Award Winning Books

An "introspective and lyrical" (Booklist) memoir about a woman and her wolfdog hybrid--a powerful combination of storytelling and science that is as informative as it is moving.When Ceiridwen Terrill adopts a wolfdog--part husky, part gray wolf--named Inyo to be her protector and fellow traveler,...

The sixth thrilling Tracers novel from bestselling and award-winning author Laura Griffin features a forensic anthropologist and a Navy Seal who work together to find a killer before the killer finds them. Kelsey Quinn has traveled the world unearthing heartbreaking secrets, but nothing prepares...

Dr. Antoinette Day-a young, successful pathologist known to her friends and colleagues as Toni-has no idea what awaits her when Dr. Sally Shore arrives at Perrine Memorial Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, to fill in for a colleague recovering from a heart attack. Toni's...

So you want to be a dancer? In Inspired to Dance, author Mande Dagenais details the entire process of how to become a dancer. Based on more than thirty years of experience in the performing arts as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, director, and producer,...

Resilience shines throughout Michael Gruenbaum's "riveting memoir" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about his time in the Terezin concentration camp during the Holocaust, in this National Jewish Book award finalist and Parents Choice Gold medal award winning title, an ideal companion to the bestselling Boy...

A lonely hat maker uses quirky creativity to make friends in this delightful picture book that will charm readers young and old. Brimsby is a happy hat maker--until his best friend goes off to find adventure at sea. Now Brimsby is a lonely hat...

The importance of imaginary friends is very real in this picture book adventure from the author of Say Hello to Zorro! and lead character designer for Despicable Me, Finding Nemo, and Monsters, Inc. Phillip and Brock are best friends. Everyone can see Phillip, but...

Mogie is a real-life Labradoodle with a special talent: he always knows just what a sick kid needs! Get to know this passionate pup with this story by a Newbery Honoree. Give that dog a puddle and he'd splash. Give him a whistle and...

Katy Duck dances her way down the aisle at her aunt's wedding in this cheerful story for beginning readers. When Katy Duck's Aunt Ella decides to get married, she asks Katy to be the flower girl Katy can hardly wait. She practices her "flower...

All aboard for an action-packed escapade from the internationally bestselling author of Airborne and the Silverwing trilogy. The Boundless, the greatest train ever built, is on its maiden voyage across the country, and first-class passenger Will Everett is about to embark on the adventure...

A joyous picture book for the very young celebrating our incredible bodies, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator. Our wonderful bodies--aren't they amazing? Come celebrate all the things that make us who we are--from the tops of our heads to the tips of...

Entrenched secrets, mysterious spirits, and an astonishing friendship weave together in this extraordinary and haunting debut. Nothing matters. Only Bird matters. And he flew away. Jewel never knew her brother Bird, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Her parents blame...

"The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it's like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended." --Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, Hamilton Winner of the Lambda Literary Award Encore Nate Foster's Broadway dreams are finally coming...

Destiny takes a detour in this heartbreakingly hilarious novel with five starred reviews, from the acclaimed author of Winger, which Kirkus Reviews called "smart" and "wickedly funny." Finn Easton sees the world through miles instead of minutes. It's how he makes sense of the...

The stakes are higher and the zombies are deadlier in this third of an action-packed series that's "an impressive mix of meaning and mayhem" (Booklist). Reeling from the devastation of Dust & Decay, Benny Imura and his friends plunge deep into the zombie-infested wastelands...

In this moving debut, an immigrant girl discovers that hard work and determination can make dreams come true. Katerina has a dream. It's her papa's dream, too. Her family came to America to buy their own farm. But a year later, Papa is still...

In this gripping debut, a teen takes a bottle of pills and lands in the psych ward with the bully who drove him to attempt suicide. Victor hates his life. He's relentlessly bullied at school and his parents constantly ridicule him at home. Bull...

A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this novel from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. Zoe's family rescues dogs in need. There is always the sweet smell of dog and a warm...

2014 Audie Award Finalist for Children's Titles for Ages 8-12 "Librarians often say that every book is not for every child, but The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp is" (The New York Times). Meet Bingo and J'miah, raccoon brothers on a mission...

FROM THE ANIMALS: Liz mitten Ryan has co-authored four award winning books in three years with her dogs, cats and horses. The books take us to a place where the mind is quiet, we listen to our intuitive prompts and life is not about...