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      • Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's/YA)

        Duel at the Copacrabana

        by Jonathan Blezard

        Omar is an outstanding dancer. What he likes above all else is grooving at the Copacrabana on Friday nights; and winning all the competitions. Until the arrival of Brigitte, a graceful octopus who steals the show… Despite his intensive training, Omar loses the competition! Frustrated, he treats Brigitte poorly; but she chooses to rise above it to become his dance partner; and more importantly, his new friend. • A festive underwater world of dancing with a nod to the 80s music scene • Managing negative emotions (anger and frustration) in the world of competitions • Playful illustrations, rich in details and characters

      • Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

        Straight Ahead

        by Emmanuelle Rey

        Mauve, Tito and Diamond have been walking along the highway, under the scorching July sun, for the past three days. It was Mauve who decided everything, on a whim, when she realised that this time, her mom had really messed up. And, at fifteen, it was out of the question to be separated from her eight and two-year-old brothers to live with yet another rotten foster family. So the three siblings leave Montpellier and their chaotic life, closely tailed by the police. They leave to find Thierry and Martine, whose smiles and ratatouille chicken Mauve remembers fondly. They start walking straight ahead to Marseille and La Pointe Rouge, with the hope of a new life. Straight Ahead follows the singular path of Mauve and her two brothers, filled with life-altering adventures and realistic characters. Furthermore, in a series of flashbacks, Mauve tells us all about her mother—an eccentric woman who certainly doesn’t seem able to take care of her children, but who is full of love for them nonetheless. • The complexity of a mother-child relationship, when a mother’s love isn’t enough to make up for her shortcomings • The unique bond between siblings that will help them deal with life on the road • Interesting encounters and experiences — good and bad — that teach valuable life lessons

      • Children's & YA

        The Big Bad Graou

        by Ingrid Chabbert / Guridi

        Graou likes to be left alone and take a nap in the sunshine… until the day he meets a little girl who is just stubborn and brave enough to resist his attempts at scaring her away. She persists until she finds a common ground for them: books. Thanks to a book she leaves him, Graou discovers the joy of reading. And through their shared love of stories, the two newfound friends strike up a connection that will change both their lives. • Don’t judge someone on a first impression  • A valuable lesson in unlikely friendship • Lovely flat-colored illustrations

      • Children's & YA

        What a Story Nestor!

        by Heyna Bé / Céline Chevrel

        Nestor is about to pay a visit to his cousin Eugene, when he realizes he has a bit of a problem. He doesn’t have a suitcase in which to pack his belongings. Who could help him solve his problem? Gaspard? Marius? Madeleine? Or maybe Mystic Fox, who thinks he knows someone who knows someone who knows someone… • A road movie in the woods • A story that teaches children about forest animals and packing • Smooth, expressive pastel colors that depict a happy, bucolic world

      • Children's & YA

        The Mysterious Wrestler

        by Hélène Gloria / Stéphanie Alastra

        Basile and Messaoud are delighted to attend a wrestling match organized in their city. They know Ali Gator, the formidable champion. But they don’t know who his opponent, Rhino Ferocious, is. All day they wonder about the identity of the latter: could it be the butcher? the mailman? or maybe even the teacher? When they attend the fight, the boys are dazzled: Rhino Ferocious manages to win thanks to his agility and flexibility. After the match, they go to the locker room in the hope of meeting him… and come face to face with none other than Basile’s mom! • Overcoming stereotypes and refusing labels • Wrestling; between fighting and theater • Humorous and light illustrations

      • Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

        The Hole Ridden Cap

        by Oulya Setti / Camilla Zaza

        With his head often in the clouds, Idriss is very shy, so shy that he doesn’t even dare say hello to the neighbor! His mom would like to see him laugh and have fun with his friends… but to no avail. His words stay stuck in the back of his throat! One day, Idriss meets a strange old man who offers him a very mysterious gift: a hole ridden cap that can give him the power of eloquence. Thanks to this chance meeting and the magical hat, Idriss will learn to overcome his debilitating shyness and come into his own. • Overcoming social anxiety and gaining selfconfidence • Intergenerational dialogue between a wise old man and a timid young boy • Humorous and light illustrations

      • Children's & YA

        Under the Cherry Tree

        by Sophie Grangerat

        A brother and a sister grow up side by side. The eldest keeps climbing higher, swimming faster… while the girl remains in the shadows. Until the day comes when it’s her turn to step into the light and accomplish her own exploits, while her brother grows weaker in a heavy and tired body. • The unique nature of the relationship between siblings • Handicap and its impact on a family • Pencil illustrations enhanced with collages

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