Guys Read
Terrifying Tales
By
Adam Gidwitz, R.L. Stine, Dav Pilkey, Michael Buckley, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Adele Griffin, Kelly Barnhill, Daniel Jose Older, and Rita Williams-Garcia
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Pictures by
Lisa Brown
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Collected by
Jon Scieszka
Jump in: Grab your flashlight and make sure the closet door is shut tight. This collection brings together some of the best storytellers around for a thrilling ride filled with creepy creatures, vengeful ghosts, and magic tricks that go horribly wrong. Why it pulls you in: Compiled by Jon Scieszka, this book features stories from your favorite authors like R.L. Stine, Dav Pilkey, and Adam Gidwitz. You will meet imaginary friends who turn out to be dangerously real, discover twisted fairy tales that will keep you guessing, and cross paths with librarians who are anything but ordinary. It is the perfect mix of spooky suspense and dark humor. What to expect: Whether you are reading under the covers or sharing these tales around a campfire, get ready for a collection that delivers just the right amount of fright. Every chapter offers a brand new mystery or monster to face, making it an unforgettable adventure for anyone who loves a good scare.
288 Pages
An Anthology Honoring and Amplifying Black Life
Pictures by
Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Floyd Cooper, Pat Cummings, Ekua Holmes, Keith Knight, London Ladd, James Ransome, Don Tate, Eric Velásquez, and Shannon Wright
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Collected by
Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson
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With
Mahogany L. Browne, Paula Chase, Dhonielle Clayton, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Sharon M. Draper, Lamar Giles, Nikki Grimes, Curtis Hudson, Tiffany Jewell, Kelly Starling Lyons, Kwame Mbalia, Deray Mckesson, Robert H. Miller, Denene Milner, Jerdine Nolen, Adedayo Perkovich, Ronald Lenard Smith, Nic Stone, Carole Boston Weatherford, Alicia D. Williams, and Ibi Zobi
Black lives have always mattered. In this moving and powerful anthology, prominent Black creators bring their insight, talent, and passion to celebrate Black culture, resistance, and joy. Serving as a stunning follow-up to previous conversations about race and truth, this collection brings together award-winning authors and artists to explore the unyielding necessity of the Black Lives Matter movement. Through a dynamic blend of essays, poems, short stories, and historical excerpts, the contributors capture the prestige and resilience of being Black in America. The book features an eight-page full-color insert of spellbinding art that visualizes the strength and beauty of the community. Readers will discover stories of the past, powerful journeys of the present, and the brilliant light guiding the future. It is a necessary and deeply enriching primer on identity and courage, offering a multifaceted look at the ongoing fight for equality and the vibrant celebration of life.
217 Pages
