CapstonePub.com Fall 2022 DIVERSE VOICES HOT PICKS2 www.CapstonePub.com You Are Life RL: K-3 • IL: K-3 • 32 pages You are . . . You are . . . You are . . . Every child is full to bursting with amazing things! This joyful poem celebrates the wonderful and complex identity of children of immigrants and refugees, embracing all that they are—a dancer, a shining light, a K-pop song—and promising what they will never be: invisible. Award-winning picture book author and poet Bao Phi and illustrator Hannah Li remind young readers through lyrical text and fantastical illustrations that who they are and what they love will always be enough. eBook $39.999781684465125 Hardcover $17.999781684464821 Bao Phi Bao Phi was born in Vietnam and raised in the Phillips neighborhood of South Minneapolis. He is an author, a poet, a community organizer, and a father.www.CapstonePub.com 3 Yasmin RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 32 pages Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who’s always on the lookout for those “aha” moments to help her solve life’s little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn’t get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers. Series of 20 Hardcover: $339.80 9781666333565 Paperback: $119.00 9781666333572 Yasmin the Builder eBook $39.999781484670354 Yasmin the Chef eBook $39.999781484670361 Yasmin the Detective eBook $39.999781666331165 Paperback $5.959781666331127 Hardcover $16.999781663959294 Yasmin the Doctor eBook $39.999781666331370 Hardcover $16.999781663959300 Paperback $5.959781666331332 Yasmin the Explorer eBook $39.999781484670378 Yasmin the Farmer eBook $39.999781666331448 Paperback $5.959781666331400 Hardcover $16.999781663959317 Yasmin the Fashionista eBook $39.999781484670385 Yasmin the Friend eBook $39.999781484670392 Yasmin the Gardener eBook $39.999781484670408 Yasmin the Ice Skater eBook $39.999781666331516 Paperback $5.959781666331479 Hardcover $16.999781663959324 Yasmin the Painter eBook $39.999781484670415 Yasmin the Soccer Star eBook $39.999781484670422 Yasmin the Superhero eBook $39.999781484670439 Yasmin the Teacher eBook $39.999781484670446 Yasmin the Writer eBook $39.999781484670453 Yasmin the Zookeeper eBook $39.999781484670460 Saadia Faruqi Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, essayist and interfaith activist. She writes for a number of publications including the Huffington Post, and is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry and prose. Her adult short story collection Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage from Pakistan was published in 2015. She resides in Houston, TX with her husband and children.4 www.CapstonePub.com ¡Hola, Lola! RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 64 pages The world is full of excitement for Lola Lopes Cruz, a second- generation Latin-American girl. It’s hard to balance life in Texas and family in Guatemala, but Lola can handle it all thanks to Abuelita. With her grandmother’s advice to guide her, Lola experiences the firsts of growing up, including new friends, a new school, and new experiences. Early chapter book readers will delight in meeting Lola, her family, and friends in this debut series focused on family, heritage, and cultural exploration. Series of 4 Paperback: $27.80 9781666347777 Hardcover: $71.96 9781666347760 Bad Luck Lola Paperback $6.959781666343908 Hardcover $17.999781666337273 eBook $39.999781666344028 Dance of the Feathers Paperback $6.959781666343915 Hardcover $17.999781666337280 eBook $39.999781666344035 Guatemalan Summer Paperback $6.959781666343892 Hardcover $17.999781666337266 eBook $39.999781666344011 Lola and the New School Paperback $6.959781666343885 Hardcover $17.999781666337259 eBook $39.999781666344004 Keka Novales Keka Novales is originally from Guatemala and now calls Texas home. She lives with her husband and their three children and two dogs. Keka and her family have lived in several places in the U.S, including South Carolina, Kansas, Florida, and now Texas. Every state has been a unique and beautiful experience. Moving has taught them to be flexible and always enjoy each moment. When Keka is not writing, she is having adventures with her family.www.CapstonePub.com 5 Jalen’s Big City Life RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 32 pages Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen Corey Pierce. Between adventures with his two best friends, Amir and Vicky, and new experiences with his family, J.C. is always learning new things and exploring city life. These easy-to-read stories, featuring a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, are perfect for curious young readers everywhere. Series of 4 Paperback: $27.80 9781666347883 Hardcover: $67.96 9781666347876 Friendship Flowers Hardcover $16.999781666334975 Paperback $6.959781666335019 eBook $39.999781666341966 Laundry Day Overload Paperback $6.959781666334982 Hardcover $16.999781666335026 eBook $39.999781666341997 Museum Mix-Up Paperback $6.959781666335033 Hardcover $16.999781666334999 eBook $39.999781666342024 Sharing the Mound Paperback $6.959781666335040 Hardcover $16.999781666335002 eBook $39.999781666342055 Dorothy H. Price Dorothy H. Price loves writing stories for young readers. Her first picture book, Nana’s Favorite Things, is proof of that. A 2019 winner of the We Need Diverse Books Mentorship Program, Dorothy is also an active member of the SCBWI Carolinas. She hopes all young readers know they can grow up to write stories, too.6 www.CapstonePub.com Mr. Grizley’s Class RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 32 pages Mr. Grizley is teacher to a class full of fun, smart, students! With Mr. Grizley’s quiet, kind guidance, these kids love to work, play, and learn together. Each story in this early chapter book series focuses on a different classmate and is especially designed to build social emotional learning skills, complete with a related activity at the end of each story. Read along to hang out with the best class around—Mr. Grizley’s Class! Series of 8 Paperback: $47.60 9781666352764 Hardcover: $135.92 9781666352771 Bobby’s Story Hardcover $16.999781666339185 Paperback $5.959781666339192 eBook $39.999781666339239 Nathan’s New Moves Hardcover $16.999781666339246 Paperback $5.959781666339253 eBook $39.999781666339291 Nicole’s Secret Hardcover $16.999781666339062 Paperback $5.959781666339079 eBook $39.999781666339116 Rahma’s Gift Hardcover $16.999781666339123 Paperback $5.959781666339130 eBook $39.999781666339178 Bryan Patrick Avery Bryan Patrick Avery discovered his love of reading and writing at an early age when he received his first Bobbsey Twins Mystery. He writes picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels. His middle grade story, The Magic Day Mystery, was published in 2020 in Super Puzzletastic Mysteries, an anthology from Harpercollins and the Mystery Writers of America. His debut picture book, The Freeman Field Photograph was published in 2020. Bryan lives in northern California with his family.www.CapstonePub.com 7 Camila the Star RL: 2-3 • IL: K-3 • 32 pages Camila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that’s what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won’t happen all by itself. It’s going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure brings Camila one step closer to her dreams! New readers will love following along on Camila’s path to stardom in this early chapter book series by own-voices author Alicia Salazar. Series of 8 Hardcover: $135.92 9781666333343 Paperback: $47.60 9781666333350 Camila the Dancing Star Paperback $5.959781666331615 Hardcover $16.999781663958693 eBook $39.999781666331653 Camila the Gaming Star Paperback $5.959781666331196 Hardcover $16.999781663958723 eBook $39.999781666331233 Camila the Singing Star Paperback $5.959781666331684 Hardcover $16.999781663958709 eBook $39.999781666331721 Camila the Talent Show Star Hardcover $16.999781663958716 Paperback $5.959781666331547 eBook $39.999781666331585 Alicia Salazar Alicia Salazar is a Mexican American children’s book author who has written for blogs, magazines, and education publishers. She was also once an elementary school teacher and a marine biologist. She currently lives in the suburbs of Houston, TX, but is a city girl at heart. When she is not dreaming up new adventures to experience, she is turning her adventures into stories for kids.8 www.CapstonePub.com Emma Every Day RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 32 pages Emma Carter loves swimming, writing, and biking. She also loves her pet goldfish and tacos. In general, Emma loves her life. Emma is Deaf and uses a cochlear implant to help her hear. She uses sign language as well. Every day is a new chance to have fun, and Emma Carter tries to do just that by conquering daily challenges with a positive attitude and nonstop determination. The Emma Every Day early chapter book series includes an ASL fingerspelling chart, ASL fingerspelling in the text, a glossary, and content-related questions. Series of 12 Paperback: $79.40 9781666352078 Hardcover: $203.88 9781666352061 The Big Bike Paperback $6.959781666338607 Hardcover $16.999781666338584 eBook $39.999781666338638 Dog Watch Hardcover $16.999781666338768 Paperback $6.959781666338782 eBook $39.999781666338812 Swimming Struggle Hardcover $16.999781666338706 Paperback $6.959781666338720 eBook $39.999781666338751 The Writing Contest Hardcover $16.999781666338645 Paperback $6.959781666338669 eBook $39.999781666338690 C. L. Reid Deaf-blind since childhood, C.L. Reid received a cochlear implant (CI) as an adult to help her hear, and she uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. She and her husband have three sons. Their middle son is also deaf-blind. C.L. earned a master’s degree in writing for children and young adults at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, two of their sons, and their cats.www.CapstonePub.com 9 Riley Reynolds RL: 2-4 • IL: 2-4 • 64 pages Riley Reynolds loves crafting (and making messes), music (and playing it loud), and animals (from unicorns to dragon to fish and birds). They also love their family and friends. From making costumes to saving a park, Riley is always ready to help! Riley is nonbinary and loves that too, proving that you don’t have to identify as a boy or girl. You can just be yourself and be happy! Riley shows that being true to yourself is the most important thing you can do in this lively chapter book series by Jay Albee. Series of 4 Hardcover: $71.96 9781666347906 Paperback: $27.80 9781666347913 Riley Reynolds Crushes Costume Day Paperback $6.959781666344080 Hardcover $17.999781666344042 eBook $39.999781666344202 Riley Reynolds Glitterfies the Gala Hardcover $17.999781666344073 Paperback $6.959781666344110 eBook $39.999781666344233 Riley Reynolds Rocks the Park Hardcover $17.999781666344059 Paperback $6.959781666344097 eBook $39.999781666344219 Riley Reynolds Slays the Play Hardcover $17.999781666344066 Paperback $6.959781666344103 eBook $39.999781666344226 Jay Albee Jay Albee is the joint pen name for a LGBTQ+ couple named Jen Breach and J. Anthony. Between them they’ve done lots of jobs: archaeologist, illustrator, ticket taker, and bagel baker, but now they write and draw all day long in their rowhouse home in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Next >