From the author of the critically acclaimed Gracefully Grayson comes a thoughtful and sensitive middle-grade novel about non-binary identity and first love, Ami Polonsky's Spin with Me . In this elegant dual narrative, Essie is a thirteen-year-old girl feeling glum about starting a new school after her professor dad takes a temporary teaching position in a different town. She has 110 days here and can't wait for them to end. Then she meets Ollie: delicate, blue eyes, short hair, easy smile. At first, Essie thinks she has a typical crush on a beautiful boy. But as her crush blossoms, she soon realizes that Ollie is not a boy or a girl, but gender non-binary. Meanwhile, Ollie is experiencing a crush of their own . . . on Essie. As Ollie struggles to balance their passion for queer advocacy with their other interests, they slowly find themselves falling for a girl whose stay is about to come to an end. Can the two unwind their merry-go-round of feelings before it's too late?

From the author of Meow or Never, a story about blended families, anxiety, and how a fresh start can be just what you need... even when you least expect it. Janie believes there's a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie's perfect schedule -- and her life -- are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, is moving in, along with her daughter, Makayla. Worst of all? Makayla brings a cat with her. And Janie hates cats. Even though it's hard, Janie tries to welcome Makayla to her new school. And honestly, she maybe does too good a job. Soon, Makayla is volunteering with Janie's beloved Sunshine Club, and Janie's friends all love her. The only one who pays any attention to her anymore is Makayla's nosy cat. It feels like her new sister is taking over! What's a gal to do with a copycat in her life?

In this partially illustrated early chapter book, Bailey is nervous about their first day at the Hero Academy, an elementary school for young superheroes.

What does the future hold? Ten speculative short stories by leading young-adult authors imagine what the world could be through the lens of technologies emerging today. When the modification industry transforms how humans look, sound, and interact, a nonbinary teen braves the "reinvention room" to accept a gift from the dead. In an accidental city in space, a young apprentice holds neighborhoods together with braided carbon filaments until distraction and inspiration arrive in the wake of a visitor. Entitlement-fueled drug use alters the landscape of white privilege, robots remember the Earth, and corporate "walkers" stroll for unknown subscribers--until one hacks the system.

Voici Timmy! Rien ne lui plaît davantage que de se produire en spectacle. Du moins, jusqu'à ce que celui-ci ait lieu devant un public. Timmy vit dans l'ombre du lion anxieux qui l'habite et qui aime surgir sans crier gare pour chasser toute son assurance d'un énorme rugissement. Alors que Timmy redoute la prochaine pièce de théâtre de l'école, iel se lie d'amitié avec sa camarade de classe Nia. C'est cette camaraderie qui aidera Timmy à surmonter sa timidité et à apprivoiser le lion. Mais lorsque vient le temps de monter sur scène, Timmy ressent le battement familier de la queue du lion. Que fera Timmy?

Magic and mayhem abound in this spooky story about family legacies, first friendships, and how facing the ghosts inside can sometimes mean stirring up a little bit of ruckus.

Be your own fabulous self in this affirming picture book complete with real paper unicorn horn pieces to punch out and assemble into a headband! You Do You-nicorn is a sweet, funny story about inclusivity, and staying true to yourself. A gender-fluid child demonstrates that you can do whatever you want: grow carrots, play instruments, fly to the moon . . . or be a unicorn! Because only YOU know how to do you! Kids can also punch out sparkly unicorn headband pieces and make their own unicorn crown with instructions at the end of the book.