SMITH, AJ
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Write Outside Your Comfort Zone
I admit it. I’ve said in confidence to more than one struggling African-American author: “You could always write about slavery or civil rights.” They all looked at me the same way I probably looked at the guy who told me to retreat in time and reach for a tomahawk.
Red Panda's Candy Apples
PreS-Gr 1—This delightful story introduces readers to Red Panda, who has made delicious sticky red candy apples and is selling them to all of his friends...
Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Tell Us Why They Look the Way They Do
Pres-Gr 2—Did you ever wonder why an Egyptian vulture has feathers on his face, or why a frilled lizard has extra skin around his neck? These curiosities are explained in a Q & A—style interview as 25 unique animals offer up their personal insights (for example, "Dear Tapir: Why is your nose crooked?" "My nose isn't always twisted...
Barbarian Lord
Gr 7–10—Smith's debut graphic novel has guts, gore, and glory set against a harsh, Viking-influenced backdrop...
Claude at the Beach
K-Gr 2—Claude is a stylish dog who tucks handy supplies under his beret and goes on adventures with his animated sock friend, Sir Bobblysock...
Braving the Brontës
Gr 4–6—Carly Keene and her best friend Francesca are avid readers and remain constantly on the lookout for adventure...
I Am So Over Being a Loser
Gr 2–4—When Barry Loser's mom wins a contest and becomes the mascot for Feeko's Supermarkets, he is embarrassed in the extreme...
Draw!
PreS-Gr 3—Using watercolor and colored pencils, Colón has created a wordless book (based on his childhood) that speaks volumes...
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