Chinese-born Cece was adopted when she was two years old by her American parents. Living in Texas, she's bored of her ho-hum high school and dull job. So when she learns about the S.A.S.S. program to Xi'an, China, she jumps at the chance. She'll be able to learn about her passion - anthropology - and it will give her the opportunity to explore her roots. But when she arrives, she receives quite a culture shock. And the closer she comes to finding out about her birth parents, the more apprehensive she gets. Enter Will, the cute guy she first meets on the plane. He and Cece really connect during the program. But can he help her get accustomed to a culture she should already know about, or will she leave China without the answers she's been looking for?

Great Call of China (S.A.S.S.)

Liu, Cynthea

Children's Books

Speak

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up Scholastic Book Clubs selection Oklahoma Book Award Honor Illinois Reads List selection U.S. Asian Pacific American Library Association Selection Twelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take The Dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in seventh grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog. 
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<li>A humorous, suspenseful middle-grade novel featuring a tween protagonist who is caught up in a "ghostly" mystery in a small town while navigating sticky situations at school and at home </li>
<li>Great for children ages 9-12 who have grown out of chapter books and are looking for engrossing, fast-paced reading. </li>
<li>Popular with both upper elementary and middle school girls and boys grades 4-7</li>
<li>Addresses social issues from peer-pressure, bullying, empathy, friendship, and more</li>
<li>Makes a wonderful tool or gift for anyone looking for a story featuring a diverse, spunky female protagonist </li>
</ul> "Paris's desire for friendship will ring true with middle school readers." - School Library Journal "I love Paris Pan takes the Dare so much I have read it five times. Cynthea Liu, you are awesome, you write the best books in the world. I think Paris Pan takes the Dare is the best!" Your number one fan, Hanna "I got my copy of Paris Pan last night and started reading it to my daughter. We're going to do one chapter a night as our bedtime reading. It's really easy to read out loud, too. We're enjoying it!" - C. Tahmaseb, Parent "My 7-year-old has been reading Paris at bedtime, under the covers and wearing one of those forehead flashlights." - Parent "I bought two copies and gave one to [daughter's] best friend...Meanwhile, they are reading (without being pushed) a chapter a night to each other on ichat! They are so cute. Then they discuss the chapter and are LOVING the book." - Flora, Parent "Oh, I loved it! I finished it in one sitting tonight! Paris is a hoot!" - Kathleen, Children's Bookseller "I loved it too! I'm really looking forward to you visiting our school! I know the kids will really enjoy it!" - Courtney, Elementary School Teacher Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the book. I stayed up past my bedtime last night reading and then finished it over breakfast this morning, making myself late for work!" - Roxanne, Writer "My 7-year-old has been reading Paris at bedtime, under the covers and wearing one of those forehead flashlights." - Parent "Paris Pan Takes the Dare" is a masterpiece. Child readers will grow up and present battered copies to their children who will wonder what all the fuss is about, then present even more battered copies to their children." FredTownWard ★★★★★ "Surprisingly creepy in parts, and freshly genuine throughout all, Paris Pan Takes the Dare is the perfect starter scary story for the 10 and up set, and a charming addition to any Coming Of Age collection." - S. Mitchell ★★★★★

Paris Pan Takes the Dare

Humor

Putnam Juvenile

This paperback junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney and Pixar's Turning Red—now streaming on Disney+! Also includes an eight-page insert with images from the film!\nIn Turning Red, Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Turning Red is directed by Academy Award-winner Domee Shi (Pixar short Bao), produced by Lindsey Collins and coming to Disney+ on March 11th, 2022. The feature film is all retold in this digest junior novelization that's perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. Also comes with a full-color insert featuring scenes from the film!

Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Junior Novelization

RH/Disney

This deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney and Pixar's Turning Red--coming to Disney+ on March 11th, 2022! A bonus eight-page insert and movie poster add to the fun! In Turning Red, Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she "poofs" into a giant red panda! Turning Red is directed by Academy Award-winner Domee Shi (Pixar short Bao), produced by Lindsey Collins and&nbsp;coming to Disney+ on March 11th, 2022.&nbsp;The feature film is all retold in this hardcover deluxe junior novelization that's perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. Also comes with a full-color insert featuring scenes from the film, plus a pull-out movie poster!

Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Deluxe Junior Novelization

The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries

Cynthea Liu, author of Disney's junior novel Turning Red and Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, pens a fast-paced, creepy mystery told with heart and humor.\n"Paris's desire for friendship will ring true with middle school readers." - School Library Journal\nAge Level: 9 and up Grade Level: 4 and up 
Ben Franklin Gold Award Winner 
Royal Dragonfly Award Winner 
Scholastic Book Clubs selection 
Oklahoma Book Award Honor 
Illinois Reads List selection 
U.S. Asian Pacific American Library Association Selection\nTwelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take The Dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in 7th grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog. A humorous, suspenseful middle-grade fiction novel featuring a tween protagonist who is caught up in a "ghostly" mystery in a small town while navigating sticky situations at school and at home Great for children ages 9-12 who have grown out of chapter books and are looking for engrossing, fast-paced reading. Popular with both upper elementary and middle school girls and boys (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders) Addresses social issues from peer pressure, bullying, empathy, friendship, and more Makes a wonderful tool or gift for anyone looking for a spooky story featuring a diverse, spunky female protagonist 
"It had everything in it; scary story element, the complexities with family, it covered emotional things to do with relationships of all kinds, how to be yourself and true to yourself, I thoroughly enjoyed the book." - Isaac Bawden, age 10 ★★★★★ 
"I have read it five times. Cynthea Liu, you are awesome, you write the best books in the world." - Your number one fan, Hanna\n"My 9 yr old daughter loves this book. I would definitely buy it again." - Amerson, Parent ★★★★★\n"Enjoyed the book. Even my mom read it. I received good points for my book report and my teacher was proud." - Vi ★★★★★\n"I bought two copies and gave one to [daughter's] best friend ... Meanwhile, they are reading (without being pushed) a chapter a night to each other ... Then they discuss the chapter and are LOVING the book." - Flora, Parent\n"My daughter is enjoying this book. Easy to read and the story was really age appropriate for my 12-year-old." - Parent\n"Oh, I loved it! I finished it in one sitting tonight! Paris is a hoot!" - Kathleen, Children's Bookseller\n"I loved it too! I'm really looking forward to you visiting our school! I know the kids will really enjoy it!" - Courtney, Elementary School Teacher\nJust wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the book. I stayed up past my bedtime last night reading and then finished it over breakfast this morning, making myself late for work!" - Roxanne, Writer\n"A masterpiece. Child readers will grow up and present battered copies to their children who will wonder what all the fuss is about, then present even more battered copies to their children." FredTownWard ★★★★★\n"Surprisingly creepy in parts, and freshly genuine throughout all ... the perfect starter scary story for the 10 and up set, and a charming addition to any Coming Of Age collection." - S. Mitchell, Author ★★★★★

Biographies

Pivotal Publishing

Cynthea Liu, author of Disney's junior novel Turning Red and Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, pens a fast-paced, creepy mystery told with heart and humor.\nAge Level: 9 and up Grade Level: 4 and up 
Ben Franklin Gold Award Winner 
Royal Dragonfly Award Winner 
Scholastic Book Clubs selection 
Oklahoma Book Award Honor 
Illinois Reads List selection 
U.S. Asian Pacific American Library Association Selection\nTwelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take The Dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in seventh grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog. A humorous, suspenseful middle-grade novel featuring a tween protagonist who is caught up in a "ghostly" mystery in a small town while navigating sticky situations at school and at home Great for children ages 9-12 who have grown out of chapter books and are looking for engrossing, fast-paced reading. Popular with both upper elementary and middle school girls and boys grades 4-7 Addresses social issues from peer-pressure, bullying, empathy, friendship, and more Makes a wonderful tool or gift for anyone looking for a story featuring a diverse, spunky female protagonist\n"Paris's desire for friendship will ring true with middle school readers." - School Library Journal\n"I have read it five times. Cynthea Liu, you are awesome, you write the best books in the world." Your number one fan, Hanna\n"We're going to do one chapter a night as our bedtime reading. It's really easy to read out loud, too. We're enjoying it!" - C. Tahmaseb, Parent\n"I bought two copies and gave one to [daughter's] best friend ... Meanwhile, they are reading (without being pushed) a chapter a night to each other ... Then they discuss the chapter and are LOVING the book." - Flora, Parent\n"Oh, I loved it! I finished it in one sitting tonight! Paris is a hoot!" - Kathleen, Children's Bookseller\n"I loved it too! I'm really looking forward to you visiting our school! I know the kids will really enjoy it!" - Courtney, Elementary School Teacher\n"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the book. I stayed up past my bedtime last night reading and then finished it over breakfast this morning, making myself late for work!" - Roxanne, Writer\n"A masterpiece. Child readers will grow up and present battered copies to their children who will wonder what all the fuss is about, then present even more battered copies to their children." FredTownWard ★★★★★\n"Surprisingly creepy in parts, and freshly genuine throughout all ... the perfect starter scary story for the 10 and up set, and a charming addition to any Coming Of Age collection." - S. Mitchell ★★★★★\n"Enjoyed the book. Even my mom read it. I received good points for my book report and my teacher was proud." - Vi ★★★★★\n"It had everything in it; scary story element, the complexities with family, it covered emotional things to do with relationships of all kinds, how to be yourself and true to yourself, I thoroughly enjoyed the book." - Isaac Bawden, age 10 ★★★★★

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course: How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers

Strap on your helmet. Buckle up! Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course has been updated in 2023 by Disney and Marvel author and coach Cynthea Liu. If you're dying to know how to get your children's or teen book published, hop in this fun ride and rev that story engine. Please note: this book is not only suitable for adults but also for determined young writers (age 12 and up, middle school and high school grades, too). If you have younger writers in the family or classroom, this is a fun resource for you to learn from to help answer their questions about how children's book publishing works.\nNowhere will you find a more comprehensive, current, and detailed reference guide designed specifically for writing children and young adults, written by a bestselling, award-winning children's book author who is in the field today.\nWriting for Children and Teens is a ten-step course that addresses the nitty-gritty details of the business and covers core principles for picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels, including ... How to stress-test your book ideas for the marketplace for any format How long your manuscript should be for any format How to format your manuscript How to write and revise your manuscript to make your book great including topics such as target audience, target market, character, plot, theme, setting, and description Common writing issues to avoid along with possible solutions How to determine if one should pursue major trade, small press, self-publishing, independent publishing, or hybrid publishing How to physically or electronically submit to literary agents and editors How to write a cover letter, query, synopsis, and author bio designed to entice Submission strategies for just about any situation for writers who have little to no experience How to interpret confusing submission guidelines, complete with advice on how to communicate professionally with agents and editors using their lingo Where to seek valuable input and help from the writing community Important resources, tools, and organizations every children's and teen book writer should know about 
Book coach Cynthea and her pooch crew from her website of the same name (Writing for Children and Teens) have been hard at work on this latest edition to deliver practical, current advice for you, your family members, your friends, and any of your fur-babies interested in writing for children and young adults.\nThe new paperback and hardcover editions are coming soon to an Amazon page near you.\nPraise for Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course\n"There are lots of books about writing for children out there. Many are good. Some are great. What sets this book apart is Cynthea Liu's straightforward, take-no-prisoners approach to teaching writing. There's no fat or fluff or baloney in this book; no long philosophical rants about writing. Instead, you'll find a distillation of how to write for kids written in clear, direct, language that's fun to read. It's like having a friend explain something to you over a plate of brownies. If want to learn how to write for kids, then this is the book to get." - EQ ★★★★★\n"The number of books lining the shelves on writing for children is mind-boggling. This is THE ONE you should pick up. Cynthea teaches the ins and outs of writing strong books for children with humor and excellent examples. Though this kind of expression may usually be reserved for novels, it is appropriate to say that this book is a page-turner. Once you start you can't stop reading it." - Stephanie G. ★★★★★\n"Excellent book with so much helpful information including how to set up your manuscript for submissions. If you're looking to get into submitting your work for publication to different publishers, this book is a must-have!" - Terra Kern ★★★★★

Teen & Young Adult

Education & Reference

Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive, current, and detailed writing reference guide designed specifically for writing children's and young adult books, written by a bestselling, award-winning children's book author who is in the field today. WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE is a ten-step course that relays all the nitty-gritty, specific details of the business, beginning with how to evaluate your book idea or concept all the way to pitching your children's or teen book to publishers, editors, and literary agents. Within each step, you'll find clear and specific information covering topics such as the children's book market, manuscript format, revision tips, finding the right literary agent or publisher, professional submission etiquette, and common faux pas to avoid.

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Opposites attract and become fast friends in this quirky, funny picture book. Wooby lives in a nice, quiet neighborhood where everyone minds his own business. And he likes it that way. Then noisy, energetic Peep moves next door with her banging and smashing and crashing. She even gives a “wild” PARTY! At first, shy Wooby is beside himself—until he realizes that he and Peep have more in common than he ever imagined. Hilarious comic-book panels throughout add fun and joy to this unique story.

Wooby & Peep: A Story of Unlikely Friendship

Animals

Union Square Kids

Bear can do everything—except ride a bike. Discover how he overcomes his two-wheeled challenge in this irresistibly adorable picture book! Bear can do almost anything. His one-paw pawstand is perfection. He can solve the trickiest of equations. He can even out-build a brigade of beavers. But the one thing Bear can’t do? Ride a bike. Bear tries everything to help him learn: library books, training wheels and super-cheers from his fellow animal friends. But all of those fail to get poor Bear on two wheels.The situation is looking unbearable—but an unexpected mishap might be just the thing that propels Bear to bike on!

Bike On, Bear!

Aladdin

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Great Call of China (S.A.S.S.)

Paris Pan Takes the Dare

Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Junior Novelization

Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Deluxe Junior Novelization

The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries

The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course: How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course: How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers

Wooby & Peep: A Story of Unlikely Friendship

Bike On, Bear!