udagama 9798218049799 US $17.99 100 copies sold Pub. Date: Jul 2023 [Poetry]

Illustrated by Barbara Bongini 9780829453720 US $19.99 2,000 copies sold Pub. Date: May 2022 [Family]

A Frenchman, Georges de Paris, comes to America and becomes the tailor to nine U.S. presidents.

A tender story about family, experience, and memory that will resonate with kids and adults.

Published by Lollipop Publishing, LLC. kathleensmithbooks.com SHELF: Children’s Picture Book

Published by 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press | loyolapress.com SHELF: L4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press

8 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

SEA SMILES

SMALL WHITE MICE

Bonnie Kelso 9781957655208 US $18.99 Pub. Date: Feb 2024

Cindy M. Dold Illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk

Rights inquiries may be directed to Dropcap, Inc. at dropcap.com

9780999099391 US $8.00 Pub. Date: 2018

[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.

Competition is about winning, but what you learn in the process is the real prize.

Published by Gnome Road Publishing gnomeroadpublishing.com SHELF: Gnome Road Publishing

Published by Cyrano Books cyranobooks.com SHELF: Cyrano Books

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

THERE’S A YETI IN MY TUMMY

TRUMPET THE MIRACLE WOLF PUP

Meredith Rusu

Leokadia George

Illustrated by Martín Morón

Illustrated by Maddy Moore

9780829457056 US $19.99 4,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Aug 2023

9781954819238 US $24.95 Pub. Date: Aug 2021

[Children’s Feelings & Emotions]

This book teaches kids that strong feelings are okay, and so are their inner yetis.

A story based on true events surrounding a miraculous birth at the Wolf Conservation Center.

Published by 4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press | loyolapress.com SHELF: L4U2B Books & Media, an imprint of Loyola Press

Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK

WHAT’S THE HURRY, HELMA?

WILL’S ADVENTURE TO CANDY MOUNTAIN

Verena Zannantoni Illustrated by Henk van der Gugten 9798989160402 US $18.99 (hardcover) 9798989160419 US $11.99 (paperback) Pub. Date: Nov 2023

Dr. Gerry Haller

Choppy Rescue Adventures in Italy

[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

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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GRAPHIC NOVEL

WIPEOUT THE WAVE

Songs and Sagas

KID BEOWULF

Billy Baldwin

Alexis E. Fajardo

Illustrated by Liesl Bell

9798985999907 US $17.99 300+ copies sold Pub. Date: Nov 2023

9780979188220 US $17.95 Pub. Date: Jul 2017

[Children’s Graphic Novels/ Adventure/Mythology]

[Picture Book, 5-8 years]

A heartwarming journey of self-discovery as Wipeout embarks on a quest to find where he truly belongs.

Untold tales featuring twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel from the graphic novel series Kid Beowulf.

Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com SHELF: Decozen Books

Published by Kid Beowulf Comics kidbeowulf.com SHELF: Graphic Novel

GRAPHIC NOVEL

GRAPHIC NOVEL

THE SAGA OF EVIL MONKEY MAN!

WITCH HUNTER

Vol 1—Hunt the Hunters

Season One

Vincent Ferrante Illustrated by Scott, Victor Dominicis, Alex Williamson, Adauto Silva & Frank Brunner

N Blake Seals Illustrated by Butch Mapa 9781735836829 US $18.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2020

9781735836805 US $15.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2020

[Graphic Novel / Sci-Fi / Adventure]

[Graphic Novel / Action/Adventure]

A mind-altering, time-traveling, reality-bending, crisscross quest across America.

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

Published by Monarch Comics, LLC monarchcomics.com SHELF: Graphic Novel

YA FICTION

YA FICTION

BLAKE’S STORY, REVENGE AND FORGIVENESS

3rd edition

J. Arthur Moore & Bryson B. Brodzinski 9786214341191 US $28.00 Pub. Date: Mar 2020

BOTHERATION

Part One: The Missing Link Vito DiBarone 9781665719506 US $39.95 Pub. Date: Mar 2022 [Young Adult Fiction/ Adventure]

[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.

YA fiction mystery adventure.

Published byArchway Publishing Company mattyweberadventures.com SHELF: Author: Vito Bertuglia

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YA FICTION

YA FICTION

BOTHERATION

BOTHERATION

Part Two: Waves of Dinosaurs

Part Three: Epiphany

Vito DiBarone

9781665739849 US $39.95 Pub. Date: May 2023

Vito DiBarone

9781665732949 US $37.95 Pub. Date: Dec 2022

[Young Adult Fiction/ Adventure]

[Young Adult Fiction/ Adventure]

YA fiction mystery adventure.

YA fiction mystery adventure.

Published by Archway Publishing Company mattyweberadventures.com SHELF: Author: Vito Bertuglia

Published by Archway Publishing Company mattyweberadventures.com SHELF: Author: Vito Bertuglia

YA FICTION

YA FICTION The Truth We Never Told

GRIPPED

HERE WITH THE WINTER

Stacy Padula

J. Penrod Scott

9781735016832 US $16.95 Pub. Date: Jan 2022

9781665705233 US $14.99 (paperback) US $9.99 (eBook) Pub. Date: May 2021 [Family Fiction]

The Gold Winner in the 2022 Readers’ Choice Book Awards, now being adapted for TV!

A widow and two young children establish a new home on Meadow Drive in rural Ohio, USA.

Published by Briley & Baxter Publications brileybaxterbooks.com SHELF: Briley & Baxter Publications

Published by Archway Publishing jpenrodscott.com SHELF: YA Fiction

YA FICTION

YA FICTION

HOUSE OF MANY WATERS

JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS

Brian Orme and David R. Waddell

a story in four parts, 3rd edition

9781960810236 US $13.00 Pub. Date: Nov 2023

J. Arthur Moore 9786214340675 US $54.00 [color-HB] Pub. Date: Mar 2020 [Youth Historical Fiction]

Join Zenith on his time-bending, worlds-colliding, mystical quest that is set to reshape everything!

Duane comes of age in war during a three-and-a-halfyear search for his father.

Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing

Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.

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YA FICTION

THE MANIC MISSION

NOT MY FAULT

Children of the Mob, #1

S.B. Frasca

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

9781667896779 US $13.99 Pub. Date: Jun 2023

[Thriller (Young Adult Crossover)]

A mob-connected family, a son with mania, a redemptive mission. Now they’re mafia targets.

Loser. Vandal. Hero. Who is Hy? You decide. Making art in protest is addictive...

Published by C.J. Simone Fiction cjsimonefiction.com SHELF: YA Fiction

Published by BookBaby sbfrasca.com SHELF: YA Fiction

YA FICTION

YA FICTION

THE PRICE WE PAY

SHIELD OF THE KING

Nikki T. Anthony

M.B. Mooney

9781636270012 US $34.95 (hardcover)

Illustrated by Pieter Von Tonder

9781636270067 US $11.99 (eBook)

9781957262741 US $22.99 Pub. Date: Jan 2023

Pub. Date: Sep 2023

[Young Adult Fiction/Fantasy]

Teenager Zenetta learns about prejudice, racism, and the price of the choices we make.

She may not be the hero they want, but she is the one they need.

Published by PTP Press ptppress.com SHELF: YA Fiction

Published by Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshirepublishing.com SHELF: Yorkshire Publishing

YA FICTION

YA FICTION

SOCIETY OF THE SENTINELIA

SUMMER OF TWO WORLDS

Zahra of the Uwharries

3rd edition

Micki Bare

J. Arthur Moore

9781685121235 US $12.95 Pub. Date: May 2022

9786214341047 US $27.00 [B&W-HB] Pub. Date: Mar 2020

[Children’s Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books]

[Youth Historical Fiction]

A Sprite and human team up to solve a mystery and save a species.

Born white, raised Sioux, the boy’s world was violently shattered the summer of 1882.

Published by Level Best Books levelbestbooks.us SHELF: YA Fiction

Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.

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YA FICTION

TWELFTH WINTER

THE SWAN HARP

Wings of Valenia, Book One

The Sequel to Summer of Two Worlds

Elizabeth Creith

J. Arthur Moore

9798987830963 US $19.99 Pub. Date: Apr 2024

9781952874512 US $26.00 [B&W-HB] Pub. Date: Jun 2021

[Young Adult Fantasy]

[Youth Fiction]

The suspenseful and magical first book in the fantasy trilogy by Canadian author Elizabeth Creith.

Prairie Cub returns to the world of his birth in a small eastern railroad town.

Published by Type Eighteen Books typeeighteenbooks.com SHELF: YA Fiction

Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.

YA FICTION

YA NONFICTION

WHOSE BEAUTY IS PAST CHANGE

THE REAL BOYS OF THE CIVIL WAR

Stephen Evans

J. Arthur Moore

9781953725103 US $9.99 Pub. Date: Dec 2024

9781952874857 Pub. Date: Mar 2024 [Youth Non-fiction]

[Fantasy]

A young girl discovers the luminous undersea realm where sunsets are created.

A collection of images and stories about underage boys who served in the Civil War.

Published by Time Being Media LLC timebeingmedia.com SHELF: YA Fiction

Published by OMNIBOOK Co. jarthurmoore.com SHELF: OMNIBOOK Co.

YOUNG READER

YOUNG READER

THE ADVENTURES OF FARADAY FOX

THE BOY, THE MERMAID, AND THE STORM

Travis Short

Billy Baldwin Illustrated by Liesl Bell 9780979188244 US $19.95 Pub. Date: Oct 2020

Illustrated by Shirley Adams 9781954000544 US $19.99 (paperback) 9781954000728 (hardback) 9781954000551 (eBook)

[Middle Grade Novel, 6-12]

Pub. Date: Dec 2023 A story for young readers of a red fox traveling across the United States of America.

Brave the waves of The Boy, The Mermaid, and The Storm and find the courage and resilience to weather any storm.

Published by Publish Authority PublishAuthority.com SHELF: Young Reader

Published by Decozen Books billybaldwinstories.com SHELF: Decozen Books

13 YOUNG READER

YOUNG READER

FINDING MOON RABBIT

FINNEY AND THE SECRET TUNNEL

A Finney and the Mathmysterians Adventure

J.C. Kato & J.C.2 9798985237443 US $14.99 (paperback)

Jamie Lane Barber

9798985237436 (hardcover)

9781685124717 US $14.95 Pub. Date: Nov 2023

Pub. Date: Jul 2022 [Middle Grade Historical Fiction]

[Children’s Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books]

Fact weaved with narrative fiction of a girl’s survival in a WWII Wyoming internment camp.

Finney and friends solve puzzles, face secret tunnels and booby-traps, to uncover world-changing secret.

Published by CHB Media findingmoonrabbit.com SHELF: Young Reader

Published by Level Best Books levelbestbooks.us SHELF: Young Reader

YOUNG READER

YOUNG READER

HELLO, MY NAME IS BUNNY!

HOPE RISES Paul Barile

New York City

Illustrated by César Ayala

Matt Bloom

9781958156001 US $12.99

Illustrated by Pippa Mayell

1,250 copies sold

9798988474203 US $21.99 (hardcover) Pub. Date: Aug 2023

Pub. Date: Mar 2023 [Bilingual (Spanish-English) Chapter Book]

[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.

Esperanza Guzman sets out to pursue her dream of being a Luchadora against all odds.

Published by Positivity Publishing LLC hellobunnybloom.com SHELF: Young Reader

Published by Lexographic Press Lucha-legends.com SHELF: Young Reader

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

ICHIRO AND THE GREAT MOUNTAIN W. Nikola-Lisa 9781734192384 US $18.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 [Fantasy/Suspense Thriller/Time Travel/Paranormal Romance]

[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

An original literary folktale that follows a young, freespirited boy through the stages of life.

Published by Gyroscope Books nikolabooks.com SHELF: Young Reader

14 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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