he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance

Pate shows readers that even when Trouble comes calling

Mira reached out to the homeless shelter where she believed her mother was living and discovered that Norma was dying

Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not

Skunk and Badger return in:

See You Soon Epic Fantasy for Young Adults he seems to frighten would-beFrom New York Times Bestselling Author Mariame Kaba, a poignant, beautifully illustrated story of a little girls worries when her Mama goes to jail, and the love that bridges the distance between them. Even though Im away, My love is always here to stay. See you soon, Queenie. Love, Mama Queenie loves living with Mama and Grandma Louise. Together, they go to the grocery store, eat ice cream, and play games in the park. Mama braids Queenies hair and