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An Oprah’s Book Club pick, finalist for the National Book Award, and finalist for the Kirkus Prize, Megha Majumdar’s new novel paints a portrait of two families, each operating from a place of ferocious love and undefeated hope, discovering how far they will go to secure their children’s future as they stave off encroaching catastrophe.
Drawing from five years of on-the-ground reporting, Julian Brave NoiseCat's We Survived the Night paints a profound and unforgettable portrait of contemporary Indigenous life, alongside an intimate and deeply powerful reckoning between a father and a son from one of the most powerful young writers at work today.
In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers’ bold and brilliant art pair with a powerful story that helps readers realize what truly matters. Praised for its “quirky illustrations, droll humor, and an amusing twist,” (Kirkus Reviews) I’m Very Busy is another Jeffers masterpiece.
Smartphone Nation is a refreshingly candid guide aimed at helping individuals and families gain control over their smartphone usage. Professor and digital literacy expert Dr. Regehr offers exercises and science-backed strategies to help readers become healthy and informed digital citizens.
Undercover Kindness takes readers behind the scenes of Darts’ life rooted in friendship with God and his faith that fuels his acts of radical generosity. Combining remarkable stories and powerful reflections that go beyond his viral videos, Darts shows that the world is a kinder place than many may believe.
An instant New York Times bestseller and Read With Jenna pick, Ryan's latest release Buckeye, is a "mesmerizing, tender novel" (People) based in the fictional town of Bonhomie, Ohio, that weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern families across generations, from World War II to the late twentieth century that captures the universal longing for love and for goodness.