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DIVERSE VOICES Fall 2023 CapstonePub.com2 www.CapstonePub.com Moving and Grooving to Fillmore’s Beat RL: K-3 • IL: K-3 • 32 pages From music to art to poetry, creativity filled the air in the Fillmore District. The creativity and inclusion brought communities together—with no exceptions. Everyone was welcome, and everyone was accepted. In this beautiful story about the historical Fillmore District in San Francisco, author Rachel Werner touches on themes of inclusivity and culture in a lyrical manner with an overt celebration of diverse representation within artistic fields. Hardcover:$18.99 9781684467631 Ebook:$39.99 9781684467624 Rachel Werner Rachel Werner is the founder of The Little Book Project WI, a bi-annual community arts and nonprofit printmaking collaboration. Her literary writing and craft essays have been published by Off Menu Press, Digging Through The Fat and Voyage YA Literary Journal. A selection of Rachel’s recipes are also included in Wisconsin Cocktails (UW-Press, 2020)—and her poetry in the anthology “Hope Is The Thing: Wisconsinites On Hope and Resilience in the Time of Covid-19” (The Wisconsin Historical Society, 2021).www.CapstonePub.com 3 Dana Meachen Rau Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of children’s books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children. Sense of Play RL: K-3 • IL: K-3 • 32 pages Joy and Chip wake early for a full day of play. Inside, outside. Riding bikes, reading books. Taking turns, sharing treats. And no day is complete without creating an adventure with their imaginations. Chip is Blind. Joy has sight. Their day is filled with so much more than play. Dana Meachen Rau describes a simple, joyful day between siblings celebrating the senses beyond sight—the sounds, smells, tastes, and textures that make playing together play so much fun. Hardcover:$18.99 9781684466139 Ebook:$39.99 97816844669934 www.CapstonePub.com Saadia Faruqi Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. She is the the author of the Yasmin series and also writes middle grade novels, such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and other books for children. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. Besides writing books, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family. Ali the Great RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 32 pages Meet Ali the Great! Ali Tahir is a Pakistani American second grader whose big ideas sometimes land him in a little trouble—but his even bigger heart always comes through stronger in the end. Join in on his many adventures and discover how you can always count on curious, clever Ali! This charming chapter book series from Saadia Faruqi, author of the well-loved Yasmin series, will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it! Series of 4 Hardcover:$67.96 9781484681107 Paperback:$27.96 9781484681114 Ali the Great and the Dinosaur Mistake Hardcover $16.999781666393880 Paperback $6.999781484681190 Ebook $39.999781484681220 Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise Hardcover $16.999781666393897 Paperback $6.999781484681251 Ebook $39.999781484681282 Ali the Great and the Market Mishap Hardcover $16.999781666393873 Paperback $6.999781484681138 Ebook $39.999781484681169 Ali the Great and the Paper Airplane Flop Hardcover $16.999781666393903 Paperback $6.999781484681312 Ebook $39.999781484681343www.CapstonePub.com 5 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 4 Hardcover : $271.84 9781484675632 Paperback : $107.36 9781484675649 Cat Care Hardcover $16.999781484675656 Paperback $6.999781484675670 Ebook $39.999781484675724 Cooking with Grandma Hardcover $16.999781484675731 Paperback $6.999781484675755 Ebook $39.999781484675809 First Flight Hardcover $16.999781484675816 Paperback $6.999781484675830 Ebook $39.999781484675885 Pottery Project Hardcover $16.999781484675892 Paperback $6.999781484675915 Ebook $39.999781484675960 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.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 12 Hardcover:$203.88 9781484681411 Paperback:$71.56 9781484681428 Alijah’s Garden Hardcover $16.999781484681497 Paperback $6.999781484681442 Ebook $39.999781484681480 Camila’s Plan Hardcover $16.999781484681657 Paperback $6.999781484681602 Ebook $39.999781484681640 Chad’s Big Goal Hardcover $16.999781484681572 Paperback $6.999781484681527 Ebook $39.999781484681565 Zoe’s Problem Hardcover $16.999781484681732 Paperback $6.999781484681688 Ebook $39.999781484681725 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 ¡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 2 Hardcover:$107.94 9781484683965 Paperback:$41.78 9781484683958 Lola and the Tooth Fairy Mouse Mystery Hardcover $17.999781484684108 Paperback $6.999781484684054 Ebook $39.999781484684092 Lola’s First Day of the Dead Hardcover $17.999781484684030 Paperback $6.999781484683989 Ebook $39.999781484684023 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.8 www.CapstonePub.com V.T. Bidania V.T. Bidania was born in Laos and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spent most of her childhood writing stories and now that she’s an adult, she is thrilled to be writing stories for children. She has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from The New School and is a recipient of the Loft Literary Center’s Mirrors & Windows Fellowship. She lives outside of the Twin Cities with her family. Astrid and Apollo RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 64 pages Meet Astrid and Apollo, curious, bright, and fun-loving eight- year-olds. With their Hmong American family, the twins try new things such as camping, fishing, and soccer. Showcasing a warm sibling relationship, as well as themes of exploration and tradition, Astrid and Apollo will delight young readers. Series of 16 Hardcover:$287.84 9781484675311 Paperback:$111.36 9781484675328 Astrid and Apollo and the Blast from the Past Hardcover $17.999781484675595 Paperback $6.999781484675557 Ebook $39.999781484675588 Astrid and Apollo and the Brilliant Book Report Hardcover $17.999781484675380 Paperback $6.999781484675342 Ebook $39.999781484675373 Astrid and Apollo and the Giant Geography Project Hardcover $17.999781484675526 Paperback $6.999781484675489 Ebook $39.999781484675519 Astrid and Apollo and the Wonderful Wax Museum Hardcover $17.999781484675458 Paperback $6.999781484675410 Ebook $39.999781484675441www.CapstonePub.com 9 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. 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 Hardcover:$135.92 9781484680759 Paperback:$55.76 9781484680766 Baking Buddies Hardcover $16.999781484681008 Paperback $6.999781484680940 Ebook $39.999781484680995 Moving Day Helpers Hardcover $16.999781484681084 Paperback $6.999781484681022 Ebook $39.999781484681077 Onstage Jitters Hardcover $16.999781484680841 Paperback $6.999781484680780 Ebook $39.999781484680834 The Park Cleanup Hardcover $16.999781484680926 Paperback $6.999781484680865 Ebook $39.999781484680919Next >