AUTHENTIC VOICES Spring 2024 CapstonePub.com2 www.CapstonePub.com Freedom Summer 1964: Turning Point for Voting Rights RL: 3-5 • IL: 3-5 • 32 pages Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more affected by this racism than the state of Mississippi. In 1964, organizers and volunteers brought change to Mississippi. This movement to register Black voters became known as Freedom Summer, and it led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Discover the people, events, and results of Freedom Summer and learn why voting rights remain an important issue today. Hardcover:$23.49 9781669062097 Paperback:$8.99 9781669062103 eBook:$39.99 9781669062141 Ngeri Nnachi Ngeri Nnachi is an activist, educator, and scholar with a focus on social justice and equity. She loves working with children in building their literacy and leadership skills. In her spare time, she can be found visiting critical civil rights spaces and sewing bright, vibrant fabrics into fun items.www.CapstonePub.com 3 Beatrice Rendón Beatrice Rendón was born and raised in the Midwest. She has fond memories of her grandmother holding her hand, reading to her, and tucking her in, just like Babushka and Tania in the story. Bea is a former elementary classroom teacher and a lifelong lover of children’s literature. She studied educational policy and comparative religion at Macalester College and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Hamline University. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and their cat, Phoebe—named by the grandmother who inspired this book. The Sunflowers Babushka Planted RL: K-3 • IL: K-3 • 32 pages When Tania was six years old, she and her parents fled Ukraine during World War II. For years they were refugees in Europe, displaced and without permanent residence. Finally, they found safe housing in a refugee camp, but what about home? Day by day, they stitched together new lives, but it wasn’t until a memory of Tania’s babushka and her beloved sunflowers that the family at last began to rebuild a sense of home. This true account about debut author Beatrice Rendón’s grandmother offers a universal story of hope for refugees around the world. Hardcover:$18.99 9781684468768 eBook:$39.99 97816844687514 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. 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 24 Hardcover:$407.76 9781666353006 Paperback:$146.96 9781666353013 Yasmin the Astronaut Hardcover $16.999781666393910 Paperback $6.999781484696224 eBook $39.999781484696255 Yasmin the Camper Hardcover $16.999781666393934 Paperback $6.999781484696347 eBook $39.999781484696378 Yasmin the Director Hardcover $16.999781666393927 Paperback $6.999781484696286 eBook $39.999781484696316 Yasmin the Vet Hardcover $16.999781666393941 Paperback $6.999781484696408 eBook $39.999781484696439www.CapstonePub.com 5 Alicia Salazar Alicia Salazar is a Mexican American children’s book author who has written for blogs, magazines, and educational publishers. She was also once an elementary school teacher and a marine biologist. She currently lives in the suburbs of Houston, Texas, but is a city girl at heart. When Alicia is not dreaming up new adventures to experience, she is turning her adventures into stories for kids. Camila the Star RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 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 14 Hardcover:$237.86 9781484689738 Paperback:$89.54 9781484689745 Camila the Fashion Star Hardcover $16.999781484689875 Paperback $6.999781484689837 eBook $39.999781484689868 Camila the Music Star Hardcover $16.999781484689790 Paperback $6.999781484689752 eBook $39.9997814846897836 www.CapstonePub.com Carol Kim Carol Kim believes books and words have a magical ability to change the world, and she writes for children with the hope of spreading some of that magic. She is the author of the picture book biography, King Sejong Invents an Alphabet as well as more than a dozen fiction and nonfiction books for the educational market. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. Learn more at CarolKimBooks.com. Jina Jeong RL: 1-3 • IL: 1-3 • 64 pages When Jina Jeong has an idea, she doesn’t hesitate to act. Whether it’s plans to rescue homeless pets, helping her grandmother, or saving an endangered animal, Jina makes a plan and follows through with it – sometimes with unexpected results. A hands-on activity and discussion questions expand the reader’s thinking at the end of each book. Series of 6 Hardcover:$107.94 9781484689912 Paperback:$41.94 9781484689929 Project Friendship Hardcover $17.999781484689974 Paperback $6.999781484689998 eBook $39.999781484690024 Project Pets Hardcover $17.999781484689981 Paperback $6.999781484690055 eBook $39.999781484690086www.CapstonePub.com 7 Siman Nuurali Siman Nuurali grew up in Kenya. She now lives in Minnesota. Siman and her family are Somali—just like Sadiq and his family! She and her five children love to play badminton and board games together. Siman works at Children’s Hospital and, in her free time, she enjoys writing and reading. Sadiq RL: 1-3 • IL: 1-2 • 64 pages From author Siman Nuurali comes fun-loving third grader Sadiq and his lively Somali American family. Sadiq has many interests, from soccer to video games to cooking (and eating!) samosas. But he’s also curious about new things! In each book, Sadiq shares a hobby with friends, brainstorms with buddies to solve problems, or gives something new a try. A natural connector and friend to all, Sadiq invites readers in on the fun! Series of 16 Hardcover:$287.84 9781484689691 Paperback:$111.28 9781484689707 Sadiq and the Cookie Crash Hardcover $17.999781484689592 Paperback $6.999781484689554 eBook $39.999781484689585 Sadiq and the Newspaper Problem Hardcover $17.999781484689660 Paperback $6.999781484689622 eBook $39.9997814846896538 www.CapstonePub.com Andrew Stark Andrew Stark was raised on the Ojibwa Indian Reservation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After earning his MFA from Pacific University, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career as an editor for a fashion magazine. He has since been published in a variety of publications, and one of his short stories was adapted into a stage play. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his two dogs—Gizmo, a Chihuahua, and Barney, a chiweenie. Together, they love to camp and go hiking. Liam Kingbird’s Kingdom RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 32 pages Say boozhoo (hello) to Liam Kingbird! Liam is eight years old and lives on an Ojibwa reservation. Quiet, creative Liam is a thinker, a dreamer . . . and sometimes a worrier. New experiences can be scary for Liam, but talking with his mom, drawing pictures, and listening to his heart always steer him in the right direction. Featuring an introspective Indigenous boy with a cleft lip and a beautiful spirit, this charming chapter book series for K–3 will resonate with readers who like to think before they leap. Series of 8 Hardcover:$135.92 9781484688908 Paperback:$55.92 9781484688915 Liam and the Dream Job Hardcover $16.999781484688977 Paperback $6.999781484688960 eBook $39.999781484689172 Liam and the Lockdown Hardcover $16.999781484689035 Paperback $6.999781484689028 eBook $39.999781484689127 Liam and the Surprise Gift Hardcover $16.999781484688939 Paperback $6.999781484688991 eBook $39.999781484689226 Liam at the Powwow Hardcover $16.999781484689004 Paperback $6.999781484689042 eBook $39.999781484689073www.CapstonePub.com 9 Debbi Michiko Florence Debbi Michiko Florence is the author of more than 20 books, including chapter books (My Furry Foster Family, Jasmine Toguchi), middle grade books (Keep It Together, Keiko Carter), and picture books. A third-generation Japanese American and native Californian, Debbi now lives in Connecticut with her husband and pets where she still has her childhood copy of Urashimataro in Japanese. Adrianna Bamber Adrianna Bamber is a Ukrainian American author-illustrator. As a child she was often told that she would appreciate her culture when she grew up. It turns out this is true. Adrianna enjoys creating books and artwork to share and preserve Ukrainian culture. She is based in beautiful San Francisco, California. Discover Graphics: Global Folktales RL: K-2 • IL: K-2 • 32 pages Tales from around the globe come alive in Discover Graphics: Global Folktales! In the ever-popular graphic novel format, discover (or rediscover) some of the best-known folktales from Somalia, Iran, Hawaii, Brazil, and more. Fun-filled text and simple, easy-to- follow illustrations support new and emerging readers while confident readers will appreciate the beautiful art and diverse characters in these retellings. Complete with beyond-the-book back matter and “How to Read a Graphic Novel” instructional pages, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales will have kids of all ages discovering a love of reading. Series of 14 Hardcover:$237.86 9781484689486 Paperback:$97.38 9781484689493 The Fisher Boy: A Japanese Graphic Folktale Hardcover $16.999781484689455 Paperback $6.999781484689400 eBook $39.999781484689448 The Rooster and the Two Mice: A Ukrainian Graphic Folktale Hardcover $16.999781484689370 Paperback $6.999781484689325 eBook $39.999781484689363Next >