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Stories Are the Heart of the World Award-winning Indigenous author Laurel Goodluck weaves an intertribal celebration of traditions and stories that help Indigenous children—and all children—understand who they are as they enter and discover the world in this tender picture book.When we begin our lives, stories help us understand who we are. Drawing on tribal Nations’ traditions including Mandan-Hidatsa and Navajo/Diné, this lyrical picture book carries us through the milestones of a beloved child’s life, from birth and their first laugh to entering young adulthood and understanding their place in the community and the world. Each ceremony that marks a special moment comes with a story—and each story reminds us of the beauty and responsibility to the land we call home, the powerful ancestors who came before us, and the amazing people we can grow up to be. An Indigenous author-illustrator duo, the award-winning Laurel Goodluck and rising star Nicole Neidhardt, have gorgeously captured the rituals and stories that shape our lives.

When we begin our lives, stories help us understand who we are. Laurel Goodluck launches her new picture book STORIES ARE THE HEART OF THE WORLD at Bookworks (Albuquerque, NM) May 9 1 p.m. Preorder on the Bookworks website.
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Stories Are the Heart of the World Award-winning Indigenous author Laurel Goodluck weaves an intertribal celebration of traditions and stories that help Indigenous children—and all children—understand who they are as they enter and discover the world in this tender picture book.When we begin our lives, stories help us understand who we are. Drawing on tribal Nations’ traditions including Mandan-Hidatsa and Navajo/Diné, this lyrical picture book carries us through the milestones of a beloved child’s life, from birth and their first laugh to entering young adulthood and understanding their place in the community and the world. Each ceremony that marks a special moment comes with a story—and each story reminds us of the beauty and responsibility to the land we call home, the powerful ancestors who came before us, and the amazing people we can grow up to be. An Indigenous author-illustrator duo, the award-winning Laurel Goodluck and rising star Nicole Neidhardt, have gorgeously captured the rituals and stories that shape our lives.

Laurel Goodluck celebrates the launch of her new picture book, STORIES ARE THE HEART OF THE WORLD at Bookworks (Albuquerque, NM) on May 9 at 1 p.m. The book is available for preorder on the Bookworks website.
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Hearts on the Table Check out Hearts on the Table - <b>As World War I rages, a seventeen-year-old English feminist with a penchant for thrashing men at cards finds herself stranded on an enemy-controlled island and tangl...

Susan Metallo's YA novel, Hearts on the Table, is a twisty teen update of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night with queer, trans, and neurodivergent characters, in a swoony WWI era rom com. Out September 22, preorder now.
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{2026 New Release} There’s a Griffin on My Back (The Mighty Moods Series) by: Meredith Rusu & Martín Morón Sprint, strike, score! This Griffin makes me soar! Robby plays soccer so well, it’s as if a mighty Griffin is lifting him to victory. He’s confident that he’s the sports star in the family. No other talent can compare! But when his sister takes the spotlight, will his Griffin learn to share? Filled with catchy rhymes and lively illustrations, this empowering story helps kids celebrate their talents while learning the importance of teamwork, respect, and cheering others on.

Score big with Robby and his mighty Griffin! ⚽️ This catchy rhyming story helps kids celebrate their own talents while learning the power of teamwork and cheering others on. A perfect "Mighty Moods" tale for little sports stars. #KidsBooks #SoccerLife #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #WeNeedDiverseBooks

{2026 New Release} Greta Green Builds a Submarine by: Sue Fliess, David Elmo Cooper Meet Greta Green: pint-size pioneer of the sea! Greta Green adores the ocean and spends her time cleaning the shoreline with her trusty bird and hermit crab. She can only dream of diving below the surface to discover the wonders hidden beneath…until the day that Greta gets a big idea: She and her pals will build their own submarine! And that’s exactly what they do.

Out Now 'Greta Green Builds a Submarine by: Sue Fliess & David Elmo Cooper' #newrelease #GretaGreenBuildsaSubmarine#SueFliess #DavidElmoCooper #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit

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{2026 New Release} God, the Great I AM by: Sydney Ann Johnson, Thais Mesquita Silveira Cunha I AM . . . I am the God of gods and Lord of lords, and my love will last forever I created you for a reason, with a special purpose God, The Great I AM is a love letter from God’s heart to yours. Through lyrical language and vibrant imagery, Sydney Ann Johnson invites you and your child to explore who God is, what He does, and how much He cares for you.

Out Now 'God, the Great I AM by: Sydney Ann Johnson & Thais Mesquita Silveira Cunha' #newrelease #GodtheGreatIAM #SydneyAnnJohnson #faith #ThaisMesquitaSilveiraCunha #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit

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{2026 New Release} World Soccer Kings by: Charles R. Smith Jr. An exuberant collection of poems about soccer stars around the world crackles with Charles R. Smith’s indomitable wordplay, matched by graphic, dynamic photos of the players in action. Mercurial magician Lionel Messi is on a goal-scoring mission. Erling Haaland earns the nickname Striking Viking (Hat trick! / Off the head / GOAL!). Whether the poems in this book are cheering for the Pennsylvania Pelé, Christian Pulisic; Cristiano Ronaldo, with his record-breaking right; or “Blue Blur” Kylian Mbappé, who torches the net with his afterburn blast, Charles R.

An exuberant collection that features poems in different forms about star soccer players from around the world, with extensive backmatter that delves into why each form was chosen for a particular athlete's style of play. #newrelease #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit #CharlesRSmithJr

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{2026 New Release} The Heart of Our Home by: Janelle Washington This author-illustrator debut from Caldecott honor-winning creator Janelle Washington (Choosing Brave) is a timeless ode to one family's kitchen table: stained, scratched, and full of love. The heart of this family’s home beats steadily at the round wooden kitchen table. Every morning, they gather around it for breakfast. In the afternoons, it’s where homework gets done, and where art projects, and sometimes brownies, are made.

Happy Pub Week to Janelle Washington! #newrelease #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit #TheHeartofOurHome #JanelleWashington

{2026 New Release} Hazel’s Best Day : A Story of Community, Accessibility, and Pride in Being Yourself by: Adiba Nelson, DeAnn Wiley From the author of Oshún and Me and the artist of Homegrown comes a joyful picture book that celebrates community and individuality, inspired by real people with disabilities everywhere. Today is the best day of the year: PARADE DAY! It’s the day that Hazel’s city is a little bit shinier, everyone’s a little bit happier, and she gets to wear her sparkliest, coolest gear to celebrate and attend the disability pride parade.

Happy Pub Week to Adiba Nelson & DeAnn Wiley! #newrelease #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit #AdibaNelson #DeAnnWiley #HazelsBestDay

{2026 New Release} While We’re Here by: Anne Wynter, Micha Archer Award-winning creators Anne Wynter and Micha Archer share a mother-daughter tale about delighting in small pleasures throughout the city. Perfect for fans of Oge Mora and Sophie Blackall. Anne Wynter perfectly captures the hurry and hustle of a busy day. But when plans change and a girl and her mother slow down to savor small pleasures, the real celebration begins. &hellip;

While We’re Here focuses on a mother and daughter who celebrate small pleasures over the course of a day. When this mother-daughter duo finally stops to slow down, they enjoy the world that awaits them and also revel in each other’s sweet company. #newrelease #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter

{2026 New Release} Mari and the Great Market Swap by: Janelle Springer-Willms, Juliana Eigner JLG Gold Standard Selection When customers can’t reach the weekly market, Mari comes up with a creative solution to help her fellow vendors. “I guess it’s cassava, cassava, cassava for me dis week,” said Wendy. “Here, take some o’ my guava,” giggled Mari. “Thanks. You want a cassava?” That gave Mari the brightest idea of all. Mari loves to help Granny sell their ripe guavas at the weekly market.

Set on the island of Barbados in the Caribbean and introduces the market, a mainstay of many cultures around the world and source of fresh, local produce. Encourages problem solving, creative solutions, and bartering. #newrelease #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit #Barbados #Caribbean

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{2026 New Release} Milkshake the Disappearing Milk Snake: A Graphic Novel by: Akeem S. Roberts In this funny supernatural graphic novel series, eight-year-old Carter solves mysteries with the ghost of his former class pet—a naked mole rat named Mr. Pebbles! This time, the unlikely duo investigates the disappearance of another class pet. The pet snake from the class next door is missing! Carter and his ghost detective sidekick, Mr. Pebbles, are back, and there’s a new mystery to solve at Creek Elementary.

A funny school story sprinkled with supernatural elements, a light whodunit, and adorably weird class pets, all centering a young Black boy as our (reluctant!) hero. #newrelease #MilkshaketheDisappearingMilkSnake #AkeemSRoberts #Comics #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit

{2026 New Release} The Big Green: A Story About the Great Green Wall of Africa by: Ken Wilson-Max In an upbeat story with bright, welcoming illustrations, Ken Wilson-Max conveys the excitement and hope created by a vast, community-powered project to bring more trees to sub-Saharan Africa. It’s another hot day in Mali, at the edge of the desert, and Mariam and Issa know something special is about to happen. As they play in the shade and make clapping rhythms with their hands, Mum and Dad make their own kind of music with shovels, poking holes in the dry earth.

Happy Pub Week to Ken Wilson-Max! An approachable way to discuss climate resiliency with children who want to make a difference to the Earth’s future. #newrelease #TheBigGreen #KenWilsonMax #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit

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{2026 New Release} As You Are : A Hope for Black Sons by: Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, David Wilkerson A mother’s love. A son’s light. A message the world needs to hear. Every Black mother sees her son as brilliant, worthy, and full of promise. But as he grows, she worries the world may not always see him the same way. As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons is a touching picture book for kids ages 4–8 that reminds every Black boy he is loved, powerful, and enough just as he is.

As You Are Affirms Black boys' value and worthiness and encourages self-love and self-acceptance. #newrelease #AsYouAre #KimberlyAGordonBiddle #DavidWilkerson #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit

{2026 New Release} The Nature of Change : Lessons of Determination, Resilience, and Hope from the Outside World by: René Marsh, Pumudi Gardiyawasam From CNN national correspondent and children’s book author René Marsh comes a poetic and heartfelt book about two siblings who learn how to navigate a difficult life change while still holding on to hope. The Nature of Change is perfect for any reader ages 4 to 8 who needs encouragement and wisdom in the face of a challenge, big or small.

Happy Pub Week to René Marsh & Pumudi Gardiyawasam! The book's theme acknowledge that change can be hard and scary, but good things can come from it. #newrelease #TheNatureofChange #René Marsh #PumudiGardiyawasam #WeNeedDiverseBooks #OurStoriesMatter #kidlit