A Printz Honor winner Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant debut novel-in-verse. Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules--like "no making waves," "avoid eating in public," and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles." And she's found her safe space--her...
Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for reading. In fact, some of the youngsters we know start complaining of boredom during these so-called dog days, so it's a great time to get them hooked on books. Here's our roundup of the best new reading for kids this summer.