July 2021

The bad stuff always starts in your own head. In this quick read, Allen inspires and equips readers to transform their emotions, outlooks and circumstances by taking control of their thoughts. Perfect antidote to the (hopefully) ending global pandemic.

Read this book in three hours – grinning the entire time. Turns out Itzler attended my alma mater (American University) just before I arrived. Pity, as I would have loved to hung out with him. He’s crazy, and the “Seal” he lives with for a month is even crazier. Have to admit that this book had a profound effect on me, as it inspired me to live much healthier and focused. Fantastic read!

Alice Pendelbury believes everything in her life is pretty much in order – from her good friends to her burgeoning career. But even Alice has to admit it’s been an odd week. Not only has her belligerent neighbor, Mr. Daldry, suddenly become a surprisingly agreeable confidant, but he’s encouraging her to take seriously the fortune-teller who told her that only by traveling to Turkey can Alice meet the most important person in her life…and he’ll finance it, in this irresistible tale.

In this hilariously informative take on surviving the trials of middle school and the jungles of South America, Buchholz combines the expertise of National Geographic on nature and adventure with a fun-and-engaging learning approach. Edgy, young, authoritative and amusingly illustrated, this title will grab the attention of any young teen.

A searing look into the world of a single Muslim family in the wake of 9/11. Powerful.

Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch. Think your teenage boys might be intrigued? One of the best ways to hook boys on books nowadays is with Manga. Manga creator “One” began this series as a webcomic, which quickly went viral, garnering over 10 million hits. The illustrations by Yusuke Murata are fabulous, and your boys will HAVE to grab all the other volumes in this series.

Six critically acclaimed, bestselling and award-winning authors – Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon – celebrate the beauty of six couples and the unforgettable magic that can be found on a sweltering starry night in the city in this interlinked novel of charming, hilarious and heartwarming stories.

Tweens and teens, ages 8 to 12, will enjoy complete panda-monium with this in-depth look at “Dude Perfect:” five guys who are kickin' it, throwin' it, tossin' it and shootin' it for more than 55 million YouTube subscribers and more than twelve billion views. Instead of fighting the internet – why not embrace it to foster better reading habits?

A heartfelt picture book celebration of food, community and family – and little dumpling treasures from around the world.

Based on his popular Instagram comics, Pyle presents a delightful, heartfelt and clever picture book that draws on his unique perspective on human activity and delivers a colorful experience that is an ode to cats and humans alike.