Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Rune Tale of a Thousand Faces from Flying Eye Books and Sink or Swim from Random House Graphic.
I knew I wanted to convey insights into Jamaican life with YOUR CORNER DARK and now with BETTER MUST COME. So, when it came to showing YOUNG PEOPLE how economic policies, the issues of abandonment, police brutality, and others affected the island nation, I had to make the stories EXCITING!
We have 36 titles on our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery list, but we need even more. It's time to add June suggestions to the list: recommend up to 5 Newbery-eligible titles between June 3rd - 8th and we will share the updated list next week.
It started with the title—Past Present Future popped into my head one day, and I couldn’t ignore it. I’m a sucker for parallelism.
There's a new documentary about Reading Rainbow on Netflix.
Seven new manga releases that are sure to be a hit with YA readers.
Playaway products have long been a staple in libraries as an audio option for accessing materials. SLJ reviews its Wonderbook, a preloaded audiobook device.
An excellent resource on women’s equality that, through its effective structure, encourages multiple practical classroom applications.
The perfect must-have, fun-filled reference book—for school or home
Readers may find a more traditional and comprehensive resource in the 2014 Encyclopedia of Cryptology: A Global Guide by Michael Newton. An additional purchase where interest in the unexplained is strong.
Quality material updated and organized for easy use makes this a good addition to libraries.
A worthwhile purchase for libraries with students seeking comprehensive statistical insights into health disparities and the societal factors influencing group health outcomes.
Highly recommended as a first purchase for educators looking to enrich their collection for avid avian fans.
Great for curious ocean-explorers-to-be, and answers over and over the age-old question for kids everywhere
This must-read graphic novel is the perfect choice for tween readers going through challenging times.
For a more encapsulated history with primary sources and first-person accounts, steer interested readers towards More Deadly Than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War by Kenneth C. Davis. For upper-level students, Barry’s longer original title, despite its length, will prove more accessible and authoritative.
A limited but solid choice for expanding school or public library collections featuring a diversity of personages in World War II.
An emotionally resonant denouement; Ogle gives readers his hardest and most hopeful book yet.
Highly recommended for all collections.
A useful though not essential addition for discussions of the intersection of art, science, and everyday activities.
A good graphic novel for young people looking to learn about history and culture in an accessible form.
Though first published in 2005, this edition’s new illustrations bring it firmly up to date, in a memoir that reads like a fairy tale of a community touched by a miracle.
An immersive look at the world of women’s soccer that makes for an enjoyable read for those who are sports fans, and even those who are not.
A little good news, for once, amplified into an easy book to work into community, LGBTQIA+, politics, and civics units.
A beautifully written and illustrated story of a man who wanted people to explore nothingness, which is a necessity in today’s busy world. A great read-aloud and a must-purchase for all library collections.Graphic Nonfiction
Hand to readers who are too young for Xiran Jay Zhao’s Iron Widow. An additional purchase for collections actively seeking more science fiction.
High-energy but decidedly disappointing. Only recommended if readers are looking to scratch that spooky amusement park itch.
This romance-infused heist novel is ultimately a solid choice for most collections.
A sweet, unique rom-com that is recommended for high school libraries.
A solid choice for teens looking for their next witchy girl group read.
This imaginative retelling of the story of Huck’s red-headed sweetheart is a rollicking adventure full of rich characterizations that will be enjoyed by junior high and high school readers regardless of whether they have read the book that inspired it.
Purchase for any graphic novel collection.
A fantastical musical journey with strong characterization.
A must-buy for where horror is popular.
A definite purchase for any library serving high schoolers.
A one-sit read rom-com with lots of heart and plenty of sarcasm, perfect for Jenny Han or Emma Lord aficionados.
A refreshingly different take on the romance genre, written from the male perspective, and a great purchase for all libraries.
A solid collection of speculative queer YA, fitting for monster lovers. Recommended for fans of the various notable contributors to this collection.
A feel-good love story that touches on important issues faced by young adults today. Recommend where upper YA books are popular.
Unputdownable. Readers of thrillers, such as Kathryn Foxfield’s Tag, You’re Dead, will enjoy this debut, as will video game aficionados.
A must-have for upper tween and teen libraries.
A novel long overdue. Highly recommended for teen collections, particularly for readers wanting stories centralizing Black characters and experiences.
A first purchase for YA collections.
For fans of emotionally intense reading, like Ellen Hopkins’s Crank and books by Tiffany D. Jackson.
A great LGBTQIA+ romance that readers will yearn to return to.
An optional purchase; give to romance fans looking for something with a paranormal layer.
The romance here burns slowly and will hook readers who enjoy sapphic fantasy. This one is also sure to be a hit with the fanbase Malburi has already built as a popular fanfic author.
A sweet romance about finding your way back to those who matter most.
A funny, inclusive, and queer whodunit that teens will be dying to read. Recommended for school and public libraries.
This is a beach read coupled with a coming-of-age story and will appeal to readers of many genres. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Lynn Painter will enjoy.
At times, the story stalls, but readers who stick it out will be glad they did. A general purchase for libraries.
A coming-of-age Shakespearean revamp where building personal connections, while unapologetically being yourself, is at the forefront of this romantic comedy.
Mystery veterans will find familiar tropes leading to the reveal, but the windows into contemporary Native American culture make this a compelling read. Recommended.
Love and machinations run rampant in a satisfying end to the trilogy. For collections where the first two installments are popular.
This should circulate often in an elementary library and keep readers engaged enough to continue with the subsequent books.
Steeped in clever humor, this story is worthy of multiple readings and will leave readers wanting more. Give this one to fans of “Dog Man” and “Katie the Catsitter.”
Early elementary readers will delight in Willa and Wade’s high jinks, while grown-ups will appreciate the underlying lesson of resilience. A solid addition to school and public collections.
Fans of “The Bad Guys’’ series by Aaron Blabey will welcome these rascally rabbits in this new series that’s ideal for any graphic novel collection.
A clever and charming early reader with a fun out-of-the-blue turn of events and just a few words per page, this is an ideal story for burgeoning readers and a welcome book for any collection.
Recommended for purchase where Pete and early readers are in demand.
A serviceable addition to early reader collections, and an obvious choice for libraries where the chapter book series is popular.
This heartwarming story about found family and finding yourself is an immersive and refreshing shift from traditional science fiction.
Hank’s story will break readers’ hearts before putting them back together again. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.
A speedy but satisfying read that should appeal to a wide range of readers who want the perfect combination of scary, clever, funny, and quick.
A bizarre, sweet story of self-discovery and compassion that the right readers will enjoy, if they can get past the rodents of unusual size.
A horror anthology that will find an eager audience of young thrill seekers.
Ultimately this sweet novel reads like an old-school afternoon TV special. It’s realistic, if a bit cheesy, light entertainment with an obvious and hopeful message.
Highly recommended for readers looking for a unique take on the werewolf trope. Readers will root for the gentle and introspective protagonist.
Hand this book to young readers who love realistic fiction and want to save the planet.
Descriptive language and varying types of poetry make this an enjoyable read, but the element of horror is minimal. Recommended for readers who ask for a scary book but aren’t quite ready for R.L. Stine or Mary Downing Hahn.
A must-purchase for any and all tweens and teens who are ravenous for lighthearted, absorbing, and authentic coming-of-age, realistic graphic fiction.
An enchanting middle grade fantasy and excellent start to this adventurous duology.
This is a great selection for middle schoolers transitioning to high school or struggling to navigate social groups, and for elementary and middle school libraries looking to add age-relevant LGBTQIA+ stories to their collections.
This book features a diverse cast of characters for readers who like cooking, mysteries, and realistic fiction; it will circulate well in libraries where mysteries and friendship stories are popular.
This whimsical Spanish-language picture book will encourage readers of all ages to stop and look at the beauty around us. A lovely addition.
A gorgeous book recommended for all libraries in need of more Spanish-language picture book biographies.
This would make a wonderful read-aloud and still be successful as a one-on-one.
This title will receive a double-dose of popularity in its combination of two favorite subjects: dinosaurs and Halloween.
Add to collections with room on the holiday shelves that are in need of Halloween books for a younger audience.
A heartwarming story for Día de Muertos celebrations and displays.
An interactive, year-round read for both old and new fans of the movie.
Recommended for purchase in public and preschool libraries as a new Halloween title that will likely bring laughter and learning.
Bass’s Halloween scare is a fresh fright to rejuvenate holiday collections.
This title is a great read-aloud for toddler story times.
For school libraries or teachers seeking a new resource to introduce students to Diwali, this book is an excellent choice. However, if the collection already includes books on Diwali, this is an additional purchase.
A friendly, simple celebration of Rosh Hashanah, best suited for the very young.
A great addition to libraries looking for Diwali books for younger readers.
A lovely way to practice counting, especially during this holiday, and a great addition to bilingual board book collections.
A fun title to get into the hands of middle graders, especially ones who can’t get enough of Halloween.
Recommended for collections in which holiday books are popular.
A picture book about opposites that will charm young children. Read this one in a Halloween story time at the public library or in a preschool classroom.
A good book to have on hand in the library or classroom.
This festive frolic is perfect for a younger audience who like the idea of scary more than they want actual scares.
Emphatically recommended. Readers will fall in love with Nayva and her family.
Zany and offbeat, this Halloween caper will appeal to readers craving sheer silliness.
Recommended as a title for public and preschool libraries. The combination of a new bedtime story, holiday theme, and flaps is likely to be a crowd pleaser for children and their adult readers.
A solid addition to any collection to show the diversity in Jewish cultures.
A rich, rhythmic ode celebrating Día de Muertos, this read-aloud is recommended for all school and public library holiday collections.
A spirited, spooky board book sure to entice readers to decorate a Halloween tree of their own.
A familiar story, but well-crafted and appealing, with playful verse suitable for young readers and illustrations that add fun details. A good choice for one-on-one sharing.
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