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  Army of Northern Virginia The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debate among historians and the generals themselves. The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, and had the two sides realized it would take 4 years and inflict over a million casualties, it might not have been fought. Since it did, however, historians and history buffs alike have been studying and analyzing the biggest battles ever since.  
  	Of course, the most famous battles of the war involved the Army of the Potomac facing off against Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia at places like Antietam and Gettysburg.  Antietam was the bloodiest day of the war and forced Lee out of Maryland, allowing Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The following summer would see the biggest and most famous battle at Gettysburg. Lee would try and fail to dislodge the Union army with attacks on both of its flanks during the second day and Pickett’s Charge right down the center of the line on the third and final day. Meade’s stout defense held, barely, repulsing each attempted assault, handing the Union a desperately needed victory that ended up being one of the Civil War’s turning points.  
  	Lee is remembered today for constantly defeating the Union’s Army of the Potomac in the Eastern theater from 1862-1865, considerably frustrating Lincoln and his generals. His leadership of his army led to him being deified after the war by some of his former subordinates, especially Virginians, and he came to personify the Lost Cause’s ideal Southern soldier. His reputation was secured in the decades after the war as a general who brilliantly led his men to amazing victories against all odds. But Lee wasn’t perfect, andd he was most criticized for Gettysburg and Pickett's Charge in particular.

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  Albert and Christmas

  Ian Brown

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  Albert the tortoise has never experienced Christmas. He’s always asleep for the winter. When he dreams offestive fun, his garden friends decide to create a special summer ‘not Christmas’ for all to enjoy. The gang get busy making a not very traditional Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, greetings – and even snow. All doesn’t go to plan. Can they pull it off?

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  Acrylic - In the Beginning

  B.T. Lewis

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  Raymond Civic is an ordinary teenager...until the day his senior class takes a field trip to a plastic factory. After a seemingly impossible incident takes place during a tour, Ray soon realizes that he can control plastic with his mind, but only plastic made at that factory. As he gradually discovers all of the things he can do with this power, Ray decides to use his gift for the common good and becomes Acrylic. While trying to help people with his superpower, his reckless pride gets him into trouble—way over his head. He makes an enemy of a powerful man who doesn’t play by the same set of rules. Can Acrylic defeat his opponent without compromising his morals...or will he give into the temptation of fighting fire with fire?

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  The Unforgettable Logan Foster #1

  Shawn Peters

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  Packed with superheroes, supervillains, and epic showdowns between good and evil, The Unforgettable Logan Foster from debut author Shawn Peters shows that sometimes being a hero is just about being yourself. 
  Logan Foster has pretty much given up on the idea of ever being adopted. It could have something to with his awkward manner, his photographic memory, or his affection for reciting curious facts, but whatever the cause, Logan and his “PP’s” (prospective parents) have never clicked.  
  Then everything changes when Gil and Margie arrive. Although they aren’t exactly perfect themselves—Gil has the punniest sense of humor and Margie’s cooking would have anyone running for the hills—they genuinely seem to care. 
  But it doesn’t take Logan long to notice some very odd things about them. They are out at all hours, they never seem to eat, and there’s a part of the house that is protected by some pretty elaborate security. 
  No matter what Logan could have imagined, nothing prepared him for the truth: His PP’s are actually superheroes, and they’re being hunted down by dastardly forces. Logan’s found himself caught in the middle in a massive battle and the very fate of the world may hang in the balance. Will Logan be able to find a way to save the day and his new family?  
  2024 Illinois Bluestem Reader's Choice Award Nominee

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  Dazzling Travis - A Story About...

  Hannah Carmona

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  "You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll."
  But Travis has lots of confidence and little regard for social norms. There are so many things to like in the world. Why should there be limits that keep him from enjoying those things?
  "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine."
  Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle?
  Complete with colorful illustrations and bold comebacks, this empowering story encourages kids of any gender to challenge the social norm and reveal their true selves.
  Dazzling Travis by Hannah Carmona Dias carries the key message of gender stereotypes and being different supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book will perfectly round out your home or school library among other stories that focus on confidence and being who you are. Stories like the work of Alexandra Penfold (All Are Welcome) and Gabi Garcia (I Can Do Hard Things).
  This book comes alongside a free Reader's Guide. Included in the guide are activities that go beyond the book, like the one encouraging children to write themselves notes of positive self-talk. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.

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  Three Detail Stories - Volume 6

  Nicholas Leither, Rosa Leither

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  The concept behind Three Detail Stories is simple. Eight-year-old Itasca and six-year-old River choose three details and Daddy Dude comes up with an original tale on the spot. This collection includes "Rooster, Magic Treasure Box," a story about two magicians who pull off the trick of a lifetime, and "S'mores Cake, Book, Diary," about two avid readers who decide to start journaling, but all one of of them can write about is a certain mouthwatering cake. This collection of nine stories is designed specifically for listeners under ten years old.

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