Ten-year-old Angus Gettlefinger wants to put on a production of Hamlet with werewolves for his fifth-grade legacy project. Maybe then his older brother, Liam, will stop acting like a werewolf—sneaking out at night to get drunk or worse—and be a normal brother again. Preferably by Friday.

★ ". . . rich in wise insights, comical and emotionally wrenching

moments in turn . . ."

—Booklist, starred review

This board book adaptation of Traci Sorell's (Cherokee) award-winning picture book Powwow Day celebrates the sights and sounds that make a powwow special, with a clever counting concept and luminous art by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw).

★ "This delightful picture book allows Indigenous children to connect with and feel pride in the abundance of powwow participation, and gives all readers a great counting book full of cultural imagery."

—School Library Journal, starred review

Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band—and she wants to join them on stage so much. With a little help from her family, can she find her own way to contribute to the show?

★ "Culture and tradition take center stage . . . an affirming reminder that age and size needn't be a barrier to following a passion."

—Shelf Awareness, starred review

Loving robots? Easy. Telling your grown-up about how much you love robots? Easier than you think! Packed with information about how robots work, this funny and brightly illustrated nonfiction title also passes on pro tips about the skill of teaching, empowering kids to explain their favorite STEM topics to any grown-up who will listen.

★ "A fantastic resource for introducing children to robotics.
This book educates and inspires."

—School Library Journal, starred review

A nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in history—connecting Ireland, Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe.

★ "A richly detailed, phenomenally told true story about paying it forward through history."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ ". . . a moving, uplifting picture book about the power of empathy."

—Shelf Awareness, starred review

Vann wants to be a star player, but he's not as fast as his friend Jesse; a game of traditional Cherokee stickball creates a moment of growth as he understands there's more than one way to be a good teammate.

★ "Stand and cheer for this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and community."

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Teamwork makes the dream work in this stickball-centered picture book"
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

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