Sara Palacios

High in the hills above Port-au-Prince, a young girl named Fallon has one big wish. She wants nothing more than to carry a large, woven basket to the bustling market, just like her Manman. She watches her mother balance the heavy load with perfect grace. Eager to prove she is ready, Fallon twists her own braids and places the empty basket on her head. But she quickly realizes that balancing the panye is much harder than it looks. When the basket tumbles to the ground, Fallon must learn that mastering this ancient tradition takes patience, strength, and time. This exuberant and lyrical story celebrates the beauty of Haiti and the deep bonds of family legacy. Readers will love exploring the vibrant market streets alongside Fallon as she discovers the pride of carrying on a beloved cultural tradition.

When Jyoti travels halfway around the world to visit her grandmother in India, everything feels overwhelmingly different from her home in America. Initially, she feels lonely and terribly out of place. But soon, despite speaking different languages, Jyoti and Sita Pati find beautiful ways to understand each other. They build a special bond by sharing books, creating colorful sand designs, shopping at the busy market, and sipping warm saffron milk. When it is finally time to leave, Jyoti is heartbroken. However, she is comforted by a special Tamil tradition: instead of saying goodbye, people say, I'll go and come back. True to those words, the pair is reunited the very next summer when Pati visits America. Now, it is Jyoti's turn to help her grandmother feel completely welcome in a brand-new place, creating unforgettable memories that bridge the distance between their two worlds.

It is almost time for Christmas, and Maria is taking a long journey with her mother and little brother, Juan. They are traveling all the way to the border fence between California and Mexico to celebrate Las Posadas with their beloved grandmother. For a few precious minutes, the family shares stories and laughter through the iron slats of the tall fence, enjoying the holiday spirit despite the barrier between them. When Juan tries to give his grandmother a special Christmas gift, he realizes it is just too big to fit through the heavy fence. Maria refuses to give up and quickly comes up with a brilliant, soaring idea to deliver the present over the wall. You will be deeply moved by this beautiful story about how the miracle of family love can easily overcome any border.

Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken are the most unusual best friends you will ever meet, and they do absolutely everything together. Through every single season of the year, they know how to make life fun and lift each other up. Whether they are planning the ultimate spring birthday party, splashing in the waves on a hot summer beach day, braving a crowded department store in the autumn, or baking the most delicious pizza on a freezing winter night, they always have each other's backs. You will love joining these two adorable animals as they face little challenges and celebrate big joys. This charming story proves that no matter what surprises come your way, everything is so much better when you share it with your very best friend.

There is nothing Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken love more than a good party. These two best friends are always ready to celebrate every single holiday of the year with maximum fun. You will get to join them as they weave beautiful flower crowns to dance around the spring Maypole and march proudly in the big Fourth of July summer parade. When autumn arrives, they are busy putting together the spookiest and silliest Halloween costumes you have ever seen. Finally, they count down to the New Year in fabulous style. Three, two, one, fun! You will love reading about all their creative ideas and seeing how they support each other. Agnes and Clarabelle prove once again that every celebration is infinitely better when you spend it with your best friend.

Meet fourteen amazing young women who used their voices, courage, and creativity to change the world. In this inspiring collection, you will travel through history to discover heroes who refused to take no for an answer. You will dig up dinosaur bones with thirteen-year-old Mary Anning and stand up for justice alongside six-year-old Ruby Bridges. You will even journey all the way into outer space with astronaut Mae Jemison. Each incredible true story is told through a beautiful poem and paired with stunning artwork created by a different famous artist. These trailblazers, secret agents, and brilliant creators prove that you are never too young to make a huge difference. Get ready to find your own courage and start shaking things up.