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An excellent resource on women’s equality that, through its effective structure, encourages multiple practical classroom applications.
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.
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1,000 Facts About Sharks
Great for curious ocean-explorers-to-be, and answers over and over the age-old question for kids everywhere
Middle and high schoolers will be fascinated by this technology and intrigued by its present and future. Any accomplished nonfiction collection needs this resource.
This must-read graphic novel is the perfect choice for tween readers going through challenging times.
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The Great Influenza: The True Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History (Young Readers Edition)
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.
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Peach Heaven
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
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Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple
This should circulate often in an elementary library and keep readers engaged enough to continue with the subsequent books.
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Action Dude
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.
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Buns Gone Bad
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.
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Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!
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.
A wonderfully shareable early reader that is perfect for schools and libraries.
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This Book Will Self-Destruct
Highly recommended for all graphic collections, especially those who are looking for a new series.
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.
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Moon Madness
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.
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Ratty
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.
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Ghostly, Ghastly Tales
A horror anthology that will find an eager audience of young thrill seekers.
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Asking for a Friend
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.
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The Strange Wonders of Roots
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.
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The Girl Who Kept the Castle
An enchanting middle grade fantasy and excellent start to this adventurous duology.
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Upstaged
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.
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El encantador de pájaros
This whimsical Spanish-language picture book will encourage readers of all ages to stop and look at the beauty around us. A lovely addition.
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Singing/Cantando: La Cucaracha
A raucous twist on a beloved cultural touchstone that is an obvious choice for board book collections.
A gorgeous book recommended for all libraries in need of more Spanish-language picture book biographies.
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Si yo fuera escritora
This would make a wonderful read-aloud and still be successful as a one-on-one.
A magical Spanish picture book that is a must have for school and public library collections.
A tearjerking work that all will cherish as they remember loved ones who live near and far, this would also be an excellent choice for SEL collections.
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Tractorcito aprende a compartir
A nice choice on a perennial subject that would be right at home on Spanish-language picture book shelves.
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The Fruit Shop/La frutería
Charming entries in a new series that will help kids get to know their communities.
The sensitive topic of climate change is wonderfully addressed through the eyes of a young polar bear who befriends children who come to its aid. A wonderful selection for Spanish-language picture book shelves.
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¡Hablémoslo!
Useful and age-sensitive resources for handling tough but important subjects from a trusted source.
An eye-opening album to be read, cherished, used as a cornerstone for study, or shared across curricula.
With the prominence of wildfires in the news and the popularity of television shows like Fire Country, wildfires and fire ecology are bound to be a subject of interest to many young readers. This book is recommended to satisfy the curiosity of middle school and junior high readers.
A voluminous book centering the historical playwright, along with a group of people who saved him from outright oblivion, this is a sharply funny, delightful must-have for every library shelf.
This should be an easy purchase for any middle or high school library’s career collection that’s looking a bit dusty.
A reference title that provides insight into a multitude of factors pertinent to American women’s history from the late 19th century to today. Recommended.
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My Little Pony: Misty’s Tale
A beginning-to-read first fantasy title for My Little Pony enthusiasts.
Full of humor and heart, this book will be enjoyed by fans of InvestiGators by John Patrick Green and the “Hilo” series by Judd Winick.
This graphic novel adaptation of the fantasy novel is a captivating look into the world of Tortall and its newest fierce page.
An impactful story about discovering how to declare yourself proudly and bring awareness to your community; this opens an important window into the modern-day life of Native American culture that has yet to be fully explored thoroughly in middle grade literature.
Perfect for “Elephant and Piggie” fans who are ready to expand their horizons.
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Sink or Swim
This graphic novel about anxiety, body image, and queerness is a recommended purchase for middle school library shelves.
A powerful story about self-acceptance and showing up for life that should be put in the hands of all middle school readers.
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The Truth About Triangles
An inspiring, culinary treat. Recommended for medium to large collections and any shelf where there are aspiring foodies in the audience.
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Alma at Home/Alma en casa
Young Alma fans will delight in these new offerings set in her world.
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Día de disfraces
Social-emotional themes and charming illustrations make this an excellent addition to Spanish-language picture book collections.
Young Alma fans will delight in these new offerings set in her world.
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El Chavo: Emotions/Emociones
A nostalgia-filled offering that will delight kids and their grown-ups.
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El mundo de Gusanito: Números
Counting prompts and search-and-find features will make these popular additions to Spanish-language collections.
Counting prompts and search-and-find features will make these popular additions to Spanish-language collections.
A festive tribute to music and home that will strike a chord with all readers, especially those who see their cultures represented in these pages. Purchase for all picture book shelves.
Recommended for all collections, especially those serving Chicano communities.
The bright, bold illustrations will appeal to a wide range of readers. Recommended for all bilingual board book collections.
The bright, bold illustrations will appeal to a wide range of readers. Recommended for all bilingual board book collections.
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La camita de la sala
A thoughtful, empathy-building, and child-friendly exploration of an experience not often seen in picture book format. A strong choice for collections.
A biographical read about a young woman who beat many odds due to her love of music. Perfect for burgeoning musicians and aficionados, and certainly for the nonfiction shelves.
An exceptional and must-have addition to Spanish-language collections.
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Papá
A charming tribute to fathers and the love they have for their children, this title is a good choice for Spanish-language picture book collections and a great selection for Father’s Day.
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No es un frijol
A gorgeous nonfiction title recommended for all Spanish-language picture book collections.
We Mostly Come Out at Night is a celebration of queer and trans lives that stands in stark defiance of those who seek to force us back into the closet.
From wind to wildlife, bring a touch of nature into kids' reading selections with these books about the natural world.
A pediatric cardiologist in the Bronx writes three young adult novels then pens a thoroughly touching tale of a girl and her grandfather. Learn more about this story and its origins.
A graphic memoir and fantasy tales are on the table for 2026.
I know I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren’t for the people who helped me get through that early, rough period of trying to figure out how to be a writer.
A writer once told me that when I’m not feeling inspired, I should go out and collect life experiences so I would have things to “add to the pile of stuff” I could write about. I thought it was odd advice at the time, but now I get it.
These titles take a look at two traditions around the Muslim holiday that commemorates the story of Ibrahim (Abraham).
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Upstaged from Little Brown Ink and Fluffle Bunnies Volume 1 Buns Gone Bad from Tundra Books.
Centering dignity and equity, authors strive to normalize the topic of menstruation and show how different people experience it.
For new readers who like their stories with sparkle, these two books are sure to delight.
Celebrating Asian American Native Hawai’ian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Comic Books for Kids with Angela Frederick
Kelkar talks about her latest book, AND YET YOU SHINE.
A Romanian girl immigrates to Montreal and learns to deal with her period in this middle-grade coming-of-age story.
I hope that reading the book will give readers living with chronic illness a little bit of the gift it gave me as I wrote it.
Part of why we're focusing on middle grade this year on TLT is because discoverability can feel so challenging, with chain stores stocking less MG than ever before. New authors face an even bigger challenge because kids (and their grown-ups) often gravitate toward established authors they know they will like.
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