New Releases by Linda Sue Park

A lyrical tribute to changemakers past and present, Run. Sing. Dream. empowers young readers to discover their own courage, raise their voices, and shape a brighter future From Rosa Parks to Greta Thunberg, from James Baldwin to Malala Yousafzai, the world has been shaped by those who found the courage to stand, speak, sing, and dream. In Run. Sing. Dream., Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park brings together a stirring collection of voices—activists, artists, leaders, and visionaries—who refused to be silent in the face of injustice. With spare, poetic text and vibrant illustrations, this inspiring book celebrates the many forms bravery can take: a quiet act of resistance, a powerful song, a determined march, or a single dream carried forward. At once a moving tribute to history’s changemakers and a call to action for readers of today, this book invites children everywhere to ask themselves one vital question: What will you do to be brave?

O livro narra duas histórias, em diferentes épocas, de dois jovens nascidos no Sudão: Salva Dut, um menino que passou sua infância fugindo da guerra, na década de 1980, e que consegue se refugiar nos Estados Unidos; e Nya, uma menina que em 2008 ainda precisa caminhar horas e horas todos os dias até a lagoa para buscar água para sua família. Com uma mensagem de esperança: que até mesmo num país cheio de problemas, sobreviventes determinados podem encontrar o futuro pelo qual anseiam.

A partir de uma proposta instigante — o que você salvaria de sua casa se houvesse um incêndio? —, uma professora atenta às delicadezas e singularidades de seus alunos vai mediar uma conversa em que estão em jogo valores e diferenças entre os alunos. Escrito magistralmente em forma sijo, uma métrica específica da cultura coreana, Linda Sue Park trabalha de forma simples o tema da diversidade. As ilustrações, trabalhadas em preto e branco, realçam as diferenças e nuances entre a realidade de cada criança.

Khi cuộc nội chiến Sudan ập đến làng của anh vào năm 1985, Salva mười một tuổi bị tách khỏi gia đình và phải đi bộ với các thành viên bộ lạc Dinka khác qua miền nam Sudan, Ethiopia và Kenya để tìm kiếm một nơi trú ẩn an toàn. Dựa trên cuộc đời của Salva Dut, người sau khi di cư đến Mỹ vào năm 1996, đã bắt đầu dự án đào giếng nước ở Sudan.

Tree-ear, a thirteen-year-old orphan in medieval Korea, lives under a bridge in a potters' village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself.

If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class. Illustrated with black-and-white art. When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates' responses. A lively dialog ignites as the students discover unexpected facets of one another--and themselves. With her ear for authentic dialog and knowledge of tweens' priorities and emotions, Linda Sue Park brings the varied voices of an inclusive classroom to life through carefully honed, engaging, and instantly accessible verse.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Una larga travesía hasta el agua, bestseller del New York Times, comienza como dos historias, que se van alternando, sobre dos niños de once años en Sudán, una niña en 2008 y un niño en 1985. La niña, Nya, va a buscar agua a un estanque que está a dos horas de caminata desde su hogar; cada día, hace dos viajes hasta el estanque. El niño, Salva, se convierte en uno de los "niños perdidos" de Sudán, refugiados que recorren a pie el continente africano en búsqueda de sus familias y de un lugar seguro en el que vivir. Soportando todas las adversidades –la soledad, el ataque de rebeldes armados, el contacto con leones y cocodrilos asesinos–, Salva es un superviviente, y su historia se cruza con la historia de Nya de una manera sorprendente y movilizadora. The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.

A Korean American girl celebrates food and family in this cheerful book about cooking a special meal by Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park. In bouncy rhyming text, an excited and hungry child tells about helping her mother make bee-bim bop: shopping, preparing ingredients, setting the table, and finally sitting down with her family to enjoy a favorite meal. The energy and enthusiasm of the young narrator are conveyed in the whimsical illustrations, which bring details from the artist’s childhood in Korea to his depiction of a modern Korean American family.

Dakota Territory, 1880. When Hanna arrives in the town of LaForge, she sees possibiltiies. Her father coupld open a shop on the main street. She could go to school, if there is a school, and even realize her dream of becoming a dressmaker--provided she can convince Papa, that is. She and Papa could make a home here. But Hanna is half-Chinese, and she knows from experience that most white people don't want neighbors who aren't white themselves. The people of LaForge have never seen an Asian person before; most are unwelcoming and unfriendly--but they don't even know her! Hannah is determined to stay in LaForge and persuade them to see byond her surface. In a setting that will be recognized by fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books, this compelling story of resolution and persistence, told with humor, insight, and charm, offers a fresh look at a long-established view of history. -- From dust jacket.

This is the moving story of Honguito, a 13-year-old orphan living in 12th-century Korea. Honguito is mesmerized by the work of the best potter in town and is lucky enough to become his apprentice. His job will make him realize that a student requires much patience and devotion to master his skill. This is an excellent novel to reflect on identity.

Raffa Santana is a healer, not a fighter. As a gifted apothecary, he has amazing instincts for unleashing the potential of magical-seeming plants. But his skills have failed to free the animals that the heartless Chancellor captured and turned agains

When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick when they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry her and the water back to their village, one step at a time.

Grâce au médaillon trouvé en Chine, Dan et Amy ont une nouvelle piste. Les voilà destination aux Caraïbes, sur les traces de la célèbre pirate Anne Bonny. Ils ont décidé de ne plus partager leurs découvertes avec Nellie en qui ils n''ont plus du tout confiance. Après une étape aux Bahamas, ils s''envolent pour la Jamaïque. Là-bas, ils rencontrent Lester et sa grand-mère, Mamzelle Alice, qui aurait connu Grace Cahill...

Zwei bewegende Schicksale erzählen von Hoffnung und Zuversicht inmitten von Not und Vertreibung Dieser kurze, in einfacher Sprache gehaltene Roman eignet sich für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 12 Jahren. In eindringlichen Worten erzählt die Autorin Linda Sue Park die Geschichte zweier Kinder aus dem südlichen Afrika, deren Wege sich auf überraschende und bewegende Weise kreuzen. Zum Buch: Nya ist elf Jahre alt und lebt im Sudan. Ihre Aufgabe ist es, für ihre Familie Wasser bei der Wasserstelle zu holen. Sie läuft dafür acht Stunden. Jeden Tag. Salva ist ebenfalls elf Jahre alt. Als sein Dorf von bewaffneten Milizen überfallen wird, läuft er in den Busch. Zu Fuß wandert er quer durch Afrika, immer auf der Suche nach seiner Familie und nach einem sicheren Ort, an dem er bleiben kann. Zwei fesselnde Stimmen erzählen von Not und Vertreibung – aber auch von Hoffnung und Zukunft in einer Welt, in der sich unerwartete Chancen für die auftun, die nicht aufhören, an das Gute zu glauben. Der Roman basiert auf einer wahren Geschichte. New York Times Bestseller: Die ergreifende Geschichte von Salva und Nya bewegt Leserinnen und Leser auf der ganzen Welt Kurze Kapitel, einfache Sprache: Ein leicht lesbares Buch, geeignet für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 12 Jahren Basierend auf einer wahren Geschichte: Salva Duts Organisation Water for South Sudan hat seit 2003 hunderten Dörfern in Afrika Zugang zu sauberem Wasser ernöglicht.

The shadow of the man in black has followed fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother Dan on their worldwide search for 39 Clues that lead to a great power. The man has tried to kill them and he is a Madrigal, as were their parents. Now the man is ready to step out of the darkness for their final confrontation.

A heartwarming tale of courage, resilience and hope from master storyteller and winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal, Linda Sue Park. When her name was Keoko, Japan owned Korea, and Japanese soldiers ordered people around, telling them what they could do or say, even what sort of flowers they could grow. When her name was Keoko, World War II came to Korea, and her friends and relatives had to work and fight for Japan. When her name was Keoko, she never forgot her name was actually Kim Sun-hee. And no matter what she was called, she was Korean. Not Japanese. Inspired by true-life events, this amazing story reveals what happens when your culture, country and identity are threatened.

La sombra del hombre de negro ha perseguido a Amy y a Dan desde que empezaron la caza de las 39 pistas. Ahora parece dispuesto a salir de su anonimato para provocar la confrontación fi nal. Los Cahill son la familia más poderosa del mundo. El secreto de su poder se encuentra escondido por el mundo bajo la forma de 39 Pistas. EL FUTURO DEPENDE DE 39 PISTAS. ¡LA BÚSQUEDA HA EMPEZADO!

Lichen, un orphelin qui vit pauvrement en compagnie d’un vagabond infirme, convainc un illustre potier de rentrer à son service, avec l’espoir qu’il lui enseigne son art. Mais celui-ci ne le charge que des plus rudes besognes. Un jour, le maître apprend que le roi recherche un nouveau potier : Lichen doit porter sa plus belle oeuvre au palais, situé à plusieurs jours de marche. Le voyage est dangereux, mais le jeu en vaut la chandelle : s’il réussit, il gagnera la confiance du maître, qui acceptera peut-être de lui transmettre son savoir.

When seven members of their family were kidnapped, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, got ready for the fight of their lives. But their enemy, a terrifying group known as the Vespers, remained frustratingly elusive. They stay in the shadows, picking off Cahills one by one.And now the Vespers have landed their most serious blow yet - a blow that strikes at the very heart of the Cahill family. Because Amy and Dan discover that there's a Vesper mole in their innermost circle. Amy and Dan need to smoke out the traitor before the next hostage dies. They have just days to discover who has their back . . . and who wants to sink a knife into it.

Sous le soleil des Caraïbes et de la Jamaïque, révélations sur le clan Madrigal ! Grâce au médaillon trouvé en Chine, Dan et Amy connaissent leur prochaine destination : les Caraïbes. Ils partent sur les traces de la célèbre pirate Anne Bonny. Désormais, ils refusent de partager leurs découvertes avec Nellie en qui ils n''ont plus confiance. Après une étape aux Bahamas, ils s''envolent pour la Jamaïque. Là-bas, ils rencontrent Lester et sa grand-mère, Mamzelle Alice, qui leur remettent, de la part de Grace Cahill (décidément cette dernière avait tout prévu !) un petit serpent en argent, identique à celui que porte Nellie dans le nez. Les enfants poursuivent leur enquête en accumulant plusieurs indices. Très vite ils se rendent compte que chaque indice est associé à un clan Cahill et, qu''une fois quatre amulettes réunies, ils vont pouvoir ouvrir un mystérieux coffret d''argent. Avec l''aide de Lester, ils subtilisent le coffret. Mais, poursuivis par les Kabra, l''aventure vire au drame : Lester disparaît dans les sables mouvants. Effondrés par la mort de leur nouvel ami, Dan et Amy décident d''abandonner la course. Seulement Nellie ne l''entend pas ainsi. Elle va provoquer une rencontre avec l''homme en noir qui a d''importantes révélations à leur faire sur le clan Madrigal...

From two extraordinary talents, a beautifully crafted picture book for the Christmas season. The three wise men, or the three kings, are familiar figures in the Christmas tradition. Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park has taken the brief biblical references to the three as the starting point for a new story. In it we meet a boy who is learning his father’s trade; a man who gathers resin from certain trees; a merchant in the marketplace; and three strangers in brightly colored robes who are shopping for a gift for a baby. Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline with exquisite paintings, this simple, moving tale of ordinary people involved in an extraordinary event brings new resonance to the well-known gift list of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere

"Amy and Dan hit the high seas as they follow the trail of some infamous ancestors to track down a long lost treasure. However, the real prize isn't hidden in a chest. It's the discovery of the Madrigals' most dangerous secret and, even more shockingly, the true identity of the mysterious man in black"--Amazon.com

A tale of two brothers in fifteenth-century Korea from the Newbery Medal winner and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water. In this riveting novel, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. Kee-sup can craft a kite unequaled in strength and beauty, but his younger brother, Young-sup, can fly a kite as if he controlled the wind itself. It's like the kite is part of him—the part that wants to fly. Their combined skills attract the notice of Korea's young king, who chooses Young-sup to fly the royal kite in the New Year kite-flying competition—an honor that is also an awesome responsibility. Although tradition decrees, and the boys' father insists, that the older brother represent the family, both brothers know that this time the family's honor is best left in Young-sup's hands. But how do you stand up to the way things have always been? This touching and suspenseful historical novel from the author of A Single Shard, filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting, brings a remarkable setting vividly to life. "The final contest . . . is riveting. Though the story is set in medieval times, the brothers have many of the same issues facing siblings today." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Readers will enjoy watching these engaging characters find ways of overcoming webs of social and cultural constraints to achieve a common goal, and the author expresses the pleasures of creating and flying kites—'A few sticks, a little paper, some string. And the wind. Kite magic'—with contagious enthusiasm." — Kirkus Reviews

A historical novel from Newbery medalist Linda Sue Parks about life, faith, and America's favorite pastime: baseball. Both Maggie Fortini and her brother, Joey-Mick, were named for baseball great Joe DiMaggio. Unlike Joey-Mick, Maggie doesn’t play baseball—but at almost ten years old, she is a dyed-in-the-wool fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maggie can recite all the players’ statistics and understands the subtleties of the game. Unfortunately, Jim Maine is a Giants fan, but it’s Jim who teaches Maggie the fine art of scoring a baseball game. Not only can she revisit every play of every inning, but by keeping score she feels she’s more than just a fan: she’s helping her team. Jim is drafted into the army and sent to Korea, and although Maggie writes to him often, his silence is just one of a string of disappointments—being a Brooklyn Dodgers fan in the early 1950s meant season after season of near misses and year after year of dashed hopes. But Maggie goes on trying to help the Dodgers, and when she finds out that Jim needs help, too, she’s determined to provide it. Against a background of major league baseball and the Korean War on the home front, Maggie looks for, and finds, a way to make a difference. Even those readers who think they don’t care about baseball will be drawn into the world of the true and ardent fan. Linda Sue Park’s captivating story will, of course, delight those who are already keeping score. This historical novel is from Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, whose beloved middle grade books include A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water.

Amy and Dan dodge the shadow of a man in black as they search for the 39 clues.

The end is near! Throughout the hunt for the 39 Clues, Amy and Dan have encountered some of the darkest aspects of history ... and had to deal with the role their family played. But are they ready for the truth? In this thrilling ninth instalment, Amy and Dan hit the high seas as they follow the trail of some infamous ancestors to track down a long lost treasure. However, the real prize isn''t hidden in a chest. It''s the discovery of the Madrigals'' most dangerous secret and, even more shockingly, the true identity of the mysterious man in black.