Explores the rich culture and history of Ukraine. All proceeds will be donated to Ukraine relief efforts.

Blue Skies and Golden Fields: Celebrating Ukraine
By Oksana Lushchevska
Ages 8-12
Publishing September 1

Welcome to the land of sunflowers: Ukraine! From the sandy coasts of the Black Sea to the vibrant capital of Kyiv, this proud nation is full of history, culture, and beauty. Explore the bountiful crops that earned this Eastern European country its nickname, the Breadbasket of the World. Learn more about Ukraine’s unique history—from former Soviet Union republic to independent nation. Then discover some of the country’s most well-known figures, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Along with bright, bold photographs, celebrated author Oksana Lushchevska shares the treasures of her beloved home country, taking young readers beyond the headlines and into the heart of Ukraine. Capstone is donating all proceeds from this book through 2025 to help children and families in the Ukraine.

Reminds young readers through lyrical text and fantastical illustrations that who they are and what they love will always be enough.

You Are Life
By Bao Phi, illustrated by Hannah Li
Ages 5-7
Publishing September 1

You are . . .
You are . . .
You are . . .

Every child is full to bursting with amazing things! This joyful poem celebrates the wonderful and complex identity of children of immigrants and refugees, embracing all that they are—a dancer, a shining light, a K-pop song—and promising what they will never be: invisible. From award-winning picture book author and poet Bao Phi, whose debut picture book A Different Pond, won a Caldecott Honor, an Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, a Charlotte Zolotow Award, Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and many other book awards.

Gives representation to kids who don't identify with traditional gender structure, showing readers that being true to yourself is the most important thing you can do.

Riley Reynolds Crushes Costume Day
By Jay Albee
Ages 7-10
Publishing August 1  

It’s book week at school, and nonbinary fourth grader Riley and their best friends craft hard for the Dress Like Your Favorite Character Day. Colorful fabric! Paint! Glitter! They are ready to make the biggest and best group costume ever! But most of the other kids are having trouble coming up with costumes. Riley is ready to use their creativity and vision to help as many kids as possible so dress-up day will be a big success!

New series launch. Riley Reynolds loves crafting, music, and animals. They also love their family and friends. From making costumes to saving a park, Riley is always ready to help! Riley is nonbinary and loves that too, proving that you don’t have to identify as a boy or girl. You can just be yourself and be happy!