Literature: A Galaxy of Stories For All Ages

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Del ’s INTERACTIVE Star Wars Timeline http://www.randomhousebooks.com/campaign/star-wars-timeline/ Children’s & Middle Grade Titles Chewie & the Porgs Written by Kevin Shinick Illustrated by Fiona Hsieh ISBN 9781484780763

● Unofficially part of the Journey to Star Wars: Awakens releases ● Perfect for reading aloud in a Star Wars storytime ● Tells the story of Chewie and Rey’s time on Ahch-To island from the perspective of the porgs! Star Wars Creatures Big & Small Written by Calliope Glass Illustrated by Katie Cook ISBN 9781368050821

● “Rathtars, rancors, purrgil, and porgs, Tookas, tauntauns, wampas, and gorgs.” ● A whimsical in-galaxy guide to the creatures found throughout the movies and animated series. ● Not so much a storytime book - but great for crafts! The Galaxy Needs You Written by Caitlin Kennedy Illustrated by Eda Kaban ISBN 9781368051828

● Releases 12/17/2019 ● Hardcover picture book ● Follow Rey on her journey - an empowering and inclusive look at how heroes become heroes in the Star Wars Galaxy. Star Wars Adventures Comics vol. 1 Written by Landry Walker & Cavan Scott Illustrated by Derek Charm, Eric Jones, Elsa Charretier ISBN 9781684052059

● Began publishing in 2017; at least 6 volumes so far. ● Tells established Star Wars stories and new adventures with characters from throughout the saga. ● Marketed to kids but appropriate for all ages. Forces of Destiny Forces of Destiny Animated Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpSnlSGciSWNBXSxZZrsvWdnoGsLCr6WL We Are the Resistance Written by Elizabeth Schaefer Illustrated by Alan Baston ISBN 9780593118368

● A Little Golden Book!!! ● Tells the story of the Resistance battling the First Order; adventures from the end of The Last Jedi up to The Rise of Skywalker. THERE ARE MORE STAR WARS LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS Choose Your Destiny: A & Poe Adventure Written by Cavan Scott Illustrated by Elsa Charretier ISBN 978-1368043380 Pirate’s Price Written by Lou Anders Illustrated by Annie Wu Audiobook read by Jim Cummings ISBN 9781368041515

● Incredible for a classroom or book club read- along ● Jim Cummings reads the audiobook - the voice of Hondo Ohnaka!

Audiobook sample: https://www.amazon.com/Star- Wars-Pirates-Flight-Falcon/dp/B07K8VJ65M Activity & Program Ideas

Star Wars Kids Youtube Channel

How to Draw series: https://youtu.be/Ua0hLmYFLPw Loth Cat!

Let’s Make Star Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E_MunmB8c Q - Porg Nesting Dolls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zcF3pCcyaU - Drum Young Adult & Adult Titles Force Collector Written by Kevin Shinick Illustrated by Tony Foti ISBN 978-1368045582

● Great YA sci-fi regardless of whether the reader is a Star Wars fan

“Karr is a teenage boy like many others in the galaxy. He goes to school, helps his parents with the family business, likes speeders and droids. But Karr also has a secret: when he touches certain objects, he gets searing headaches and blacks out. And along with the pain sometimes come visions of people he doesn't know and places he's never been.” (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) A Crash of Fate Written by Zoraida Cordova ISBN 978-1368048538

● A fast-paced YA adventure with romance, details about Galaxy’s Edge, and lots of action. ● Told from both male and female POV. ● A fast-paced read because of the continuous action (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) Black Spire Written by Delilah S. Dawson ISBN 978-1780899909

● Must-have for adult sci-fi collections ● Audiobook is also a must-have (read by January LeVoy) ● Could recommend to mature teens ● If promoting the book could use trigger warnings for torture/abuse Queen’s Shadow Written by E.K. Johnston ISBN 978-1368024259

● Most authentic Star Wars novel release of the year ● Audiobook read by Padme’s voice actress in Clone Wars, Catherine Tabor.

Master & Apprentice Written by Claudia Gray ISBN 978-0525619376

“NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon Star Wars novel to take place before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” Resistance Reborn Written by Rebecca Roanhorse ISBN 978-0593128428

● A MUST-HAVE in all formats! ● Directly ties together the events of The Force Awakens with The Rise of Skywalker ● Features the return of many characters from video games, comics, other novels, and the classic trilogy. ● Amazing audiobook read by Marc Thompson ● You may want to stock up on her other books!

Dooku: Jedi Lost Written by Cavan Scott Narrated by a full cast of more than 10 voice actors Hardcover ISBN 978- 1529124798 Audiobook ASIN B07Q47JWLZ

“Darth Tyranus. Count of Serenno. Leader of the Separatists. A red saber, unsheathed in the dark. But who was he before he became the right hand of the Sith? As Dooku courts a new apprentice, the hidden truth of the Sith Lord's past begins to come to light.”

I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story Written by Anthony Daniels Foreward by J.J. Abrams Audiobook narrated by Anthony Daniels ISBN 978-1465486103 Books for All Ages Star Wars: Myths & Fables From Press Written by George Mann Illustrated by Grant Griffin ISBN 978-1368043458

● Star Wars legends (, the Jedi, creatures) told as myths and stories passed down through the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook Written by Chelsea Monroe- Cassel & Marc Sumerak ISBN 978-1683837985 Ultimate Star Wars: New Edition Foreward by Anthony Daniels ISBN 978-1465479006

Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: New Edition Written by Pablo Hidalgo & Simon Beecroft ISBN 978-1465448859 The Moviemaking Magic of Star Wars: Ships & Battles Written by Landry Walker ISBN 978-1419736339 Releases December 17, 2019 Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy Written by Matthew Reinhart Illustrated by Kevin M. Wilson ISBN 978-1683834892 Video Preview! https://www.amazon.com/vdp/c3250c4a5ef7 4ff68faf76d8315ab460?ref=cm_sw_tw_r_lb_ dt_GeIGb3aA6jmyA

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