Matt Tavares Books

Mudball

By Matt Tavares Illustrated By Matt Tavares

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"With its winning combination of satisfying story and cinematic illustrations, Mudball should make a splash with underdogs and baseball fans alike." —The Horn BookAndy Oyler is the shortest p...

Crossing Niagara

By Matt Tavares Illustrated By Matt Tavares

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Applaud Matt Tavares’s latest feat — a gripping tale of real-life daredevilry perfectly balanced by stunning illustrations.“Monsieur Blondin is to cross Niagara Falls this afterno...

Growing Up Pedro

By Matt Tavares Illustrated By Matt Tavares

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The love between brothers is key to Matt Tavares’s tale of Dominican pitcher Pedro Martínez, from his days of throwing rocks at mangoes to his years as a major-league star.Before Pedro...

Henry Aaron s dream

By Matt Tavares

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Highlights the life and achievements of Henry Aaron and discusses the racism and segregation he faced during his career.

Henry Aaron's Dream: Candlewick Biographies

By Matt Tavares Illustrated By Matt Tavares

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“This rousing tribute should resonate with a wide audience." —School Library Journal (starred review)Before he was Hammerin’ Hank, Henry Aaron was a young boy growing up...

There Goes Ted Williams: Candlewick Biographies

By Matt Tavares Illustrated By Matt Tavares

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“A glorious tribute to a baseball legend and a complicated human being.” —School Library JournalTed Williams was an ordinary kid who wanted one thing: to hit a baseball bette...

Before Pedro Martinez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a pla...

Becoming Babe Ruth: Candlewick Biographies

By Matt Tavares Illustrated By Matt Tavares

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“This exceptionally engaging chronicle recounts Ruth’s amazing rags-to-riches story. . . . Equally important, the art captures Ruth’s irrepressible personality and joy in playing...

Growing up Pedro

By Matt Tavares

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Before Pedro Martínez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a pla...

How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.