Soontornvat, Christina

"Chronicles the many 'firsts' of Tammy Duckworth's journey, from her tenure as the first Thai American woman elected to Congress, to being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and the Senate. This account of the groundbreaking military veteran and rising political star will inspire readers to dream and achieve"--Adapted from publisher.

"In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining--she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as beautiful and intricate as the maps of old"--Provided by the publisher.

Exciting things are happening in the skies for Lina's royal family. Her cousin, Iris, is getting married and there is going to be a BIG wedding. But the excitement soon turns stressful when Lina learns one of the wedding traditions, each guest must present a magical present to the newlyweds. What will Lina's gift be?.

All of the light in Chattana is made by one man, the Governor. The magical lights represent freedom for Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison and he dreams of walking among them. But when Pong escapes from Namwon, he discovers that the outside world is just as unfair as life in the prison. Nok, the prison warden's daughter, searches for Pong in order to restore her family's good name, but she uncovers secrets that make her question everything she's believed. When Nok and Pong find each other, they set out to make things right.

"Five siblings worry that their shabby old house isn't 'proper' enough, but come to see that it's perfect just the way it is"--Provided by publisher.

"All light in Chattana is created by one man--the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong's prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free. Nok, the prison warden's perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family's good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear"--Publisher.

Looks at the cave rescue of the twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach in northern Thailand.

Nine months after her adventures in Faerie, Izzy is reunited with her old friends to help find the lost King's Key before an evil witch can use it to steal Changelings who live on Earth.

Lina, a Windtamer who controls the wind and lives in a palace in the clouds, wants to go to a regular, non-magical school with her best friend Claudia, but first her grandfather must teach her to control her powers.

Diary, I am so excited! Next week, our class is going to do something called a field trip. And I get to ride on a yellow school bus! It's going to be just like in the movies, Diary! My cousin Jack Frost is going to be tagging along with us to an aquarium.