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This great read is a real page-turner and will especially appeal to readers who love family stories and readers who (like me) like their fantasy to be quite grounded in reality. An absolutely smashing read that everyone should pick up this summer!
It's time to add May suggestions to the growing Heavy Medal Mock Newbery list. Readers can submit up to five titles that might be considered as possible contenders for the 2025 Newbery Medal.
Everyone—children, teens and even adults—need safe outlets to explore their emotions, fears and unspoken curiosities. Whether you’re writing a book or reading a book, stories can be that safe harbor.
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"Like a Playboy featuring vegetables. Sexy sexy vegetables." The original vertical Caldecott Honor winner turns out to be the perfect spring title for us to discuss today.
STEM comes to life for beginning readers in these stories, which can be used to complement science, math, or reading instruction.
Daniel Bernstrom, Carole Boston Weatherford, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kekla Magoon, Scott Reintgen, and others share stories from educators who played an important role in their lives.
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We are lucky to live in a time where there is just so much wonderful middle grade coming out. There's no reason to hear a middle schooler say "I'm bored" this summer.
I’ve finally been able to reach into that drawer and grab some panache. CJ and the soccer-princess-sprite deserve a lot of thanks for that.
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit brought by And Tango Makes Three authors and a student against a Florida school district can proceed; civil rights icon Ruby Bridges speaks out against censors; and more news on legal battles and library-related legislative actions continue across the country.
The Cat in the Hat comes back again, this time in the very first in a new line of graphic novels starring Dr. Seuss' characters and created by cartoonists working in their own distinct styles.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen discusses learning to do sublimation and what works, and what you might want to think twice about, in a library makerspace
In 1999, almost everyone was worried about a computer flaw or bug nicknamed Y2K for year 2000. Now Erin Entrada Kelly has put the subject in a middle grade novel, The First State of Being.
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From the Caldecott-winning Big by Vashti Harrison to a bilingual counting book in Mi’kmaw and English, these illustrated works are guaranteed to engage young readers during summer break and all year around.
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Wild About You
Witty and amusing prose will take readers on a romantic journey that realistically addresses anxiety.
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Pretty Furious
A slice-of-life thriller with a compelling concept but underwhelming execution.
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The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Jackson continues to beguile and intrigue readers with this absorbing mystery. Recommended.
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Promchanted
Recommended. Grab this one for your Disney readers and for those who enjoy a great prom story.
A deeply satisfying standalone readers will race through and a rare Pacific Island–inspired fantasy that belongs in all YA collections.
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Snowball Earth, Vol. 1
This sci-fi adventure with heart will appeal to teen readers who have been looking for their next battle mecha story.
With its imaginative storytelling and illustrations, Safer Places is perfect for new and seasoned readers of graphic novels and is a must-have addition to any library’s collection.
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Bijan Always Wins
In this excellent addition to SEL shelves, children will find themselves learning from Bijan and enjoying his story at the same time.
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Gaga Mistake Day
This homage to the eccentricities and charm of special grandparents ticks a lot of boxes. Highly recommended
A manual for constructing a contented life, this book makes children look deeper and behave with deliberation. And when they do, Henkes says, they are lucky.
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Abuela’s Library
A story teaching the valuable lesson of making lemons out of lemonade. Recommended.
A beautiful story that should be sitting on the shelves of school counselors and child therapists everywhere.
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Dare to Be Daring
The creators have come up with an excellent book for caregivers and children who are struggling with their fears, for discussion or as a guide to pushing through.
An unusual addition to a baby’s first books and may be particularly useful in a public library setting to see who gravitates toward it; especially recommended for parents interested in immersing their slightly older child in a STEM-related field.
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Garbage Gulls
While this is not a necessary purchase, it buoys shelves dedicated to the imagination and shows another side of summer vacation that requires no money and no adults to be a success.
A humorous addition, though not an essential purchase, to picture book collections.
A reassuring book for the very young that allows for ambition, curiosity, and homecoming in equal measure, and the knowledge that someone watchful is nearby, if needed. Lovely.
A solid and browsable introduction to the veterinary profession that will pique the interest of young animal lovers.
A worthy purchase for the animal lovers in the library.
Recommended for libraries where biographies for younger children are popular.
An exceptional addition to all collections.
Highly recommended. This outstanding work has offerings in both theory and practice and is an excellent resource for both LIS students and experienced librarians.
Highly recommended for professional or staff collections in academic, public, school, and all libraries.
An interesting though repetitive roundup of stories from booksellers and librarians that will make readers feel the passion behind the professions.
Necessary for any school teaching multilingual education.
A must for all educators. For new teachers, it provides aspirational direction to teach literacy; for veteran teachers, it will reawaken a passion for the art of teaching literacy.
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Just Read It: Unlocking the Magic of Independent Reading in Middle and High School Classrooms
A must-purchase for professional collections. English instructors, school librarians, and others focused on promoting literacy through independent reading in middle and high schools will find valuable resources to use throughout the school year.
A good starting point for librarians looking to further holistic literacy in their communities, as well as their own careers.
A good supplemental option for teen graphic novel sections.
With the format leaning more explorative and “surfable” than research-focused, this book may need some handselling to find the right audience. An additional purchase.
Its edgy title may attract attention, but it’s the compelling narrative and enlightening content that will keep readers engaged from cover to cover. A recommended read for high school students and educators alike.
This book’s comprehensive approach and conversational style invite readers to learn about the election process for its top leader, from declaring candidacy to the first day on the job. Highly recommended for all juvenile nonfiction collections.
An informative piece of history that may be unfamiliar to many. Recommended for libraries where the series is popular.
A must-buy for board book collections, the inclusive look and easy recipes allow young children to have a hand in family meals and snacks.
A must-buy for libraries serving aspiring chefs and their grown-ups wanting to start family cooking traditions. The layout and emphasized introduction to kitchen safety and preparedness make this a worthy addition to collections.
A lovely, highly informative tool for learning about how food is grown, the value in healthy eating, and how to respect the environment while also taking care of one’s body, this farm-to-table offering is highly recommended for school and public libraries.
Recommended for school libraries for its whimsical presentation of delicious treats.
Sesame Street fans and novice chefs will find much to appreciate in this collection of easy recipes.
A warm and festive holiday tie-in with recipes for many skill levels, recommended for school and public libraries.
An additional purchase for upper elementary and middle school cookbook collections.
A large collection of innovative, experimental recipes, recommended for middle and high school libraries.
PREMIUM
Afro Unicorn: A Magical Parade
A sweet and straightforward story, ideal for early reader collections.
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Grumpy Monkey: Too Many Bugs
An energetic early reader with humorous illustrations that young readers will return to again and again.
A cottagecore graphic novel for all ages that is sure to please during story time or while young readers choose to explore the Hundred Acre Wood on their own.
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Makeda Makes a Home for Subway
A solid purchase for early reader collections, especially those seeking books with children of color having majority representation.
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Tiny Tales: Firefly Night
A tiny tale that teaches a big lesson: often the journey has more value than the destination.
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I See a Rat
A great addition to library collections. Children will enjoy hearing this read aloud to them over and over again until they are able to read it for themselves.
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Pet-a-Palooza
This title is a welcome addition to early chapter book collections, and a surefire hit for animal lovers.
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Uni’s First Recital
A highly relatable and entertaining tale, and a recommended purchase for early reader collections.
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