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For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we offer this list of nonfiction and fiction titles to commemorate the lives of the thousands of people of Japanese descent who were impacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which forcibly relocated them into concentration camps.
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The Miracle Seed
A book that will need some pushing, but will be appreciated by curious minds who will be left wondering about the hidden possibilities in antiquities.
A tale of danger and daring escape sure to intrigue middle grade readers while introducing them to an important historical figure.
Immensely readable, this look at the worst and best of our history will inspire, educate, and infuriate.
These recent and forthcoming titles celebrate the possibilities of children’s literature to support transformation, global consciousness, and creativity.
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A Year of Good News
Unique, beautiful textile art is suitable for all ages, but the stories themselves are for an older audience. An additional purchase.
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This Is the Planet Where I Live
This is a look at how all Earth’s flora and fauna (including humans) are dependent on the planet and one another. It is visually delightful and begs to be read aloud. Perfect for Earth Day and everyday.
Hopefully readers of Men of the 65th will be as impacted by the story of the Borinqueneers as I was by visiting Vieques.
With clear instructions, mouthwatering photography, and healthy ingredients, this title is a great addition to any library collection.
A cute title with easy recipes encouraging children to cook and use their imagination to operate their own restaurant. Plus, it’s Bluey
A must-purchase for libraries looking to increase teen vegan cookbook collections.
Purchase where nutrition-focused juvenile titles are needed.
A well-organized, informative collective biography recommended for general interest and research projects.
A great recommendation for history lovers, but also an important addition to society’s current discourse on gender expression, roles, and identity.
A great auxiliary purchase for any high school library and professional collections.
This book is for students with an interest in astronomy. It is packed with information but also thoroughly entertaining, and is highly recommended.
An excellent choice for those interested in military or Puerto Rican history; a great pick for U.S. history courses or research.
Chin’s thoughtful research and careful diction renders a wonderful window into her family and likely a mirror for many others.
A tasty vegan title for teens. Purchase for all collections serving teens.
Purchase where accessible cake decorating titles are needed for teens and adults.
Purchase where the television series is popular, or where short, easy cookbooks are needed.
A perfect early introduction to math concepts and nature, told with bold, inviting illustrations. An excellent addition to early education STEAM collections.
A strong addition to biography or art shelves or to collections seeking representation of life in early 20th-century Nova Scotia.
From the moment readers open this book and see its beautiful, frenetic endpapers, it’s clear they are in for a fantastic journey into the depths of the ocean. A first-purchase for all collections.
Readers will enjoy poring over this delightfully informative account on just about everything related to sheep.
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Wind
This work provides a great deal for young readers to learn and think about, delivered in an appealing way.
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A Flower Is a Friend
Young readers will enjoy the accessible tone and engaging illustrations of this scientifically minded book; this is first-rate for browsing shelves or to round-out classroom collections.
An accessible and compelling book on a tough topic. Purchase for a unique perspective on World War II.
This terrific book entertains, informs, and is extremely topical. It’s a first purchase for any collection.
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Words of Wonder from Z to A
A wonderfully uplifting book for the alphabet, affirmation, or novelty shelves.
Purchase where there is access to Asian markets and other Hawai’i-specific ingredients. An additional purchase.
Action-packed text is broken down into portions ideal for striving readers who care about protecting our environment and are fascinated by the enormous research gathered, and scientific strides accomplished on the Polarstern. Recommended for nonfiction collections.
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Coco: The Official Cookbook
Recommended for libraries looking to increase their YA or adult Mexican cookbook section.
This celebration of kid culture in the 1980s will appeal to children and to the adults who remember how awesome it was.
The fun facts and appealing illustrations will attract readers; this title should definitely be considered for purchase by public and school librarians.
An exciting overview of traditional and innovative farming techniques that will warrant repeated reading, for casual browsing or classroom use.
Recommended for general purchase in elementary school and public libraries; this series provides a developmentally appropriate way to introduce the genre to the youngest students.
An excellent choice for picture book biography collections.
A wondrous investigation into the sleep habits of birds that dwells on small details and large ones, including climate change. A rich offering for all.
Heartbreaking, soaring, fulfilling, a deep-dive, this should be canon in high school classrooms and reprinted in pocket-size format for carrying around.
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We Are Human Animals
Hand this book to kids dreaming about cave-dwelling eras, and be prepared to discuss the similarities. A solid choice for most collections.
Stargazing buffs may enjoy this book about a unique astronomical event, but this is an additional purchase for most libraries.
A unique book to pull in every reader, regardless of their prior knowledge of the subject. A worthy purchase.
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The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement
A timely and fascinating reminder that environmental action is necessary and can prompt remarkable recovery.
A fun introduction to DNA that will certainly pique the curiosity of future scientists.
Useful for anyone looking to understand more about their mental health or the mental health of those around them. A great resource that needs to be widely available.
With all our diverse talents, we can protect this tight-knit community of magnificent, playful, and resilient whales—and the other incredible species and ecosystems on our planet.
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Many inventors and scientists of color have made incredible contributions to our modern life, but they have not necessarily had the attention they deserved. In this fun and engaging series each volume is devoted to the life and work of one of these inventors and scientists.
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At Scholastic Library Publishing, it is our mission to publish engaging series nonfiction for all ages, including early childhood. We pick topics that are curriculum aligned and present them in the most fun way possible. We want to keep our readers engaged, and we want our books to contribute to our readers’ ability to LOVE learning as they move into higher grades.
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Lost and Found
Lack of essential worldbuilding details at the beginning of this graphic novel might hamper the enjoyment of readers unfamiliar with the series. Purchase where the first book is popular.
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Snow Birds
Familiarity with the series is helpful but not essential. Fans of Brian “Smitty” Smith’s “Pea, Bee, & Jay” will likely enjoy this series.
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Tiny Aunt Island
Easily read as a standalone and will appeal to readers who enjoy uniquely designed graphic novels.
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Go Pig or Go Home
A unique take on superheroes that can be read as a standalone or as part of the series.
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Flight of the Mammoth
Purchase where the first book is popular, as context with the Extincts’ origins is a must.
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Rule at School!
A berry good pick for emerging readers who enjoy a good rhyme, anytime. Recommended for public and school libraries.
This collection of 25 poems would make an excellent addition to schools and classroom poetry units, and will encourage and inspire students to try their hand at poetry themselves.
With appealing digital illustrations and a reassuring message, this may be a good option for larger public libraries seeking new books on this ever-popular topic, as well as for Christian caregivers and preschools.
A fun illustrated book for elementary libraries to expand their poetry collections. Perfect where National Poetry Month is regularly celebrated, or for use in units of study on poetry.
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An Earth Song (Petite Poems)
Not essential but a highly recommended addition to both school and public library collections.
A welcome addition to school and public libraries.
A beautiful picture book about acceptance with a flow that would make it perfect for read-alouds; a must-purchase where fun and colorful depictions of these themes are needed.
A fine edition of general poetry for the younger set, enlivened by some especially lovely illustrations.
A great title to introduce curious readers and budding environmentalists to what youth are doing around the world right now to fight global climate change.
This essential work shows young readers how the Holocaust came to happen and how two amazing human beings survived its horrors.
This book answers so many questions about the formations starlings create against the sky without taking away the wonder. It’s stunning.
While the work is interesting and engaging for adults in the Twitterverse, this compilation does not translate equally for kids in the book format.
Great for class visits to the library and any children’s collection.
For a unit on amphibians or one-on-one reading, this is engaging and can be paired with Frog Song by Brenda Z. Guiberson.
This is a fraction of the story of an important labor movement activist, but it’s still a good first purchase.
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You Are a Star, Jane Goodall
Easy and engaging, this is an energetic biography in a pleasing format and a strong first purchase.
The attempt to put complex topics into simple text sometimes results in confusing organization and stilted rhymes, while charming illustrations greatly enhance the appeal for children.
A must purchase for libraries. Its overarching theme of persistence will resonate with readers.
Add this, along with the other books in the series, to your very likely outdated solar system collection. Highly recommended.
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Powerful You
Teachers and parents will appreciate the simplicity of the message in helping children make good choices in the name of their emotional well-being.
Every dream begins with one small step, and those who read this book will know that with work, determination, and love, their dreams can come true, too. An excellent book to share in groups and necessary for all collections.
Highly recommended and has great value in library collections, especially where schools have STEM programs focused on conservation.
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Little Lessons
Young children will need someone to talk these proverbs through with them to gain a greater understanding of the lessons behind them. This book creates opportunities for discussion and may be very helpful in English as a Second Language instruction because the proverbs are global.
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Tacos Today
A great pick for beginning readers who are just getting the hang of graphic novels. Only downside? It will make you hungry for tacos!
The opposite of blah! New series readers as well as fans of the first Mimi volume will definitely be happy with this adorable graphic novel.
Put this multifaceted package on the science shelves, and use it often and variously.
A significant work of children’s literature, this paean to nature and Indigenous culture belongs in every school and public library collection for years to come.
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Tree Whispers
A first purchase for poetry collections, and for environmental collections as well.
This important and unique work introduces this pivotal man to a new audience and will make for interesting classroom discussions. Strongly recommended.
An important piece of history in progress is captured here, and readers will not fail to be moved. An important purchase for high school libraries.
Told with great detail and through the perspectives of the individuals who lived the experience firsthand, this is an impactful book that will raise awareness and encourage young readers to seek more information; a must-buy for any public or school library.
A brief catalogue of minor masterpieces of nature, eager to prove its worth with sugary-sweet illustrations and giggle-grabbing verse, this is a gentle introduction, rather than a comprehensive compilation, of the strengths of tremendous tiny creatures.
A great addition to every library. Recommended.
These short takes on important and inspiring female animal lovers are fine introductions and will encourage more research; selectors should consider.
A humorous and informative body-positive exploration, appropriate for adolescents approaching or experiencing puberty.
With content that will appeal to a wide range of readers, this beautiful book about patterns is excellent choice for elementary libraries.
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