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Knucklehead, a YA poetry collection by ⁠Tony Keith, Jr., PhD⁠., is written as a series of letters to Black boys and men, especially the gay and queer ones, that is full of black-and-white illustrations and unforgettable poetry that will heal, provoke and inspire. While society often assigns the label “knucklehead” to kids with attitude problems, this brilliant and electric poetry collection by spoken word poet and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. subverts that narrow way of thinking and empathizes with young people who are misunderstood and unheard. “A love letter in verse to Black boys and men….Will resonate deeply with readers and poets on a path of self-discovery.”

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

The KIDZ BOP Kids are back in 2025 with their all new KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour, coming to a city near you. Sing and dance along to today biggest BOPs live on the big stage including “espresso”, “HOT TO GO”, & “Dance Monkey”. Join us for the ultimate pop concert experience for kids (and their grown-ups!) with eye-popping new stage design and interactive elements kids will love, as well as the return of the popular (and hilarious!) Daddy Dance Off. Don’t miss this annual live event that’s become the first concert experience for a generation of young fans. Tickets are on sale now! For all tour dates and ticket information, visit KIDZBOP.com. KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today's biggest global pop hits, "sung by kids for kids."

Created by real-life astronaut Leland Melvin, Eisner-Award nominated comic creator Joe Caramagna, and brought to brilliant life by Alison Acton, SPACE CHASERS is a space adventure like no other. When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought she’d pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, she’s been skipping school most days to work at her brother’s auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, she’s part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help.Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives!

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

In A WOLF CALLED FIRE, Warm, the younger and smaller brother of Swift (the protagonist of A Wolf Called Wander) must find the warrior in his own heart to protect his pack and earn his alpha name. A fast-paced survival story inspired by Wolf 8, a real Yellowstone wolf who started as the smallest in his pack and grew up to be a collaborative and generous patriarch of the largest pack. Warm, the timid one.Warm, the watcher.Warm, the only one.I look to the wolf star for courage, but all I feel is small. Warm is the smallest pup, the one his father calls the heart of the pack. But all Warm sees is his bigger siblings. With a little help from a wise pup watcher, Warm begins to understand the vital role an omega wolf (the lowest rank in the pack) plays—equally as important as the alpha. Just as Warm is finding his place, enemy wolves come to destroy and scatter the pack. Warm helps lead the pups away from the fight, only to find himself alone with four pups to defend and feed. Can he be both the heart and the head of a new pack? Does he have to choose the aggressive leadership style of his father and brothers? Or is there another way?

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

London, 1848—For four hundred years, England has been under the control of an immortal fae queen who tricked her way onto the throne. To maintain an illusion of benevolence, Queen Mor grants each of her subjects one opportunity to bargain for their deepest desire.As Ivy Benton prepares to make her debut, she knows that not even a deal with the queen could fix what has gone wrong: Her family’s social standing is in shambles, her sister is a shadow of her former self, and Ivy’s marriage prospects are nonexistent. So, when the queen announces a competition for Prince Bram’s hand, Ivy is the first to sign her name in blood. What a bargain can’t fix, a crown certainly could. Ivy soon finds herself a surprising front-runner—with the help of an unexpected ally: Prince Bram’s brother, the rakish Prince Emmett, who promises to help Ivy win his brother’s heart…for a price. But as the season sweeps Ivy away, with glittering balls veiling the queen’s increasingly vicious trials, Ivy realizes there’s more at stake than just a wedding. Because all faerie bargains come with a cost, and Ivy may have discovered hers too late.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Verity “Very” Nelson can do it all. She’s student body president, debate club whiz, and first chair clarinetist and can do the most push-ups in one minute in gym class. You could say she’s pretty much the best at everything…Well, almost everything. Everything except math. And it’s not like she doesn’t try. Math just doesn’t make sense in her brain. But it better start soon, or else she can kiss her presidency—and her campaign promises—goodbye. Soon Verity finds herself enrolled in a remedial math class where, despite her best efforts, failure persists. All seems lost until a teacher helps her discover the truth. Verity discovers that her struggles with math go beyond misunderstanding—she has dyscalculia, a learning disability that makes it hard for her brain to understand number-based information and math. Her eventual diagnosis helps her come to a better understanding of herself, and it mirrors author Hope Larson’s own struggles with dyscalculia. As the story progresses, Verity must learn that appearances aren't everything, especially when it comes to seeming like she has it all together. Armed with a new perspective, can Verity pass math, keep her presidency, and make good on her word to the student body she loves so much? Or will her presidency—and perfect reputation—all come crashing down?

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Highlights has teamed up with the founder of National Puzzle Day, Jodi Jill to get kids and families excited about puzzling together. Whether it's a crossword, jigsaw, trivia word searches, brain teasers or Sudoku, puzzles put our minds to work. Founded in 2002, National Puzzle Day is a way to share enjoyment of puzzles. As a syndicated newspaper puzzle maker and professional quiz maker, Jodi Jill developed classroom lesson plans especially for the observance and the popularity has grown year after year. Partnering this year with Allison Kane, Head of Puzzle Innovation at Highlights, they have developed some fun ways to celebrate Puzzle Day with fun free resources for your puzzle fun. Studies have found that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain. And spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. Word searches and crossword puzzles have the obvious benefit of increasing vocabulary and language skills. Sudoku, a puzzle sequencing a set of numbers on a grid, exercises the brain as well. By testing memory and logical thinking, this puzzle stimulates the brain and can improve number skills. Puzzles also offer social benefits. When we work on these brain teasers with someone, we improve our social interactions. Whether we join a group or play with our children, those interactions keep us socially active and teach our children social skills, too. Even working them quietly together provides an opportunity to focus the mind.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

The latest edition of America’s best-selling reference book documents the milestones that made the year 2024 unique and will serve as your number one source for years to come. “The World Almanac has been the source for definitive data and answers to questions on any subject since 1868,” said Sarah Janssen, executive editor of The World Almanac. “In a year of major change in the United States and around the world, the new edition of The World Almanac documents all the major moments to give a source of historic perspective and new understanding to any curious reader.”

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

“B is for bookish, for writers who urge change, like Joan Didion’s essays, Naomi Shihab Nye’s range. Brilliant poems, songs, stories, speeches and plays for those writing before us and those writing today. We know words are vital for the empathy they bring, How Maya Angelou taught us that even caged birds can sing.” The ABCs of Women’s History is an empowering picture book from the New York Times bestselling creative team behind The ABCs of Black History, Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer. It’s a vibrant intersectional celebration of women’s power, resilience, and achievement, brought to life through stunning illustrations. In a beautiful picture book in verse brimming with G for Groundbreaking women, National Book Award nominee Rio Cortez and illustrator Lauren Semmer celebrate all the joys, challenges, and historic forward movement of women’s history in the United States, with a special focus on the Black women, brown women, transwomen, and others who make change happen. Featured in the book are activists and changemakers like Angela Davis and Marsha P. Johnson, painters and musicians like Georgia O’Keeffe and Kathleen Hanna, scientists and suffragists like Katherine Johnson and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and so many more trailblazing women! The ABCs of Women's History is perfect for providing a conversation starter about equality, women’s rights, and the brilliant women who shape our world. It’s about historic moments—Kamala Harris being sworn in as the first African-American and first Asian-American Vice President of the United States; Title IX passing through Congress; Seneca Falls, where the first women’s rights convention was held; the Riot Grrrls movement; and so much more. The book is complete with backmatter that shares the details and historical context of the women featured.

Aaron Mahke, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of wonderful and astounding moments of history. Now in CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre (St. Martin's Press; November 12, 2024; $30.00 hardcover) he's curated his favorites and pulled together over 150 largely unheard-of stories from history.In CABINET OF CURIOSITIES some of the real life, bitesize tales include:. The individual who aspired to be buried in a Pringles can. The real-life story behind Frankenstein's monster. The heir to Andrew Carnegie, whose sudden disappearance remains a mystery. The invention of the croissant in a country that was not France. How Abraham Lincoln's son was rescued by his assassin's brother. The story of how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars. The adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Specifics on the American state of Franklin"Aaron's stories bring history to life in a way that's reminiscent of Paul Harvey's approachable style, and of course, those curveball endings. What a great way to learn about our curious past!"― Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Nazi Conspiracy

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

An inspiring novel by Gary E. Parker, brings to life an enthralling story of perseverance, leadership, and breaking barriers in the world of high school sports. In a Friday Night Lights meets Erin Brockovich drama, “The Playbook” follows the journey of Chelsea Deal, a determined and innovative coach who challenges the status quo by leading a high school football team in a male-dominated sport. Through her leadership, Chelsea not only transforms her team but also redefines what it means to be a leader in a challenging environment. Author Gary E. Parker masterfully weaves a narrative that captures the essence of high school sports while tackling complex themes such as gender equality, racial dynamics, and social change. With a backdrop reminiscent of beloved classics like “Friday Night Lights” and “Coach Carter,” this book is not just about football; it’s about the life lessons learned on and off the field.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

SUSAN CASO, MA, LPC explains how now, more than ever, parents play a crucial role in their teens' lives. Her new book is: THE PARENT-TEEN CONNECTION: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships. As a mom of three with both grown and middle school-aged children, Caso understands the complexities of raising kids in today’s hyper-connected world. The book draws on her 20 years of clinical experience, sharing personal insights and proven strategies to foster a deep emotional bond between caregivers and teenagers. The Parent-Teen Connection is more than just a guide — it's a roadmap for parents looking to cultivate what she calls "connectedness" within their families that safeguards teens in today's world. From building trust and belonging through the “mom/dad” role vs. the” parent” role to enhancing communication with their teens utilizing what she terms "the volley,” Caso gives families straightforward advice from both the standpoint of a therapist and a mother who has seen it all. Here are some other topics

The world needs weirdos. You know who’s weird? Astronauts, scientists, innovators, geniuses, creatives. Throughout history, the best and brightest among us have been willing to stand out, push boundaries, and be perceived as weird. Nikola Tesla, Margaret Wise Brown, Jim Henson, Katherine Johnson. Original ideas are weird. And then they are replicated. And that’s exactly what happens in this story. Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden is a wonderful, timeless book about being true to yourself by bestselling author Christy Mandin. Already an instant New York Times Bestseller, an Indie Bestseller and an Indie Next Pick, it is getting these reviews: "This dare-to-be-different picture book blends beautifully with the kids-to-the-rescue story...leaves readers with much to think about."--Shelf Awareness, starred review

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

SILLY SANTA is your latest picture board book for children. What makes it a Sandra Magsamen book- what are the key elements to your stories?· What do you like about the Christmas season and why did you want to write about it?· As a much beloved and best-selling children’s author with over 200 children’s and adult books, and multiple lifestyle brand partnerships, you really have become a household name. Why do you think your work speaks to us and touches so many?· Your books are known for making meaningful moments for families; by fostering a connection to the heart, how can we build on that connection at home when reading to our children?· Author, artist, art therapist, designer- which hat fits you best?· You seem to possess limitless creativity; are there any new creative outlets you want to explore?

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Available for the first time in the US, Solitaire introduces fan favorites Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -and the unforgettable Tori Spring. Tori isn’t sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Oseman’s stunning, unflinchingly honest debut novel. The U.S. edition offers additional exclusive bonus content: an exclusive cover designed by Oseman herself as well as a Q/A with Oseman and her U.S editor, David Levithan. “Solitaire was the catalyst for so many other wonderful things that have happened in my life. And I look back on the story with fondness,” said Oseman.

Award winning, YA author, Robin Benway hits a homerun with this fun middle grade debut, THE GIRLS OF SKYLARK LANE about friendship, sisterhood and growing up. Author of 7 critically acclaimed YA novels, Benway has been published in more than 25 countries and now sets her sights on examining girl “tween” power. Aggie and Jac might be twin sisters, but lately they haven’t felt the same about anything. While Jac is excited about their move to Los Angeles and a chance to seem cool and mysterious, Aggie is worried her new locker won’t open, that Jac could make new friends without her, and that her friends from home will move on, leaving her all alone.When the first day at school ends with an invite to join the neighborhood softball team, Aggie jumps at the chance to meet the other girls, even if she has to drag along Jac, whose own interest in the softball team might have more to do with the captain’s older brother… Aggie is relieved to learn that each girl is dealing with their own problems and becomes excited at the opportunity to create strong friendships. But as Jac and Aggie grow into different people, will they be able to hold on to their sisterhood? For life throws the biggest curveball of all: growing up.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

An empowering story from #1 New York Times bestseller and Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park about a young snorkeling enthusiast who draws inspiration for fighting climate change from interacting with her pesty little brother. Inspired by her own experience, beloved author Linda Sue Park tells the story of a girl learning how to impact a cause she cares about while navigating the ups and downs of a sibling relationship and turning disappointment into opportunity. Gracie loves snorkeling! She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to Roatán, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants to help the reef . . . but she’s just a kid. What can she do to make a difference? Fortunately, her new friend has a few ideas!

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Trailblazing podcast studio and network, Wondery, recently announced the retail launch of the first-of-its-kind line of toys and Consumer Products inspired by the #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups, Wow in the World. The Wondery Kids & Wow in the World toy line offers enriching and innovative products that reimagine timeless toys and play patterns for the modern kid by leveling up the play – giving kids and their grown-ups a brand new way to engage.With National STEM Day on November 8 and National STEAM Month taking place in November, chat with renowned podcast pioneers, New York Times- bestselling children’s book authors, and Wow in the World hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on how this innovative new line of STEM kits, dino play, and story time can bring a sense of “WOW” to your holidays and become a valuable part of play time.For the first time ever, classic toys are paired with engaging companion audio – directly from Wow in the World podcast hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas. As kids build, tinker, and play, with STEM kits from award-winning makers of premium STEM toys, Thames & Kosmos,they can listen to “bonkerballs” facts about the natural world – like how crystals and rainbows are related, why some plants glow in the dark, and how fossils formed. From rockets that ‘fart’ to dino-mite dinos, these toys fuse fun with hands-on STEM learning, giving kids and their grown-ups a totally new way to play. Additional toys including meticulously detailed dino-play figurines from toy and games-maker Goliath, and audio-play figurines from screen-free audio company tonies, allow kids to unleash their curiosity, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!You can shop the entire line now on the brand-new Wondery Kids Amazon storefront (www.amazon.com/wonderykids). Select toys are also available at specialty in store retailers including Learning Express, Barnes & Noble, Nordstrom, Indigo, and Mastermind Toys.Guy Raz has been described by the New York Times as "one of the most popular podcasters in history." He's the creator and the creative force behind How I Built This and Wisdom from the Top, and former host and co-creator of TED Radio Hour. Guy is also the co-founder of Tinkercast and co-host of the award-winning kids and family podcast, Wow in the World. He's been a regular guest on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and is a two-time, New York Times bestselling author. His books include How I Built This and Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body (co-authored with Mindy Thomas.)Mindy Thomas, Co-Founder of Tinkercast and Chief Creative Tinkerer, is the co-creator of the award-winning, Wow in the World podcast, and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body. She is also the Gracie award-winning host of the Absolutely Mindy Show on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live, where she has spent the last 20 years entertaining kids and families across North America. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband and two kids, and has no plans of ever growing up.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

The Vert family is celebrating a very special occasion: it’s Ivan’s birthday! And Estie knows that every birthday needs a great party, with lots of guests, party hats, and twinkling tin foil stars. Because that is what everyone wants on their birthday, right? But did Estie ever ask Ivan?Young Estie is an extrovert and Ivan is an introvert, and by watching excited Estie mistakenly plan a lively birthday celebration for quiet and understated Ivan, readers learn the same important lesson as Estie: It’s more than okay to be yourself, whoever that may be.The New York Times bestselling duo of award-winning author Ann Patchett and Fancy Nancy artist Robin Preiss Glasser, first combined their superpowers of humorous, engaging text and vivid illustrations to create fun and captivating picture books with Lambslide and Escape Goat. Now they’re back at it again with The Verts, a heartfelt story about honoring our differences.

Melanie “Mel” Roberts and Ray Halfmoon may be from different Indigenous Nations, but the friends have become like siblings since the Roberts’s moved in with the Halfmoons. And they soon welcome a distinguished guest: Great-grandfather Bat, whose wing is injured, has taken refuge in their old oak tree. A rematch of the legendary Great Ball Game is coming up, with Bat as the star player. Grampa Charlie Halfmoon offers to drive Bat from Chicago down to the traditional playing field outside Macon, Georgia, and Mel and Ray are determined to help out. Together, they all set off on a road trip—facing adventure, danger, and a hair-raising mystery—on the way to the historic game.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Exposing children to creativity, hearing words spoken, and learning to craft stories is an important part of a child’s language development. Stinky’s Stories the new chapter book series from Chris and J. J. Grabenstein (⁠Shine!⁠), encourages children to strengthen their storytelling skills through the use of a story time stuffed skunk—appropriately named Stinky.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Miraculous follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens, Marinette and Adrien, with secret identities who transform into superheroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir, when evil threatens Paris, their beloved City of Lights. The vibrantly-animated Miraculous series is a fan favorite that regularly tops the charts on both Netflix and Disney+.Fans can look forward to a new Miraculous special—"Miraculous World London: At the Edge Of Time"—premiering on Disney Channel on Thanksgiving weekend, plus a whole new season (Season 6) of the TV series coming soon!The show features a wide range of diverse characters so that all kids can see themselves represented on-screen. It also helps broaden kids’ worlds, as it’s set in such an iconic European city. Another great thing about Miraculous is the “girl power” messages it helps convey to young viewers.In addition to playing international “she-ro” Ladybug in Miraculous, Cristina Vee’s distinctive voice can be heard in The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy video games, Power Rangers HyperForce, as a guest on The Masked Singer, and more.Bryce Papenbrook, who voices Adrien Agreste, a.k.a. Cat Noir, in the series, is a professional voice over artist that has performed in numerous video games, cartoons, and television shows, including Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Red in Pokémon Origins, and he is the current voice of Silver the Hedgehog in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Introducing Stinky’s Stories, the first-ever illustrated chapter book seriesfrom beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J.Grabenstein (Shine!) about a storytime stuffed skunk that has a smellytake on classic fairytales. With over five million books in print andbest-known for #1 New York Times’ bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series, thisis Chris’ (and J.J.’s!) first foray into writing for a younger chapter bookaudience.Inspired by Chris and J.J.’s love for the library and instilling the importanceof reading at a young age, the new series takes a silly twist on well-knownstorybook fables. Building on little kids’ sheer love of potty humor,storytelling hero Stinky encourages his friends to use their imagination to create their own storybook endings. Filled withpage after page of hilarious illustrations by acclaimed artist Alex Patrick, Stinky’s Stories is the perfect series for young,reluctant, and emergent readers—or any kid who just loves to laugh.

When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil’s Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But then when he and his friends discover what the missing words are, he's outraged. Someone in his school is trying to prevent kids from reading the full story. But who? Even though his unreliable dad tells him to not get so emotional about a book (or anything else), Mac has been raised by his mom and grandad to call out things that are wrong. He and his friends head to the principal's office to protest the censorship... but her response doesn't take them seriously. So many adults want Mac to keep his words to himself. Mac's about to see the power of letting them out. Amy Sarig King writes this story from real life experience. Jane Yolen’s The Devil’s Arithmetic was censored in her local elementary school in the exact way as it’s described in her novel. After buying an uncensored copy at her local independent bookstore, she went to the principal to fix the problem, but was shrugged off as if she were crazy to think that censorship is wrong.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Award winning screenwriter and playwright, Moira Buffini turns her talents to her first YA dystopian trilogy. As an Olivier Award–winning UK playwright and BAFTA-nominated screenwriter, Buffini has created in SONGLIGHT the first in epic fantasy trilogy: The world of the Torch Trilogy is incredibly immersive, expansive, and richly imagined. The action is just getting going in SONGLIGHT, Book 1 of this epic story. We’re two songs joined. And there’s a word for that. A harmony. Elsa is used to hiding the most important parts of herself—her feelings for Rye, her distaste for a world ruled by men, and, most crucially, her gift of songlight. She buries that secret deep inside. In Brightland, those with songlight are called Unhumans and are abhorred. Rye is the only other person Elsa has known with songlight, and their shared bond has brought them together. Elsa’s world begins to fall apart one desperate, heart-wrenching day and she doesn’t know where to turn until a girl appears before her. But the girl isn’t really there—her songlight has been drawn to Elsa’s frantic grief. Elsa lives in a remote seaside village; Nightingale, her new friend, lives in a city hundreds of miles away with her father, a government official responsible for rooting out Unhumans. The two never expected to connect via songlight. But when they do, and when they realize the extent of their power, they’ll be thrust in the middle of a war that threatens their very existence

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

MAUREEN JOHNSON’S first stand-alone mystery in many years, DEATH AT MORNING HOUSE, features Marlowe Wexler, a queer teen who unlike Stevie, is no detective. Heartbroken after a disastrous date, she finds herself in a summer job working at a grand but dilapidated house in the Thousand Islands region of northern New York at the Canadian border. It’s there she stumbles upon two mysteries—one in the present day and one kept concealed since the 1930s. The novel begins with a fire, though it wasn’t Marlowe’s fault. But she’s sure that Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist. With her house-sitting career up in flames, Marlowe ends up as a tour guide at Morning House, a mansion built by Dr. Phillip Ralston, where he once lived with his wife, six adopted children, and young son. Marlowe uncovers a series of clues that lead her to the dreadful realization that the grounds of Morning House are hiding a horrific secret.