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Dead End in Norvelt
Jack Gantos


Jack Gantos Talks Audiobooks

Bestselling author Jack Gantos talks about reading audiobooks, and what he learned about the writing process from reading his own books aloud.

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A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Edition TrailerWrinkle in Time
Madeleine L'Engle


A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Edition Trailer

Watch this video trailer for the 50th anniversary edition of the classic children's book, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.

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Author Jack Gantos talks about his book Dead End in NorveltDead End in Norvelt
Jack Gantos


Author Jack Gantos talks about his book Dead End in Norvelt

Bestselling young adult author Jack Gantos discusses his book, Dead End in Norvelt, reading audio books and other favorite topics.

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Green Book TrailerGreen
written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger


Green Book Trailer

Watch the trailer for Green, the new illustrated children's book by Laura Vacarro Seeger.

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Zero the Hero book trailerZero the Hero
Joan Holub; illustrations by Tom Lichtenheld


Zero the Hero book trailer

Zero is a number, and a very important number ~ but all the other numbers are having a hard time figuring out just how important he really is. In this hilarious new book by Joan Holub and New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Tom Lichtenheld, we learn the value of the letter zero, and have some laughs along the way. Enjoy this cleverly crafted book trailer, featuring numbers 1-9, and of course, the star of the show, Zero himself. www.mackids.com/zerothehero

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Drawing Detective JermainDetective Jermain Volume 1
Misako Rocks!; illustrations by Misako Rocks!


Drawing Detective Jermain

Superstar Author/Illustrator Misako Rocks! shows us all how to draw Detective Jermain!

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Sergio visits Hey, Rabbit! fans Hey, Rabbit!
Written and illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier


Sergio visits Hey, Rabbit! fans

Author/Illustrator Sergio shares the story of Hey, Rabbit! with some eager young readers.

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Ghosts of Gribblesea Pier Book TrailerGhosts of Gribblesea Pier
Deborah Abela


Ghosts of Gribblesea Pier Book Trailer

Strange things have been going on at Gribblesea Pier....

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Melody Burning Melody Burning
Whitley Strieber


Melody Burning

Catch a sneak peek of Whitley Strieber's debut YA novel, Melody Burning.

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And Then It's Spring book trailerAnd Then It's Spring
by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E. Stead


And Then It's Spring book trailer

From Caldecott-winning illustrator Erin Stead and debut author Julie Fogliano comes AND THEN IT'S SPRING, about a little boy and his dog waiting for the first sign of the new season.

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Cold Hands, Warm Heart book trailerCold Hands, Warm Heart
Jill Wolfson


Cold Hands, Warm Heart book trailer

Two lives. Two hearts. But only one is working. Dani was born with her heart on the wrong side of her body. In her fifteen years of life, she's had more doctors' appointments, X ray and tests and eaten more green hospital jelly than she cares to think about. Fourteen-year-old Amanda is a competitive gymnast, her body a small package of sleek muscles, in perfect health. The two girls don't know each other, don't go to the same school and don't have any friends in common. But their lives are about

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Bad Kitty Official Campaign VideoBad Kitty for President
Nick Bruel


Bad Kitty Official Campaign Video

It's election season! The cats on Main Street are split along party lines... watch Bad Kitty in her campaign debut. Will SHE win the coveted Neighborhood Cat Coalition presidency? Watch to find out!

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Revolution is Not a Dinner PartyRevolution Is Not a Dinner Party
Ying Chang Compestine


Revolution is Not a Dinner Party

Drawing from her childhood experience, Ying Chang Compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during the Cultural Revolution in China.

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Zombie Tag trailerZombie Tag
Hannah Moskowitz


Zombie Tag trailer

There are a few things you should know about Zombie Tag...watch Hannah Moskowitz's funny and heartwarming novel come to life in the Zombie Tag trailer!

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Wonkenstein Book TrailerWonkenstein
Obert Skye; illustrations by Obert Skye


Wonkenstein Book Trailer

Rob usually just throws the books his mother gives him into his messy closet. But when strange sounds start emerging, he finds himself face to face with a creature that's a combination of Willy Wonka and Frankenstein — Wonkenstein!

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Taye Diggs and Chocolate Me!Wicked Sweet
Mar'ce Merrell


Taye Diggs and Chocolate Me!

Taye Diggs talks about his picture book and how he hopes teh book will teach children to embrace who they are.

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Dot Book TrailerDot
Patricia Intriago


Dot Book Trailer

Meet Dot!

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Crown on Your Head Book trailerCrown on Your Head
Nancy Tillman


Crown on Your Head Book trailer

On the day that we met and I put you to bed, I noticed a crown on the top of your head....

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Desert Elephants Book TrailerDesert Elephants
Helen Cowcher


Desert Elephants Book Trailer

Will the elephants be safe on their journey?

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Ten Rules For Living With My Sister Book TrailerTen Rules for Living with My Sister
Ann M. Martin


Ten Rules For Living With My Sister Book Trailer

Pearl has discovered that there are some rules to living with her sister Lexie.

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My Brother's Shadow Book TrailerMy Brother's Shadow
Monika Schroder


My Brother's Shadow Book Trailer

In 1918 Germany, even Moritz’s family is politically divided--so how can he choose which side is right?

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All These Things I've Done
Gabrielle Zevin


Behind the Scenes with Gabrielle Zevin

How did author Gabrielle Zevin find inspiration in New York City for ALL THESE THINGS I'VE DONE? Take a walk around NYC with Gabrielle and learn more about her new book!

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All These Things I've Done Book TrailerAll These Things I've Done
Gabrielle Zevin


All These Things I've Done Book Trailer

Gabrielle Zevin introduces readers to an unforgettable teenage heroine in a groundbreaking new series!

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With a Name like Love
Tess Hilmo


With a Name Like Love Book Trailer

Olivene Love is determined to free an innocent woman in this murder-mystery set in 1950s Arkansas.

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