Raymie Nightingale: (A Historical Middle-Grade Novel of Hope and Friendship Set in 1970s Florida - For Kids Ages 10-14 in Grades 5-9)

The summer heat is on. Summer memories maybe be filled with pool visits, popsicles, and road trips. But they’re also times of self-exploration, discovery, and those coming-of-age moments that will be looked back upon years later. Here are eight middle grade reads that celebrate summer in all its forms. What books have you reminiscing this […]

In 2016, Kate DiCamillo’s poignant coming-of-age story introduced readers to the indomitable Raymie Clarke, a young girl determined to win back her wayward father by winning the Little Miss Central Florida Tire contest and getting her picture in the paper. Now, we’re thrilled to reveal the hauntingly beautiful cover for the Barnes & Noble Exclusive […]

Last year, another chapter of the story unfolded, with the publication of Louisiana’s Way Home. Here, more of Louisiana’s story is revealed, as well as a test of fear and sudden physical distance for the three rancheros. Now, the final chapter has arrived with Beverly, Right Here. As the story opens, 14-year-old Beverly is running. Away from […]

If you’ve been wondering what the great people of Texas are reading this summer, we’ve got just the thing. Read on for the excellent summertime recommendations from booksellers in Dallas and Flower Mound, Texas. From Bookseller Michelle L. — Being one of the largest metropolitan areas in the US, Dallas is an incredibly diverse community. I […]