Semiosis
We were thrilled to announce our first science fiction selection—Semiosis by Sue Burke. A tale of first contact, Sue Burke’s debut science fiction novel follows a group of colonists forced to land on a planet they aren't prepared for, where plants are the dominant life forms and humans are their pawns. Semiosis is a generation-spanning sci-fi tale, told through the lens of multiple perspectives across the first 107 years of settlement.
—Mira Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Parasite
Weird Plants
For our nonfiction fans, a compilation book titled Weird Plants showcases weird, mysterious and bizarre plants from around the globe. Through the combination of author Chris Thorogood’s jarring illustrations and botanical expertise, these fantastic plants seem to leap off the page and come to life.
—Cent Magazine on Weird Plants
The Enormous Potato
For our youngest readers, professional storyteller Aubrey Davis reimagines one of our favorite folk tales, The Enormous Potato. This humorous tale begins with a farmer who plants an eye—a potato eye. It grows and grows into an enormous potato. Harvest time comes, but the potato is so big that the farmer can't pull it out. So he calls for help, first to his wife, then to their daughter, then to the dog, and so on.
Resources
Semiosis
Semiosis Discussion Guide
Recommended Additional Readings for Adults & Teens
Weird Plants
Weird Plants Activities
Weird Plants Cards
Weird Plants Battle Cards
Weird Plants Modified Cards
Recommended Additional Readings for Middle School
The Weird, The Wild, and The Wonderful (YouTube)
The Enormous Potato
The Enormous Potato Activities
Recommended Additional Readings for Younger Readers
