And Then Came You
Event at bbgb on 5/3!
by Christina Shawn
illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani
Ages 3-5
Families grow and change, but what if you like things just the way they are? What if you aren’t ready to welcome in a new parent, a messy pet, or a baby sister who cries a lot and is leaking goo?! Change can be scary, but even a full heart has room to grow.
Mama Hug
by Emma Straub
illustrated by Stevie Lewis
Ages 4-8
Join Mama and baby for a joyful day of fun and snuggles in this scrumptious, love-filled picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub.
Little Big Man
by Varian Johnson
illustrated by Reggie Brown
Ages 4-8
Elijah can’t wait to take his brand-new kite for its first flight! But with a new baby in the family, Daddy has to work this weekend. Elijah finds a clever way to help out and pitch in with his family while also reminding his dad how to still have a little fun.
Lighthouse Ladies
Event at bbgb on 5/31!
by Kris Coronado
illustrated by Islenia Mil
Ages 4-8
Ahoy! To man a lighthouse over a century ago in America required guts, courage, and bravery. Each real lighthouse lady featured in this book, whether she’s on a wind-walloped Hawaiian clifftop or an icy channel off the Virginia coast, shows that girl power was around long before it became a popular phrase.
Toto
by Hyewon Yum
Ages 4-8
A little girl is self-conscious about the birthmark on her forehead until a new friend helps her see it in a whole new light.
No Purchase Necessary
by Maria Marianayagam
Ages 8-12
A funny, poignant coming-of-age debut about a Tamil Sri Lankan boy whose life spirals out of control when he wins a prize in a stolen candy bar, pushing him to navigate his identity amidst his ever-watchful family.
The Juneteenth Cookbook
by Alliah L Agostini and Taffy Elrod
illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
Ages 8-12
A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed in the Black community for over 150 years. Celebrate Juneteenth and radiate #BlackJoy through traditional food and cultural activities.
Speechless
by Aron Nels Steinke
Ages 8-12
Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?
Girls to the Front: 40 Asian American Women Who Blazed a Trail
by Niña Mata
Ages 8-12
Girls to the Front educates and inspires as it tells true stories of 40 trailblazing Asian American women in American history. Illuminating biographical text paired with appealing portraits bring to life heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things.
