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Through a well-told first person account and captivating illustrations, this personal yet universal story of illness and hope presents the many shades of human emotion. An excellent selection.
A good fit for confident readers, and for fans of the "Who Was?" series.
A rich history both of hip-hop and photography, for all collections.
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Mary Wears What She Wants
A supplemental purchase inspired by a noted American woman in the field of medicine.
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The Carnival of Wishes & Dreams
Recommended for medium to large collections in need of light friendship stories.
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Thunder Pug
A great story of friendship and how it's rescued by a comic book. Pair with John Himmelman's Chickens to the Rescue for a heroic storytime.
A solid choice for libraries serving music history buffs, a browsable volume for general interest shelves, and good starting place for reports.
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Isabella: Artist Extraordinaire
This is a good choice for libraries interested in expanding art themes for preschool and kindergarten age children.
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The Dead Queens Club
A general purchase for most YA collections, especially those looking for genre-bending mysteries.
This successfully delivers a message of everyday celebration in one simple gesture. As an introduction for children to social activism, this book will serve well. A terrific read-aloud for one-on-one and small group sharing.
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What About Harry?
A good selection for classroom and library storytimes, as it naturally presents a lesson about talent and jealousy that children just entering school are likely encountering.
Sure to spur the conversation on race and identity, this is a strong addition to any collection for mature teens, especially as a supplement to history texts that have left out the stories and voices of people of color.
Recommended for burgeoning activists and teens interested in politics, history, and current events.
An excellent choice for most biography collections. The rollicking language and gorgeous art make this a terrific read-aloud and conversation starter for older elementary students.
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Miss Bingley Requests
Lovers of Jane Austen will find much to enjoy here as they explore the perspective of Miss Caroline Bingley.
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Mera: Tidebreaker
An exciting and romantic look at a lesser-known superhero, for DC comics followers and newcomers alike.–Anna Murphy, Berkeley Carroll School, Brooklyn
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Lost and Found Ducklings
This tender story of parental love is an excellent choice for one-on-one sharing, but groups will also relish making the animal sounds and chiming in on the repetitive phrases.
An excellent choice for independent reading and sharing in small groups.
For all graphic novel collections.–Francisca Goldsmith, Library Ronin, Worcester, MA
Compelling and relatable, this is highly recommended for all middle grade collections.
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Operation Frog Effect
A hopeful, if somewhat predictable, story about students trying to resolve problems large and small.
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The Donkey Egg
A laugh-out-loud crowd-pleaser perfect for storytime and small group sharing.
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I Like My Bike
A suggested general purchase for guided reading, the visual variety of images urges readers to infer changes in text.
Eye-catching visuals and intriguing material make this overview of all things frog a first-rate choice.
A sweet and hopeful tale—highly recommended for one-on-one and small group sharing.
A novel exploration of societal roles, gender, and equality through the eyes of captivating lead. Recommended for all young adult collections.
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Bloodleaf
A lovely, dark, and twisted fantasy for those of who have never quite outgrown fairy tales.
This stunning work will introduce The Giver to a brand-new audience and will also delight longtime fans.
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In the Quiet, Noisy Woods
Highly recommended as a title to introduce children to the wonder of nature, well supported with beautiful illustrations.
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Stain
Howard's latest stand-alone fantasy is a sensuous reimagining set in a distinctly Gothic world; perfect for fans of the author and readers seeking darker retellings.
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Girl Town
Empowering and beautifully haunting, this work will find its home among hard-core graphic novel fans and those seeking nuanced representations of women.
Another appealing picture book biography of a successful woman; a strong choice for most collections.
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Under Water
All readers will easily root for Khosi, who makes a way out of loss with love and faith; a strong choice for teen libraries.
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The Simple Art of Flying
A witty animal-centered story that will remind readers that families come in many shapes and sizes.
Fig's story will engage middle grade readers who enjoy thoughtful novels that address complex topics. It may even inspire them to seek out the works of van Gogh.
A strong optional purchase for YA collections for libraries with teen patrons already familiar with the Sherlockian fandom.
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Cheerful Chick
A funny story about realizing one's dreams and accepting other's natural talents.
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The Friendship War
Hand to devoted Clements fans; a secondary purchase for smaller collections.
An important read for all libraries, this work highlights a strong woman who left a vital message for future leaders.
Pair this title with When's My Birthday by Julie Fogliano for a winning storytime. Highly recommended.
What If…? Then We… is an emotive, dreamlike exploration of the imagination with vibrant illustrations that will encourage young readers to build their own narratives.
This quick read is recommended for browsable nonfiction collections.
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Outwalkers
A strong additional purchase for collections in need of futuristic, dystopian middle grade fare.
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Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy
A perfect bridge for readers looking for a Percy Jackson–esque work of science fiction.
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The Deceivers
Recommended for younger teens looking to dip their toes in more mature content but not quite ready for the hard stuff.
This is a quirky fun, read that will give teens all the feels. A good selection where contemporary fiction centering friendships is popular.
An ideal addition for libraries building or updating STEAM collections.
This picture book entertains and informs readers through fresh and engaging art, advancing Spanish vocabulary and cultural references. A winner.
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Four Dead Queens
A recommended addition to young adult fantasy/dystopian collections, particularly where regal sagas are popular.
Update shelves with this revised version, and add to any library needing more titles about women in STEM.
An ideal choice for reluctant readers and young researchers.
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Rise of the Dragons
Recommended for middle grade fantasy fans of Sage's previous works, Brandon Mull's "Fablehaven," Jonathan Stroud's "Bartimaeus Trilogy," or Maile Meloy's The Apothecary.
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Flight of a Starling
A solid purchase; give this to fans of Jennifer Niven and Stephanie Garber.
A super read-aloud selection to share one-on-one or with group, even at bedtime.
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A Drop of Hope
Readers who enjoyed Louis Sachar's Fuzzy Mud will be drawn to this positive tale that reminds readers that they are not alone.
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Chicken Talk
This story, suitable for group sharing, will engage readers and could lead to a hunt for clues about the true source of the messages.
Recommended for elementary nonfiction collections.
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Everybunny Dream!
Tender and sweet, this is a title that will resonate with small children and their parents. It can also be a winner for a library bedtime storytime.
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How I Became a Spy
A strong choice for middle grade collections, especially those in need of wartime historical fiction.
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Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday
An excellent choice for public and school libraries looking for powerful realistic fiction titles.
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Song for a Whale
An uplifting tale that's a solid addition to most collections; especially recommended for libraries needing stronger representation of Deaf protagonists, which will be most.
A worthy purchase for libraries serving young children and for classroom lessons on U.S. history, bravery, and overcoming adversity.
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When the Truth Unravels
A definite page-turner about teenage navigation through life; recommended for fans of John Green's books, Jenny Torres Sanchez's The Fall of Innocence, or Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why.
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Dust Bunny Wants a Friend
This offering is perfect for one-on-one sharing and will enable very young children to join in telling the story and chiming in on the few repeated words.
Recommended for public and school collections. A useful selection for art history and women's studies units.
A witty debut with whip-smart dialogue that will find much love among fans of authors like John Green and Jason Reynolds.
A simple yet surprising friendship story, perfect for preschool audiences and for those just beginning to read. A first purchase.
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Luisa: Now and Then
This touching tale of growing up will resonate with most teens, especially those interested in titles exploring identity.
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