Keke loves her family—Mom; Dad; her big brother, Noah; and Clyde, their unruly dog. They all live together in an apartment that reaches high into the sky. They love to be out on the go, getting fro-yo, visiting the library, taking Clyde to the dog park, going for walks, and visiting their grandmas at their retirement home. And wherever they go, Keke makes everyone happy with her Keke Super-Strong Double Hugs. But then one day, Keke and her family aren’t allowed to go out anymore—no getting fro-yo, no going to the library, and no visiting her grandmas. There is a pandemic happening, with lots of people getting sick and some even dying. So everyone must stay home to stay safe. Keke feels scared and angry sometimes as the pandemic stays and stays. Then she has an idea: What if the family could do fun things, just like they used to do, while also staying home? Together Keke’s family can find ways to enjoy themselves while also staying safe. In this children’s story, one little girl and her family deal with having to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic and discover new ways of doing things together.

Danny colors Easter eggs with his friends, then hunts for them after they are hidden by the Easter Bunny, and gives a special one to his grandmother.

Keke loves her family-Mom; Dad; her big brother, Noah; and Clyde, their unruly dog. They all live together in an apartment that reaches high into the sky. They love to be out on the go, getting fro-yo, visiting the library, taking Clyde to the dog park, going for walks, and visiting their grandmas at their retirement home. And wherever they go, Keke makes everyone happy with her Keke Super-Strong Double Hugs. But then one day, Keke and her family aren't allowed to go out anymore-no getting fro-yo, no going to the library, and no visiting her grandmas. There is a pandemic happening, with lots of people getting sick and some even dying. So everyone must stay home to stay safe. Keke feels scared and angry sometimes as the pandemic stays and stays. Then she has an idea: What if the family could do fun things, just like they used to do, while also staying home? Together Keke's family can find ways to enjoy themselves while also staying safe. In this children's story, one little girl and her family deal with having to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic and discover new ways of doing things together.

A young girl learns that she is loved and appreciated for being a very special person.

Agnes knows she is at home before she even opens her eyes in the morning. The sounds and smells and people swirl around her--she always knows what everyone is up to in the tight-knit apartment building where she lives. But she also knows what it is like to be the only child in a place full of adults who never have time. So when a little girl moves in to the building, Agnes is excited and sends her a subtle message. But the girl doesn't respond. Then things start to change around Agnes's place--and Agnes knows exactly who is to blame. It seems like the girl is interested in everyone except for Agnes! Will Agnes and the new girl ever meet? And what secrets does the new girl hold? First published in Norway, this is a lovely story about home and belonging and how one person can transform our world.

Teach the importance of goodwill with this impactful picture book with a solid pay-it-forward message to encourage kindness in young children—from the award-winning author of Excellent Ed and Sun! One In a Billion. It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike. Award-winning children's book author Stacy McAnulty packs a powerful punch with minimal text, providing a sweet message about all the small ways one can be kind. Illustrator Wendy Leach creates a diverse cast of characters while using color as a visual cue to how kindness is able to spread, even in a small community like a school. Overall, A Small Kindness is sure to speak to this new generation of children and their parents.

Striking a perfect balance between heartfelt emotions and spot-on humor, this debut features a pop-culture enthusiast protagonist with an unforgettable voice sure to resonate with readers. Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting—working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating—no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can’t stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for (uncertainty, butterflies, and swoons, oh my!). When her blissful summer takes an unexpected turn and Takumi becomes her knight with a shiny library-employee badge (close enough), Alice has to decide if she’s willing to risk their friendship for a love that might not be reciprocated—or understood. Claire Kann’s debut novel Let’s Talk About Love, chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, gracefully explores the struggle with emerging adulthood and the complicated line between friendship and what it might mean to be something more. Praise for Let’s Talk About Love from the Swoon Reads community: “A sweet and beautiful journey about self-discovery and identity!” —Macy Filia, reader on SwoonReads.com “There aren't many novels that have asexual characters and it's something people need more of.” —Alice, reader on SwoonReads.com “I want this on my shelf where I can admire it every day.” —Kiara, reader on SwoonReads.com