THE LEOPARD BEHIND THE MOON de Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev

No one knows what lies beyond the village door, but Ezomo is determined to find out. From debut author Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev, this is a remarkable coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and the power of storytelling for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tae Keller, and Tracey Baptiste..

THE LEOPARD BEHIND THE MOON
by Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev
HarperCollins, September 2021 – MG

There are three important laws in Ezomo’s village: Don’t go to The Valley, don’t go out at night, and never, ever, ever open the door that protects them all. But when Ezomo encounters the leopard believed to have killed his father, he and his two friends embark on a journey that leads them past the boundaries set by their elders. Ezomo’s mother immediately falls deathly ill, and Ezomo doesn’t believe that it’s a coincidence. Eventhough he wasn’t able to save his father, Ezomo hopes he can save her. He receives a hint that the cure can be found behind the village door, in the Valley. With his friends by his side, Ezomo discovers the true history of his village, and that cautionary tales exist for a reason.
This voice-driven debut balances a gripping adventure with themes of friendship, identity, and grief. Layered throughout with rich details, this will be an extraordinary addition to the bookshelves of readers who love Grace Lin and Kelly Barnhill.

Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev is a writer and a reader. Born in Liberia, she was exposed to a culture of oral storytelling at a young age. She lived in the Netherlands for several years where she learned to stuff her klompen (wooden shoes) with carrots and developed a love for reading stories—especially tales written by Roald Dahl and Astrid Lindgren. She lives in Georgia with her family.

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THE BOOK OF LIVING SECRETS de Madeleine Roux

The New York Times bestselling author of the Asylum series is back with a vengeance in this atmospheric gothic standalone novel for fans of The Hazel Wood, in which a reader’s dearest dream being transported to the world of a favorite book instead proves a terrifying nightmare, with a tantalizing darkness and desperate adventure that could only come from Madeline Roux.

THE BOOK OF LIVING SECRETS
by Madeleine Roux
HarperTeen, March 2022

Adelle and Connie have been best friends for years, united by their love of a little known novel called Moira, and spend their days dreaming about how much better their lives would be in the world of this romantic fantasy, with its intrigue and excitement. When the girls are tempted by a mysterious stranger to try to enter the world of the book, they hardly suspect that it will actually work. But suddenly, they are in the world of Moira that they had imagined for so long. Only, the world of the novel has been turned upside down: The lavish balls and star crossed love affairs are now interlaced with unspeakable horrors. The girls realize that something sinister is behind their foray into fiction and they will have to rewrite their own arcs if they hope to escape this nightmare with their lives.

Madeleine Roux is the New York Times bestselling author of the Asylum series—Asylum, Sanctum, Catacomb, Escape from Asylum, and The Asylum Novellas—which has sold into twelve countries around the world, as well as the House of Furies trilogy. She has also contributed works to Star Wars and World of Warcraft. A graduate of the Beloit College writing program, Madeleine now lives in Seattle, Washington with her two beloved dogs.

SOME MISTAKES WERE MADE de Kristin Dwyer

Sarah Dessen meets Adam Silvera in this debut YA romance, told in alternate timelines and perfect for fans of messy, complicated relationships.

SOME MISTAKES WERE MADE
by Kristin Dwyer
HarperTeen, April 2022

A thing you were: Ellis and Easton have been inseparable since childhood. Their friendship is unbreakable or so Ellis thought.
A thing you are: But when a rash decision throws Ellis’s life and her relationship with Easton into chaos, she’s forced to finish her senior year halfway across the country, far from everything she’s ever known.
A thing you will be: Ellis hasn’t spoken to Easton in a year, and maybe it’s better that way; maybe eventually the Easton shaped hole in her heart will heal. But when Easton’s mom invites her home for a visit, Ellis finds herself tangled up in the web of heartache, betrayal, and anger she left behind.And with the boy she never stopped loving.
Told in alternating timelines, Kristin Dwyer’s debut novel is a gripping look at the fallout left behind when the heart wants what it shouldn’t.

Kristin Dwyer grew up under the California sun and prayed every day for a cloudy sky. Now Kristin and her spouse are currently raising their mischief makers in the hills of North Carolina, where there is just the right amount of clouds. When she’s not writing books about people kissing Kristin is a part time hair model and full time TSA precheck. One time a credible news outlet asked for her opinion on K pop (it was the best day of her life). Please do not talk to her about your fandom, she will try to join.

12 NOTES de Quincy Jones

Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world’s most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones.

12 NOTES:
On Life and Creativity
by Quincy Jones
Abrams Image, January 2022

12 NOTES is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or experience. Drawing from his own life, and those of his many creative collaborators past and present, Quincy Jones presents readers with lessons that are hardworking and accessible, yet speak to the passion of self-expression. He includes sections as deep as how to transform grief into power, and as practical as how to set goals and articulate intentions through daily affirmations. Weaving his story throughout, Jones lets readers in on his own creative process, as well as the importance of letting honesty, hard work, and good relationships drive your career.

Quincy Jones is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger, and living legend. His career spans more than 60 years in the entertainment industry, with a record 80 Grammy Award nominations, 28 Grammys, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992. He lives in Los Angeles.

MAKE THRIFT MEND de Katrina Rodabaugh

Slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh, bestselling author of Mending Matters, teaches readers how to mend, patch, dye, and alter clothing for an environmentally conscious, reimagined wardrobe.

MAKE THRIFT MEND:
Stitch, Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye & Love Your Wardrobe
by Katrina Rodabaugh
Abrams, April 2021

Slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh follows her bestselling book, Mending Matters, with a comprehensive guide to building (and keeping) a wardrobe that matters. Whether you want to repair your go-to jeans, refresh a favorite garment, alter or dye clothing you already have—this book has all the know-how you’ll need. Woven throughout are stories, essays, and a slow fashion call-to-action, encouraging readers to get involved or deepen their commitment to changing the destructive habit of overconsumption. Rodabaugh has an engaged community (her kits are in high demand and her classes sell out quickly) and a proven ability to tempt sewists and nonsewists alike to take up needle and thread.

Katrina Rodabaugh is an award-winning artist and writer working across disciplines to explore environmental and social issues through craft techniques. Her writing and work have appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Martha Stewart Living, Mother Earth Living, Sewing Magazine, Sunset magazine, Sweet Paul Magazine, Taproot magazine, and more. Rodabaugh teaches and speaks at craft gatherings across the United States, including to standing-room only crowds at the popular New York State Sheep & Wool Festival. Rodabaugh currently lives in the Hudson Valley of New York.