Under the Milky Way: Traditions and Celebrations Beneath the Stars

Under the Milky Way: Traditions and Celebrations Beneath the StarsThis celebratory picture book from Fran Lessac shines a light on beloved nighttime traditions under the starry skies of North America. Beneath a blanket of stars, crowds cheer at Little League games, campers share fireside stories, bull riders hold on tight, and sled dogs race through falling snow all under the Milky Way. Vivid artwork, engaging verses, and facts about the United States and Canada will captivate readers of all ages in a joyful

This bestselling Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine who’s forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and The Priory of the Orange Tree

and grief are forgotten and replaced with the safety

“As a proud Nigerian

but even stronger when they work to uplift one another

Is an engaging read for girls ages 8–12

Perfect for back-to-school reading

Celebrate your inner unicorn with the first book in the Afro Unicorn line

are forced to bear the consequences of our country’s obsession with incarceration

Marcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier

he needs to find her before it's too late

from the bestselling and beloved creator of Love Makes a Family and Kindness Makes Us Strong

Lionel is solidly a Background Character in the social hierarchy of his high school