Best Of

Immaculate art and fun facts make this a must for any classroom collection.

An important book that demands to be seen. It adds to the conversation of #OwnVoices and speaks to a young person’s need for expression and social justice.

Caldecott-winning author Cordell and the iconic Mister Rogers have a lot of neighbors. Buy multiple copies.

Henry’s hero journey is replete with pitfalls and moments of self awareness, both of which lead him to a better understanding of why he does what he does (he’s lonely) and why his family is so overprotective (they love him). Any kid who recognizes that they have weaknesses will identify with and cheer for Henry. Highly recommended for libraries that serve tweens.

Chee’s words are a lot to take in, but necessary and beautiful all the same. This remarkable book deserves to be in any library collection.

An empowering narrative and trope-busting plotting earns this book a place on almost every shelf.

A dark scenic adventure, sensitively written for romantics, Jasinska’s debut novel is a fantasy of promises, betrayal, unrequited love, and black magic.

Recommended for Black Panther fans and newcomers alike, this is a first purchase for all collections.

This lyrical novel will have an eager, built-in audience in fans of “The Queen’s Rising” duology and will find new readers for Ross as well.