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This month's features include:

• Danica McKellar Makes Math Fun for Little Learners

• Michael Fry Releases a Super New Series for Middle Graders

• Beth Montgomery Invites Readers to her Back to Front World

• Why I Write for Reluctant Readers

• Behind the Voice: Despicable Me Star Dana Gaier

• Paige McKenzie Pens a Haunting YA Book Series

• Kevin Coolidge Creates a Totally Awesome Adventure Series for Kids

• Patricia McClure-Chessier Shares Her Family’s Struggle with Alzheimer’s in Award-Winning Book

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Our marvelous May issue is packed with spunky authors, inspiring interviews, budding actors – and even Marvel creator Stan Lee! Also featured are: Ame Dyckman, Terrell Ransom Jr., Teresa Anne Power, Greg McGoon, Anne Mason, Joshua Rush, and George Green.

One of the most recognized television and film actors of all time, Henry Winkler captured America’s heart and tickled its funny bone as Arthur Fonzarelli on the 1970s hit show Happy Days. Today, Henry is bringing happy days to young readers with his Hank Zipzer book series, which follows a young student who faces learning challenges. The stories in the series are largely based on Henry’s own real-life experiences in the classroom and his struggles with dyslexia. Henry’s message to kids is clear: “If you can imagine it, you can do it.” Now that is cool.

Also in this issue, interviews with ABC News travel and lifestyle editor Genevieve Shaw Brown, actor Matty Cardarople, and authors Justine Danielle Del Monte, Mike Malbrough, and Roxy Morgan.

Our special contributors this month are Noelle Sterne, Ph.D., who tells us how she became a serendipitous children’s author, and Christy Olson, who has created a fun poetry curriculum guide that you’ll want to try!

Sonia Manzano brought decades of sunny days to Sesame Street and to millions of children watching the iconic television show. When Manzano auditioned for the fledgling show in 1971, she couldn’t have foreseen its immense popularity and never imagined she’d be spending the next 44 years teaching children how to count to 10 in Spanish, tooling around in the Fix-It Shop, and hanging out with the likes of Oscar the Grouch...

For the past 25 years, Mary Pope Osborne has taken readers on exciting adventures with time-traveling siblings Jack and Annie. Since 1992, 55 Magic Tree House books have been released, and to the delight of her readers, there are more on the way.

Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett is shaping up to be yet another success! Their newest title is a funny tale about some very sneaky shapes. Also in this issue, interviews with Veronica Appleton, Evan and Scott Gordon, and Kenneth Braswell.

This month’s special contributors are Shirin Zarqa-Lederman, who discusses the benefits of reading to reduce anxiety, and Julianne DiBlasi Black, who tells us how to raise a mighty girl.

When we were kids, LeVar Burton told us we could go anywhere and be anything. Take a look … it’s in a book. Today, he’s capturing the hearts and imaginations of a whole new generation with his Reading Rainbow app. LeVar tells us how books were an integral part of his own childhood, the turning point of his career, and what his favorite show was as a child.

With nearly 2.3 million subscribers to his channel, Daily Bumps, Bryan Lanning is a YouTube sensation. Bryan talks about his remarkably popular vlog that follows his family through the ups and downs of life and his first full-length album called Us.

Also in this issue, 16-year-old Hannah Addington is going for gold, the Congressional Gold Medal Award, that is. Children’s author Steve Metzger returns to Oz with Toto’s side of the story, and Rebecca Doughty warms our hearts with Before You. Our special contributors this month tell us how teaching another language can be the best gift to give to a child, how mindsets can impact our children’s success, and how to create the perfect coloring book. Take a look … it’s in this issue.

While a second career as a children’s author might seem an unlikely choice for this basketball giant, Shaquille O’Neal tells us that he turnedto writing books for children in his retirement as a way to continue to champion two of his favorite topics: reading and basketball. That’s a slam dunk in our playbook. For iPhone users who need immediate answers to their questions, information is only a button-push away. For years, Apple devotees wondered if the voice inside their phones was computer-generated. To some extent it is. However, there is a real woman behind that sound. Meet Susan Bennett, the voice of Siri! Also in this issue, we meet 12-year-old Author Hannah Hoffman, who tells us that having her debut book published has been a dream come true ... literally. Kathryn Starke tells us if she learned one thing in the 10 years she spent teaching in inner-city public schools, it’s that many students need extra help to learn basic literacy skills. So she combined her expertise as a literacy specialist with the thrill of the NFL to create Tackle Reading, which features thoughts on reading from over 45 contributors in the fields of education, entertainment, and professional sports. Julie Sternberg and Marcie colleen have created Play Memory, a brilliant resource for parents, teachers, and librarians to help young people cope with the challenges they are facing every day. And our special contributor this month is Noelle Sterne, Ph.D., who gives us some tips on giving a great children’s presentation.

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Kristi Yamaguchi skated her way into our hearts with her stellar performances in the 1992 Winter Olympics. Today, she’s winning our children’s hearts as well and inspiring them to dream big through her children’s books and literacy foundation.

Karolyn Grimes was just six years old when she played George Bailey’s daughter “Zuzu” in one of the most beloved holiday films of all time. Now 70 years later, she and illustrator Karen Deming have released a children’s book, Zuzu’s Petals: A Dream of It’s a Wonderful Life, which builds on the movie’s lasting message of hope.

Also in this issue, we meet R.W. Alley, the illustrator of the beloved Paddington Bear series; a comedian called Piff the Magic Dragon who will leave you scratching your head; Tynea Lewis, LitPick’s site administrator who has been recognized for her contributions to children’s literature; and JoAnn Wagner, who had no idea that the throwaway trinket would ultimately lead her to a successful second career as a children’s book author.

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For many of us, Kenny Loggins wrote the soundtrack of our childhoods. From “I’m Alright” to “Danger Zone” to “Whenever I Call You Friend,” the Grammy Award-winning musician has had us kicking off our Sunday shoes for the past three decades. Now, he will capture our children’s hearts as well by turning one of his most beloved songs into a picture book about a dance party at the zoo, where the animals cut loose, and it’s set to the same catchy tune that sent toes tapping when the film first boogied across the big screen in 1984. Also in this issue, we meet film director Steve Carr, meteorologist Brittney Shipp, CMA/Radio Disney Artist Jessie Chris, authors Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, and neuroscientist Dr. Nicolas Bazan, who tells us about his book, Una Vida, and his goal to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Jamie Lee Curtis is a true Hollywood veteran. After spending decades making us laugh, making us cry, and even scaring us a little bit on screen, she turned her hand to writing children’s books, and captured the hearts of our little ones as well. Jamie’s books address core childhood subjects and life lessons in a playful, accessible way. In this month’s issue, she tells us about her latest title, This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From—a story about emigration, immigration, and the idea of leaving the old behind for the promise of the new. Also in this issue, we meet children’s book author Stephan Pastis, whose Timmy Failure series is nothing short of a success; Lucy Cousins, whose lovable little mouse Maisy has captivated children for the past 25 years; and Bob Salomon, who has spent the last eight years recruiting professional athletes. Not to play sports, but to join him in his efforts to make a difference in the lives of children. That’s a touchdown, in our book.

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This year, America will mark the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Award-winning author Nora Raleigh Baskin has written a touching look at the days leading up to the tragic events, and how that day impacted the lives of four middle schoolers. Written for a generation born after 9/11, Baskin weaves together their stories into an unforgettable novel about that seemingly perfect September day—the day our world changed forever. Also in this issue, we meet Marcie Colleen, who invites us into her super happy world of children’s books; Pam Saxelby, who tells us how she turned her love of reading children’s stories into writing her own; Sharon Wozny, who has written a comforting resource for siblings of cancer patients; Mary C. Paul, who is delivering boxes of love and hope to children in need; and our special contributor is Dr. Lynn A. Wicker, who offers tips on how to coach your kids to academic success!

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Dav Pilkey is considered one of the most popular authors for elementary-age readers, but some critics and parents would rather see his books pulled from the shelves than read by children. Pilkey, who knows what it’s like to struggle academically, has a simple goal for his writing: to capture the interest of kids who rarely get excited about reading a book. Mission accomplished, as evidenced by the 70 million copies of his books sold to date, and we think he is a literacy superhero. Also in this issue, interviews with Liz Pichon, Katy Hobgood Ray, and Linda Dennis. Our special contributors are Charles G. Hanna, who shares a unique perspective on parenting for anyone who is trying to help a child face a difficult decision, and Sheila Rowe, who arrived in her sixth grade classroom five years ago and saw students who desperately needed a creative outlet. So she gave them one.

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Jim Davis wears a lot of hats. He is an author, director, producer, screenwriter, philanthropist, environmentalist ... and the beloved cartoonist who introduced the world to Garfield. In this issue, meet the man behind the lazy, cynical, Monday-hating cat we all know and love. Also in this issue, interviews with Christian Buck, Katie Mullaly, Steven Lee, and we learn about the SpellBound mobile app, which transforms ordinary books into animated, multisensory 3D experiences, and its special impact on young patients in hospitals. Our special contributor is pediatric counselor Shirin Zarqa-Lederman, who tells us the most important questions to ask before your child’s next play date.

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Nine-year-old Trisha Rao was horrified when she first heard about the atrocities taking place in Syria and the impact its civil war was having on millions of children, so she decided to do something about it. She thought the best way to help would be to send a message of hope to them in the form of a children’s book. Believe in Yourself has received high praise from reviewers and earned Rao a 2016 gold medal from the Independent Publishers (IPPY) Book Awards. Meet a very special little girl who inspires us all to believe in ourselves. Also in this issue, interviews with the Arizona Talking Book Library, Frank Clark, Billy Phillips, and in an effort to educate and dispel the myths of Islam, our special contributor Shirin Zarqa-Lederman introduces some children’s books that address the basic and universal tenants of the Muslim faith.

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The one constant theme of Kate DiCamillo’s writing is hope in the midst of unfortunate circumstances, and her readers of all ages have come to expect it and appreciate it. The title character of DiCamillo’s new book, Raymie Nightingale, emerges as yet another memorable personality, this one inspired by DiCamillo herself as a young girl. Our hope is that Kate never stops writing. Also in this issue, interviews with Ylleya Fields, Alane Adams, Rita Campbell, and Alexa Walker. Our special contributor this month is author Julie Woik, who tells us that yes, children do still read!

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Thirty years ago, Paulette Bourgeois introduced the world to a young, curious turtle named Franklin. Meet the author who continues to teach countless young readers lessons about friendship, honesty, and responsibility in a simple, heartening way. Ever since he was a little boy, Dr. Leroy Chiao wanted to explore the galaxy. Now a veteran of four space missions, Astronaut Chiao uses his life of exploration and adventure to inspire others to pursue their dreams. Also in this issue, interviews with F. Stewart Kallinger, Susan Andra Lion, Nancy Gee, and Michael Bassen. Our special contributor this month is author Joseph M. Yeager, who offers parents tips to delete cyberbullying.