Fans of horror and fantasy novels will devour this.
An action-packed conclusion. Purchase where the first book was loved.
Although readers will find themselves rooting for Rosie throughout her journey, this title is not recommended for collections looking to beef up their fiction featuring characters with disabilities.
Everman’s debut tackles timely topics such as immigration, and something that all adults and kids yearn for: a sense of belonging. A short, charming tale perfect for easing students into middle grade and longer chapter books.
A warm and welcomed addition to collections about the changing of seasons.
A flawed yet touching historical fiction story worth adding to the collection.
All ages will relate to the timeless fun of dreaming up new vistas in this welcome addition to all picture book collections; a surefire hit for story time.
Recommended for middle grade collections; a good choice for a community-wide reading initiative.
Recommended for libraries with students who love fantasy, folklore, and Bardugo.
An intense pleasure to read. Get this on your bookshelves.
The Tulsa Massacre, the "unstoppable" storyteller Zora Neale Hurston, and tales from around the world, including China and Korea, all shine in the books SLJ starred this month.
This is a unique middle grade approach to the death of a friend that makes sense of loss through humor.
With elements of John Stephens’s The Emerald Atlas and Lemony Snicket’s “Series of Unfortunate Events,” this magical adventure series is an exciting addition to middle grade collections.
This beautiful interpretation of Victor and Nora’s relationship is essential for all graphic novel fans, especially lovers of superheroes.
Recommended for purchase as a solid addition to the “starting school” shelf as well as for the frequently requested topic of kindness.
Dassu provides a fresh perspective on the Syrian refugee experience, giving readers a glimpse at a range of ordeals. Recommended for purchase.
Skip unless you have multiple readers who are obsessed with all things Joey Drew.
A story of how friendship and love can grow together; recommended for YA collections.
The illustrations turn an adequate text into something truly charming.
This uplifting coming-of-age tale is a recommended purchase.
Reminiscent of Graeme Base’s Animalia, patrons will want to pick up this eye-catching title over and over again.
This utterly riveting first purchase offers a view of complex family dynamics and child labor that is shocking and powerful.
Walz brings his trilogy to a satisfying conclusion. A must for fans of the earlier installments.
Purchase for collections that need to strengthen their diversity training materials for preschoolers.
A fun purchase for inquisitive elementary students and for nonfiction collections where dinosaurs and science, in general, are popular.
Recommended for elementary biography collections looking for titles centered on female influencers and environmental champions.
This inspiring book would make a great launching point for deeper investigation into the lives and accomplishments of these amazing women.
Recommended as an engaging and imaginative addition to biography collections, and for lessons centering on social emotional learning.
A title packed with very solid advice for young readers. A resource for educators that offers relatable, modern, and reflective questions to facilitate discussions with students about developing healthy and long-lasting relationships with their peers.
This engaging biography is a quick but informative read and well-matched for the intended audience.
A triumph; highly recommended for all libraries.
A strong picture book choice that features engaging artwork and an inspirational narrative. Fans of Venus and Serena Williams will be familiar with the basics of the sisters’ background but will see the importance of their sisterly bond and how it helped them overcome obstacles.
This is a possible addition to books used in a classroom study of bees, but the fictional narrative serves a questionable purpose.
A must-purchase that will empower Black children, and expand all readers’ knowledge of African American history.
A great choice for young readers looking to become involved in creating their own garden.
Wonderful illustrations and poetry highlight cutting-edge scientific information about how trees communicate and share information. Don’t leave this one behind.
A great purchase for libraries where Sís’s work is enjoyed.
A lighthearted nonfiction picture book that could easily be used with young children in different ways.
This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. An informative must-have for all libraries.
This title is a brilliant combination of storytelling and factual information. The narrative celebrates a caring family and a young girl’s growing love of nature. The information adds to readers’ understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Highly recommended.
This book’s message of selflessness is as clear as the click of the metal-studded heels of sentinels walking their appointed steps.
Not necessarily a text that teens would independently select from the library shelves, but it could be well used as a desk copy for middle and high school counselors.
A necessary purchase to educate teens on the seriousness of climate change and the imperative to enact change now.
A wonderful way to introduce middle grade and high school readers to the excitement and beauty of biographies.
Recommended for any library that caters to tweens and teens. Readers will enjoy Ortega’s down-to-earth advice and optimism.
This memoir artfully depicts Brown’s experience as a child who feels pulled between two cultures. A welcome addition to any middle grade collection.
A good addition to any school or public library, which spotlights the varied experiences of immigrants.
Those looking for in-depth coverage of the influence of and reaction to communism in the United States will want this for their collections.
This young adult nonfiction title will be enjoyed primarily by avid hip-hop fans who want to understand the origins of the genre.
An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.
An important and timely book that spotlights the untold stories of survivors of the Nazi regime and the Holocaust.
A comprehensive and useful addition for middle and high school collections to pair with Susan Rubin Goldman’s Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson.
Great for those looking to expand their STEM biographies and collected biography sections.
This pep talk on a pressing environmental issue showcases science, suggestions for community organizing and leadership, and compelling motivation to make a difference. Recommended for junior high and high school nonfiction collections.
A recommended purchase for middle school and high school libraries. Counselors assisting high schoolers with college preparation and educators teaching leadership classes will find many of the journaling activities very useful.
A welcome addition that fills the gap between picture books and adult nonfiction for budding bee enthusiasts, or for school reports.
This timely and important book should be read by tweens, teens, and adults.
A solid biography for older readers focusing on the specific years of FDR’s life that included his struggles with polio, recovery, and learning to live as a person with a disability in a world where those differences usually meant being hidden away.
A great addition to middle school libraries, particularly in schools that are incorporating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in their curriculums.
A great read-aloud picture book that will boost story hours as listeners help save the day.
Best for one-on-one sharing, this book offers a clever way to introduce the importance of recycling.
Like Cynthia Rylant’s Birthday Presents, this offers a great demonstration of positivity in the face of new challenges, wherever children find them.
As in the recent When Nana Akua Went to School, the elder generation nudges the young to embrace their culture and the challenges of fitting in. This #OwnVoices entry offers solutions as well as a healthy dose of joy.
The illustrations along with the swirl of words on each page add to the story’s vibrancy and texture; there’s always room in the collection for this kind of collaboration.
A timely book that gently explores issues of similarity and difference, of holding on to one’s individuality while also recognizing the importance of others, this is a first purchase for all libraries.
A powerful story sure to awaken empathy and curiosity: Who else left behind a homeland, and at what cost?
Especially in a post-COVID world, washing one’s hands is an important topic and Curious George makes it fun.
A silly romp with just enough suspense to be fun for little ones yet surprisingly (and pleasantly) devoid of any specific morals or lessons.
A laugh-out-loud story that spells out why the grass is not always greener, with subtle language lessons built in for emerging readers.
An empowering purchase for public libraries looking for new titles on building character.
Spare text and simple illustration will immerse listeners at story times in this quiet take on love and loss.
Featuring one of the most thoughtless heroines seen in recent picture books, this sneakily adorable tale may offer readers a glimpse of their own behavior in their rushes to judgement over potential playmates and friends.
A suggested general purchase, this title takes readers through the ups and downs of a first camping trip, made even better when everyone works together.
A touching ode to the formative experience of learning to love and being loved in return.
This beautiful look at a young girl’s life and her determination to save her home is a perfect read for young environmentalists.
This low-key story encourages viewers to find inner resources for dealing with ordinary challenges, and could help provide children with a structure for contemplating their own armor.
Themes of friendship, truth, and believing what one sees rather than what someone else says are valuable lessons imparted and shared. This is a heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery, and a compelling read-aloud.
A delightful tale to help readers figure out where they belong, and, if a wise tomato is any indication, why that question may not even matter.
There really is something for everyone to find and feel good about in Barrager’s flower garden. Children will love spotting all the details and hearing their own monthly verse.
Deliciously absurd, serve this tale to readers looking for fun and hilarity.
A sincere and beautiful story for all ages, and one that can gently introduce a serious discussion topic of rank and gender for older readers.
In mixed media, Sworder makes a compelling case for a wide ranging audience to pore over these pages and take in this ode to all life has to offer.
This unique story lyrically fills an obvious hole in picture books, animating a powerful figure and showing children that they can achieve their dreams, literal or metaphorical, through perseverance.
A quiet and peaceful picture book about how playing pretend can elevate a chore. Purchase for larger collections.
An exquisite and essential purchase for public libraries; a pitch-perfect bedtime story, this is sure to conjure beautiful dreams.
This will help children name their separation issues, and give parents a loving metaphor for reassuring them.
Agent Lion may be clueless but he knows how to have a good time, in this easy reader mystery that will have children laughing out loud.
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