Shelley Diaz

4 weeks ago | slj.com | Brown Ink |Lauren Sullivan |Shelley Diaz

Gr 9 Up–The world of figure skating is a battleground. Literally. Skaters compete with jumps, spins, and attempts to knock their opponents to the ice. Emile is a rookie, and due to another skater getting injured, he must battle the number one skater in the world: Radu. Emile holds his own and discovers Radu’s biggest secret in the middle of their battle: he’s a vampire. At risk of getting kicked out if discovered, Radu begs Emile not to reveal his secret to the skating federation.

1 month ago | slj.com | Shelley Diaz |Heather O’Connor

K-Gr 3–A lyrical ode to the red and wily fox. This picture book poem by former US Poet Laureate Límon captures the simplicity and playfulness of the creature. The narrative and images complement each other as they present one day in the life of the title character. The digital illustrations are set in Kentucky, the poet’s home state. As the boisterous fox travels across the pages, D’Alessandro demonstrates the graceful movement with curvy lines alongside the red fox.

1 month ago | slj.com | Shelley Diaz |Amanda MacGregor |Erin Entrada

. Apr. 2025. 200p. pap. $18.99. ISBN 9798765627587. COPY ISBN Gr 8 Up–Social anthropologist and speechwriter Nielsen has created an inspiring and pragmatic primer on writing and delivering convincing speeches that will spur people to take action against climate change. With decades of experience working with the Danish government and the United Nations, the author has garnered several awards for his speechwriting.

2 months ago | slj.com | Shelley Diaz

. May 2025. 336p. adapted by adapt. by Eric S. Singer. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780593856451. COPY ISBN Gr 5 Up–A dense but fascinating biography on the controversial “father of the atomic bomb,” whose work has impacted all of humanity. Adapted from American Prometheus, the basis of the Oscar-winning film, this extensive work covers physicist J.

2 months ago | slj.com | Shelley Diaz

. May 2025. 72p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781774885031. COPY ISBN Gr 4-7–An inspirational primer on the art of drawing showing how the art form is for everyone. In mostly black-and-white, sketched illustrations, this work celebrates imagination and individuality. With philosophical text, an unnamed child shares with potential artists encouraging prompts and inspirational guidance to find their inner creator and silence their inner critic.