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Be Amazing: A History of Pride
While libraries need a great children’s introduction to those who have worked on behalf of the queer community, this book lacks a nuanced overview of LGBTQ history. However, Napoles’s unbridled enthusiasm and confidence are refreshing and inspiring.
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Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Penned by wordsmith Grimes and vividly illustrated by Freeman, this is an age-appropriate depiction of a notable figure in American politics. A worthy addition to children’s biography collections.
A book that better serves as a browsable overview rather than an in-depth exploration of endangered animals.
Charming and adorable; recommended for school and public collections.
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I Heard a Sound
A useful resource for everyday science lessons. Recommended for classroom use and school and public libraries.
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Fun and Games: Everyday Play
A pleasing picture book sure to inspire children to have fun on their own or with friends.
This enjoyable introduction to a pioneering paleontologist should intrigue and inspire young readers. An excellent purchase for school and public libraries.
A colorful and fun way to introduce young students to nonfiction works and the global community. Recommended for early elementary collections.
A successful combination of factual prose and appealing artwork. The authors’ art program could serve as inspiration for similar offerings in schools and public libraries.
This informative picture book is a fantastic purchase for all libraries and is destined to be loved by young airplane enthusiasts.
Pass on this title and look for resources that offer more critical analysis.
A relevant, evidence-based resource for high school students and academic library collections. Ridge successfully demonstrates the necessity of an educated debate about the nuanced pros and cons of gene modification.
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P.K. Subban: Fighting Racism To Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour
The racism Subban has faced is significant, and Rondina skillfully weaves this perspective into the story of his life and success. But this is not enough to overcome the shortcomings in the book’s documentation. A secondary purchase.
Recommended for larger collections. The book could be used as a research source to complement heartier texts.
An essay collection that will attract readers who want to learn about the history of personal freedoms or have a deep interest in the topic. However, the book falls short on general appeal despite the draw of big-name contributors.
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Women’s Right To Vote
Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.
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Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid
A memoir and how-to guide with heart. Readers of any age will appreciate Ulmer’s ingenuity and harness the strength they need to create and innovate.
Any teen with questions about gender identity and/or sexuality will find heart, humor, and essential guidance in McKenna’s book, and so will the adults looking to support them. An indispensable first purchase.
A must-have anthology collection on an evergreen topic.
An ecological success story with humor and heart that earns its place in any middle grade library.
Look elsewhere for an informative and straightforward guide to life, but this book could be useful for collections wanting titles infused with silliness.
A solid choice for libraries and classrooms studying the nocturnal world. Fun science.
A fact-filled and colorful addition to collections; great for STEAM tie-ins.
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The Tinaja Tonight
Purchase this title, which is also an appealing read-aloud, for collections focusing on ecosystems and environmental science.
Just what the doctor ordered. This engaging picture book is an obvious choice for a book talk.
A fascinating book that is as informative as it is marvelously absorbing. A must-have for any collection.
This collection of remarkable women will make for a thorough primary source for middle grade research projects. The book’s social justice lens is an obvious strength. Recommended for school and public libraries, especially where whitewashed histories detailing the suffrage movement need updating.
An excellent addition to classroom and library collections for alphabet practice and discussions about the environment and Earth Day.
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Consent
A valuable addition to collections for young adolescents, especially where materials addressing consent are lacking.
Nothing like bugs that fizz, animals with mucus-skin, and slimy information about digestion to get the whole family in on these weird science lessons!
With controlled vocabularies and short page counts, hi-lo (high-interest, low-readability) books present engaging, age-appropriate options for students reading below their grade level. This roundup of new and forthcoming series highlights a wide range of titles for collections serving elementary, middle, and high school audiences.
An additional purchase for upper elementary collections where infographics and technology books are popular.
A serviceable resource to update libraries’ collections focusing on the history of early settlers and pilgrims.
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What Can You See? On the Farm
A gratifying, topical hornbook that will appeal to toddlers and early preschoolers.
Recommended for libraries looking to add high-interest nonfiction for grades three to six.
A must-read that highlights the importance of radical empathy, community building, and solidarity.
Brinkley is known for his thorough research and engaging writing style, both of which are on full display in this snapshot of the Space Race. Recommended for middle and high school collections where scholarly nonfiction is in demand.
A unique and thoughtful commentary on the art world. A book that should be included in most collections for young people.
Learning to read is a constitutional right, but functional literacy has never been equitably attained by Americans, says Miller. Here she offers tools of empowerment that enhance information and civic literacy.
Jenkins presents a collection of infographics that are easy to read and understand. A must for any elementary science classroom or library.
Though a small volume, this book provides plenty to appreciate for those who want to learn more about such fabled beings.
A well-rounded portrait of an athletic giant. Recommended for libraries where baseball is popular.
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Encyclopedia of Insects
This well-crafted, eye-opening insect compendium is perfect for beginning researchers, browsers, and nature enthusiasts. A fine complement to the 595.7s.
An engaging resource that will appeal to a variety of elementary audiences, plant lovers, animal lovers, and farm machinery lovers alike.
From clowning skills to creating forts, here are some great books to help get kids (and their grown-ups) away from screens for a bit.
Deborah Hopkinson discusses her new book, We Had To Be Brave (Scholastic; Gr 3 Up), the challenges raised by COVID-19, and the power of storytelling.
History, science, current events, and social sciences are explored in these highly engaging narrative and expository nonfiction texts for middle grade readers.
A browsable guide for middle school readers looking to get an overview of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history.
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Pollution and Waste
An adequate jumping-off point that explains the cause and effect of pollution. While the book provides general ideas, look for more indexed materials for research purposes.
A great classroom library addition or for die-hard dino fans looking for expanded history.
This is a good look at animal adaptation, but the suggestion that readers see animals as scientists would require discussion.
These eight books for children and adults are packed with gardening inspiration, as well as activities and information to help anyone interested in growing their own plants.
Learning to recognize and combat racism and other forms of injustice and move toward a more equitable world is a lifelong process—and one that must start as early as possible. Aimed at infants and toddlers through elementary school students, these titles introduce topics such as intersectionality and privilege, with explanations that are age-appropriate and honest.
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Epic Athletes: Kevin Durant
Substance and insider knowledge make this an excellent choice for most libraries serving young sports fans.
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Nine: A Book of Nonet Poems
This poetry collection can be a fun, alternative way of learning while building vocabulary and literary understanding. A good addition to a classroom library for elementary students.
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Animals of the Forest
Decent additions for younger nonfiction collections, especially where subject coverage is needed.
The timely and relevant anti-racist message so excellently delivered in this book makes it worthy of a place on all library shelves.
A unique biography read-aloud title for younger kids. Recommended for elementary school libraries and classrooms.
Purchase where Olympic-themed sections need beefing up in preparation for Tokyo 2021.
This bright literary work is packed with well-researched and well-written biographical notes on Haring’s short life and the impact he made on the art world and public art. An ideal choice for primary school through high school libraries, especially ones geographically represented in the story (New York, Pennsylvania).
A wonderful addition to picture book collections in school and public libraries.
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When Darwin Sailed the Sea: Uncover How Darwin’s Revolutionary Ideas Helped Change the World
This biography includes rich information for research projects or readers curious about one of the greats of the scientific world. A wonderful addition to any biography section for young people.
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Ballet School
A detailed and practical title for those interested in learning about ballet or to engage young readers in movement during story time.
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Condor Comeback
This worthy addition to elementary and middle school nonfiction collections spotlights the plight of a misunderstood bird.
The topic doesn’t fall easily into categories and might require hand selling, but this captivating nonfiction read will appeal to anyone interested in the history of flight, inventions, or thrill sports.
This engaging self-help book is approachable and relatable and does not inundate readers with an abundance of medical and scientific terminology. A serviceable purchase for teen collections.
An enlightening addition to upper elementary and middle school collections for its in-depth look at the Constitution and the U.S. government.
A mixed bag of interesting, underrepresented historical figures and facts about the establishment of the American West. A good starting point for students curious about early Western frontier life.
A carefully curated collection of stories that feature powerful, fantastical women. Recommended for libraries where gaps in multicultural folklore may exist or for readers with a budding interest in global mythology and folklore.
This accessible title warrants shelf space. A solid jumping-off point for students working on reports about the suffragette movement.
A unique and enlightening story about a lesser-known historical moment and its effects on the field of psychology that would work well as a read-aloud or jumping-off point for a unit on animal and human intelligence and psychology.
An excellent addition to elementary school libraries.
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Ocean! Waves for All
An engaging introduction to the ocean that children will enjoy looking through more than once.
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The Big Book of Soccer
Mundial, a popular football magazine, provides an authoritative and light-hearted writing style that young readers will adore. Equally appealing for browsers and avid readers, this is a recommended purchase.
Although the ending is a bit abrupt, this story contains fascinating facts with charming illustrations
A cool science title for younger readers to learn about bird adaptation. Educators can use this text in the classroom; many STEAM lessons could be inspired by these funky adaptations.
While this book’s design is attractive and its premise is intriguing, there are other informational texts about inventions and innovation that better capture young readers’ interest. Best as an additional purchase.
A fine addition to picture book biography collections, with an inspirational message and strong cultural content.
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How To Find a Bird
This brief and visually captivating title will inspire readers to get outside and watch birds.
A thought-provoking, important message for these trying times.
Highly recommended. The sparkling and informative text and crisp, clear illustrations highlight a wide variety of birds while creating a sense of belonging for the plain kiwi and anyone else who might feel different.
An important picture book biography to add to school and public library collections.
This fun book shares activities for kids that can for the most part be done independently. Parents, caregivers, and teachers will appreciate the straightforward directions. A strong addition to any elementary collection.
This book is truly a visual and informational feast. While it is an excellent addition to science units on astronomy, it is also a useful mentor text for developing graphic literacy. Recommended for enjoyable reading, browsing, and discussing.
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Odin, Dog Hero of the Fires
Highly recommended for all children’s library collections, especially where dog books are in high demand and where wildfires are prevalent.
An excellent and fascinating choice for anyone with a developing interest in current and future robotics.
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Eels
A solid addition to the series, this latest field guide will win over fans. Recommended as a general purchase for school and public libraries.
This book is perfect for young readers who like their science with a smile.
An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries.
The multi-talented 2020 Edwards Award winner is interviewed by legendary comic artist Stan Mack.
A highly recommended and inspiring portrayal of dedication and perseverance for today’s generation of explorers.
A fact-filled, browsable title with strong visual appeal.
A first purchase for all teen collections. This important memoir adapted for young adults is devastating, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful.
This bright, engaging text provides young middle school readers with the inspiration and means to conduct enlightening at-home experiments. Detailed biographies of notable chemists, simple yet purposeful explanations, and visual aids enhance this well-rounded guide that demonstrates important chemistry concepts. Readers are sure to experience wondrous results in their own kitchens.
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The Lion Queens of India
A rare, positive look at saving a species from extinction aimed at younger readers. A useful resource for young children interested in big cats and suitable for classroom units.
Russell-Brown, with the help of Velasquez’s expressive watercolor art, vividly brings Chisholm’s experiences to life with storytelling that will appeal to a wide variety of ages
Although the book effectively introduces some foundational STEAM ideas and features engaging illustrations, the lack of a well-defined organizational structure hampers its usefulness as an educational resource. A secondary purchase.
Pulitzer Prize finalist Candy J. Cooper and 2006 ALAN Award-winning author and editor Marc Aronson discuss their new nonfiction book, Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation (Bloomsbury; Gr 6 Up), and the reality of the Flint water crisis.
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