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From the illustrator of Special Delivery by Philip Stead comes a book that's sure to be a new classic. When a girl who is lost in a snowstorm meets a wolf cub who is also alone and scared, she helps him, even though she too is far from home.

And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back. This is a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black-and-white illustrations about the act of moving on.

Derrick Barnes's smooth, fresh words and Gordon C. James's lush, vibrant illustrations capture the confidence, pride, and magic black and brown boys feel the moment they get a new haircut and admire their own beautiful reflections in the mirror.

Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son-and between cultures, old and new. A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event-a long-ago fishing trip.

A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the Grand Canyon, past and present, by master nonfiction author/illustrator Jason Chin. Weave in and out of time as perfectly placed die cuts show you that a fossil today was a creature long ago, perhaps in a completely different environment.

Acclaimed author Erin Entrada Kelly's third novel for tweens is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining points of view-two boys and two girls-the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani(hero), and it's perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt's Fish in a Tree.

Derrick Barnes's smooth, fresh words and Gordon C. James's lush, vibrant illustrations capture the confidence, pride, and magic black and brown boys feel the moment they get a new haircut and admire their own beautiful reflections in the mirror.

An ode to Put the Damn Guns Down, this is National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestseller Jason Reynolds's fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds-the time it takes a kid to decide whether or not he's going to murder the guy who killed his brother.

Friendships, race, privilege, identity-this compelling and thoughtful story explores the issues young women face. A timely and powerful story about a teen girl from a poor neighborhood striving for success, from acclaimed author Renee Watson.