The Leopard Behind the MoonA beautifully rendered coming of age story.Kirkus Reviews (starred review) No one knows what lies beyond the magical village door, but Ezomo is determined to find out. Mayonn Paasewe Valchevs debut is an unforgettable coming of age story about friendship, family, and long standing traditions. The power of storytelling comes to life in this middle grade fantasy novel perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tracey Baptiste, and Tae Keller. There are

a fly on the wall of the poet’s kitchen

each house is filled with secrets

And a new plague that even the ceaseless euphoria can’t mask

Hanna will follow tradition and become the fifth wife of a man more than twice her age

an annotated playlist

Little Branch

1960s liberalism had as its first and all-consuming goal the expiation of American guilt rather than the careful development of true equality between the races

Growing up in poverty just miles from his wealthy relatives

Every meal she dishes up is a real meal

created with invention

and market crashes that has plagued economies from Ancient Rome to modern Wall Street

In the desperate season to come