Max and Marla

Two fearless Olympians sled to victory in this delightful new picture book Max and Marla are best friends and aspiring Olympians with their eyes on the prize. They know exactly what it'll take to reach sledding success: preparation, practice, and perseverance. So, when rusty blades, strong winds, and difficult slopes get in their way, Max and Marla realize true joy lies not in winning but in friendship. Obstacles turn into victories. With delightful illustrations and charming text, Alexandra Boiger brings to life the story of two unstoppable pals--true Olympians who never give up.

Naya's Long Walk

In South Sudan, where Nya lives, many girls have a hard job: fetching water for their families from a remote water hole. The distance on foot is long, and the full water container is heavy. When Nya has to carry her little sister as well as the water, home seems impossibly distant. But reaching a thorn bush a few steps away--that she can do. And the tree after that, and then the next thing in her path...moving toward help and safety a step at a time. Nya's Long Walk tells a story of determination, perseverance, and love.