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Recently published books celebrating African American women and girls highlight their important contributions to the arts, activism, literacy, politics, science, and other fields too numerous to name.
This past year has seen a number of 20th-century histories published for secondary students on topics ranging from women's suffrage and World War l to the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Here's a select list, with reviews.
As we celebrate multiple space exploration anniversaries in the next few years, these are just some of the recent crop of titles that will spark kids’ interest.
Equal Protection
Painstaking research, straightforward delivery, and succinct explanations make this a smart addition to nonfiction collections.
Robots: A Reference Handbook
Timelines of Everything
A brilliant work of U.S. history. Recommended for all collections.
Spotlighting underrepresented voices, this work is highly recommended for all communities in their efforts to promote empathetic, inclusive discussions around immigration.
This sensitive, frank, and supportive volume belongs in every library.
In anticipation of our coverage of Black History Month, add these selections about historical figures with big dreams, from board books to YA memoirs, to your collection and display year-round.
Could there be a repeat of 2017? The children’s literature scholar thinks two nonfiction titles about race in the United States could take the medal.
We rounded up our reviews of the five titles on YALSA’s 2019 Excellence in Nonfiction Award Shortlist.
YALSA names five finalists for the award honoring the best nonfiction for teens.
The acclaimed author, oral historian, and photographer talks about the undocumented teens who shared their stories and her book's uneven road to publication.
Biddy Mason Speaks Up
Mediterranean
The former “Heavy Medal” blogger makes a case for Neal Shusterman’s sequel and points to a strong crop of middle grade titles that might have a chance at the medal.
We spotlight the best of children's and YA materials reviewed in our November issue, including the latest from Kevin Henkes, Sharon Draper, Roshani Chokshi, and Ibi Zoboi.
A first purchase for YA nonfiction collections, especially to support history curriculums.
Documents of the LGBT Movement
China
Part health guide, part manifesto, this book has the potential to become the next go-to book for teens looking for more information about their bodies.
Young leads and timely topics give these adult audiobooks teen appeal
A former Printz committee and current Coretta Scott King Award Book Jury member discusses her possible Printz picks for 2019.
From its gorgeous gold-foiled jacket to its curious collection of creatures, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is an unputdownable treasure! Including the well-loved and the lesser-known, this animal encyclopedia features extraordinary facts about more than 100 species.
Smith, who famously raised a black-gloved fist in protest on the medal podium in 1968, has teamed up with award-winning Crown author Derrick Barnes for a graphic memoir.
Five nonfiction titles for tweens and teens that go beyond the basics, offering new perspectives and critical takes on protecting vulnerable species and habitats.
The five finalists chosen for the National Book Awards are all in "Newbery range."
Ever dreamed of having a robot as a pet? Dream even further! These animal-inspired robots are being used to perform extraordinary tasks, as roboticists turn to the natural world for inspiration. From Octobots to RoboBees, these five extraordinary creations from DK's book Robot will change the way you think about technology.
The shortlist for the 2018 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature has been announced! Here are our reviews.
Recently published graphic memoirs illustrate that the genre is pushing the format to new heights.
Civic responsibility, activism, and activists, are highlighted in this this list of recently published titles.
The author/illustrator of the “Lunch Lady” and “Jedi Academy” series opens up about his graphic novel memoir.
Bobby Kennedy's speech announcing Martin Luther King Jr's death inspired the author to research and write her new nonfiction title.
This is a must for public library YA nonfiction collections.
Light Filters In: Poems
Undoubtedly, Kaufman's readers—new and old—will be clamoring for more. A top addition to YA poetry collections.
How Do I Love Thee?
Every high school should purchase the book; many middle schools will also want it.
A Bunch of Punctuation
Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon
I'll Root for You
