Sonia Sanchez

For Lizzie, the perfect afternoon is always spent playing with her big sister, Jane. But it can be tough being the little sister. Jane is constantly busy with her own activities and play dates, leaving Lizzie feeling a bit left out. Lizzie decides to hatch the perfect plan to show Jane exactly how much she loves her. Each day of the week, Lizzie works hard sketching and planning her top secret project. She waits patiently until Saturday when she can finally reveal her grand surprise to Jane. She calls it Sister Day, a spectacular celebration of imagination, fun, and the special bond they share. This sweet and whimsical tale captures the timeless mission of a little girl determined to convince her older sister to play with her, highlighting the joy of family and togetherness.

The can-do heroine from the acclaimed The Little Red Fort returns in this fresh, feminist spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff. "Readers will happily discover that trip-trapping to friendship and cooperation is indeed a pie-worthy prize." -- Kirkus Reviews Ruby's mind is always full of ideas. One day, she spies some blueberries across the creek and invites her brothers to pick some. Unfortunately, the bridge is blocked by scary Santiago. "I'm the boss, and you can't cross... unless you give me a snack," he demands. One by one, the brothers scamper across, promising Santiago that the next sibling has a better snack. When at last it's Ruby's turn, she refuses to be bullied and creates her own way to cross the creek. This modern spin on a classic tale weaves folklore, feminism, STEM, and a Latinx cast into a delightful read-aloud that celebrates creativity and building bridges of friendship and community.