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Front desk

Yang, Kelly,


After emigrating from China, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel. Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with fitting in at her school.
Date Published:2018

Three keys

Yang, Kelly.


Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic.
Date Published:2020

Room to dream

Yang, Kelly,


After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family--to China! A total dream come true. Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . . 1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck. 2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it. 3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . . room to dream!
Date Published:2021

After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family--to China! A total dream come true. Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . . 1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck. 2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it. 3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . . room to dream!

Date Published:2021

Key player

Yang, Kelly,


The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead! It's not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena -- or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang!
Date Published:2024

The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead! It's not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena -- or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang!

Date Published:2024

Top story

Yang, Kelly,


Mia Tang is at the top of her game! She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco... 1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion? 2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend? 3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him? Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell a top story, it's Mia Tang!
Date Published:2023

Mia Tang is at the top of her game! She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco... 1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion? 2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend? 3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him? Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell a top story, it's Mia Tang!

Date Published:2023

Race to Fire Mountain

Blackwood, Remi


Includes excerpt from Mission to Shadow Sea. "Jarell has never quite known where he belongs. He's ignored at home and teased at school for wanting to draw instead of playing sports with the other boys. The only place he's ever felt truly at ease is his local barbershop where the owner hangs Jarell's art up on the walls. When Jarell discovers a hidden portal in the barbershop, he's transported to a magical world that's unlike anything he's seen before. But it's not just the powerful gods and dangerous creatures that makes this world different--it's that everyone believes Jarell is the hero they've been waiting for"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Includes excerpt from Mission to Shadow Sea. "Jarell has never quite known where he belongs. He's ignored at home and teased at school for wanting to draw instead of playing sports with the other boys. The only place he's ever felt truly at ease is his local barbershop where the owner hangs Jarell's art up on the walls. When Jarell discovers a hidden portal in the barbershop, he's transported to a magical world that's unlike anything he's seen before. But it's not just the powerful gods and dangerous creatures that makes this world different--it's that everyone believes Jarell is the hero they've been waiting for"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Mission to Shadow Sea

Blackwood, Remi,


"Jarell has accepted his destiny as the savior of Ulfrika. But a powerful god will stop at nothing to banish Jarell from the kingdom forever"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Escape from the Clay City

Blackwood, Remi,


The third installment of the action-packed Future Hero series--perfect for younger fans of Black Panther! Jarell answered the call of his ancestors and proved that he's a worthy defender of the kingdom of Ulfrika. But with time running out, will he find the tools he needs to defeat the evil wizard?
Date Published:2023

Quel bel avion!

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-


Traduction de : The perfect paper airplane. Lorsque son père lui montre comment fabriquer des avions en papier, Kevin se met en tête de faire le meilleur avion de tous les temps. Après de nombreux essais, il y parvient enfin. Et quand il le lance, l'avion vole sans s'arrêter: autour de la maison, à l'école avec lui, à la poursuite du bateau de pêche de son père. Finira-t-il par atterrir?
Date Published:2025

Ribbon rescue

Munsch, Robert N., 1945-


Originally published in 1999. Previous edition illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes. Published simultaneously in hardcover by North Winds Press. "Everyone is late for the wedding and nothing is going right. But Jillian and her wonderful ribbon dress can fix almost anything—from the groom's shoelaces to the bride's unruly hair. But now Jillian's dress is a mess. Who is going to fix it for her?"--
Date Published:2026

Qui est Terry Fox?

Dias, Denise, 1982-


Traduction de : T is for Terry. Découvrez qui est Terry Fox dans ce récit d'espoir et de persévérance.
Date Published:2025

Do not lick this book

Ben-Barak, Idan,


Min is a microbe. She is small. Very small. In fact, so small that you'd need to look through a microscope to see her. Or you can simply open this book and take Min on an adventure to amazing places she's never seen before-- like the icy glaciers of your tooth or the twisted, tangled jungle of your shirt.
Date Published:2018

Pink is for everybody!

Russell, Ella,


Stuck inside one wet afternoon, a group of friends are bored and miserable—until a pink glow leads them to discover a mysterious treasure chest and everything changes! Grey is for rainy days, but PINK is for all kinds of fun -- bows and buttons, yes, but also aliens and astronauts, dancers and dragons! In a parade of exuberance that celebrates all things pink, one surly fur ball stands out—and ultimately teaches the kids a valuable lesson in embracing what you love no matter who you are, while respecting the preferences of everybody around you. Skillfully employing inclusive, gender-neutral language and paired with truly joyful illustrations that feature a diverse cast of characters, this is a sweet story of the simple joys of being a kid, not a gender.
Date Published:2022

Stuck inside one wet afternoon, a group of friends are bored and miserable—until a pink glow leads them to discover a mysterious treasure chest and everything changes! Grey is for rainy days, but PINK is for all kinds of fun -- bows and buttons, yes, but also aliens and astronauts, dancers and dragons! In a parade of exuberance that celebrates all things pink, one surly fur ball stands out—and ultimately teaches the kids a valuable lesson in embracing what you love no matter who you are, while respecting the preferences of everybody around you. Skillfully employing inclusive, gender-neutral language and paired with truly joyful illustrations that feature a diverse cast of characters, this is a sweet story of the simple joys of being a kid, not a gender.

Date Published:2022

Beavers

Riggs, Kate,


Busy beavers -- Built foe swimming -- Family life -- Dam construction -- Making a comeback -- A beaver tale. Meet nature's greatest engineer! This book explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, the second-largest rodent with teeth strong enough to cut through trees. A folk tale explains why beavers slap their tails.
Date Published:2023

Sugar gliders

Bolte, Mari


"Discover the fascinating world of sugar gliders with this engaging title for elementary-aged readers. Learn about sugar gliders' habitats, behaviors, and unique traits, and enjoy a captivating tale about their symbolic significance in Australian culture"--
Date Published:2026

Zebras

Riggs, Kate,


African horses -- Size differences -- Zebra foals -- Family groups -- Zebras on safari -- A zebra tale. "This revised edition surveys key aspects of zebras, describing these striped African horses' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how zebras' stripes appeared on their coats."--
Date Published:2022

Wolves

Riggs, Kate


This revised edition surveys key aspects of wolves, describing the wild dogs' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures are different from dogs.
Date Published:2020

Snow leopards

Bodden, Valerie.


"This revised edition surveys key aspects of snow leopards, describing these non-roaring Central Asian cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why snow leopards have spotted fur"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2022

Skunks

Bodden, Valerie,


A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of skunks, the musk-spraying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining the unpleasant scent of skunks.
Date Published:2023

Otters

Bahn, Christopher (Children's story writer).


Furry swimmers -- Watery hunters -- Otter pups -- Family life -- Playful and smart -- An otter tale. Discover the made-for-water otter! Explore the aquatic mammal's anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle. Captions, on-page definitions, an Alutiiq animal folktale, additional resources, and an index support elementary-aged kids.
Date Published:2025