Poetry
Pub Month: April 2024
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TitleMid-Air
AuthorWilliams, Alicia D.
IllustratorNovgorodoff, Danica
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatMiddle-Grade Fiction
ISBN-139781481465830
On Sale04/23/24
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages320
Longlisted for the National Book Award

A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse “full of vulnerability and hope” (Booklist, starred review) from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again.
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).
TitleDeep Water
AuthorSumner, Jamie
Illustrator
ImprintAtheneum Books for Young Readers
SubformatMiddle-Grade Fiction
ISBN-139781665935067
On Sale04/09/24
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages224
“Readers will feel every wave of Tully’s emotions as she risks everything to try to get her mom’s attention. A powerful novel in verse.” —Lisa Fipps, author of Printz Honor book Starfish

A middle grade novel in verse that “packs a powerful punch” (Kirkus Reviews) from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner that spans one girl’s marathon swim over twelve miles and six hours, calling her mom back home with every stroke.