ARE YOU MAD AT ME?

co-author and illustrator

This lighthearted take on social anxiety is just the right amount of silly and sweet — perfect for young children and anyone else who has gotten the noodles.

“A comforting story about a problem many kids deal with; it reassures them that worries aren’t unusual and don’t have to feel overwhelming. The authors leave readers with the realistic yet optimistic view that anxiety doesn’t disappear altogether but can be confronted through one’s own positive outlook and support from family and friends. Colorful, cartoony digital illustrations are lively and endearing; note the enjoyable seek-and-find opportunity at the end.” —Kirkus

“…by giving anxiety a specific name and reiteratively showing the world to be an essentially benevolent place—portrayed via crisp cartooning in bright pastel colors — [Tyler and Cody Feder] underscore both the bird’s bravery and her burgeoning self-knowledge that when the Noodles come, ‘she would be okay’.” —Publishers Weekly

“This gentle book about children dealing with anxieties reassures kids that even if they get a case of the Noodles, they will be OK. The bright illustrations, which make great use of Opal’s long neck to visualize her anxiety, offer a chance to find the hidden chameleon throughout the book.” —Booklist

“This is an excellent read-aloud to reassure readers that everyone can have a case of The Noodles, and the book has potential for a fun reread to search for Opal’s chameleon friend hidden in the illustrations.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“llustrations are digitally created and capture Opal’s emotions effectively. This title will be helpful to children in recognizing their own anxiety and also how other children might befeeling.” —School Library Journal

Published by Rocky Pond Books.

BODIES ARE COOL

author and illustrator

This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over.

★ "A bustling celebration of body positivity that lovingly features bodies, skin, and hair of all kinds . . . Feder chooses clear and unapologetic language to describe body characteristics, challenging the negative connotations that are often attached to those bodies . . . Depicting societally marginalized human bodies in all their joyful, normal glory, this book is cool." — Kirkus, starred review

★ “With such a joyfully inclusive range of humans, all taking part in community and taking pleasure in each other’s company, it’s hard to imagine a stronger statement of body affirmation and pride.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “[T]his unabashed promotion of body positivity packs a punch and reminds readers to respect and love every body — including their own. This is a timely message with universal applications.” — Booklist, starred review

★ “With colorful pages of people in all shapes and sizes, this book both serves as a joyous read-aloud for small and large groups and as a book for individual study and discovery… With lilting dancelike rhythm through word repetition and brightly colored detailed images, this is a timely and worthy addition for every collection. “ - School Library Journal, starred review

“Feder’s rhyming text and double-page spreads filled with all kinds of people celebrate the variety of our physical attributes. The joy-filled cartoon illustrations pack a lot of bodies into the settings (e.g., subway car, pool, backyard barbecue) and offer plenty to consider.” — Horn Book

"This inclusive book shows and celebrates all types of bodies in the park, in the pool, at a party—everywhere. That’s exactly where all our bodies are . . . . It’s truly transformative not only to be seen by others but to see yourself. To see yourself just as you are. To see yourself included. To see your body as good, as cool . . . a great resource to start conversations about fatphobia and anti-fat bias and to help a kid struggling with their self-image." —Lisa Fipps, author of Starfish

2022 ALA RISE: A Feminist Book Project List Pick

Published by Dial Books.

ALL ABOUT VULVAS AND VAGINAS + ALL ABOUT PENISES

illustrator

With bright illustrations, readable language, and a matter-of-fact tone, these guides, authored by nationally-recognized sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller, offer readers the information they need to understand how bodies work.

All About Vulvas and Vaginas and All About Penises are books that embrace body diversity, reassure kids, and provide caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have.

Additional guidance for parents and caregivers includes more information on being an askable parent and how to talk to young children about sensitive topics.

Published by Henry Holt and Co.

TOGETHER WE MARCH

illustrator

Author Leah Henderson invites you to march through history and discover twenty-five groundbreaking protest movements that have shaped the way we fight for equality and justice today!

★ "All kinds of marches—many linked to children and youth—are described in lively language and illustrated with bright cartoons that emphasize diversity among participants and illustrate the banners and posters carried. ... Connections among marches and themes repeated due to unchanging social and political conditions are pointed out and are one of the book’s strengths.... This inspiring book will encourage activism." — Kirkus, starred review

A solid source for school reports and a good introduction to a peaceful path to spur political progress. A recommended purchase for large school and public library collections. — School Library Journal

Published by Simon & Shuster.

DEMYSTIFYING DISABILITY

cover illustrator

Authored by disability rights activist Emily Ladau, this approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people is packed with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible, inclusive place.

Disabled people are the world’s largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us–disabled and non-disabled alike–don’t know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community. Demystifying Disability is a friendly handbook on important disability issues you need to know about, including:

  •  How to appreciate disability history and identity
  •  How to recognize and avoid ableism (discrimination toward disabled people)
  •  How to be mindful of good disability etiquette
  •  How to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability
  •  How to ensure accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events
  •  How to identify and speak up about disability stereotypes in media

Authored by celebrated disability rights advocate, speaker, and writer Emily Ladau, this practical, intersectional guide offers all readers a welcoming place to understand disability as part of the human experience.

Published by Ten Speed Press.

THE FIRST RULE OF CLIMATE CLUB

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An eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond, in this companion to Dress Coded.

When Mary Kate Murphy joins a special science pilot program focused on climate change, the class opens her eyes to lots of things she never noticed before about her small suburban town: Kids waste tons of food at school without a second thought. Parents leave their cars running in the pick-up lane all the time. People buy lots of clothes they don’t really need. Some of her friends who live in the city and are bused to her school don’t always feel included. And the mayor isn’t willing to listen to new ideas for fixing it all. Mary Kate and her friends have big plans to bring lasting change to their community and beyond. And now is the time for the young people to lead and the leaders to follow—or get out of the way.

“Fast-paced and often funny . . . A passionate novel uplifting young activists.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Lively and inspiring . . . Addresses more than climate change, also touching on equity and inclusion as well as traditional and natural healing methods. Readers will cheer.” —Booklist

“Told through short chapters, podcast scripts, flyers, letters, and lists, this book shares with readers the power of determination and unity . . . A great choice for middle grade readers interested in climate change, social justice, and student activism.” —School Library Journal

A Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Finalist

Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers.

Dress CoDED

cover illustrator

In Carrie Firestone’s debut middle-grade girl-power friendship story, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion.

★ "Timely, engaging, and full of heart." -- Kirkus, starred review

★ "Full of humor, rage, and heart . . . A triumphant ending shows how systemic change can be made when girls stand together. Absolutely necessary for tweens and teens . . . Straight fire." -- Booklist, starred review

★ "Crackling . . . Deeply, often scathingly honest." -- School Library Journal, starred review

A Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
A Booklist Editors' Choice
A Rise: Feminist Book Project Selection
A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection
A Junior Library Guild Selection

Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers.

The Alphabutt Book

contributor

This delightful and cheeky picture book, in partnership with Huggies, features 26 diverse illustrators showcasing and honoring the vast variety of body shapes to promote diversity, body inclusivity, and silly fun!

Babies come in all kinds of itty bitty, mushy, squishy shapes and sizes, which means their butts do too. From Avocado Butts to Zeppelin Butts and all the wiggly jiggly butts in between, celebrate the diverse range of baby bodies and butts out there!

Silly, sweet, and sometimes irreverent, The Alphabutt Book is all about inclusivity and fun―from top to bottom!

Sourcebooks has partnered with HUGGIES so a portion of the proceeds of The Alphabutt Book go to the National Diaper Bank Network, a nonprofit working to end diaper need in the U.S. by providing diapers and other basic necessities to struggling families. Because every baby butt in the world deserves to feel safe and cozy.

here we are

contributor

This anthology, edited by Kelly Jensen, explores feminism through the voices of 44 diverse writers, poets, artists, dancers, and actors.

★ “A progressive antidote to the ancient teen health textbooks that mull over the dry basics of teen identity . . . a stellar collection  . . . An embarrassment of riches.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Published by Algonquin Young Readers.