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Emmie & Friends: Truly Tyler: A Graphic Novel – A Middle School Comic About Crushes, Basketball, and True Friendship for Kids (Ages 8-12)

Author: Terri Libenson Genre: Comics Illustrator: Terri Libenson

A story about being your truest self—and trusting your truest friends—from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale. Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school! Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don’t think she’s cool enough. Maybe it’s time for a total reinvention. . . . Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends have been giving him a hard time. Why can't he be an artist and play basketball? Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime , Becoming Brianna , Remarkably Ruby , and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal ! Read more

The Festival of Lights: 16 Hanukkah Stories

Author: Henry Herz Genre: Anthology

"VERDICT This beautiful anthology of Jewish tradition that emphasizes empathy, small kindnesses, and hope is the perfect read for all students." — School Library Journal starred review This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish. Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there’s something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of The Festival of Lights . Read more