Nonfiction
Despite the book's many flaws, the vivid graphics might ignite some readers' interest in Indian epics.
A worthy and gripping account of early 20th-century African American, immigrant, and labor history framed by the haunting murder of a young black man.
Beal's recollection of white oppression and her rise above it will haunt readers. A must-read for teens.
However earnest, this is a clumsy attempt at tackling interpersonal and systemic racism for middle grade readers.
Okay, folks. The rules are the same as yesterday. Books that have already appeared on previous lists won’t get a write-up. Newer inclusions that didn’t slot neatly onto another list will. And in some cases you’ll be wondering why a book that has a limited number of pages is on the “Chapter Books” list. If […]
Gr 3-6 –In 2013, snowy owls made an unusual trip south, but that detour is only part of the story acclaimed science writer Markle shares in her latest book.
Gr 5-8 –Under the tutelage of her stepfather, artist Jacob Marrel, young teen Maria Sibylla Merian developed her artistic talent and found ways to combine it with her interest and careful observation of caterpillars, moths, and butterflies.
When librarian Jennifer Wharton began weeding the 900s section of the children's library, she discovered that her history and biography sections were in dire need of updating. She took it as an opportunity to seek out books that offered different—and much needed—perspectives.
Gr 4-7 –A baby boy was born in Iceland on September 28, 1949. As is Icelandic tradition, he was not named until his parents got to know him better—eventually, he become Erling. In 1963, when he was 14 years old, an epic volcanic eruption gave birth to a new island, named Surtsey, just off the coast of Iceland.
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