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  Freddie Vs The Family Curse

  Tracy Badua

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  WINNER OF THE 2023 SID FLEISCHMAN HUMOR AWARD 
  In this thrilling and hilarious middle grade adventure, a young Filipino-American boy must team up with his ancestor to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations . . . or be trapped in an amulet forever. 
  Freddie Ruiz is cursed. 
  While other people may have bad days, Freddie and his family have had bad generations: from bird poop splatting on him during picture day to the many tumbles and trips that earned him the nickname Faceplant Freddie. He’s learned to lay low and keep himself out of trouble—which means:no funno friendsand definitely no risks! 
  But when he discovers a family heirloom, a century-old amulet from the Philippines that’s supposed to bring good fortune, Freddie thinks his luck is finally about to change. 
  He couldn’t be more wrong. Because the spirit of Freddie’s cranky great-granduncle Ramon is trapped in the heirloom, and the evil spirits responsible for his death have returned with a vengeance. Now, Freddie and his cousin, Sharkey, have thirteen days to break the curse, or Freddie will join Ramon for an untimely afterlife in the amulet. 
  A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year!

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  Project Azorian: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  Given that there’s such little margin for error in a submersible, many submarine losses remain sources of intrigue and mystery, and few rival the disappearance of the Soviet submarine K-129 in 1968. The Cold War was in high gear, and under the waters of the world’s oceans, Soviet and American submarines were in intense competition, pushing the boundaries of new technologies. Some of these submarines carried nuclear missiles that carried more destructive power than all the bombs dropped by the U.S. Army Air Force throughout World War II, including the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Other submarines, the hunter-killers, were designed to find and destroy these missile-carrying submarines. All of these submarines engaged in their activities while aiming to avoid detection by the other side, establishing a clandestine conflict that was carried out far from the gaze of the public but still strategically vital. If either side could gain a notable advantage, it could abruptly change the fragile balance of power. 
  	Both sides lost submarines in the 1960s, but when the Soviets lost K-129 in 1968, it triggered one of the most interesting episodes of the Cold War, and something that reads like the plot of a techno-thriller. A race developed between the Americans and Soviets to locate the wreck, and when the Americans found it, they realized the submarine sunk in one of the deepest parts of the ocean, far beyond the depths at which conventional divers or submarines could operate. As a result, the CIA, aided by eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, clandestinely began a lengthy and incredibly expensive project to build equipment that might allow them to recover and examine parts of the sunken submarine.  
  	That operation, Project Azarian, is still controversial over 50 years later. 

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  Dragon Guest Handbook

  Jeanette Stampone

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  You should always be prepared for when a dragon tourist lands in your backyard.  
  Your visitor will need to meet the family, learn table manners and go sightseeing. Will you qualify as a top host?  
  While this hilarious book is full of silliness, it also explores language barriers and non-verbal communication.  The heartwarming ending leaves readers with a beautiful message of embracing differences, and how a hug has universal meaning.

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  Stories of the Spirit of Justice

  Jemar Tisby

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  Read by the author. 
  New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby collects the true, impactful stories of figures from across history—from the well-known to those often forgotten—who resisted racism and created a legacy of hope and perseverance. Each short biography is paired with an illustration to help inspire young readers to continue to work toward justice today. 
  We are living in the civil rights movement of our day. But the challenges of the present call us to remember the past. Throughout American history, there has always been a resilient group of people who, motivated by their faith, resisted oppression and pushed for greater equality and liberty for all. From well-known figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, to those time has nearly forgotten, all these people tapped into an abiding spirit of justice to pursue the dignity of all people. 
  Stories of the Spirit of Justice is the companion book for young readers ages 8-12 to Jemar Tisby’s The Spirit of Justice and tells the story of the justice movement through short biographies of the figures who did the work. With illustrations depicting the people profiled and practical tips connecting readers to the continued fight for justice, this is essential reading for everyone who still dreams of a land where all are truly free. 
  Stories of the Spirit of Justice:covers the colonial era to the present dayincludes inspiring takeaways from each person’s life and a bibliography for further readingroots each story in the historical moment, with descriptions of the state of justice in different eras in American historycan be used by families and church or school groups to start meaningful conversations with kids 
    
   

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  Mummies Don't Coach Softball

  Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey

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  Losing game after game during softball season, the Bailey Batters wonder if their eccentric coach, who is continually wearing bandages because of many injuries, is really a mummy and has placed a curse on them.

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  Women Warriors From History -...

  H.G. Hicks

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  A world of courageous and unstoppable women is waiting to be uncovered! 
  Throughout history, women’s stories of leadership, innovation and courage have not gotten the attention they deserved. 
  Even though they have accomplished great things, their stories were never told. 
  Women Warriors from History gives young, female readers the inspiration and motivation to fight for what they believe in. 
  From the ancient Mayans to the Vietnamese Revolution, the little lady in your life will get the chance to explore an entirely new world of powerful heroines. 
    
  In Women Warriors from History, you will discover: 
   7+ powerful women in history that will teach your daughter all about the achievements of some of the past’s most notable fightersThe different women archetypes that will help your daughter gain a better understanding of her personalityThe true meaning of a matriarchal society – give your daughter the lessons she needs to understand women’s empowermentWhy women have been censored out of history – and how they fought back to make a statementAn in-depth look at women’s achievements that have been stolen or overshadowed by menLovely illustrations that will give your daughter a real sense of who these incredible, historical figures areAn inspirational message that will help the younger generation stand up for causes they believe in 
  And much more. 
  These heroines in Women Warriors from History symbolize the bravery, courage, and power that your little lady wants to embody. 
  Let her fight for who she really is! 
  Give the little lady in your life a voice of strength, dignity, and pride.

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