Author Zaila Avant-Grade became the first Black American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. In her first book, Words of Wonder from Z to A, Avant-Grade shares 26 of her favorite words with poetic thoughts and their fascinating origins. Some of the words include kindness, hope, and resilience. These colorful pages and words are inspiring to young children across America.

Check it out along with other books we’ve gotten this month below!

Marcus Stroman: The Spin
Written by Marcus Stroman
Published by Aladdin
Available September 26th!

Name your Numbers: With a Pop-Up Surprise
Written by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and illustrated by Edward Underwood
Published by Candlewick Press
Available Now!

Peppa Pig and the Day at the Farm
Published by Candlewick Press
Available Now!

Salat in Secret
Written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrated by Hatem Aly
Published by Random House Studio
Available Now!

Show your Colors: With a Pop-Up Surprise
Written by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and illustrated by Edward Underwood
Published by Candlewick Press
Available Now!

Words of Wonder from Z to A
Written by Zaila Avant-Garde and illustrated by Keisha Morris
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Available Now!