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What You Never Knew About BTS
By Martha E. H. Rustad
North Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 2023. Informational.

South Korean boyband BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they're not singing and dancing? High-interest details and bold photos of this musical supergroup will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident. --Publisher

By Jessica Kim
New York: Kokila, 2023. Fiction. 338 pages.

This is the story of Sunny Park, a seventh-grade student at Ranchito Mesa Middle who loves the K-pop band Supreme Beat, hanging out with her cool grandma, dancing when no one is watching, snacking on shrimp chips, and being there for Bailey, her best friend since third grade. When Bailey decides that she and Sunny should audition for the school dance team in a ploy to parent-trap Bailey's divorced mom and dad, Sunny agrees even though the thought of performing in public makes her pits sweat. After all, she'd do anything for Bailey. In a twist of fate, Sunny makes the team and Bailey doesn't, and when Sunny reluctantly joins, it's the start of a painful and drawn-out parting of ways for the two girls. As Sunny takes her first steps out from behind her friend's shadow, she'll have to figure out who she wants to be when she's in the spotlight--and who she wants dancing alongside her. -- Publisher

London: Mortimer Children's Books, 2021. Informational. 80 pages.

This book is a true celebration of Korean Wave music. Packed with vibrant photos, readers will journey through the songs, styles and stories behind all their favourite K-Pop groups and solo artists. Discover more about the process of transforming from trainee to idol, rate the best music videos, and compare key stats. Whether you're a Blink, a Carat, or part of the Army, there's something for every K-Pop fan! --Editor

Written by Danielle Marietta
Illustrated by Masha Klot
Chantilly, VA: Books & Things Publishing, 2023. Picture Book.

Every night this stinky pirate gets to jump into the bathtub and into a pirate adventure. Battles with tub toys won't keep him and his first mate, Mr. Smittins, away from finding treasure. This book is filled with beautiful illustrations that everyone will enjoy and is the perfect read aloud for every kid that likes to splash in the tub! --Publisher

By Meghan McCarthy
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2010. Informational.

Full of fun historical facts, this book is the true story of how bubble gum was invented. --Editor

Written by Kim Zachman
Illustrated by Peter Donnelly
Philadelphia, PA: Running Press Kids, 2023.

From soda to water to milk and juice, There's No Cream in Cream Soda, the refreshing follow-up to There's No Ham in Hamburgers, is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular drinks. --Publisher
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