{"title":"Juvenille Fiction--Biographical--General","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"oscar-sesame-street-friends","title":"Oscar (Sesame Street Friends)","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet your favorite \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e friends in this adorable photographic book!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn all about Oscar the Grouch in a new \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e board book illustrated with bold, bright photographs. Babies and toddlers will love turning each sturdy page to see what Oscar likes: stinky trash; annoying noises; his pet worm, Slimey; and much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world. \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e is the most trusted name in early learning.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593122496\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593122495\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Posner-Sanchez, Andrea, Random House, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2020)","offer_id":45657881084101,"sku":"9780593122495","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593122495.jpg?v=1768895543"},{"product_id":"i-am-sam-i-am-based-on-dr-seusss-green-eggs-and-ham","title":"I Am Sam-I-Am: Based on Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA board book based on \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreen Eggs and Ham!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e for Dr. Seuss's youngest fans!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this sweet, sturdy board book, Sam-I-Am shares the story of how he persuades his friend to try green eggs and ham. (What's Sam's secret? He never stops trying, of course!) Written in rhymed verse, this funny board book is an ideal introduction to the story for toddlers and preschoolers too young for the classic Beginner Book. Now everyone in the family--even pre-readers--can share in the fun and learn a valuable life lesson about trying new things!\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0525579583\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780525579588\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Rabe, Tish, Brannon, Tom, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2019)","offer_id":45657909100741,"sku":"9780525579588","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780525579588.jpg?v=1768895770"},{"product_id":"everything-sad-is-untrue-a-true-story","title":"Everything Sad Is Untrue (a True Story)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER: MICHAEL L. PRINTZ AWARD - CHRISTOPHER AWARD - MIDDLE EAST BOOK AWARD - WALTER DEAN MYERS AWARD HONOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEST OF THE YEAR: NPR - New York Times - Amazon - Booklist - BookPage - Publishers Weekly - Wall Street Journal - Today.com \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom national bestselling author Daniel Nayeri comes a sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee,\" Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, stretching back years, decades, and centuries. At the core is Daniel's story of how they became refugees--starting with his mother's vocal embrace of Christianity in a country that made such a thing a capital offense, and continuing through their midnight flight from the secret police, bribing their way onto a plane-to-anywhere. Anywhere becomes the sad, cement refugee camps of Italy, and then finally asylum in the U.S. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImplementing a distinct literary style and challenging western narrative structures, Nayeri deftly weaves through stories of the long and beautiful history of his family in Iran, adding a richness of ancient tales and Persian folklore. Like Scheherazade of One Thousand and One Nights, Daniel spins a tale to save his own life: to stake his claim to the truth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA tale of heartbreak and resilience and urges readers to speak their truth and be heard. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A modern masterpiece.\"--\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Supple, sparkling and original.\"--\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Mesmerizing.\"--TODAY.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book could change the world.\"--\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Like nothing else you've read or ever will read.\"--Linda Sue Park \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It hooks you right from the opening line.\"-NPR \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A modern epic.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003cbr\u003e★ \"A rare treasure of a book.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003cbr\u003e★ \"A story that soars.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003cbr\u003e★ \"At once beautiful and painful.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Raises the literary bar in children's lit.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Poignant and powerful.\" --\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred)\u003cbr\u003e★ \"One of the most extraordinary books of the year.\" --\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e (starred) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Daniel is a major force and one of the youngest publishers in the industry. \u003cbr\u003e - He's an #OwnVoices author, public speaker, and storyteller. \u003cbr\u003e - A pulled-from-the headlines immigrant story. \u003cbr\u003e - Thematically relevant as immigration stories take center stage in politics, news, and media in 2020. \u003cbr\u003e - Daniel challenges how we tell stories by using traditional Persian folk tales \u003cbr\u003e - A fantastic literary whirlwind  that questions western narrative structures.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1646142721\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781646142729\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Nayeri, Daniel, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Lantern Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lantern Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Aug 2023)","offer_id":45657973752005,"sku":"9781646142729","price":16.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781646142729.jpg?v=1768896570"},{"product_id":"cookie-sesame-street-friends","title":"Cookie (Sesame Street Friends)","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet your favorite \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e friends in this adorable photographic book!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn all about Cookie Monster in a new \u003ci\u003eSesame Street \u003c\/i\u003eboard book illustrated with bold, bright photographs. As they pore over the many sturdy pages, babies and toddlers will be delighted to see what Cookie likes to do: play with friends, dance, bake cookies, EAT cookies, and much more. It's a book they'll go back to again and again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world. \u003ci\u003eSesame Street \u003c\/i\u003eis the most trusted name in early learning.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1984894307\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781984894304\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Posner-Sanchez, Andrea, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jul 2019)","offer_id":45658638090437,"sku":"9781984894304","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781984894304.jpg?v=1768902050"},{"product_id":"elmo-sesame-street-friends","title":"Elmo (Sesame Street Friends)","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet your favorite \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e friends in this adorable photographic board book!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn all about Elmo in a new \u003ci\u003eSesame Street \u003c\/i\u003eboard book illustrated with bold, bright photographs. As they pore over the many sturdy pages, babies and toddlers will be delighted to see Elmo play games and sports, have fun with friends, cuddle his puppy, hug his family, and much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics, which address specific needs, such as girls' education, financial empowerment, and autism. \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019--a yearlong celebration that highlights 50 years of distributing quality educational content to families around the world. \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e is the most trusted name in early learning.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1984894293\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781984894298\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Posner-Sanchez, Andrea, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jul 2019)","offer_id":45659312980165,"sku":"9781984894298","price":10.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781984894298.jpg?v=1768908166"},{"product_id":"saintly-creatures-14-tales-of-animals-and-their-holy-companions","title":"Saintly Creatures: 14 Tales of Animals and Their Holy Companions","description":"Discover the exciting tales of God's creatures and the holy men and women they encountered! You'll read about an enormous dog who protected a French priest from an ambush, a tiger who shared his cave with persecuted Korean Christians, a dangerous wolf who was tamed by an Italian friar, a boar who was rescued from hunters by a wise Irish abbess, and many more. Each of these fourteen tales shows the heroic virtue of the saints and inspires young readers to faithfully follow Jesus. With breathtaking full-color illustrations, this storybook will become a beloved family read-aloud. A perfect gift from parents, grandparents, or godparents to introduce the young reader to the saints!\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1685789897\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781685789893\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Sargeant, Alexi, Barghigiani, Anita, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Word on Fire Votive\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Word on Fire Votive","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Sep 2023)","offer_id":45659770749125,"sku":"9781685789893","price":32.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781685789893.jpg?v=1768914150"},{"product_id":"everything-sad-is-untrue-a-true-story-1","title":"Everything Sad Is Untrue: (A True Story)","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Michael L. Printz Award\u003cbr\u003eChristopher Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eMiddle East Book Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eNational Indie Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eNPR Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best of the Year\u003cbr\u003eAmazon Best of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e Best of the Year\u003cbr\u003eNECBA Windows \u0026amp; Mirrors Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best of the Year\u003cbr\u003eToday.com Best of the Year\u003cbr\u003eWalter Awards Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A modern masterpiece.\"--The New York Times Book Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Supple, sparkling and original.\"--The Wall Street Journal \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Mesmerizing.\"--TODAY.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book could change the world.\"--BookPage \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Like nothing else you've read or ever will read.\"--Linda Sue Park \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It hooks you right from the opening line.\"--NPR \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSEVEN STARRED REVIEWS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"A modern epic.\"--Kirkus Reviews, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"A rare treasure of a book.\"--Publishers Weekly, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"A story that soars.\"--The Bulletin, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"At once beautiful and painful.\"--School Library Journal, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"Raises the literary bar in children's lit.\"--Booklist, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"Poignant and powerful.\"--Foreword Reviews, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"One of the most extraordinary books of the year.\"--BookPage, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee,\" Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, stretching back years, decades, and centuries. At the core is Daniel's story of how they became refugees--starting with his mother's vocal embrace of Christianity in a country that made such a thing a capital offense, and continuing through their midnight flight from the secret police, bribing their way onto a plane-to-anywhere. Anywhere becomes the sad, cement refugee camps of Italy, and then finally asylum in the U.S. Implementing a distinct literary style and challenging western narrative structures, Nayeri deftly weaves through stories of the long and beautiful history of his family in Iran, adding a richness of ancient tales and Persian folklore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike Scheherazade of One Thousand and One Nights in a hostile classroom, Daniel spins a tale to save his own life: to stake his claim to the truth. EVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE (a true story) is a tale of heartbreak and resilience and urges readers to speak their truth and be heard.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1646140001\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781646140008\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Nayeri, Daniel\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Levine Querido\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Aug 2020)","offer_id":46081615003845,"sku":"9781646140008","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781646140008.jpg?v=1776047611"},{"product_id":"we-are-who-we-are-an-ode-to-indigenous-heroes-past-and-present","title":"We Are Who We Are: An Ode to Indigenous Heroes Past and Present","description":"\u003cb\u003eA companion book to the bestselling \u003ci\u003eGo Show the World\u003c\/i\u003e, this is another joyous picture book celebration of 13 Indigenous heroes from the past and present.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are who we are. There's strength in this too. We kept this place free, so you can be you. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Wab Kinew expresses this essential message and continues his work from \u003ci\u003eGo Show the World \u003c\/i\u003eby celebrating the triumphs of 13 more Indigenous heroes throughout history -- and how their struggles and successes have made not just their communities but the world a better place for today's youth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom engineer Mary Golda Ross to interpreter George Bonga, from actor Chief Dan George to author Tasha Spillett, Kinew explores how each of these heroes embraced their most authentic selves (alongside gorgeous illustrations by Janine Gibbons) . . . and encourages young readers to do the same.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1774883597\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781774883594\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Kinew, Wab, Gibbons, Janine\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tundra Books (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tundra Books (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Feb 2026)","offer_id":46081758068933,"sku":"9781774883594","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781774883594.jpg?v=1776048870"},{"product_id":"if-pets-wrote-poems-a-parody-collection","title":"If Pets Wrote Poems: A Parody Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the award-winning author of ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES comes another one-of-a-kind poetry collection written from the viewpoint of the pets of historically famous poets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead about Benjamin Franklin in an ode written by Mungo, his pet squirrel, or a new version of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven, as imagined by his cat, Catterina. Packed with facts about historical and literary figures and their pets, this collection of poems will have young readers returning for more ... and writing a poem or two of their own. Including poems written in the unique styles of sixteen different poets (or, in this case, their pet!), each one is sure to have children and their caregivers enjoying a laugh and imagining what their family pet would write. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with bright, engaging illustrations and a fun assortment of animal characters, this book is the perfect combination of history and poetry that will inspire curiosity and encourage an early love for poetry. It's the perfect addition to elementary school classrooms and libraries, as well as a fun read-aloud for storytime and bedtime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1957655658\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781957655659\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Johnston Taylor, Susan, Sonke, Sandie\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Gnome Road Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gnome Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Apr 2026)","offer_id":46100296532165,"sku":"9781957655659","price":25.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781957655659.jpg?v=1776648784"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/collections\/juvenille-fiction-biographical-general.oembed","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}