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2025 Irma Black Award and Cook Prize Winners Announced

2025 Irma Black Award and Cook Prize Winners Announced
SLJ Staff,  May 14, 2025

The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed and illustrated by Hatem Aly is the winner of the Irma S. Black Award. Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale by Lynn Brunelle and illustrated by Jason Chin earned the Cook Prize.

8 Inclusive Chapter Books to Kick Off Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective

8 Inclusive Chapter Books to Kick Off Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective
Sam Bloom, Edith Campbell, Ariana Sani Hussain, Sujei Lugo, Lyn Miller-Lachmann & Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez,  May 12, 2025

Sibling drama, superpowers, and lemon cupcakes. There’s something here for every transitional and emerging reader looking for the just-right book during the summer months.

17 Joyful Picture Books to Enjoy on Summer Vacation | We Are Kid Lit Collective

17 Joyful Picture Books to Enjoy on Summer Vacation | We Are Kid Lit Collective
Sam Bloom, Edith Campbell, Ariana Sani Hussain, Sujei Lugo, Lyn Miller-Lachmann & Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez,  May 05, 2025

A celebration of birding, making new friends, and the power of self-love make these picture books excellent choices for summer reading and all year round.

Shark Girl

Shark Girl
Beaton, Kate
A relevant and redemptive tale of hope in the darkest of times, with gregarious graphics to satisfy kids and a message to break even the most callous adult’s bitter shell.
Wonderfully Wild: Rewilding a School and Community

Wonderfully Wild: Rewilding a School and Community
Stremer, Jessica
Rich with information and heart, this standout blends STEM learning with community building in a memorable package.
Old Blue Is My Home

Old Blue Is My Home
Judge, Lita
A family who lives in their van has everything they need in an important and seldom discussed topic done extremely well. A must-have for most libraries.
Toto
PREMIUM

Toto
Yum, Hyewon
A unique addition to any collection.
Brave
PREMIUM

Brave
Alvitre, Weshoyot
A story of ancestors, love, loss, and self-acceptance wrapped in the meaning of long hair for men in Native American tradition, this rare topic in picture books makes it a good pick for most libraries.
Buster and the Race Car Graveyard
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Buster and the Race Car Graveyard
Earnhardt, Dale
An entertaining, slightly spooky tale with a friendly group of race cars makes for a charming story with plenty of appeal for young readers.
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