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TitleRebellion 1776
AuthorAnderson, Laurie Halse
Illustrator
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatMiddle-Grade Fiction
ISBN-139781416968269
On Sale04/01/25
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$24.99
Pages416
From New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson comes an eerily timely historical fiction middle grade adventure about a girl struggling to survive amid a smallpox epidemic, the public’s fear of inoculation, and the seething Revolutionary War.
TitleFish Farts
AuthorSettel, Joanne
IllustratorDonovan, Natasha
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781665918831
On Sale07/09/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages48
From popping off a tail to rolling around in dung to farting to send a message, this funny and informative nonfiction picture book shows the many unusual ways animals adapt to their surroundings!
TitleAs the Seas Rise
AuthorPadron, Angela Quezada
IllustratorPadron, Angela Quezada
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781665913942
On Sale06/11/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$24.99
Pages48
This inspiring picture book biography introduces environmental scientist Nicole Hernández Hammer, who was recognized by former first lady Michelle Obama at the 2015 State of the Union Address for her efforts to partner with vulnerable communities threatened by climate change.
TitleWild Dreamers
AuthorEngle, Margarita
Illustrator
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatTeen Fiction
ISBN-139781665939751
On Sale04/23/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages224
Longlisted for the National Book Award

In this stirring young adult novel-in-verse from award-winning author Margarita Engle, love and conservation intertwine as two teens go on a “transformative journey celebrating the power of overcoming personal struggles to make a lasting impact” (Kirkus Reviews).
TitlePlanting Hope
AuthorHoelzel, Philip
IllustratorAlarcão, Renato
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781534477650
On Sale03/05/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$24.99
Pages48
A gorgeously illustrated picture book biography about Brazilian photojournalist, humanitarian, and environmental advocate Sebastião Salgado.
TitleWater Day
AuthorEngle, Margarita
IllustratorSua, Olivia
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatPicture Book
ISBN-139781665918718
On Sale08/22/23
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages40
A joyful picture book from acclaimed author Margarita Engle about a young girl and her community celebrating the arrival of the water man who visits weekly to distribute water to the village.
TitleWhen Giants Burn
AuthorVrabel, Beth
Illustrator
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatMiddle-Grade Fiction
ISBN-139781665918626
On Sale06/13/23
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages256
In this “poignant” (Publishers Weekly), riveting middle grade novel that’s “a ‘Hatchet and Gretel story’” (Booklist), two unlikely friends fly off on an adventure they hope will set them freeonly to learn the value of what they left behind.
TitleHello, Moon
AuthorTurk, Evan
IllustratorTurk, Evan
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatPicture Book
ISBN-139781534400801
On Sale09/20/22
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages40
A parent and child explore the wonder and joys of the changing moon together in this captivating picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Evan Turk.
TitleNot Starring Zadie Louise
AuthorMcCullough, Joy
Illustrator
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatMiddle-Grade Fiction
ISBN-139781534496231
On Sale06/21/22
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages256
In this “entertaining and moving” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gordon Korman, Zadie is determined to spend the summer helping at the community theater—but things go hilariously awry!
TitleHarriet's Ruffled Feathers
AuthorMcCullough, Joy
IllustratorGalotta, Romina
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781534486768
On Sale03/15/22
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages40
Meet the inspiring woman whose love of fashion led her to start a conservation movement and found the Massachusetts Audubon Society in this lively picture book biography.