Your PJ Our Way Books for March 2026
PJ Our Way is proud to offer four fantastic books this month! Your reader can learn about Muskogee history and culture with Mia, join Chaya in her magic midnight cat adventures, uncover the mystery of Danny’s apartment, or help Moshe escape the Inquisition.
Be sure to have your PJ Our Way subscriber choose their book by March 10th!
Two
Tribes
By: Emily Bowen Cohen
Ages 10+
256 pages
Twelve-year-old Mia doesn’t look like the other kids at the Jewish Day School she attends in Southern California. She knows that her brown skin comes from her Native American father, but her mother doesn’t talk about him much ever since Mia’s parents divorced. When the rabbi makes a thoughtless, offensive reference to "wild Indians," Mia gets curious about the other side of her family. After her bat mitzvah, Mia runs away to Oklahoma, where she spends time with her father and family and learns more about Muskogee history, culture, and traditions. Things get tense when Mia’s mom comes to get her, but eventually Mia and both sides of her family find a way to come together.
This engaging graphic novel is inspired by the author’s life and family.
The Unexpected Adventures of C.A.T.
By: Johanna Hurwitz
Ages 9+
144 pages
Fourth-grader Chaya Ann Tober loves cats and really loves that her own initials happen to be C.A.T. While encouraging her super-finicky cat Ollie to try some new cat food, she surprises herself by eating a small nibble (“Did I really just do that?”) – but the biggest shock comes when she wakes at midnight and finds she’s turned into a cat! By morning Chaya is human again – could it be the cat food? Wild adventures with Ollie and the other neighborhood cats follow, and soon Chaya’s older brother Danny joins in the nighttime fun. Set in New York City, this fun, fast-paced tale with cheerful illustrations will entrance cat fans.
The Ghost in Apartment 2R
By: Denis Markell
Ages 10+
320 pages
When thirteen-year-old Danny Kantrowitz’s older brother finally goes to college, Danny can’t wait to move into the bigger bedroom. Unfortunately, his parents decide to rent the room out on AirHotel to make a little extra money to cover the cost of college. The guests reflect the rich diversity of Brooklyn, including an Asian and gay couple, and Danny’s best friend’s Arab grandfather plays an important part in solving the mystery.
Soon, unexplained things start happening in the room, including sudden gusts of cold air, a strange face appearing at the window, and lights turning on in the middle of the night. Danny’s parents assume he’s just having a hard time adjusting to the new arrangements, but his best friends and their grandparents believe him and are determined to help him solve the mystery of the odd occurrences in the guest bedroom.
The Secret of Carlos Romanus
By: Esther Kosofsky
Ages 9+
148 pages
Fifteen-year-old Moshe Levi is the head of his family now that his father has died. But on his very first business trip from Amsterdam to Africa, Moshe is shipwrecked in Spain, where the powerful Catholic Inquisition have expelled all the Jews, forcing Moshe to hide his Jewish identity. Using his extensive knowledge of Jewish traditions and keen powers of observation, he manages to find a secret Passover Seder and befriend a local Jewish family. Kids will enjoy this easy-to-read, fast-paced story about Moshe’s adventures, and they’ll gain a unique perspective on Jewish life in Spain during the 17th century.
Note: Quantities of each title are limited! If you see another book offered for selection this month, head over to Story Central to check it out.
GabeLaf
Would love to get All Star Season !!
GabeLaf
I can’t find the choose button this month!