Marybeth Kozikowski

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Ghostlight

Kenneth Oppel | FICTION, Oct 01, 2022

Oppel’s latest begs to be made into a movie: visually cinematic with witty humor, nonstop action, a dash of romance, and plenty of heart. A first purchase for all middle grade collections.

The Secret Letters

Margaret Peterson Haddix | FICTION, Jul 01, 2022

A winning start to a new series and a first purchase for all middle grade collections.

10 Chapter Books Featuring Diverse Characters, Magic, and Mystery

Marybeth Kozikowski, Mar 24, 2022

Too often, books published for children learning to read independently miss the design details and engaging content that keep early readers encouraged. This list of titles offers updates on series featuring diverse characters, talking pets, unicorns, magic, mystery, and everyday dilemmas.

We Are Wolves

Katrina Nannestad | FICTION, Mar 01, 2022

A compelling mix of historical fiction, survival, and adventure, this title shines light on a little-known episode from history. Recommended for all middle grade collections.

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Yasmin the Scientist

Saadia Faruqi | NONFICTION, Mar 01, 2022

Highly recommended for all early reader collections.

PREMIUM

King and Kayla and the Case of the Lost Library Book

Dori Hillstead Butler | NONFICTION, Mar 01, 2022

Diverse characters, repetition, generous white space, along with short sentences and short chapters, make this series an essential purchase for all collections.