BOOKS
FAMILIES BELONG
Families Belong is the first of three books in the series, written by Dan Saks. This deliciously warm board book is an appreciation of the unconditional love and comfort shared within a family. Through a handful of specific yet universal scenarios, from singing songs together to sharing food together, from dancing together to lying still together, this book invites the youngest readers to celebrate what it means for a family to be truly together.
Publisher: RISE x Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: September 1, 2020
FAMILIES CAN
Families Can is the second of three books in the series, written by Dan Saks. This charmingly heartfelt board book is for families: families who cook together and families who sing together, families with lots of members and families with a special few, families who live together and families who live separately–for allfamilies. Celebrate the differences that make each family unique and the similarities and love that connect us all together.
Publisher: RISE x Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: April 6, 2021
CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER: How ELizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
Written by Laurie Wallmark. In this picture book biography, young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892–1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and activities of” Nazis, Elizebeth held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack, and Elizebeth’s work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. Extensive back matter includes explanations of codes and ciphers, further information on cryptology, a bibliography, a timeline of Elizebeth’s life, plus secret messages for young readers to decode.
Publisher: Abrams Kids
Publication Date: March 2, 2021