GRADES K-2

A Curious Bundle for Bo Bo and Cha Chaby Jason Erik Lundberg, illustrated by Patrick YeePicture BookDescription: Bo Bo and Cha Cha discover a mysterious baby animal on their doorstep, and have to find out what it is, and who it belongs to.Author’s Residence: SingaporePublisher: Epigram Books

A Day with the Duchessby David Seow, illustrated by Soefara JanneyPicture Book SeriesDescription: In this Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di adventure, Sam’s hamster disappears during a royal visit. Will Sam find her and get to meet the royals, too?Author’s Residence: SingaporePublisher: Epigram Books

Ears Hearby Chu-Ren Huang and Kathleen Ahrens, illustrated by Marjorie Van HeerdenBilingual Picture BookDescription: This English-Chinese bilingual picture book explores the five senses as it celebrates the love between a father and child. Author’s Residence: Hong KongPublisher: Sun Ya Publications

Fredby Kaila Eunhye SeoPicture BookDescription: A young boy’s world is filled with colorful playmates, but as he gets older, his magical friends fade away. But maybe magic and wonder never really do disappear.Author’s Residence: Seoul, KoreaPublisher: Peter Pauper Press

Princess Easy Pleasyby Natasha Sharma, illustrated by Priya KuriyanPicture BookDescription: Princess Easy Pleasy is all but easy to please. She drives the royal packer crazy with her fussing on every royal vacation. Where does it all stop? Author’s Residence: IndiaPublisher: Karadi Tales

Why Am I Blue? (The Adventures of Squirky the Alien, Book 1)by Melanie Lee, illustrated by David LiewPicture BookDescription: The first book of a series about a blue alien, Squirky, who discovers he is adopted and wants to find out more about where he came from. 

Author’s Residence: SingaporePublisher: MPH Group Publishing

GRADES 3-5

Bench Brawlby Trevor KewRealistic FictionDescription: Two hockey teams from opposing sides of town get a chance to play in a big city tournament. Can these former rivals make it work?Author’s Residence: Tokyo, Japan Publisher: Lorimer

Big Bully And M-meby Arti Sonthalia Chapter BookDescription: Krish has to give a speech in school, but how can he when he stammers? And what’s worse, his partner is the big bully! Will Krish get out of this mess? Author’s Residence: Telangana, India  Publisher: Duckbill Books

Falling into the Dragon’s Mouth by Holly ThompsonRealistic Fiction/Verse Description: Jason Parker lives in Japan, has an orange belt in aikido, and doesn’t want trouble, but some kids at school just won’t leave him alone. Novel in verse. Author’s Residence: JapanPublisher: Henry Holt

Moin and the Monsterby Anushka RavishankarFantasyDescription: One night, Moin finds a monster under his bed that says it’s going to live with him forever. How can Moin get rid of this banana-eating, silly-song-singing monster?Author’s Residence: IndiaPublisher: Duckbill Books

Petu Pumpkin: Tooth Troublesby Arundhati Venkatesh Humorous FictionDescription: The Gap Club has challenged the fourth graders to football. The fate of the match rests on Petu Pumpkin’s tooth. Will it fall in time?Author’s Residence: IndiaPublisher: Duckbill Books

SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OFFICIAL READING LIST — SUMMER 2016

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SCBWI Official Summer 2016 Reading List

Sherlock Sam and the Obento Bonanza in Tokyoby A.J. Low, illustrated by drewscape (aka Andrew Tan)MysteryDescription: Sherlock Sam and the Supper Club travel to Tokyo, where a famous animator has gone missing. Will Sherlock Sam find her, or will he get lost in translation?Author’s Residence: SingaporePublisher: Epigram Books

Somewhere Amongby Annie Donwerth-ChikamatsuHistorical Fiction/Verse (Grades 4-7)Description: Set in Japan 2001, eleven-year-old Ema hopes to find peace in her relationships at home, with a bully at school, and within herself. Novel in verse.Author’s Residence: Tokyo, JapanPublisher: Caitlyn Dlouhy Books

Wisha Wozzariter by Payal KapadiaFantasyDescription: Ten-year-old Wisha Wozzariter wishes she were a writer. When she meets Bookworm, she stops wishing and starts writing. Join them on this writer’s adventure . . . Author’s Residence: IndiaPublisher: Puffin

GRADES 6-8

Caravan to Tibetby Deepa AgarwalHistorical FictionDescription: Debu is searching for his father in the wilds of Tibet. Braving snowstorms, mysterious lamas and ferocious robbers, he uncovers an unexpected lode of strength.  Author’s Residence: IndiaPublisher: Penguin

Dear Mrs. Naiduby Mathangi SubramanianRealistic FictionDescription: When Sarojini’s best friend moves, she thinks she’s lost him. Then she discovers the Right to Education, a law that might save her friendship and her school. Author’s Residence: IndiaPublisher: Young Zubaan

Freefallby Anna LevineRealistic Fiction (Grades 7-10)Description: Courage, cosmetics, conflict and kissing are on Aggie’s mind as she prepares, at the age of eighteen, for her military service in the Israeli Army.Author’s Residence: IsraelPublisher: Greenwillow Books

GRADES 9-12

Screaming Divas by Suzanne Kamata Realistic FictionDescription: Harumi, Trudy, Esther, and Cassie—four misfit but talented teens—come together for punk rock and friendship. On the verge of success, tragedy strikes. Author’s Residence: JapanPublisher: Merit Press

Up from the Seaby Leza LowitzHistorical FictionDescription: A powerful novel about a boy caught up in the March 11, 2011 Japan tsunami. Buzzfeed called it a “YA Book You Should Be Reading.”Author’s Residence: Tokyo, JapanPublisher: Crown Books for Young Readers

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