Kids' Books September 2019 Recent Releases Diary of an awesome friendly kid : Rowley Jefferson's journal by Jeff Kinney Greg Heffley's best friend and biographer shares first-person insights into their middle-school experiences while making a decided mess of Greg's life story. By the award-winning creator of Rodrick Rules and Getaway The Terrible Two's last laugh by Mac Barnett A conclusion to the best-selling series finds Miles and Niles plotting an epic prank for their final year at school, an effort that is hampered by the return of a vengeful nemesis. Co-written by the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Extra Yarn. 75,000 first printing Katt vs. Dogg by James Patterson A rambunctious Dogg Scout and an ambitiously clever katt, raised to believe that they are supposed to despise one another, are forced to overcome their differences when they become lost in the woods and must rely on each other to get home. 325,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Song for a whale by Lynne Kelly Frustrated by the communication challenges of the hearing world as her school's only hearing-impaired student, a 12-year-old electronics whiz uses her tech skills to help a whale that has lost its ability to communicate. Aru Shah and the song of death by Roshani Chokshi Wrongly accused of stealing the god of love's bow and arrow when she begins training as a Pandava, Aru endeavors to prove her innocence by embarking on a quest in the serpent realm with her soul-sister Mini, the ultra-strong Brynne and the secretive Aiden. 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Team Moon : how 400,000 people landed Apollo 11 on the moon by Catherine Thimmesh From the engineers to the suit testers, the story of the many people in various professions who worked behind-the-scenes to get Apollo 11 on the moon and safely back is presented through quotes, transcripts, national archives, and NASA photos Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca What it is: a dramatic, up-close look at the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, tracing each step from liftoff to moon landing to returning home.  Why you might like it: large, super-detailed illustrations let you discover not only the facts of the mission, but also the thrilling sense of adventure.  Try this next: If you’re curious about the other Apollo missions, check out Jeffrey Kluger’s To the Moon! Or Suzanne Slade’s Daring Dozen. Countdown : 2979 days to the moon by Suzanne Slade Powerful free verse and stunning illustrations tell the true story of the American effort to land the first man on the Moon. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced that the United States would try to land a man on the Moon within 10 years. During the 2,979 days that followed his speech, 18 astronauts climbed into spaceships; three of them died before even leaving the ground. Eight rockets soared into space. And 400,000 people--engineers, technicians, scientists, mathematicians and machinists--joined Project Apollo in hopes of making the dream a reality. The far side of the moon : the story of Apollo 11's third man by Alexander Irvine This graphic retelling of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission follows astronaut Michael Collins, commander of the lunar orbiter, to the far side of the moon Reaching for the moon : My Journey to the Moon by Buzz Aldrin An Apollo 11 astronaut takes readers on his journey that began in his childhood and led him to achieve his dream of walking on the moon, bringing to life an unparalleled moment in history for a new generation and showing how everyone can strive to achieve their dreams. American moonshot : John F. Kennedy and the great space race by Douglas Brinkley A young readers' edition of the award-winning historian's 50th anniversary account of America's race to the moon shares behind-the-scenes insights into the heroic achievements of the Apollo 11 team and why the mission was so important. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!