Classroom

This roundup features reference titles for all ages, including a volume on Norse myths for tweens and encyclopedias on hair, Supreme Court decisions, and African American firsts for high schoolers.

Courtney Koestler and Mathew Felton-Koestler teach about equity, diversity, and justice in math education. Along with Rourke Educational Media, they have created a three-book series that teaches basic financial and data literacy from a social justice point of view. Middle grade readers will learn how to use their mathematical tool kit to address social problems.

Read one book a day for Latinx Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, and every month after that. From migration and history to food and family, these works capture the many complexities and joys of the Latinx culture.

One of the amazing superpowers of childhood is curiosity, continuously asking “why?” and not being satisfied without finding the perfect answer. These guidebooks will help get them there.

With a focus on student equity and revenue scenarios, these librarians put their own stamp on book fairs. 

Thirty percent of challenges led to a book’s removal in 2023. And while 34 percent of librarians who experienced challenges have considered leaving the profession, 65 percent are motivated to fight censorship.

Reading about animals who have the same fears and other feelings about going back to school can help young readers face their own.

These series about friend duos will appeal to young children just starting to read independently—and watching the streaming show on Apple TV.  

This month's starred reviews include inclusive back-to-school picture books, the latest Zelda video game, and two audiobooks by Alex Segura and Monica Gallagher.