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Introducing Branches!

Scholastic proudly presents Branches–a unique line of books specifically designed for newly independent readers who are ready to make the exciting leap from leveled readers, but not quite prepared to handle the rigors of a traditional chapter book.
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There's a Captain Underpants App?

Yes there is -- and "If you have grade school kids in the house, you may never see your tablet again," raves The Washington Post! Captain fans will love interacting with their favorite characters with this fun and interactive new app.
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Start a Reading Club

The Scholastic Reading Club Hub makes hosting a club for middle grade readers fun–and easy! Sign up for access to free activities, crafts, and games.
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Scholastic Editors & Authors Preview Fall Books!

Go behind the scenes with David Shannon, Pam Munoz Ryan, Gordon Korman, and other authors and editors as they preview the most-buzzed about books for fall.
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Nonfiction Series from Scholastic Library Publishing

Rookie Toddler: Will You Wear a Blue Hat?
Encourage a love of reading with these new board books!
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Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers ? Kids Like Me (Global Awareness): This is the Way We Go to School
Learn how children around the globe go to school!
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Featured Books for May 2013

The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf

The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf

by Mark Teague
Illustrated by
Grades P - K


“A good story-hour choice.” —Booklist

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Family Tree Book One: Better to Wish
Family Tree Book One: Better to Wish
by Ann M. Martin
Grades 3 - 7



"Poignant…sure to satisfy fans." —PW

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Gorgeous
Gorgeous
by Paul Rudnick
Grades 7+



“Rudnick’s first Y.A. novel is full of magic, snark, style, heart, and hilarity.” —Atlantic Wire

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Author Spotlight


Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in the kingdom of Manhattan with her very own prince charming and their fairy-tale loving daughters.


Whatever After #3
Sink or Swim
Grades 3 - 7
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Whatever After #2
If the Shoe Fits
Grades 3 - 7
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Featured Video

Zoe is the Queen of the whole Universe…(i.e., her own room), until her parents announce that her little sister, Adele, is moving in. How will she cope with this royal intruder? 

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Bill Konigsberg
Before writing the Lambda Literary Award winning novel, Out of Pocket, Bill Konigsberg, was a sportswriter for The Associated Press and ESPN.com. When he's not visiting with schools and libraries, Bill lives in Chandler, Arizona, with his partner, Chuck.
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Critics Corner

By Blue Balliett
Grades 4 - 7

Kirkus
SLJ
Booklist
By Jaclyn Moriarty
Grades 7+

BCCB
Horn Book
Kirkus
SLJ
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Grades K - 3

Booklist
Kirkus
SLJ
By Alaya Dawn Johnson
Grades 9 - 12

Booklist
Kirkus
PW
By Eva Moore
Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Grades K - 3

BCCB
PW
SLJ
 
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