Alamosa Public Library

Sabine Kuegler's childhood was far from typical. The child of German linguists and missionaries, she spent her youth living among the Fayu tribe in the most remote jungles of West Papua, Indonesia. There, as her family struggled for acceptance among the tightly knit and fiercely loyal community, Sabine spent her time swimming with crocodiles, shooting poisonous spiders with arrows, and chewing on pieces of bat-wing in place of gum. And she was happy....

When new girl Claire Lyons moves to Westchester from Orlando, she immediately finds out that fitting in at the prestigious Octavian Country Day School is going to be a lot harder than she anticipated.

Teach children to say and believe: I am strong!, I am loved!, I am special!, I am beautiful!, I am kind!, I am healthy!, and so much more! Using positive affirmations told in verse, children are taught to speak these empowering words that encourage them to be at their best. Self-love and confidence will blossom as children learn the power of their words.

Making friends in a new city, and new country, is hard for twelve-year-old Isabel, but joining the gardening and cooking club at school helps her find her way. Told in verse format.

Take a journey through time and genres and discover a past where queer figures live, love and shape the world around them. Seventeen of the best young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier, to an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the...

Martha Andersson and the league are at it again with swindling the biggest Vegas casinos, outsmarting a gang of young robbers, and evading the Swedish police.

"Returning to the sweeping romantic saga, Colleen McCullough presents a new major work: the story of four unforgettable sisters navigating work, love, and their dreams in 1920s Australia. Because they are two sets of twins, the four Latimer sisters are as close as can be. They are famous throughout New South Wales for their beauty, wit, and ambition, but as they step into womanhood, they are not enthusiastic about the limited prospects life holds...

Mr. Smith’s pride and joy are his colorful flowers and perfectly manicured lawn. So, when he eyes the neighborhood kids traipsing through his yard and trampling his flowers, he roars "Get off my lawn!" The kids think he’s mean for ruining their fun, but one mom knows exactly where the blame belongs. Follow along as the children learn why they need to make amends for their behavior.--Publisher.

Unable to sleep, a young boy climbs into his father's arms and asks about birds, foxes, and whether his mother will ever awaken, then under a starry sky, the father provides clear answers and assurances.