Two Exciting Debuts Complement Perennial Favorites in Boys Town Press' Outstanding List of Spring 2019 Titles

Our exciting titles for Spring of 2019 diversify our already exemplary stable of authors by introducing two notable debut voices. Billie Pavicic introduces readers to the delightful Parker Plum, a boy who struggles with negative thinking, and Leona Lugan delights readers with the first chapter book in a series called Middle School Misfits. Alongside new titles from established series and authors, this list is chock-full of future favorites that will appeal to new readers as well as to those who already know and love the Boys Town Press brand. In recent years, we at Boys Town Press have worked to emerge as a beloved and acclaimed source for children’s books that both delight readers and act as indispensable resources for parents and teachers when addressing social and emotional learning. Helping to tackle a wide variety of timely (and sometimes tricky) issues – electronics use, fitting in, diversity, and living with an autism spectrum disorder – our titles are staples on school, library, and home bookshelves everywhere.

As is always the case, each title on this list helps to build concrete skills and address the issues many kids face, and includes resources at the back of each book for parents and teachers. Additionally, the proceeds from the sale of our titles go to the larger national Boys Town organization, which has been helping at-risk kids and families for more than 100 years.

Titles from Boys Town Press’ Spring 2019 catalog include:

• Parker Plum and the Rotten Egg Thoughts: A Story about Learning to Look on the Bright Side by Billie Pavicic, illustrated by Susan Gaber (February 1, 2019). Parker Plum wakes up to find a little green egg filled with rotten egg thoughts on his pillow and he must learn to unscramble his self-defeating thoughts before it explodes.

• Freddie the Fly: Bee On, Buzz Off by Kimberly Delude, illustrated by Brian Martin (February 15, 2019). Freddie, our lovable fly, is back as he whirls around from distraction to distraction and must learn how to focus and stay on task. An excellent read for children with ADHD and the adults in their lives.

• Diversity is Key: A Story about Embracing Differences by Bryan Smith, illustrated by Lisa M. Griffin (February 15, 2019). The latest installment in the Without Limits series follows Amelia as she navigates her school’s Diversity Week and realizes that different is fun!

• It’s My Way or the Highway! Turning Bossy into Flexible and Assertive by Julia Cook, illustrated by Kyle Merriman (February 20, 2019). Follow the spunky Cora June as she learns that people don’t always appreciate bossiness, and that there are benefits to not always getting your way.

• Middle School Misfits: The Stained Glass Tree by Leona Lugan, illustrated by Kyle Merriman (March 1, 2019). In this debut chapter book, Jilly is forced to change middle schools in the middle of the school year, and balances the desire to fit in while still being true to herself and avoiding humiliating screw-ups.

• What’s The Problem? A Story Teaching Problem Solving by Bryan Smith, illustrated by Lisa M. Griffin (March 20, 2019). The characters in this story (part of the Executive FUNction series) are each faced with a problem and consider some solutions that are terribly bad ideas. Fortunately, with some adult advice and a new strategy for problem solving, the kids are equipped to face each challenge as it comes.

We are grateful for your support, and we look forward to continuing to provide outstanding titles that best meet the needs of educators, counselors, and families.