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Andrea Beaty First Chapter FridayAndrea Beaty reads the first chapter of "Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote." It's time to get a class pet. The class narrows it down to two options and then it's election time. The votes are counted and there is a tie, and one vote is missing!

Kit Rosewater First Chapter FridayKit Rosewater reads the first chapter of "Kenzie Kickstarts a Team" (Book 1 of the Derby Daredevils Series). A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone.

Kerrie Logan Hollihan First Chapter FridayKerrie Logan Hollihan reads the first chapter of "Ghosts Unveiled," the second book in the the Creepy and True Series. This book offers readers a new twist on a much-beloved subject. Ghosts are undeniably creepy, but could they also be true?

Dwayne Reed First Chapter FridayDwayne Reed reads the first chapter of his novel "Simon B. Rhymin'," a humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together.

Kevin Henkes First Chapter FridayKevin Henkes reads the first chapter of "Billy Miller Makes a Wish." The stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, this novel is a laugh-out-loud funny story about summer, family and wishes that (almost) come true.

Mary Pope Osborne First Chapter Friday Mary Pope Osborne reads the first chapter of "Magic Treehouse, Camp Time in California" (Book 35). The #1 best-selling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie – this time to the Yosemite National Park!

Kate DiCamillo First Chapter FridayKate DiCamillo reads the first chapter of her book “The Beatryce Prophecy,” a lyrical tale about fate, love, and the power of words to spell the world.

Jason Reynolds First Chapter FridayJason Reynolds reads the first chapter of “Stuntboy, in the Meantime,” a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young superhero you've never heard of.

First Chapter Friday- GhostJoin me for the first chapter of Ghost by Jason Reynolds. There is some tough stuff in here to read about, but it is a great story about a boy who learns to be a part of team even though he has had some really hard times.

First Chapter Fridays- Anima's VoiceJoin me for the first chapter of Amina's Voice by Hena Khan

Jennifer L. Holm First Chapter FridayJennifer L. Holm reads the first chapter of her book "The Lion of Mars," an out-of-this-world novel about a kid raised on Mars who learns that he can't be held back by the fears of the grown-ups around him.

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