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Imbued with a sense of humor, understanding, and hope, Your Brain Needs a Hug is a judgment-free guide for living well with your mind.My Mad Fat Diary author Rae Earl offers her personalized advice on the A to Zs of mental health, social media, family and friendship. When she was a teenager, Rae dealt with OCD, anxiety, and an eating disorder, but she survived, and she thrived. Your Brain Needs a Hug is filled with her friendly advice, coping strategies and laugh-out-loud moments to get you through the difficult days. Witty, honest, and enlightening, this is the perfect read for feeling happier and healthier and learning to navigate life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.An Imprint Book "A validating, hopeful, and practical guide to mental health... heartfelt and honest... Teens struggling with mental illness will find comfort and valuable information in this superlative guide." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Perceptive and accessible." -Publishers Weekly

A young dragon must learn to control his anger in Robert Starling's Fergal and the Bad Temper, a funny picture book for fiery kids everywhere!Fergal the dragon does not like being told what to do. It's not fair! And when things aren't fair, Fergal loses his temper and snorts angry fire. He feels sorry afterward, but Fergal just can't control his outburts! After one really fiery day, his family and friends offer him some advice to calm down. Can this dragon learn to cool it before a temper tantrum hits?An Imprint Book "A useful, relatable lesson, enchantingly told." -Booklist "Tempers will cool once kids meet Fergal." -Kirkus Reviews

The Goonies meets Book Scavenger when three sisters hunt for Blackbeard's legendary treasure in this action-packed middle grade novel from Jess Rinker, The Dare Sisters."The Dare sisters are hunting for treasure, but the real treasure is the story that unfolds in the pages of this book. It's smart, funny and full of heart; I couldn't put this rollicking adventure down." -Kathi Appelt, author of The UnderneathSavannah Dare has always wanted to be a pirate. She grew up on legends of Blackbeard from her grandfather-her best friend and fellow treasure hunter.But now he's gone. Savannah and her sisters, Frances and Jolene are left to find Blackbeard's lost loot on their own. It was their grandfather's dream, and they can't let him down. No one else in their small town on Ocracoke Island believes Blackbeard's treasure is truly still out there . . . no one except their grandfather's mysterious old business partner, who's determined to find it himself. And when their family home is endangered, the Dare sisters realize finding Blackbeard's treasure is their only hope!An Imprint Book

Step into the spotlight with The Backups, a graphic novel from writer Alex de Campi and artist Lara Kane about crushes, confidence, and catchy choruses!Spending an entire summer on tour as a backup singer for pop star Nika Nitro? What?! That's the DREAM, right? Especially for Jenni, Lauren, and Maggie, three misfit performing arts students with hopes of making it in the music world. But being twenty feet from fame isn't easy. Between crushes, constant rehearsals, Nika's sky-high expectations, and their own insecurities, this dream is starting to feel more like a nightmare. And that's before they accidentally start a beef with a rival band threatening to reveal a secret that could end Nika's career.Can this trio of new friends come together to save the tour, or will the Backups be kept out of the spotlight forever? An Imprint Book

"The fantasy series I've been waiting for my whole life."-Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U GiveAlice must save Wonderland from itself in A Crown So Cursed, the long-awaited third book in L.L. McKinney's Nightmare-Verse series.Alice and her crew are doing their best to recover from the last boss battle, but some of them keep having these. . . dreams: visions of a dark past-and an even darker future. Sadly, the evil in Wonderland may not be as defeated as they'd hoped.Attacked by Nightmares unlike any they've ever seen, Alice will have to step between the coming darkness and the mortal world once more. But this time is different. This time, the monsters aren't waiting for her on the other side of the Veil.They're in her own back yard."A breakout author." -Entertainment Weekly

In the third book in the critically acclaimed middle-grade series about mystery-solving siblings, Moxie McCoy, fourth grade detective, goes undercover. Moxie joins the Wonder Scouts to investigate a suspected saboteur in the badge competition. She's never liked the Wonder Scouts, but once she joins the group, Moxie becomes enchanted with earning badges herself! Meanwhile, someone has broken into Tiddlywhump's Local House of History, and it's up to Moxie's little brother, Milton, to begin his own investigation. Can this irrepressible detective duo crack two different cases? Richly illustrated and laugh-out-loud funny Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr's Wonder Undercover is a must-have for young readers. There are more mysteries in The Real McCoys series: The Real McCoys The Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd The Real McCoys: Wonder UndercoverAn Imprint Book Praise for The Real McCoys:A Junior Library Guild Selection"Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton's next case." -School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for The Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd"An outstanding, truly unique reading experience." -Booklist

The third chapter book in the Prince Not-So Charming series features Prince Carlos figuring out how to be charming even when locked in mortal combat.Prince Carlos Charles Charming has a secret: He'd much rather tell jokes than be a prince. But when you're the heir to Faraway Kingdom, you don't always get what you want.Which is why Carlos has to learn how to joust.Carlos is surprisingly great at jousting, from spearing haystacks to smashing watermelons. But when a tournament rolls around, suddenly Carlos realizes he has to actually point his lance at other people-and they'll point theirs back! Perfect for middle grade readers and filled with adorable illustrations, Prince Not-So Charming: The Dork Knight shows it's hard to live up to the fairy tale-and that the best way to win a contest can be embracing your own dorkiness.An Imprint Book

"e;Intense and fiercely smart, this volatile love story is both timely and classic."e; -Maurene Goo, author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love For Nell Becker, life is a competition she needs to win.For Jackson Hart, everyone is a pawn in his own game.They both have everything to lose.Nell wants to succeed at everything-school, sports, life. And victory is sweeter when it means beating Jackson Hart, the rich, privileged, undisputed king of Cedar Woods Prep Academy. Yet no matter how hard she tries, Jackson is somehow one step ahead. They're a match made in hell, but opposites do attract.Drawn to each other by their rivalry, Nell and Jackson fall into a whirlwind romance that consumes everything in their lives. But when a devastating secret exposes their relationship as just another game, how far will Nell go to win?Visceral and whip-smart, Laurie Devore's Winner Take All paints an unflinching portrait of obsessive love, toxic competition, and the drive for perfection.An Imprint Book"e;Intense and fiercely smart, this volatile love story is both timely and classic."e; -Maurene Goo, author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love "e;A bold, incisive, timely examination of the high price girls often have to pay for daring to want it all...Clever, romantic, and absolutely unputdownable."e; -Courtney Summers, author of Cracked up to Be and All the Rage"e;Darker and weightier than many stories about rivals falling in love, Devore's second novel draws a blurry line between honest emotions and calculated moves...a hard-hitting message about the pressures placed on teens to succeed."e; -Publishers Weekly "e;Heartbreakingly real... an unrelenting, incisive look at one young woman's highly pressurized world."e; -Kirkus Reviews"e;A clever plot twist reveals just how quick we are to judge the behavior of girls more harshly than that of boys...A winning choice."e; -School Library Journal

In the fourth book in the Wild Child chapter book series, Forest enlists the help of his raccoon friend to stop a classmate from bullying Olive and accidentally becomes the new target. Forest looks to his experiences from the wild to fight back, but it turns out dealing with squirrels and bears is different than dealing with bullies. Luckily, his new friends and family are there to help. Can Forest gather the courage to use his words and stick up for himself?Playful, funny, and heartfelt, this chapter book series is a great fit for wild children everywhere, both avid and reluctant readers. Includes black and white illustrations! Read the rest of Olive and Forest's wild adventures by Tara Zann: Forest's First HomeForest's First Day of SchoolForest's First Birthday Party. An Imprint Book

Because losing a loved one is hard. Ziggy isn't just a pet guinea pig. He's a rock star, a friend, and a part of Ezra's family. So when he dies, Ezra is more upset than Veronica has ever seen him. She can't just sit back and watch a friend suffer. Something must be done! Laughter is the best medicine, so tons of fun is just what the Fix-It Friends order.But when nothing seems to shake Ezra's sadness, the Fix-It crew learns that grief isn't something to get around, but something to get through. And with good friends by his side, Ezra will do just that. Accessible and funny, the fourth book in The Fix-It Friends series by Nicole C. Kear handles a sensitive topic with lots of heart. Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to deal with loss. Don't miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures: The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and StonesThe Fix-It Friends: The Show Must Go OnThe Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the Prize The Fix-It Friends: Three's a CrowdAn Imprint BookPraise for The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!: "e;Fears are scary! But don't worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help -and humor too."e;-Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series"e;Full of heart and more than a little spunk"e; -Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst ThingAn empowering resource for kids - and they're just plain fun to read."e;-Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center"e;Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more."e; -Kirkus Reviews"e;The humor is spot-on, and the stories pull kids in, teaching without preaching, encouraging children to be active problem-solvers in their own lives."e; -Dr. Dawn Huebner, Ph. D., child psychologist and creator of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series

In the third adventure in Nicole C. Kear's sweet chapter book series, it's up to the Fix-It Friends to help the star of the school play prepare for opening night.Because reading isn't always as easy as ABC.It's a dream come true! Veronica's playing the Queen of Hearts in the school play. It's perfect: She gets to be a star and scream her head off! Even better, she makes an amazing new friend. Liv, who's playing Alice, is a natural-it seems there's nothing she can't do! That is, until she reveals to Veronica that reading is really hard for her. To learn her lines, she's going to need a lot of help.That's the cue for the Fix-It Friends! With Jude working on sets, Cora on costumes, Ezra on stage lights, and Veronica by her side on stage, Liv is surrounded by just the right crew to help her get ready for opening night.After all, the show must go on! Told in Veronica's charismatic, enthusiastic, and funny voice, The Show Must Go On is the third book in The Fix-It Friends series, which makes childhood issues accessible for chapter book readers. Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to approach reading challenges!Don't miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures: The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and StonesThe Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were HereThe Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the PrizeThe Fix-It Friends: Three's a CrowdAn Imprint BookPraise for The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!: "e;Fears are scary! But don't worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help -and humor too."e;-Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series"e;Full of heart and more than a little spunk"e; -Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst ThingAn empowering resource for kids - and they're just plain fun to read."e; -Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center"e;Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more."e; -Kirkus Reviews"e;The humor is spot-on, and the stories pull kids in, teaching without preaching, encouraging children to be active problem-solvers in their own lives."e; -Dr. Dawn Huebner, Ph. D., child psychologist and creator of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series

When Evelyn's whole world goes up in flames, the only thing left to do is run. But some secrets refuse to stay left behind in this thrilling contemporary YA.

Sunrise Summer is a picture book by writer Matthew Swanson and illustrator Robbi Behr that celebrates self-confidence and empowerment, as a girl's role changes in her family's fishing expeditions. When a girl and her family travel four thousand miles from home, it's not your typical summer vacation. Everything is different on the Alaskan tundra-where the grizzly bears roam and the sockeye salmon swim-including the rules. A girl can do things she wouldn't, and couldn't, do at home.She can wake up at midnight to work with her mom on a fishing crew. She can learn what it means to be an essential part of a team. She can become a braver, stronger, and ever-more capable version of herself. She can take her next big step.She's ready for her first real sunrise.An Imprint Book

Black girl magic meets Interstellar Cinderella in this celebration of hair, family, and self-love.

"e;Move over, Percy Jackson, there's a new girl in town."e; -Booklist review for Freya Her fight for freedom is over, but the fight for power is just beginning.After Freya escapes from the power-controlling Finemdi Corporation, her quest to defeat her new enemy takes her to Hollywood. The ancient Norse goddess of love, beauty, war, and death disguises herself once again as Sara Vanadi, now an up-and-coming star on a scandalous television series. Freya knows that today's modern gods live on the screen, and Los Angeles offers her both fame and believers. And she desperately needs strength from her believers.With sinister forces at her heels, an ancient enemy returned, and an unknown threat lurking in the shadows, Freya must walk a dangerous line between mortal and goddess. Because if she loses her humanity, who will save the world?Blending fantasy and science fiction in a contemporary Hollywood setting, Slay: A Freya Novel is the second book in Matthew Laurence's action-packed series about an ancient goddess in a modern world. An Imprint Book Praise for Freya: "e;This series debut blends philosophy (free will, destiny, faith), humor, multidimensional characters, and a fast-moving, well-constructed plot into a compulsively entertaining read."e; -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "e;Adrenaline-infused adventure."e; -School Library Journal "e;Boatloads of action, villains who are at once familiar and original in their quests for world domination, and a savvy team of multireligious goddesses make for a kick-ass adventure situated between science and belief."e; -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)

I Am Here Now is a coming-of-age novel in free verse set in the Bronx in the early 1960s.

This funny thriller depicts a music fest gone wrong, as selfie-mad concert-goers wake up from a tropical island fantasy into a deadly nightmare.