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Celebrate graduation season with our list of books and gifts sure to lift the heart of any graduate!

Books: 
The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country By Amanda Gorman, Oprah Winfrey (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Amanda Gorman, Oprah Winfrey (Foreword by)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780593465271
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Published: Viking Books - March 30th, 2021

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller and #1 USA Today bestseller

Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, is now available as a collectible gift edition.

“Stunning.” —CNN
“Dynamic.” —NPR


Your Turn: How to Be an Adult By Julie Lythcott-Haims Cover Image
$21.99
ISBN: 9781250838414
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Published: Holt Paperbacks - April 5th, 2022

New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims is back with a groundbreakingly frank guide to being a grown-up, Your Turn.


Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You By Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonny Sun (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonny Sun (Illustrator)
$24.00
ISBN: 9781984854278
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Published: Random House - October 16th, 2018

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the creator and star of Hamilton and In the Heights, with beautiful illustrations by Jonny Sun, comes a book of affirmations to inspire readers at the beginning and end of each day.


Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear By Elizabeth Gilbert Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9781594634727
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Published: Riverhead Books - September 27th, 2016

The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller

"A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar

From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of
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Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss) By Dr. Seuss Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780679805274
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - January 22nd, 1990

Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond!

“[A] book that has proved to be popular for graduates of all ages since it was first published.”—The New York Times


The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse By Charlie Mackesy Cover Image
$22.99
ISBN: 9780062976581
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Published: HarperOne - October 22nd, 2019

Charlie Mackesy’s beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an Academy Award® winning animated short film, now available to stream on Apple TV+


Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness By George Saunders Cover Image
$15.00
ISBN: 9780812996272
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Published: Random House - April 22nd, 2014

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address.


Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson, 25th Anniversary Edition By Mitch Albom Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780767905923
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Published: Crown - October 8th, 2002

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A special 25th anniversary edition of the beloved book that has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on loss and grief—featuring a new afterword by the author
 


Shine By M. H. Clark Cover Image
$14.95
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ISBN: 9781938298257
Published: Compendium Publishing & Communications - September 1st, 2014

There's something about you that people notice right away. It's a light that beams outward and brightens everything it touches. It's a glow that makes everything more vibrant. This light is always there. And it turns on anytime you're feeling confident or full of possibility. It's the light of a person who's doing good in the world, by being fully, richly, and beautifully alive.


You've Goat This: Wisdom to Get You Through the Good, the Baaad, and Everything in Between By Goats Gone Grazing Acres (Photographer) Cover Image
By Goats Gone Grazing Acres (Photographer)
$22.00
ISBN: 9781948062503
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Published: Apollo Publishers - May 5th, 2020

Fearless, fleet-footed, and full of curiosity, good-natured goats have it all. In this motivating guide to self-improvement, the stars of the popular Instagram Goats Gone Grazing teach us to take life by the horns.


Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World By Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780062906205
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Published: William Morrow - November 20th, 2018

A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell.

“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.”—Neil Gaiman


The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World By Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9780399185045
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Published: Avery - September 20th, 2016

An instant New York Times bestseller

Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question.

 


The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity By Carlo M. Cipolla, Nassim Nicholas Taleb (Foreword by) Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9780385546478
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Published: Doubleday - April 6th, 2021

"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan
"A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times

An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world


Poe for Your Problems: Uncommon Advice from History's Least Likely Self-Help Guru By Catherine Baab-Muguira Cover Image
$20.00
ISBN: 9780762499090
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Published: Running Press Adult - September 7th, 2021

Finalist for the Library of Virginia’s People’s Choice Award 
Winner of the International Poe Festival’s Saturday “Visiter” Award 
 
As seen in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Baltimore Sun


When life’s got you down and things aren’t going your way, who better t


The Rodent Not Taken By Jennifer McCartney Cover Image
$12.95
ISBN: 9781682686638
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Published: Countryman Press - September 28th, 2021

A treasure trove of cat poetry, hidden from human eyes until now, reveals the humor and pathos of feline life.


You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life (Book of Awesome Series, The) By Neil Pasricha Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781982135898
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Published: Gallery Books - October 27th, 2020

INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER

From Neil Pasricha—New York Times million-copy bestselling author of The Book of Awesome series and The Happiness Equation, thought leader for the next generation, and one of the most popular TED speakers in the world—comes a revelatory and inspiring book that will change the way we view failure and help us build resilience.


You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves By Diana Whitney (Editor) Cover Image
By Diana Whitney (Editor)
$14.95
ISBN: 9781523510993
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Published: Workman Publishing Company - March 30th, 2021

Poems to Turn to Again and Again – from Amanda Gorman, Sharon Olds, Kate Baer, and More
 
Created and compiled just for young women, You Don’t Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets who are honest, unafraid, and skilled at addressing the complex feelings of coming-of-age, from loneliness to joy, longing to solac


Living the Confidence Code: Real Girls. Real Stories. Real Confidence. By Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, JillEllyn Riley Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780062954114
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Published: HarperCollins - February 23rd, 2021

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

New from the New York TimesUSA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of The Confidence Code for Girls!


Your Brain Needs a Hug: Life, Love, Mental Health, and Sandwiches By Rae Earl Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781250307859
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Published: Imprint - August 13th, 2019

Imbued with a sense of humor, understanding, and hope, Your Brain Needs a Hug is a judgment-free guide for living well with your mind.


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Becoming a Good Creature By Sy Montgomery, Rebecca Green (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sy Montgomery, Rebecca Green (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358252108
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Published: Clarion Books - September 29th, 2020

A New York Times Bestseller

School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this beautiful picture booklearn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world.


The Path: A Picture Book About Finding Your Own True Way By Bob Staake Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781662650635
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Published: minedition - April 5th, 2022

Perfect for a new generation of path-forgers, this buoyant picture book from an award-winning author and New Yorker cover artist is a hip new take on the graduation book.

With an exclusive bonus print from Bob Staake inside the jacket.


You Matter By Christian Robinson, Christian Robinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534421691
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - June 2nd, 2020

A New York Times bestseller!
Five starred reviews!

Named Best Book of the Year by Barnes & Noble, The New York Times/New York Public Library, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal

They All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different


The Little Engine That Could (Little Golden Book) By Watty Piper, George Hauman (Illustrator), Doris Hauman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Watty Piper, George Hauman (Illustrator), Doris Hauman (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780593426432
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Published: Golden Books - May 11th, 2021

Make family reading a regular and cherished activity with The Little Engine That Could and READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, a nationwide movement developed by Penguin Random House in partnership with Parents magazine.


Happiness Is a Warm Puppy (Peanuts) By Charles M. Schulz Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781524789954
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Published: Penguin Workshop - November 19th, 2019

This classic gift book featuring Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang has defined friendship and happiness for over fifty years.


I Wish You More By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator) Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781452126999
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Published: Chronicle Books - March 31st, 2015

The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book that's full of endless good wishes.

From the incomparable team of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld, this exuberant, inspirational book for kids holds more than a single wish or even three wishes—it is filled with endless good wishes.


Letters to the Graduate: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever. By Lea Redmond Cover Image
$14.95
ISBN: 9781452159447
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Published: Chronicle Books - April 4th, 2017

Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

More than 4 million copies sold in the series!

Letters to the Graduate is the perfect way to say the best is yet to come.

Each letter is printed with a unique prompt like:

  • I'm proud of you because...
  • Remember, you can always count on me for...