When Anita Silvey spoke at our Children’s Literature Conference at Butler University several years ago, it was quite a thrill for those of us who share her en

A National Book Award Finalist "A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding." –The New York Times Book Review It's the summer before middle schoo

A Navajo girl unravels a day's weaving on a rug whose completion, she believes, will mean the death of her grandmother.

In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and ani

A National Indie Bestseller An NPR Best Book of the Year A New York Times Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors' Choice A Boo