Built Like A Bug: How Insects Inspire Everyday Inventions
A fascinating look at the ingenious engineering and incredible anatomical design of insects, and how they are inspiring scientists to create a more sustainable world. Insects are the tiny superheroes of the natural world: from the way they can camouflage themselves to their amazing teamwork, their incredible superpowers have been inspiring scientists for generations. And the more we discover about insect behavior—how they use energy, navigate, adapt, and more—the more they can teach us about how to live. Releasing Spring 2026. Available for preorder.
Fast Break
Twelve-year-old Arjun is the new kid in school.
Arjun can’t wait to try out for the basketball team—especially because his school’s new sponsor, OmniBoost Energy Drinks, has provided new gym equipment, uniforms and high-tech screens. OmniBoost has even taken over the school’s cafeteria! But having pizza, fries and energy drinks every day starts taking a toll, and Arjun can’t keep up at basketball tryouts.
After having to stay home with major headaches, Arjun begins researching OmniBoost and learns that all of the sugar and caffeine is not giving him the “boost” their slogan claims. When the student council gets wind of Arjun’s dilemma, the students rally together to make their voices heard. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading-level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! Releasing Spring 2026. Available for preorder.
Shiva’s Magic Mantra
Lord Shiva may be known as the god of destruction, but let’s just say fatherhood has tamed his ways. This rhyming board book illustrates the tender relationship between father and son, while teaching children how to deal with big feelings.
$20
Little Jagadish and the Great Experiment
When young Jagadish realizes that the world is full of unanswered questions, he sets out to explore and discover the world around him using the scientific method. Inspired by the life and work of Indian physicist, botanist, and author Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, this story encourages young readers to embrace their curiosity and unleash their inner scientist.
$10
Sarla in the Sky
Sarla dreams about flying a plane one day, but everyone tells Sarla that planes are for boys. She is determined to prove to the world that girls can do anything they set their minds to! Inspired by the achievements of the first Indian female pilot, Sarla Thukral, this illustrated picture book invites young readers to question gender stereotypes and DREAM BIG!
$15
Anjali Joshi 