Kelly J. Baptist

• Aug-2020
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A coming-of-age tale about a boy who discovers a love of poetry after finding his late father's journal. Adapted from a story that first appeared in Flying Lessons & Other Stories and perfect for fans of The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson. ...

• Mar-2021
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Kai is the only member of his family who can't get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.Kai's aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Don...

• Nov-2021
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Xavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart, confidence, and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of The Season of Styx Malone ...

• Aug-2022
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Starting middle school is no joke! Isaiah Dunn has more to say in the sequel to the award-winning novel Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero. Friendship, community, and a love of poetry blend in this coming-of-age tale.Things are looking up for super kid Isaiah Du...

• Mar-2023
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A ten-day suspension has tweens De'Kari and Ebony seeing the world with a fresh perspective. Don't miss this poignant novel in verse from the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero.Two kids. One fight. No one thinks they’re wrong. Flow ...

• Oct-2023
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From Kelly J. Baptist, the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero, comes a story about Zoe Sparks, an over-enthusiastic cookie-dough seller who wishes to win a laptop from her school fundraiser. Of course, there's unexpected competition, bad ...

• Nov-2024
• / General Fiction
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In this rollicking, rhyming picture book, a pair of siblings who are supposed to be in bed discover a jazz band playing in their basementThe sounds downstairs are funkyand we start to wiggle toes.We flip-flop and we giggle with sheets up to the nose....