Natalie T. Romano, Denver P.L., CO

This season’s offerings cover everything from helping professions to skilled vocations, from traditional to cutting-edge, sparking interest and excitement in readers of all ages.

There is something for everyone in this season’s selections, with books spanning a broad spectrum of reading levels and interests, all while supporting curricula and learning standards.

The newest titles in the arts and recreation series focuses on celebrations, creativity, and mindfulness, seen around the world and in our own backyards.

This season’s books about jobs and careers help readers at all levels make connections between their interests and the things they love to do with real-world job and career opportunities.

These books will appeal to readers who have lots of different interests, while also supporting their literacy development and understanding of both new and familiar concepts. 

At a time when dreaming and exploring couldn’t be more important, these series will inspire readers, educators, and caregivers to dream big, think critically, and explore beyond their library or classroom.

This season’s series about jobs and careers feature exciting and up-to-date information about a range of traditional and nontraditional vocations and professional career paths that will appeal to a range of grade and reading levels.