Social Issues
Maya Plays the Part
A Children鈥檚 Book Book Council Spotlight selection!
A heartwarming middle-grade debut with autism representation and a musical flair.
Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part ...
Sam Francisco, King of the Disco
Winner of the Moonbeam Children鈥檚 Book Award!
A fabulously fun rhyming picture book about what the David Bowie and Queen B of musical-loving cats do at night.
Superstar DJ Sam Francisco and his feline friends ...
The Words We Share
鈥淎 must-buy.鈥� 鈥�School Library Journal
A young girl helps her dad navigate life in a new country where she understands the language more than he does, in an unforgettable story about communication and community ...
Salma Writes a Book
Salma is going to be a big sister! Can she figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?
Silver Birch Express Award Finalist
OLA Top Ten Best Bets Winner
Salma鈥檚 determined to be t ...
Angus Is Here
A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one鈥檚 presence to remain even after they are gone.
Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still ...
Salma Makes a Home
A 2023 NYPL Best Book for Kids!
Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this ...
The Mystery of the Painted Fan
The third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series鈥� exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and i ...
The Power of the Pearl Earrings
A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. ...
The Secret of the Jade Bangle
鈥淓ngaging and empowering.鈥� 鈥擲TARRED review, Nonstop Reader
A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the ...
The Wolf Suit
鈥淕辞谤驳别辞耻蝉.鈥浓赌�The New York Times 鈥� Best Books of 2022 lists: NYPL, School Library Journal, The Globe and Mail, Indigo 鈥� JLG Gold Standard Selection 鈥� Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner 鈥� Kids Indie Next Pick ...