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We are pleased to present you with some Backlist Gems—treasures published prior to this year that folks wanted to bring front and center again! What a terrific way to remind our librarian friends about these gems, we thought. And at the same time, we could help meet collection development needs, too.

So, this is the place to come and be reminded of the many great backlist gems that are available from Random House Children's Books. If you have a favorite that you want to remind people of just email us at schoolandlibrarymarketing@randomhouse.com and we'll do our best to get them posted.

The leaves have turned and the weather is getting brisk - it's the perfect time of year to curl up under a blanket with some hot cider and a good book.  This month's Backlist Gems features some cozy titles for teen readers who are looking for an engrossing tale to devour over the weekend. Enjoy!


Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature

Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature
Robin Brande

Trade Paperback | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-440-24030-3 | January 2009 | $7.99 | Ages 12 Up
Hardcover Library Binding | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-375-94349-2 | August 2007 | $18.99 | Ages 12 Up

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Ann Brashares

Hardcover | Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 978-0-385-72933-8 | September 2001 | $15.95 | Ages 12 Up
Trade Paperback | Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 978-0-385-73058-7 | March 2003 | $8.95 | Ages 12 Up

The Incredible Journey

The Incredible Journey
Sheila Burnford

Hardcover | Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 978-0-385-32279-9 | May 1996 | $15.95 | Ages 10 Up

Paperback | Laurel Leaf | 978-0-440-22670-3 | December 1995 | $6.50 | Ages 10 Up
Trade Paperback | Yearling | 978-0-440-41324-0 | January 1997 | $5.99 | Ages 10 Up

Becoming Chloe

Becoming Chloe
Catherine Ryan Hyde

Hardcover | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-375-83258-1 | March 2006 | $15.95 | Ages 14 Up
Trade Paperback | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-375-83260-4 | November 2008 | $8.99 | Ages 14 Up

Bras & Broomsticks

Bras & Broomsticks
Sarah Mlynowski

Hardcover | Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 978-0-385-73181-2 | February 2005 | $15.95 | Ages 12 Up

Trade Paperback | Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 978-0-385-73184-3 (0-385-73184-1) | June 2006 | $8.95 | Ages 12 Up

Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables
L.M. Montgomery

Trade Paperback | Yearling | 978-0-553-15327-9 | September 1984 | $5.99 | Ages 10 Up
Paperback | Starfire | 978-0-553-21313-3 | April 1982 | $5.99 | Ages 10 Up

The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials
Philip Pullman

Hardcover | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-679-87924-4 | April 1996 | $20.00 | Ages 12 Up
Paperback | Laurel Leaf | 978-0-440-23813-3 | September 2003 | $7.50 | Ages 12 Up

Trade Paperback | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-375-82345-9 | September 2002 | $11.95 | Ages 12 Up

Stargirl

Stargirl
Jerry Spinelli

Hardcover | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-679-88637-2 | August 2000 | $16.99 | Ages 12 Up
Paperback | Laurel Leaf | 978-0-440-41677-7 | May 2004 | $6.99 | Ages 12 Up
Trade Paperback | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-375-82233-9 | May 2002 | $8.95 | Ages 12 Up

Flipped

Flipped
Wendelin Van Draanen

Hardcover | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-375-81174-6 | October 2001 | $14.95 | Ages 10-14
Trade Paperback | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 978-0-375-82544-6 | May 2003 | $8.95 | Ages 10-14

 

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February 2003 - Picture book gems

March 2003 - Picture book gems

October 2003 - Poetry and folklore

November 2003 - Middle grade fiction

December 2003 - Holiday books

January/February 2004 - Award winners

March 2004 - Science fiction and fantasy

April 2004 - Poetry

May 2004 - Richard Scarry

June 2004 - Graduation and summer reading

July/August 2004 - Picture Book Biographies

September 2004 - Banned books
October 2004 - Halloween

November 2004 - Nonfiction

December 2004 - Great gifts

February 2005 - Black History Month

March 2005 - Fantasy

April 2005 - Poetry

May 2005 - Mother's Day

June 2005 - Junie B. Jones

August 2005 - Sports

September 2005 - Peer Pressure

November 2005 - Native Americans

December 2005/January, February 2006 - Family

March/April 2006 - Seasons

May 2006 - Humor

June 2006 - Mysteries

July 2006 - Writing

August 2006 - Travel

September 2006 - Classics

October 2006 - Lois Duncan

November 2006 - Story collections

December 2006 - Family

January 2007 - First in the series

February 2007 - Valentine's Day

March 2007 - Birthdays

April 2007 - Baseball

May 2007 - What do you want to be when you grow up?

June 2007 - Junie B. Jones

July 2007 - Environment-friendly

August 2007 - Science

September 2007 - Counting

October 2007 - Vampires

November 2007 - Caroline B. Cooney

December 2007 - Giving back

January 2008 - Mythology

February 2008 - Read the book. . . See the movie!

March 2008 - Rock n' Roll

April 2008 - Boys vs. Girls Battle Books

May 2008 - Mothers and Grandmothers

June 2008 - Heroes and Heroines

July 2008 - Dinosaurs

August 2008 - Settling America

September 2008 - Middle Eastern culture

October 2008 - Survival

November 2008 - Super Series for Elementary Boys

December 2008 - Family

January 2009 - Mystery

February 2009 - Love is in the Air!
March 2009 - Classics
April 2009 - Gary Paulsen
May 2009 - Friendship Picture Books
June 2009 - Historical Fiction
July 2009 - Middle-grade Summer Reading
August 2009 - Judy Blume
September 2009 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 2009 - Horses