Samantha M. Clark is coming to Coppell ISD on Friday, Sept. 23!

Interabang Books is excited to partner with the author for this event. Select any of her recent titles from the links below, and be sure to select the ship-to-home delivery option so that you have the books in hand in time for the event. Best to place your order before September 16.

Alda P. Dobbs will visit students at The Hockaday School on September 19th. Her latest book to involve the adventures of Petra Luna is THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER. Order your copy today!

Also available is her first book: BAREFOOT DREAMS OF PETRA LUNA.

Use the promo code "Hockaday" and 15% of your purchase will go to Hockaday School (Alda P.Dobbs titles only, please.) Be sure to select the ship-to-home delivery option to have the book in hand prior to the event. Best to order by September 12. 

Timeless storytelling is the hallmark of the work of children's author and Illustrator, Kevin Henkes. His books have touched generations of children of all ages around the world who know and love many of his beloved characters, such as Chrysanthemum, Owen, Julius, Lilly, Penny,  Billy Miller, and more. Kevin Henkes has won the Caldecott Award for his illustration of THE KITTEN’S FIRST FULL MOON, and has won the Newbery Award for his writing of OLIVE’S OCEAN and THE YEAR OF BILLY MILLER. He also received the Children’s Literature Legacy Award in 2020 for his more than 50 books and more than 40 years of contributions to the world of children’s literature. 

There are many attributes of Kevin Henkes’ books that I love, but most of all, his very real characters full of honest emotion make his books so very delightful. I adore the fact that the characters misbehave, worry about things, feel joy, fear, envy, and love. His books are filled with gentle and playful humor and also with wise and wonderful insight into the magical time of being a child. His illustrations are delightfully whimsical and expressive, a perfect compliment to the story.  

Please stop by the store to explore our wonderful array of Kevin Henkes books or order them on our website at Interabangbooks.com

Here are just a few of his extraordinary books.

There is no more iconic child’s first toy than a teddy bear, nor first story that does not have a bear in it. The rich history of bears in children’s literature include Winnie the Pooh, Paddington, Baloo, Corduroy, Little Bear,  Goldilocks friends-Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Baby Bear and countless others. These cuddly and sometimes fearsome creatures have brought comfort and love, excitement and thrills and even more - lessons for life to children of all ages. Here are some of my favorites that have stood the test of time...

Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne. Pooh is my favorite bear of all time. For a bear of very little brain Pooh has wisdom and love to share with those of all ages. “A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be,” says Pooh. He and his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods will warm all hearts and teach important life lessons not to be missed. (9780525444435)

Paddington Bear by Michael Bond. Paddington is the sort of bear who likes to keep a marmalade sandwich in his hat just in case there is an adventure ahead. Paddington shows us to be brave and adventurous and not afraid of change as he makes every ordinary occasion more exciting.(9780062312181)

Old Bear by Kevin Henkes. Old Bear is a dreamer, and as he slumbers and dreams of all the seasons, they come to life and help us remember to find the beauty all around us. (9780061552052)

Corduroy by Don Freeman. In this endearing classic, Corduroy teaches us that true friends accept us just the way we are, flaws and all. What a beautiful lesson for all of us. (9780451470799)

...and here are more wonderful Bear Stories that you may not be familiar with and can find here on our shelves…

Recently, the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) released a statement condemning political censorship of books in schools. In communities across the country, including right here in Texas, an organized, political attack on books is occurring, which threatens to impact education, the rights of students, and the freedom of expression. Though there are policies in place for book challenges by parents, they must take place within the boundaries set forth in our country's laws, not through censorship, threats, and violence. We at Interabang Books fully endorse this statement on condemnation of censorship and will continue to strive to offer the widely diverse, rich selection of books that we always have. Widening our views and opening our hearts and minds to new ideas, points of view, and information, continues to drive us to be a haven of thought in an ever-evolving world. 

Heros and heroines are important figures in all our lives, and especially so in the lives of young people. Children’s and young adult fictional literature throughout history is filled with heroic people and animals who have inspired us in our lives in ways great and small. Heroic characters may wear a cape and have superpowers, some may save a life, a city, or even an entire civilization, but more often, they are ordinary people who do extraordinary acts of goodness. They inspire us to try harder, lend a hand, strive for greatness, persevere, stand up for what is right or face a difficult situation with courage. Our shelves at Interabang are filled with heroes and heroines of all kinds. Many you may recognize, and many may be new to you, but here are just a few to help you be a little braver, a little stronger, or perhaps become someone else’s hero or heroine.

Young Children’s Heroes and Heroines:

Tacky the Penguin from TACKY THE PENGUIN

Balto from THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF BALTO

Irene from BRAVE IRENE 

Pooh from WINNIE THE POOH

Lassie from LASSIE COME HOME

Officer Buckle and Gloria from OFFICER BUCKLE AND GLORIA

Middle-Grade Reader Heroes and Heroines:

Harry Potter from the HARRY POTTER series

Hermione Granger from the HARRY POTTER series

Matilda Wormwood from MATILDA 

Charlotte from CHARLOTTE'S WEB

Dita from THE LIBRARIAN OF AUSCHWITZ

Huckleberry Finn from ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

Pippi from PIPPI LONGSTOCKINGS

Gandalf from THE HOBBIT

Ane Shirle from ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

Jo March from LITTLE WOMEN

Ruthie Mizrahi from LUCKY BROKEN GIRL

Percy Jackon from THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Young Adult Reader’s Heroes and Heroines

Leisel from BOOK THIEF

Katniss Everdeen from THE HUNGER GAMES series 

Peeta Mellark from THE HUNGER GAMES seres

Lina from BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY

Augustus Waters from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

Cassandra Mortmain in I CAPTURE THE CASTLE

AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER…

A Story of Resilience by Lisa 

The line above is how we often think a children’s story ends. I love a happy ending too, but this week I think perhaps it is more important to look at the journey rather than the end result and focus on the sometimes frightening, often challenging, and at times downright awful things that life can throw our way. These challenges present opportunities for children to grow in their resilience, a quality that will take them far in life and teach important lessons, coping skills, and patience. I have put together some books whose characters get knocked down but find the resilience to get back up. Our favorite heroes didn’t have an easy time of it; battles must be fought, races must be run, and mountains must be climbed in order to feel the wind in our hair.  Sometimes we cannot change the circumstances, but we can all change our attitudes and set our own moral of the story. Enjoy these books for kids and young adults that feature resilient characters that will inspire you. 

Bree Barton will make a virtual visit with students at Richard J. Wilson Elementary on May 19. Order her new book Zia Erases The World and use promo code bree for free shipping. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bree Barton lives in mythical Ithaca with her partner and two waggish dogs. She wrote her first book as “a humble child of 10”—her exact words in the query letter she sent to editors. Those editors told her to keep writing, and, luckily, she did. Bree was 11 when her journey with the Shadoom began, and stories offered a special kind of balm. A handful of years later, she is the author of several young adult novels published in seven countries and four languages. Bree teaches dance and writing and loves connecting with readers of all ages. Zia Erases the World is her middle grade debut.

More more Bree Barton titles, click here.

Please join The Episcopal School of Dallas Lower School in celebrating this year’s Elizabeth Anne Worsham Visiting Author Salina Yoon on Tuesday, May 3rd. Use the promo code ESD and 15% of each purchase will go to ESD (Salina Yoon titles only, please).

Make sure to select the ship to home delivery method so that you'll have books prior to the author visit on May 3rd. Free shipping! Please place your order at least one week prior to the event to ensure timely delivery.

Salina Yoon is a multi-award winning author and illustrator who created the popular Penguin series (featuring Penguin & Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, and more), the Bear books (Bear's Big Day, Found, and more), and the Geisel-award winning early reader book Duck, Duck, Porcupine. In addition, she has published more than 100 interactive books (think: textures, lift the flaps, and books with moving parts). 

Browse some of Salina Yoon's popular titles below. Click here to view all available Salina Yoon titles: https://www.interabangbooks.com/search/site/salina%20yoon

February is designated Black History month in the United States and in a more perfect world would need no such designation, but rather would be a part of our collective history. But because the stories, lives and legacies of Black Americans have long been hidden, forgotten or even misrepresented, it is important that we strive to know these stories. What better way to broaden our hearts and minds than through reading, and introducing young people to the vast history of Black Americans throughout our country’s history. Here are just a few of the many wonderful books that celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of Black Americans. -Lisa Plummer, Interabang Books Kids and YA Book Buyer