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Play video Jamie Michalak First Chapter Friday
Jamie Michalak First Chapter Friday
Jamie Michalak reads a chapter from “Frank and Bean: The Stinky Feet Monster,” the third book in her early chapter book series. Follow along as our favorite culinary odd couple embark on their funniest adventure yet.
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Play video Jewell Parker Rhodes First Chapter Friday
Jewell Parker Rhodes First Chapter Friday
Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reads the first chapter of “Treasure Island: Runaway Gold.” In this reimagined classic tale, readers are taken through little-known Black history, and under the city of Manhattan itself.
24:24
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Play video Dawn Quigley First Chapter Friday
Dawn Quigley First Chapter Friday
Dawn Quigley reads a chapter from “Snow Day,” the third book in the acclaimed “Jo Jo Makoons” chapter book series. In this adventure, Jo Jo is planning the very best version of the winter Olympics that her Ojibwe community has ever seen.
8:22
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Play video Chris Grabenstein First Chapter Friday
Chris Grabenstein First Chapter Friday
Chris Grabenstein reads the first chapter of his “The Smartest Kid in the Universe” series. In “Evil Genius,” middle schooler Jake McQuade’s jar of knowledge-providing jelly beans goes missing and he needs to needs to solve this mystery, and fast!
5:41
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Play video Christina Soontornvat First Chapter Friday
Christina Soontornvat First Chapter Friday
Two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat reads the first chapter of "The Guardian Test," the first title in her compelling new young middle grade fantasy series.
5:36
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Play video Kelly Yang First Chapter Friday
Kelly Yang First Chapter Friday
Best-selling author Kelly Yang reads the first chapter of “Key Player,” the fourth book in her “Front Desk” series, in which the US faces China in the Women’s World Cup. Mia Tang feels like her two identities are finally coming together.
2:20
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Play video Ben Costa and James Park First Chapter Friday
Ben Costa and James Park First Chapter Friday
"Lost in the Mushroom Maze” is the first book in a highly illustrated middle grade series about the adventures of a boy who’s the only human student at an academy for future explorers.
9:03
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Play video Tae Keller First Chapter Friday
Tae Keller First Chapter Friday
Newbery Award winning author Tae Keller reads the first chapter of “Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone,” a gripping, emotional new middle grade story about a girl who is alienated by her friends for believing in aliens.
11:49
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Play video Claribel Ortega First Chapter Friday
Claribel Ortega First Chapter Friday
Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches.
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Play video Elana K. Arnold First Chapter Friday
Elana K. Arnold First Chapter Friday
Elana K. Arnold reads the first chapter of her book “Just Harriet.” From the award-winning author of “A Boy Called Bat” comes a new young middle grade series in the tradition of Ramona and Clementine, starring an unforgettable girl named Harriet.
7:41
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Play video Leslie Connor First Chapter Friday
Leslie Connor First Chapter Friday
Leslie Connor reads the first part of her book “Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?” A big-hearted, beautiful, and funny novel told from multiple viewpoints about neurodiversity, friendship, and community.
12:20
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Play video Lisa Yee First Chapter Friday
Lisa Yee First Chapter Friday
Lisa Yee reads the first chapter of her book “Maizy Chen’s Last Chance.” Packed with surprises, heart, and stories within stories, this irresistible novel from an award-winning author celebrates food, fortune, and family.
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