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by Donna Barba Higuera

Winner of the John Newbery Medal

Winner of the Pura Belpre Award

From Pura Belpre Award winner and Newbery Medalist, Donna Barba Higuera-a brilliant journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human.

Habia una vez . . .

There lived a girl named Petra Pena, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita.

But Petra's world is ending. Earth has been destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children - among them Petra and her family - have been chosen to journey to a new planet. They are the ones who must carry on the human race.

Hundreds of years later, Petra wakes to this new planet - and the discovery that she is the only person who remembers Earth. A sinister Collective has taken over the ship during its journey, bent on erasing the sins of humanity's past. They have systematically purged the memories of all aboard - or purged them altogether.

Petra alone now carries the stories of our past, and with them, any hope for our future. Can she make them live again?

Recommended for readers ages 10-14 years.

Softcover, 352 pages.

Lantern Paperbacks.

TIME 's Best Books of the Year
Wall Street Journal 's Best of the Year
Minneapolis Star Tribune 's Best of the Year
Boston Globe 's Best of the Year
BookPage 's Best of the Year
Publishers Weekly 's Best of the Year
School Library Journal 's Best of the Year
Kirkus Reviews ' Best of the Year
Bank Street's Best of the Year
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best
New York Public Library Best of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Cybils Award Finalist

Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes - truly a beautiful cuento."- New York Times

"Clever and compelling . . . wonderfully subversive."- The Wall Street Journal

★ "This tale packs a wallop. Exquisite."- Kirkus Reviews (starred)

★ "Gripping, euphonious, and full of storytelling magic."- Publishers Weekly (starred)

★ "A strong, heroic character, fighting incredible odds to survive and protect others."- School Library Journal (starred)

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An Activity Journal for Young Explorers

by Mary Richards

Take Me To Museums is the first in an exciting new series of guided journals for children aged 7-12. With its stylish design, zingy illustrations and handy size to pop in a bag, it's a must-have accompaniment to every museum or gallery visit. Filled with activities that will guide them around any museum or gallery, anywhere in the world, it also serves as a fantastic record of every museum trip.

Recommended for ages 8-12 years.

Softcover with flaps, 96 pages.  6.2 x 8".

Agnes & Aubrey publisher.  Printed in China.

Writer and illustrator Mary Richards is author of The Modern Art Journal (Tate Publishing), Splat: The Most Exciting Artists of All Time (Thames & Hudson) and co-author of ArtSongs, a set of songs about art and artists (with David Schweitzer) for Tate. Mary was Art Publisher at the Hayward Gallery and a Project Editor at Tate Publishing. She lives in London with four children, two cats and a large collection of Lego.

"This gorgeous series makes a perfect gift for creative children.”
--Frances Morris, Director, Tate Modern

"Visits to museums and galleries are life enhancing at any age, and ‘Take To Museums’ shows that it’s easy to start young!"
--Nancy Ireson, Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions and Gund Family Chief Curator of the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

Architecture Around the World

by Marie Kraus & Tom Velčovský

Explore the fascinating world of architecture, from ancient monuments to modern structures, and decode architectural styles and history in this engaging non-fiction book

This non-fiction compendium takes readers on a global tour of architectural wonders, from ancient monuments that have withstood the test of time to the new streamlined modern structures that define our contemporary landscape. Explore iconic buildings by uncovering the intricate secrets of architectural styles and the rich histories they represent. From the timeworn exterior of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the smooth sleek lines of the White House, this book offers an immersive explorationof architectural diversity, offering readers a lens through which to decipher the architectural language of the structures that surround us.

Aimed at adolescents ages 10-14, this book transcends age barriers, offering a window into the world of architecture for all. Through vivid content and imagery, it offers an exciting journey through history and design. Young readers seeking a deeper understanding of architecture will gain deep insights into the world's architectural legacy. It's not just a book; it's a key to unlocking architectural secrets, an educational resource, and a visual delight. Whether for personal enrichmentor education, this invaluable guide will deepen your appreciation for our shared global architectural heritage.

Hardcover, 80 pages.  9.5 x 12.6 inches.

Albatros. Printed in China.