A fun and fast-paced history of how the number zero was invented, forgotten, invented, lost, invented, abandoned, and invented again!

★ ". . . brilliant. . . . an epic story of the little nothing that could, and did, launch or change engineering, modern physics, computing, and electronics forever."

—School Library Journal, starred review

★ "[A] unique and attractive STEM offering."

—Booklist, starred review

Mom and Kiona play a game of catch—but it's harder than it looks! At bedtime, Mom thinks of the perfect thing for Kiona to catch: a kiss.

★ ". . .playfully conceptual. . ."

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

In this retelling of the Cinderella story, a young enslaved girl secretly teaches herself to read and escapes to freedom with help from a different kind of prince.

★ "With rich language and a complex subject matter deftly touched on throughout, this is suitable for intermediate students; it’s no fairy tale, but a retelling that amplifies courage and perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges."

—School Library Journal, starred review

Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band—and she wants to join them on stage so much. With a little help from her family, can she find her own way to contribute to the show?

★ "Culture and tradition take center stage . . . an affirming reminder that age and size needn't be a barrier to following a passion."

—Shelf Awareness, starred review

This board book adaptation of Traci Sorell's (Cherokee) award-winning picture book Powwow Day celebrates the sights and sounds that make a powwow special, with a clever counting concept and luminous art by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw).

★ "This delightful picture book allows Indigenous children to connect with and feel pride in the abundance of powwow participation, and gives all readers a great counting book full of cultural imagery."

—School Library Journal, starred review

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