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Kids who are beginning to read will feel the excitement of a new school adventure with this delightful easy reader.

Put this multifaceted package on the science shelves, and use it often and variously.

One of the best manga series debuts of 2023 so far, and one teens will be able to rally behind as they pursue dreams of their own.

This book answers so many questions about the formations starlings create against the sky without taking away the wonder. It’s stunning.

With content that will appeal to a wide range of readers, this beautiful book about patterns is excellent choice for elementary libraries.Pincus, Meeg. Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America’s First Openly Transgender Senator. illus. by Meridth McKean Gimbel. 40p. Crown. May 2023. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780593484654. Gr 2-5–This heartwarming biography begins with McBride’s childhood and goes through her win as state senator. The book’s framework is to pivot during key moments of her life between her two truths, which Pincus makes clear from the first page: McBride’s love of politics and her realization that she, assigned male at birth, was a girl. With roughly 30 words per page, the story is easily a read-aloud for classes and Gimbel’s illustrations show her pathway into politics and inner struggle to come out as transgender. The full-color illustrations are at times whimsical (McBride received a podium for Christmas as a child to practice speeches) and during darker moments of the story are sparse emotional snapshots (such as the image of McBride crying in her sleep as a college student). Additionally, the images show racial diversity in the schools she attended, at her university, and in her political forays, and diverse ability, with a child in a wheelchair watching election results. The book has a short author’s note, a brief note from McBride, a glossary of political terms, an explanation on how to be an ally to transgender people, and a bibliography. VERDICT This is a recommended purchase for libraries.–Vi Ha

A must purchase for libraries. Its overarching theme of persistence will resonate with readers.

Add this, along with the other books in the series, to your very likely outdated solar system collection. Highly recommended.

Every dream begins with one small step, and those who read this book will know that with work, determination, and love, their dreams can come true, too. An excellent book to share in groups and necessary for all collections.

The opposite of blah! New series readers as well as fans of the first Mimi volume will definitely be happy with this adorable graphic novel.