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Kate Lindley spoke to SLJ at ALA Annual, sharing the original goal of her Gold Award project, the reason fighting book banning is so important to her, and what's next for her after an extraordinary year.

Two picture books take on the magic of trees springing up from mere seeds in stories with redemptive themes as well as teaching moments.

They are politicians and artists and athletes. They are young people, and people with a few years of life under their belts. And their stories can inform and encourage young readers in June and throughout the year. These books can change lives—and even save them.

These titles take a look at two traditions around the Muslim holiday that commemorates the story of Ibrahim (Abraham).