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Hello Librarian Friends,
We're moved by Ray Bradbury's quote, “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”
We hope you'll find new books that will get your students reading in this selection from our publishers, who have garnered rave reviews from
Booklist,
Publishers Weekly,
Foreword Reviews,
Kirkus Reviews,
Midwest Book Review, and other leading reviewers. Their titles have also received numerous awards. The selection presented is a variety-pack of fascinating reading, and each book is sure to appeal to many of your patrons.
Thank you for your time, and for all that you do!
All of us at the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
Table of Contents:
Animal & Pet |
Arts & Photography |
Biography & Memoir
Fiction: Historical |
Fiction: Mystery & Thriller |
Fiction: Popular
Fiction: Romance |
Fiction: Science Fiction & Fantasy
History |
Multicultural |
Poetry
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LAKE ISLE
by Tobi Little Deer
Woodwrit, Inc. Editions
“This wonderful book features the adventures of a thoughtful little dog whose perceptive observations in the small Vermont town of Lake Isle are touching and poignant.” —I.P.Vt. Hist. Soc. Letter
“This beautifully observant story... should resonate with dog lovers of any age.”
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Kirkus Reviews
ISBN: 978-1949596014 (Hardcover)
978-1949596007 (Paperback)
978-1949596021 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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DANCE ACROSS THE USA
by Jonathan Givens
EPS Publishing
“Depicts graceful dancers within extraordinary landscapes… reminded me of how important the arts have been to our parks and public lands, just like Ansel Adams. As each dancer is caught in an exhilarating leap over a backdrop of stunning vista, they remind us to celebrate our nation's heritage.” —The Honorable J. B. Jarvis, Former Director of the National Park Service
ISBN: 978-0692953709 (Paperback)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesale, Itasca Books
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DIARY OF A BEATLEMANIAC
A Fab Insider's Look at the Beatles Era
by Patricia Gallo-Stenman, with a foreword by Larry Kane
Cynren Press
“Most significant here is not what made [Patricia] a Beatlemaniac but how being a Beatlemaniac helped her grow up... An enjoyable perspective on the time and culture in which Beatlemania flourished.” —
Foreword Reviews
From the vintage diary of a Philadelphia schoolgirl at the heart of the Beatles craze, this memoir looks at what it meant to be a Beatlemaniac.
ISBN: 978-1947976030 (Paperback)
978-1947976047 (eBook)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesale, Itasca Books
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JONATHAN STURGES
Merchant of Old New York
by Robin McPhillips
Gems of History Publishing
Chronicles the life of an American entrepreneurial founding father, in the period after the Erie Canal to 1874, as he launched banks, railroads, and promoted Hudson River School artists.
Features New York in the Civil War, bank panics, epidemics, politics, and the ill-fated marriage of his daughter and J.P. Morgan.
ISBN: 978-0998037905 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS
A Story in Four Parts
by J. Arthur Moore
OmniBook Company
In a war in which more than 200,000 boys served,
Journey Into Darkness, a researched blend of fact and fiction, is a young boy’s experience in the Civil War.
Written especially for students, enjoyed by adults, it takes the student reader into the events of the war with a peer. Includes historic background, maps, references, and more.
ISBN: 978-6214340507 (Hardcover)
978-6214340491 (Paperback)
978-6214340514 (eBook)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesale, order via MORE button for 10% discount with code "library"
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A PEACH FOR BIG JIM
by Lisa Belmont
King's House Press
The Secret Life of Bees meets
To Kill a Mockingbird in this haunting coming-of-age novel in racially-divided South Carolina.
“Compelling... will keep readers riveted as young Chloe navigates a morass of fear, superstition, and racism.” —
Manhattan Book Review
“Belmont is clearly knowledgeable about her setting, and her strong prose vividly describes the rural atmosphere... the novel’s resolution is largely satisfying.” —
Kirkus Reviews
ISBN: 978-1733585521 (Hardcover)
978-1733585507 (Paperback)
978-1733585514 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon
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Fiction: Mystery & Thriller
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CADY AND THE BEAR NECKLACE
by Ann Dallman
Three Towers Press/HenschelHAUS Publishing
Cady, a 13-year-old girl of Native American heritage, finds an eagle feather and then discovers an antique Indian beaded necklace hidden in her bedroom closet. She needs to solve the mystery of the necklace with the help of new friends Irish, John Ray, and a crazy talking blue jay.
ISBN: 978-1595986856 (Paperback)
978-1595986863 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Publisher Services, Baker & Taylor, Follett
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ELEVENTH GRADE STRESS
by Bruce Ingram
Secant Publishing
A veteran English teacher continues the socially realistic fiction series he began with
Ninth Grade Blues and
Tenth Grade Angst.
“Very highly recommended for young readers interested in making sense of their evolving feelings and how life-changing decisions are made.” —D. Donovan,
Midwest Book Review
ISBN: 978-1944962616 (Paperback)
978-1944962623 (eBook)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesale, Pathway Book Service
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THIS RULER
A Novel
by Mark Duff
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This Ruler is a fictional tale centered around a high school and the greed of the educational system. The novel delivers lovely lyrical writing, infused with magic realism. High school drama marked by student/teacher dynamics, xenophobia, coming-of age angst, and creative life lessons, all wrapped in a package of magic realism.”—
Blueink Review
ISBN: 978-0578476315 (Paperback)
978-0578558714 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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ARCHIE OF OUTLANDISH
The Man Who Lives Under Umbrellas
by Lynnette Kraft
Illustrated by Abigail Kraft
New Wrinkle Publishing
Archie’s story is a love story, but it's also a story of self-acceptance, with a cast of supporting characters that contribute to themes of family, friendship, and strength in the face of criticism. As seen in
Girls Life Magazine.
“Kraft’s novel is a quick, absorbing read full of thought-provoking dialogue and warm moments.” —
Kirkus Reviews
ISBN: 978-0991110964 (Paperback)
978-1732998032 (eBook)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesale, SPU-IPG
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Fiction: Science Fiction & Fantasy
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THE CIRCLE
Taken
by Sage Sask
Sask Entertainment
“A diverting, character-driven sci-fi tale with a compelling protagonist... a thoroughly engrossing launch of a prospective series.” —
Kirkus Reviews
“The book was amazing. I loved every second of it. It had a lot of twist and turns that I was not expecting...” —
NetGalley Reviewer, 5 out of 5 stars
ISBN: 978-1733579339 (Hardcover)
978-1733579391 (Paperback)
978-1733579384 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon
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CRISANTA KNIGHT: TO DEATH & BACK
by Geanna Culbertson
BQB Publishing
Join Cinderella's daughter, along with the siblings and kids of all of your favorite fairytale characters, in the magical world of Book.
In book five of the series, Crisanta is tempted by the corruption that comes with her Pure Magic powers. But with everything from evil kings to bloodlusting Bluebeards to the Questor Beast, she needs her magic now more than ever.
ISBN: 978-1945448263 (Paperback)
978-1945448270 (eBook)
Ordering info: IGP, Baker & Taylor, Overdrive
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THE CHILDREN OF THE POOR
A Child Welfare Classic
by Jacob Riis, with a Foreword by Tanja Bekhuis
TCB Classics
A study of immigrant children in New York City slums and the need for social reforms during the Progressive Era. Includes stories about family life, orphans and outcasts, and child labor at the expense of an education.
New content, stark photographs, and a thorough subject index for students.
ISBN: 978-0999660409 (Hardcover)
978-0999660416 (Paperback)
978-0999660423 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Baker & Taylor, Amazon
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THE KANO, THE TEACHER & THE LOLA
A Filipino-American Fable
by Christopher Holl
AJ Neal Publishing
An education in Filipino culture, told in the form of a whimsical tale, from the perspective of an appreciative ‘outsider-insider.’
A sweeping range of subjects such as Filipino history, US immigration, food, festivals, celebrations, beliefs, language, notable compatriots and random facts are all seamlessly worked into the story line.
ISBN: 978-0985144272 (Hardcover)
978-0985144289 (Paperback)
978-0985144296 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
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I AM ME
Teen Artists and Writers Speak Out on Being Yourself
by Tom Worthen
Creative Communication
Pairs award winning art and writing to empower teens to shake off negative influences and realize it is okay to be themselves. Reflects the attitude of a generation who want to fit in, but feel inadequate due to societal pressures. This is a powerful book that can help young people believe that you don’t have to achieve “perfection” to be “perfect.”
ISBN: 978-1600508073 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon, Baker & Taylor
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