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Escape into a world where legends are real, danger is lurking, and a new hero is on the rise! From Julian Randall, contributor to the #1 New York Times bestseller Black Boy Joy, comes the next contemporary middle-grade fantasy blockbuster hit. The Land of Stories meets Dominican legends in this electrifying adventure!
Hey readers! I’ve got another batch of new releases for you!
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One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University by M.O Yuksel and Mariam Quraishi
In this biographical picture book, readers can learn the story of Fatima al-Fihri, a Muslim woman who loved to learn and dreamed of building a school in her community. Her dream eventually came true, leading to the creation of the University of al-Qarawiyyin.
New From Here by Kelly Yang
In this heartwarming middle grade, Knox Wei-Evans and his family suddenly move back to California as COVID-19 hits Hong Kong. But Knox struggles in his new home, as his new classmates think that he’s brought the virus with him, they don’t know when they’ll see his dad again since he had to stay behind in Hong Kong to work, and his mom’s lost her job and is now worried about health insurance.
The School for Whatnots by Margaret Peterson Haddix
In this suspenseful middle grade, Max searches for his best friend Josie who disappeared and left only a note behind that said “I’m real.” As Max looks for her, Josie searches for him as well, but there are forces at work to keep them apart because as it turns out, Josie was never supposed to be real.
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Until next week!
Chelsea