The Heartbreak Bakery Author: A.R. Capetta Publisher: Candlewick Press Publish Date: October 12th, 2021           About the Book Syd (no pronouns, please) has always dealt with big, hard-to-talk-about things by baking. Being dumped is no different, except now Syd is baking at  the  Proud Muffin, a...

Today we're spotlighting   The Beatryce Prophecy  by Kate DiCamillo! Read on for more about Kate, her book, and a giveaway!         Meet Kate DiCamillo ! Kate DiCamillo  is one of America’s most revered storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time...

Today we are chatting with David LaRochelle, author of See The Dog: Three Stories About A Cat ! Read on for more about David, his book, and giveaway!           Meet David LaRochelle ! David LaRochelle is the author of many books for young readers, including  Isle of You...

  Polo Cowboy Author: G. Neri Illustrator: Jesse Joshua Watson Publisher: Candlewick Press Publish Date: October 12th, 2021           About the Book How does a Black kid from North Philly wind up playing polo? The much-anticipated sequel to  Ghetto Cowboy ,  now a major motion picture starring...

  Crashing In Love Author: Jennifer Richard Jacobson Publisher: Candlewick Press Publish Date: October 12th, 2021           About the Book Since her parents divorced, twelve-year-old Peyton has known that to achieve happier outcomes in her life, she’s got to focus on eliminating her flaws—and on making sure...

  The Delusionist Author: Don Calame Publisher: Candlewick Press Publish Date: October 12th, 2021           About the Book Fifteen-year-old Quinn Purcell wants only one thing: to win a coveted spot at the Masters of Magic Fantasy Camp. But the competition is stiff, including Dani Darling, an incredibly...

  Genius Under The Table Author: Eugene Yelchin Publisher: Candlewick Press Publish Date: October 5th, 2021           About the Book Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents’ dream that he become a national hero when he...

  Robber Girl Author: Franny Billingsley Publisher: Candlewick Press Publish Date: September 14th, 2021           About the Book A brilliant puzzle of a book from the author of  Chime  and  The Folk Keeper  plunges us into the vulnerable psyche of one of the most memorable unreliable narrators...

  Battle Of The Bands Edited by: Lauren Gibaldi & Eric Smith Publisher: Candlewick Press Publish Date: September 7th, 2021           About the Book A daughter of rock ’n’ roll royalty has a secret crush. A lonely ticket taker worries about his sister. An almost-famous songwriter nurses...