Happy New Year! Read below to find our staff picks for February 2025 and learn more about these must-reads!
Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers
By Angela Dominguez
On Sale Now!
Ages 6-9
“Angela Dominguez, New York Times bestselling illustrator, presents her new heartwarming graphic novel series featuring Gabby Torres! The new graphic novel series kicks off with, Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers. Gabby is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious. Throughout her journey, she learns that social media is more complicated than it seems. This charming chapter book graphic novel is a must-have for classrooms and libraries, offering a great way to talk about the challenges of social media with younger readers.” – Grace Tyler, Marketing Assistant
Chickenpox
By Remy Lai
On Sale Now!
Ages 8-12
“Chickenpox by Remy Lai is a throwback to childhood. Abby and her “zoo” of a family are forced to stay home with the chickenpox, and Abby was already having trouble finding peace, quiet, and privacy. When all the siblings get cabin fever, Abby feels trapped. The colorful and expressive illustrations shed light on how exhausting it is to be the eldest kid in a house of chaos. This book’s humor, candor, and complicated but enduring sibling affection are what make it so special. ” – Elysse Villalobos, Marketing Manager
Rap It Up!
By Carole Boston Weatherford & Jeffery Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Ernel Martinez
On Sale Marth 18th!
Ages 4-8
“This homage to hip hop from Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford will be your new go-to book for inspiring young poets and rappers. The young narrator invites readers into the world of poetry with a wealth of vocabulary skillfully interwoven into the text and art. Ernel Martinez’s colorful, vibrant art beautifully captures the joy of writing poetry and the book concludes with a helpful glossary of vocabulary for all young poets to use to enhance their writing.” – Mary Van Akin, Director of School & Library Marketing
