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21 Recently Released I Am Odd, I Am New Benjamin Giroux, illustrated by Roz MacLean Through the eyes of 10-year-old Benjamin Giroux, being odd is di erent, and di erent is a good thing. This is what the then fifth-grader hoped to convey in his poem about what it is like to live with autism. Inspired by a school assignment, Benjamin’s raw and emotional words poured out onto the page, but when he feared they were not any good, his parents shared the poemwith friends and family. Little did they know that it would go viral and end up inspiring thousands of strangers who identified with him to share their support. Now for the first time, Benjamin’s iconic poem, “I Am Odd, I Am New,” comes to life in this lovingly illustrated picture book with a foreword written by the National Autism Association. So whether you know the poem, or it is new to you, discover how Benjamin’s honesty will reassure children of all ages that it’s okay to be di erent. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6241-5 Size: 8" x 10 1/2" (203 x 267 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 14 color images Price: $ 16.99 US/£15.99 GBP/$22.99 CAD Age Range: 5 to 9 years Lexile: NP BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Special Needs E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0231-6 Rescuing Rumba A Tale about Dog Rescue and Forever Friendship Megan Rose, illustrated by Carolynn Lemke Based on a true story, this tale tells the story of a homeless dog from the Dominican Republic that finds her forever home when she least expects it. This lovable potcake, Rumba, spends her days roaming the island for food and shelter, when by chance she befriends a sweet young girl named Megan. Megan quickly discovers that Rumba has nowhere to call home, and is determined to figure out a way to rescue her. Working quickly and with compassion, Megan with the help of her dad arranges medical care and travel plans to bring their new furry friend home to New York City. It’s a scary but exciting adventure that includes a full belly, new fur siblings, and a big city, but most of all, a warm loving home where she can truly thrive. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6238-5 Size: 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 25 color images Price: $ 16.99 US/£15.99 GBP/$22.99 CAD Age Range: 5 to 9 years Lexile: AD620L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Pets E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0226-2 Head to Head 18 Linked Portraits of People Who Changed the World Baptist Cornabas, illustrated by Antoine Corbineau Can you guess what Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs have in common? Or Angelina Jolie and Mother Teresa? Discover how these individuals changed the course of history with their ideas, discoveries, actions, and inventions, from Johannes Gutenberg to Emma Watson. Short biographies of two seemingly unrelated figures are presented side by side and then open up to a spread discussing their common traits and how their discoveries and actions paved the way for each other and future activists. Each pair is followed by a timeline showing where the individual figures existed in history, along with other important world events. The book ends with a world map, plotting the location of each person discussed, showing how greatness comes from every corner of the world. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6226-2 Size: 9" x 12" (228 x 305 mm) Pages: 84 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 20 color images Price: $ 18.99 US/£17.99 GBP/$26.99 CAD Age Range: 7 to 10 years Lexile: 1010L BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0227-9 ISBN 978-0-7643-6241-5 ISBN 978-0-7643-6238-5 ISBN 978-0-7643-6226-2 “Giroux expresses core truths through his insightful and heartfelt poem.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Reviews)