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Hello Librarian Friends,
We hope you and yours are well. In the face of ongoing global crises, we continue to believe that books and libraries are essential. We trust you'll find new stories that will feel essential for your patrons in this selection from our publisher members. It's a variety-pack of fascinating reading. Thank you for your time!
All of us at the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
Table of Contents:
Young Reader: Fiction | Nonfiction
Teen: Fiction | Nonfiction |
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Children’s Picture Books: Fiction
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COCKROACH SOUP AND OTHER POEMS FOR KIDS
by Nina Kossman
Illustrated by Nadia
Kubik
Step into a world where animals talk in rhymes, spiders ponder philosophy, and soup is not what it seems.
In this curious collection of nonsense poetry, you'll meet a monkey obsessed with yellow pants, a centipede with too many bleeding feet, and a lion whose royal dreams are nibbled away by mice.
And just when you think it can't get any stranger, someone's serving glue soup and cockroach soup for lunch.
Perfect for listeners who love Dr. Seuss.
ISBN: 9798993482057 (Hardcover) 9798993482026 (Paperback) 9798993482033 (Ebook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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LIVY LOU LOVELY LOVES TO SPEAK
by Sally Lou Loveman
Illustrated by Srimalie Bassani
Mascot Kids!
Sally Lou Loveman’s debut children’s picture book,
Livy Lou Lovely Loves to Speak, is about relying on one’s inner voice to help young readers discover the power to pursue their passion.
Livy Lou is a shining example of all the good that can come from opening our world up by saying “yes” to new and exciting things. Livy Lou hopes her story will inspire young readers to discover their own story.
ISBN: 9798891384958 (Hardcover) 9798891384965 (Ebook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Brodart
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MACK AND FRED: SIDE BY SIDE
by Erin Larivee
Illustrated by Kaitlin Oesterreicher
The Little Press
Mack and Fred do everything together—always have.
So when it comes time to build their dream homes, they pick the perfect hilltop and settle in side by side. Life is just right… until Mack notices Fred’s new porch. Then a slide. Then a pool. Then—wait—is that a bowling alley?!
Fueled by jealousy and outlandish upgrades, Mack and Fred race to outdo one another until they forget what made their friendship special in the first place.
ISBN: 9781956378481 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: IPG
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ONE LAST SNOOT BOOP
The Story of a Good Dog
by John Graff
Illustrated by Xiao
Ellimat Books
From puppyhood adventures to one final snoot boop,
One Last Snoot Boop tells the story of Cuthbert, a beloved family dog whose life is filled with love, laughter, and daily walks.
Written in gentle rhyme for children ages 3–8, this beautifully illustrated picture book helps families talk about pet loss and remembrance. A therapist calls it “a wonderful reminder that talking about grief is a vital part of healing.”
ISBN: 9798989566631 (Hardcover) 9798989566648 (Paperback)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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TIME TO SHINE: A FILIPINO AMERICAN FAMILY STORY
by Stephanie Vivit-Lehmann
Illustrated by Geraldine Martinez‑Benz
Pamilya Press
Time to Shine: A Filipino American Family Story features spirited Tala, whose fascination with Filipino star lanterns (parols) transforms her immigrant family.
When Tala's mother and grandmother resist having a Filipino star in their American home, the family confronts what it means to embrace their heritage.
In the end, they proudly display their parol—showing the light Filipinos carry no longer needs to be hidden, but shared for all to see!
ISBN: 9798992444414 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: Pathway Book Service
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WHAT MAKES FERN CURL?
by Tomiiko Baker
Illustrated by Qoni Fadhilah
Bobiiko Books
Have you ever wondered what makes hair curly? Jem and her irrepressible hair, named Fern, are sometimes at odds.
After Fern sprang right out of her hairstyle for picture day, Daddy brings Jem to Sage’s salon, where the stylist explains the science behind textured hair.
This Kirkus starred picture book tells a sweet-natured story where learning more about how our bodies work can make a difference in how we feel about ourselves.
ISBN: 9798993696409 (Hardcover) 9798993696416 (Paperback) 9798993696423 (Ebook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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WHERE'S BIG DOG?
A Story of Loss and Love
by Jessica Collins & Lisa Melamed Illustrated by Carla Naude
Indigo River Publishing
When we lose our pets, it’s always too soon.
Where’s Big Dog? takes us on a journey to “find” them again: in the clouds in the sky, in the trunk of a tree, in the swirl of a marble countertop.
Thoughtfully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is a reminder that your best friend will always be by your side. If you’ve ever loved a pet,
Where’s Big Dog? was written for you.
“Heartfelt and real.”
—Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller
ISBN: 9781964686431 (Hardcover) 9781964686455 (Ebook)
Ordering info: Simon & Schuster Distribution
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Children’s Picture Books: Nonfiction
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GRANDMA AND GRANDPA'S MAGNIFICENT STONE HOUSE
by Darcy Anderson Hill & Sue Anderson Mathews
Illustrated by Aedan Peterson
Carpenter's Son Publishing
Inspired by true events, ten cousins meet each winter and summer holiday at their grandparent's home in rural Wisconsin….the MAGNIFICENT stone house.
Reveling in the beauty of nature’s playground, time is unselfishly shared, blessings abound, and kindness prevails. With their grandparents, the cousins create fun and beloved traditions that can be adapted into any family!
Includes six stories, vivid illustrations, and family activities.
ISBN: 9781968127343 (Hardcover) 9781968127511 (Ebook)
Ordering info: IPS
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BEST FRIENDS (BOOK ONE OF THE ORION SESSIONS)
A Contemporary Middle-Grade Story With Music
by Cheryl DaVeiga
Waterhole Productions LLC
At thirteen, Orion Casey has stopped singing after social pressure shakes her confidence. Then mysterious, anonymous messages spark the courage to try again.
Through new friendships and songwriting, she begins to find her voice—but as secrets surface, she must decide who she really is.
A fast-paced middle-grade novel blending music, mystery, and real-life drama—featuring original songs readers can hear.
“…over too soon…” —
Kirkus Reviews
ISBN: 978958050262 (Paperback) 978958050279 (Ebook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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FIRST THERE WAS BIRD
by Linda Oatman High
Illustrated by Leo Trinidad
One Elm Books
Magnolia’s daddy won Third Bird the cockatiel at a carnival just before he died in a car accident. She promises to care for the bird, but when he escapes from her mama’s beauty salon, Magnolia is heartbroken again.
As she searches for Third Bird, she finds new friends, healing, and hope—and learns that true beauty shines from within.
ISBN: 9798991123716 (Hardcover) 9798991123747 (Ebook)
9781643717166 (Audiobook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Lerner Distribution, Follett
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JOSEPH BOLOGNE
Classical Composers Series
by Joanne Mattern
Illustrated by Marilena Perilli
Red Chair Press
Joseph Bologna (1745–1799) was a French violinist, composer, conductor, and soldier.
Born to a father from Guadeloupe, he rose to fame in Paris despite racial prejudice. A virtuoso, he wrote operas and briefly led the Paris Opera before being removed due to his mixed-race heritage. Known as the “Black Mozart,” his legacy rivals Mozart’s.
This account features illustrations, a timeline, and “B Sharp” sidebars highlighting key moments.
ISBN: 9781967893188 (Hardcover) 9781967893195 (Paperback) 9781967893218 (Ebook)
9781967893232 (Audiobook)
Ordering info: Lerner Distribution, Overdrive, Brodart
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF ENEMY
by Lee Wind
Duet of Interlude Press / Chicago Review Press
Gay Teens Save the World
Rookie spies Sam and Nico race to save the world from the threat of alien invasion—while at the same time fighting to save their own relationship.
“The Bond references and cool gadgetry abound in this fast-paced sequel.”
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Kirkus Reviews
“A resonant thriller that’s full of thrills and sensuality.”
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Foreword Reviews
“Pick up this reminder of queer joy.”
—David Lowbridge-Ellis, MBE, License to Queer
ISBN: 9780897336444 (Paperback) 9780897336468 (Ebook)
Ordering info: IPG
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THE ART OF HOLDING ON AND LETTING GO
10th Anniversary Edition
by Kristen L. Gilligan
Left Field Publishing
Jandy Nelson meets John Green grounded in a world of rock climbing. Not every loss comes with an ending.
How do you hold on—and let go? When tragedy interrupts her nomadic life, a teenage climber must learn the hardest balance of all—how to hold on to love, joy, and connection while letting go of what she may have lost.
For readers of
The Sky is Everywhere,
Letters to the Lost,
If I Stay, and
The Fault in Our Stars.
ISBN: 9781966883111 (Paperback) 9781966883142 (Ebook)
Ordering info: IPG
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TOO DEEP TO DROWN
by Stacy R. Ward
Button Hall
An emancipated teen seeks her future on a research vessel in the mid-Pacific, only to be confronted with the messy past she thought she left behind.
“Warm, smart coming-of-age with a cause worth fighting for…direct and winning from the first page” —
BookLife / Publishers Weekly
“Readers will eagerly turn pages…and will hope a sequel is on the way.”—
Blue Ink Reviews
Foreword Clarion Reviews (4/5 Stars)
Indie Reader Recommended (4.8/5 Stars)
ISBN: 9798991851565 (Hardcover) 9798991851541 (Paperback) 9798991851558 (Ebook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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A REAL-LIFE AMERICAN DREAM
The John H. McClatchy Story
by Susan Marie Chapman
The Gourmet Dog LLC
A Philadelphia builder rises from poverty to create one of the region’s most influential real estate empires.
Born in Baltimore in 1875 and raised in Philadelphia, John H. McClatchy's family depended on every source of income. Financial hardship forced him to leave school at eleven to help support his six younger siblings.
Chapman traces these early years with careful attention to the rhythms of working-class urban life in the late 19th century.
ISBN: 9798992222395 (Paperback)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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