New Releases by Karina Yan Glaser

Ready? Okay! It''s time for school at the brand new Curiosity Academy, and there''s a certain third grade classroom that stands out from the rest. It''s got a cool teacher named Mrs. Z, who wears high-tops and science earrings, and is full of unique classmates from all over Peppermint Falls, who all have a secret. Emma just wants to makes friends at her new school, but an old friend-turned-enemy might ruin her chance at a fresh start. Rohan opens a pet care company to raise money for a school garden, but it''s hard to care for pets when you''ve never done it before and might be a little afraid of them! Poppy tries out a new candy recipe for her class, but she''s distracted by her grandma, who''s suddenly forgetting things she used to know by heart. Memo is thrilled to be going to a sci-fi fantasy convention with his friend, but his Spanish-speaking abuela has to take them there and Memo doesn''t speak Spanish. In a crowded space with no way to talk to each other, nothing could go wrong, right? Wyatt usually keeps to himself and chats with his best friend, Lizzie, who happens to be a stuffed lizard. But as he''s growing older, is it still okay for him to bring Lizzie to school? What if someone sees? And lastly, when Mrs. Z''s class is getting ready for a variety show, Ayana, who likes blending into the background, is having enough trouble deciding what she could perform center stage when she realizes her loud, bad-joke-telling, all-eyes-on-me dad is a variety show volunteer! Will she ever figure out her performance when she''s feeling this embarrassed by her dad? Join the kids in Mrs. Z''s class in these six exciting tales of friendship and family, which can be read in any order you choose! Emma McKenna, Full Out Rohan Murthy Has a Plan Poppy Song Bakes a Way The Legend of Memo Castillo Wyatt Hill''s Best Friend Is a Lizard Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series. “A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read!” —Lisa Yee, New York Times bestselling author of The Misfits In ancient Chang’An, Han Yu sells steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers. In New York’s Depression-era Chinatown, Luli gazes out from the roof of her parents’ restaurant, dreaming of dim sum and Chinese art. Familiar rhythms rule the contained-but-contented lives of Han Yu and Luli. But when plague strikes Chang’An and financial crisis threatens Luli’s family, Han Yu and Luli must each venture out into the larger world—and into danger-filled adventure—to save what they love most. Filled with wondrous caves and conniving thieves, desert storms and magical lakes, Karina Yan Glaser’s epic and rewarding novel is a testament to the bravery required to face the unknown and the power of art to connect us through the ages. “The work of a virtuoso, this is quite simply dazzling and the best book I’ve read in a long time.” —James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z''s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! In the first six books of this playful chapter book series, you''ll go on adventures with an energetic cheerleader, a scared pet-sitter, a baking whiz, a fantasy enthusiast, an imaginative lizard-lover, and a talent-show star. These funny and reassuring classroom tales are perfect for fans of Andrew Clements, My Weirdtastic School, and The Questioneers. It''s time for school at the brand new Curiosity Academy, where a certain third grade classroom stands out from the rest. It''s got a zany teacher named Mrs. Z, who wears high-tops and science earrings, and an eclectic class of students from all over Peppermint Falls. But even when school is cool, life can still be challenging. In each book, follow along with a different student as they try new things, face their fears, and learn to soar in Mrs. Z''s class. ★ Emma just wants to makes friends at her new school, but an old friend-turned-enemy might ruin her chance at a fresh start. ★ Rohan opens a pet care company to raise money for a school garden, but it''s hard to care for pets when you''ve never done it before ...and might be a little afraid of them! ★ Poppy tries out a new candy recipe for her class, but she''s distracted by her grandma, who''s suddenly forgetting things she used to know by heart. ★ Memo is thrilled to be going to a sci-fi fantasy convention, but his Spanish-speaking abuela has to take him there and Memo doesn''t speak Spanish. Nothing could go wrong, right? ★ Wyatt usually keeps to himself and chats with his best friend, Lizzie, who happens to be a stuffed lizard. But as he gets older, is it still okay for him to bring Lizzie to school? ★ Ayana doesn''t know what to do when she''s center-stage at the upcoming variety show. Even worse, her loud, bad-joke-telling, all-eyes-on-me dad is a variety show volunteer! How can she figure out her performance when he keeps embarrassing her? With six exciting tales of friendship and family packaged together, this box set is perfect for budding binge-readers, and with each book written by a different all-star children''s author, this series is perfect for getting early readers hooked on books! The Kids in Mrs. Z''s Class can be read in any order you choose. Included in this box set: Emma McKenna, Full Out Rohan Murthy Has a Plan Poppy Song Bakes a Way The Legend of Memo Castillo Wyatt Hill''s Best Friend Is a Lizard Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage But Mrs. Z''s Class isn''t done yet! Don''t miss! Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) Theo Chang: Boy or Cat? (#9) Thunder Nelson and the Impossumble Dream (#10)

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Poppy Song loves to bake just like her grandmother, but her skills are put to the test when a tricky recipe and a forgetful grandmother lead her into a sticky situation. Poppy Song loves sharing sweet treats with other people—just like her grandmother Po Po, who used to have her own bakery. When the kids in Mrs. Z’s class hear about a fancy dessert called Dragon''s Beard candy, they can''t wait for Poppy to make some and bring it in. Poppy is excited to try to make the candy, but she has other worries on her mind. Po Po has been acting differently lately, putting items back in the wrong places, even mixing up ingredients in the recipes she knows by heart! When this new forgetfulness puts Po Po in danger, Poppy must find the courage to help their family figure out a way forward. Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Poppy’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z’s class where empathy and fun rule the school, from New York Times bestselling author Karina Yan Glaser. Perfect for! ★ My Weirdtastic School fans ★ Reluctant readers ★ Classroom read-alouds ★ Andrew Clements fans ★ Bakers ★ Candy lovers ★ Grandparents Day Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) — available for preorder now! Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) — available for preorder now! Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!

The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community. A Publishers Weekly Bestseller! The Vanderbeekers are looking forward to the wedding of two of their favorite people! But when one of the siblings receives a dire diagnosis, instead of preparing for a celebration, the family is suddenly spending their time at the hospital. And soon they are helping a newly made and critically ill friend, even as they struggle with how their own lives have turned upside down. In the poignant conclusion to the bestselling Vanderbeekers series, the beloved family faces their biggest challenge yet, rising to meet it with the characteristic love, warmth, and hope that has won them a lasting home in the hearts of readers everywhere. The series includes: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish The Vanderbeekers on the Road The Vanderbeekers Ever After

Hartverwarmend en geestig! Terwijl Isa op muziekkamp is, zitten Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth en Laney elkaar thuis op de zenuwen te werken. Maar hun slaperige zomer verandert in één klap wanneer hun geliefde bovenburen door een ramp worden getroffen. De Vanderbeekers kunnen eindelijk weer doen waar ze goed in zijn: een plan bedenken. Ze gaan op pad om de meest magische geneeskrachtige tuin van heel Harlem te bouwen. Ze laten zich heus niet tegenhouden door een gesloten hek, distels en afval en de dwarsbomende plannen van een rijke vastgoedontwikkelaar. Ervaar opnieuw de warmte van deze onvergetelijke familie en hun buren terwijl ze samenwerken om de wereld een beetje lieflijker en vriendelijker te maken.

In this fresh adventure in the New York Times bestselling series about the beloved Vanderbeeker family, a surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facing change. The popular Harlem family is putting the VAN in Vanderbeekers as they hit the highway to give their dad the best birthday surprise EVER! Re-creating a road trip Papa never got the chance to take with his own father, the whole crew is packed and ready for a cross-country adventure. Things get off to a rocky start when the car breaks down on their way to pick up Papa. But they really veer off course when Laney discovers that Jessie and Orlando are interviewing at a college once they get to California. How can they even think about leaving New York? Wouldn''t that change their family? And how can she and her other siblings stop them? Exploring themes of leaving home, embracing change, and the lessons to be learned from going to new places, The Vanderbeekers on the Road is every bit an engaging and rewarding journey. The New York Times bestselling Vanderbeekers series is perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. As ALA Booklist commented in a starred review: “Few families in children’s literature are as engaging or amusing as the Vanderbeekers, even in times of turmoil.” The series includes: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish The Vanderbeekers on the Road The Vanderbeekers Ever After

From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two biracial sixth graders living in a homeless shelter. At first, June can’t believe it: their new home is a homeless shelter? When she’s told she can’t bring her cherished viola inside, she’s convinced the worst luck in the world landed her at Huey House. But Tyrell has lived at Huey House for three years, and he knows all the good things about it: friendship, hot meals, and the music from next door drifting through the windows. With his help, June begins to see things differently. Just as she’s starting to understand how Huey House can be a home, a new government policy threatens all the residents. Can June and Tyrell work together to find a way to save Huey House as they know it?

Kunnen de Vanderbeekers hun huis in Harlem redden? De Vanderbeekers wonen al hun hele leven in een prachtig jarendertighuis in Harlem. Ze zijn zo met hun huis vergroeid dat het een soort extra gezinslid is geworden. Wanneer hun zonderlinge huisbaas opeens besluit om hun huurcontract niet te verlengen, hebben de vijf kinderen nog elf dagen om het tij te keren. Ze doen er alles aan om hun huisbaas ervan te overtuigen hoe verschrikkelijk leuk zij zijn en waarom het juist zo fantastisch is dat zij hier wonen! En ‘alles mag in liefde en oorlog’ – wanneer het erop aan komt, doen ze alles om hun eigen vertrouwde huis te behouden. Voor kinderen vanaf 9 jaar ‘Maar weinig families in de jeugdliteratuur zijn zo grappig en innemend als de Vanderbeekers.’ Booklist ‘Liefhebbers van vrolijke verhalen die nostalgisch en tijdloos zijn door het inlevingsvermogen, zullen genieten van deze kennismaking met de Vanderbeekers en uitkijken naar hun toekomstige avonturen.’ Publishers Weekly ‘Heerlijk en hartverwarmend.’ The New York Times

"It''s summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa''s surprise fortieth birthday party. But then Papa must leave town to help his best friend and the Vanderbeeker children are surprised to find their maternal grandparents on their doorstep. Grandma is very critical of everything they do. Meanwhile, they find themselves learning more about their papa''s father than ever before, and wishing they could have known him a bit better. Can they learn more about the grandfather they lost and come to appreciate the grandparents they still have while making sure their papa has the best birthday ever?"--Provided by publisher.

As they look forward to the New York City Marathon in which their friend Mr. B. will run, the Vanderbeeker children learn that one of their good friends is homeless.

Weihnachtstrubel für die ganze Familie In fünf Tagen ist Weihnachten, und die Vanderbeekers träumen schon von Plätzchen, Weihnachtsliedern und Geschenken. Ausgerechnet da kündigt der griesgrämige Vermieter ihren Mietvertrag. Aus ist es mit der Weihnachtsvorfreude. Die fünf Geschwister Isa, Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth und Laney müssen einen Plan aushecken, wie sie den Vermieter umstimmen können. Sie basteln und malen für ihn, schenken ihm ein Weihnachtsbäumchen, lassen alle in der Nachbarschaft eine Petition unterschreiben ... Aber nichts scheint sein Herz zu erweichen. Jetzt hilft nur noch ein echtes Weihnachtswunder!

Lorsqu’un AVC frappe brutalement M. Jeet, leur voisin adoré, les cinq enfants Vanderbeeker décident de lui offrir un cadeau extraordinaire : construire le jardin de ses rêves. Mais, malgré leur enthousiasme légendaire, créer un jardin se révèle plus compliqué que prévu. D’autant qu’un promoteur immobilier sans scrupules louche sur le terrain. Les Vanderbeeker vont devoir redoubler d’énergie pour relever leur plus grand défi...

A New York Times best-selling series Harlem''s favorite family returns in the third installment in the Vanderbeerkers series, wherein the Vanderbeeker kids find themselves racing to save their mother''s baking business from city closure. Illustrated with delightful black and white illustrations. For the Vanderbeeker kids of Harlem''s 141st Street, spring break couldn''t be off to a better start. Isa''s back from band camp, Oliver''s building his first-ever treehouse in the backyard of the brownstone, and Laney, Jess, and Hyacinth are excited to help their mother when she gets the once-in-a-lifetime chance to star in a cooking magazine. But the Vanderbeekers'' plans go off the rails when an unexpected visit from city officials puts their mother''s bakery in jeopardy. Now they''ll have to band together to save the day before they''re out of business. Perfect for fans of The Penderwicks and Front Desk.

Jessie, Isa, Olivier, Jacinthe, Laney et leurs parents étaient rassemblés dans le salon. Les animaux – le chien Franz, le chat George Washington, le lapin Paganini – faisaient la sieste sur le tapis. – Vous voulez d''abord la bonne ou la mauvaise nouvelle ? Les cinq enfants levèrent des regards anxieux. – La bonne ! répondirent Isa et Laney. – Non, la mauvaise ! protestèrent Jessie, Oliver et Jacinthe. Vous voulez connaître la suite de la première aventure de la famille Vanderbeeker ? C''est tout simple : ouvrez ce roman à la première page...

Jessie, Isa, Olivier, Jacinthe, Laney et leurs parents étaient rassemblés dans le salon. Les animaux – le chien Franz, le chat George Washington, le lapin Paganini – faisaient la sieste sur le tapis. – Vous voulez d’abord la bonne ou la mauvaise nouvelle ? Les cinq enfants levèrent des regards anxieux. – La bonne ! répondirent Isa et Laney. – Non, la mauvaise ! protestèrent Jessie, Oliver et Jacinthe. Vous voulez connaître la suite de la première aventure de la famille Vanderbeeker ? C’est tout simple : ouvrez ce roman à la première page...

A New York Times bestseller Return to Harlem''s "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem--in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer. While Isa is off at sleepaway orchestra camp, Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth, and Laney are stuck at home in the brownstone with nothing to do but get on one another''s nerves. But when catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbor, their sleepy summer transforms in an instant as the Vanderbeeker children band together to do what they do best: make a plan. They will create the most magical healing garden in all of Harlem. In this companion to The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, experience the warmth of a family and their community as they work together to bring a little more beauty and kindness to the world, one thwarted plan at a time.

Collection include one annotated typescripts and one galley proof of Karina Yan Glaser''s young adult novel, The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue. Also included is correspondence with Ann Rider, editor at HMH Books for Young Readers.

I mange år har familien Vanderbeeker bodd i det røde mursteinshuset. Den gamle bygningen er nesten som et medlem av familien. Men nå vil plutselig den onde, mystiske huseieren de aldri har møtt, kaste dem ut. De fem Vanderbeeker-barna Isa, Jessie, Oliver, Hyasinth og Laney får den største utfordringen de noen sinne har hatt. De må prøve å overtale huseieren til å la dem få bli huset i alle fall til over juleferien. Barna må strekke seg lagt både intellektuelt, kreativt og på medmenneskelig vis. Fortellingen utfordrer leseren til å tenke over hva som gjør samfunnet man lever i til å være et godt sted å leve. Fortelling for mellomtrinnet. Omtalen er utarbeidet av BS.

From New York Times best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of Times'' Notable Children''s Books of 2017: "In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of yesteryear, a large biracial family might lose their beloved brownstone home, but win it back with an all-out charm offensive." The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It''s practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home.

Collection includes three annotated typescripts and one galley proofs of Karina Yan Glaser''s young adult novel, The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden. Also included is correspondence with Ann Rider, editor at HMH Books for Young Readers.

Collection includes two annotated typescripts and two annotated galley proofs of Karina Yan Glaser''s young adult novel, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street. Also included is correspondence with Ann Rider, editor at HMH Books for Young Readers.

A selection of nominees and winners of the Monarch and Bluestem children''s book awards on a full-color Kindle Fire.