Seventh grade is set to be a challenging year for Merci Suárez, who finds herself navigating the complexities of school, friendship, and family. As she grapples with her inability to dance and the changes brought on by her grandfather's Alzheimer's, she learns important lessons about love, trust, and self-acceptance. Merci Suárez Can’t Dance offers a heartfelt and humorous look at growing up and discovering the many forms of love.
In President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath, author Mac Barnett humorously explores an unusual incident involving President William Howard Taft, who, despite his great stature, finds himself in a rather embarrassing predicament—stuck in a bathtub. This whimsical tale invites young readers to discover how he manages to get unstuck.
Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and artist Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins—and the Native pride that comes with them.