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Chloe loves digging, planting, and watering in the community garden. But one big question keeps sprouting in her head: What do plants need to grow? ☀️ CHLOE'S COMMUNITY GARDEN/EL JARDÍN COMUNITARIO DE CHLOE by Valerie Bolling and illustrated by Felicia Whaley.

June and her friends troubleshoot their solar pizza oven, testing topping after topping until the layers feel just right. Can they harness solar energy and make the perfect pizza cracker? 🍕 Preorder today!

📚 Ramp It Up! / ¡Eleva la rampa! by Katrina Tangen and illustrated by Wendy Wen. Coming October 6th in English and Spanish editions. Preorder today!

Our narrator and her twin brother, Anton, can't wait to help Auntie Kate at the laundromat. First, sort everything into lights and darks. But wait, what about the kids' hooded unicorn 🦄 and dinosaur 🦖 towels? They're both light AND dark! Looks like it's time for a third pile!

What makes a great literary sidekick? Bobbi Miller, author of THE BARBARY CHRONICLES, shares her thoughts on writing supporting characters: smack-dab-in-the-middle.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-he…