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A new thriller from Joelle Wellington, a nonfiction title from Paula Yoo, and an illustrated poem from Ada Limón are of note among this month's stars. Along with poetry, board books and audio are also featured this month.

Poetry from Naomi Shihab Nye, historical fiction from Jennifer A. Nielsen, a YA novel from Joseph Coelho, and more round out this month's starred reviews.

This print reference roundup features nonfiction titles for all ages, including a bird guide for kids, a volume on censorship, two research-ready tomes on women's history, and the ultimate bugopedia.

This month, Arihhonni David shines with a new early reader based on an Indigenous tale, Rex Ogle delivers with both graphic novel and literary memoirs, and more.

From haunted camps to music camps to STEM camps, these 22 stories have a diverse range of characters and experiences, so all tween readers can find something to enjoy. 

As we find ourselves at the midway point of June, amidst the celebrations of Pride Month, it's an opportune time to reflect on the rich tapestry of narratives within the LGBTQIA+ community with 15 noteworthy graphic novels that can help us celebrate Pride this month, and year-round.

In these stories, some grandparents are kind and loving, others carry the trauma of their past. Often, kids turn to them when they feel their parents won’t understand.

New readers can feed their minds as they read these books about feeding their bellies.

From a big-city internship to work at the family Laundromat, these books for tweens deliver a range of experiences.