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An excellent choice for a book report and a good addition to a children’s nonfiction collection.
A first purchase. This is a great title for sharing with children to encourage vocalization of feelings, especially those related to the experience of going to school for the first time.
Informative and inspirational without veering into sentimentality, this title is useful across curricula and will have readers rethinking the value of items that appear seemingly worthless. Highly recommended.
As an important work in combating mob mentality and misinformation, this is a good purchase for libraries to connect historical events to today’s current issues.
A sensitive and powerful look at grief with the uplifting reminder that even with all the bad crowded in, there is still room for joy and happiness. Highly recommended.
This highly readable verse memoir beautifully portrays the internal anguish of growing up and adapting to life in a new country.
Those familiar with Hunsinger’s moving New Yorker comic story “How to Draw a Horse” will be thrilled with this beautiful, heartfelt, longer work. A must-have for any library serving middle and high school students.
This is sure to be a hit with fans of the X-Men franchise, but Baptiste’s inclusion of real-world topics is the story’s true superpower.
This is a story that will resonate with many readers, especially those who enjoy fantasy and coming-of-age stories.
A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages who can handle intense storylines; this will circulate well in public and school libraries alike.
A emotionally rich and complex coming-of-age story. Amélie is a well-written character teenagers will understand and will want to root for.
With broad appeal to both WWII and mystery enthusiasts, this highly recommended title is a first purchase for all libraries serving tweens and teens.
This healing slice-of-life graphic novel lights a bright path for LGBTQIA+ romance plots by including characters with intersectional experiences. A must-have for all collections.
This generation’s Anna and the French Kiss, give it to fans of Emily in Paris. Highly recommended.
A must for all collections, this four-generation saga of Filipino fathers and sons will resonate with teenagers of all cultures.
Written in true Hopkins style, these verses pack a punch with low word count. This story is highly accessible and will be devoured by realistic fiction readers.
This long-awaited follow-up to I'll Give You the Sun is well worth the wait.
Filled with extraordinary art, this picture book is a necessary addition to shelves on culture, image-positivity, and SEL, in a wonderful ode to the beauty of Black hair.
Lukoff models good behavior for kids (and, let’s face it, adults) without being lecturing or preachy. A must-have.
An adorable and hilarious picture book that teaches readers the magic of the very low bar.
A thoughtful offering for SEL units as well as an upbeat lesson on resiliency in nature; this is also a great choice for sharing one-on-one.
This highly recommended book stands out not only for its unique focus on fishing but also for its excellent writing and design. It’s a valuable addition to any collection, not just for its rarity, but because it is truly outstanding.
A vital resource for tweens and teens embarking on the tumultuous journey of self-discovery, offering guidance, understanding, and empowerment in equal measure.
A marvelous primer for learning about nature and developing curiosity about the natural world in a playful way.
The fictional construct of a girl staring at the sky is hardly necessary; lively language and gorgeous illustrations make this an excellent introduction to astronomy for a wide audience of primary grade readers.
An appealing and beautifully illustrated biography, this book deserves a place on all library shelves.
Highly recommended for collections serving high schoolers.
A perfect combination of information, artwork, and emotional impact. Highly recommended for all collections as a wonderful introduction to the importance of forest biodiversity and the amazing world of trees.
A timely and informative title about the election process in the U.S. from a child’s perspective, with an emphasis on community and participation. Highly recommended for Spanish-language collections.
A book that is reassuring while speaking to and visually manifesting how difficult it can be to fall asleep when our minds are overwhelmed; this is a perfectly relatable book for young readers and adults alike.
An effective and generous book that encourages exploration, maker spaces, and tinkering. Perfect for a unit on biographies, as well as a way to introduce a maker project. The inclusion of names that are not often covered is a breath of fresh air. A first purchase for all libraries.
Purchasing for a teen nonfiction collection is an easy decision and selling it to teens will be even easier with its focus on money, power, and greed.
Readers will enjoy this book as a bedtime story or as part of an art activity event where they make their own mixed-up mooncakes.
Too poetic for the science shelves, this essential work will inspire children to learn more and appreciate the interwoven connections of, literally, everything on Earth.
Hand this heartfelt novel to fans of Dustin Thao’s You’ve Reached Sam and Turk’s first novel, The Other Side of Perfect.
This will appeal to fans of mythology. The book is equal parts perfect character development and page-turning plot; it would be an excellent addition to high school libraries and public libraries alike.
This is not just an instructional manual but a celebration of the art of storytelling. It’s a must-read for aspiring young authors and artists, providing them with the tools and inspiration to create their own literary masterpieces.
For slightly younger readers, this is an encouraging and enlightening story long overdue; both this book and Kim’s need to be on every shelf.
A fascinating memoir of living during a tumultuous time and its impact on China, this is matched with rich illustrations and will engage readers in this part of Chinese history. Strong first buy.
The stunning combination of Watson’s poetic text with Jackson’s delightful illustrations make this an ideal selection for both group read-alouds and one-on-one sharing. Highly recommended for purchase for all collections.
Highly recommended for empathy building as well as a cultural window into a small piece of Iranian culture.
This is an exceptional work that deserves the widest possible audience; highly recommended for all collections.
This is an excellent story time addition that supports social-emotional development through the lens of a cautious chicken.
This is an excellent choice for all ages and will undoubtedly lead readers to reflect on their own lives and think of what makes them feel saudade. Highly recommended for all picture book collections.
Smartly crafted, this is a modern Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret told with verve and humor, and can be shared with all students.
A powerful story conveying the strength of friendship and full of resilience, this lovely picture book is highly recommended.
Yoo’s book is an important, balanced text for collections working to build digestible historical titles related to race and America.
This imaginative combination of art and text is a must-purchase for school and public libraries.
This ode to beauty and the still-to-be-explored corners of the universe will find an audience among elementary school students and educators.
A strong first purchase. The poem and artwork, which create an exquisite sense of a child’s joy in playing on an autumn afternoon, will appeal to all ages.
A compelling and poignant book that celebrates a courageous young girl’s journey toward growing up.
The perfect read for book-smart students seeking social connection and friendship stories.
A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended for all collections.
Touching upon the importance of sharing and kindness, this lovely picture book also introduces a beautiful ocean world and Aztec mythology to young readers.
A gorgeous message of encouragement for Black girls; a great choice for any library’s collection.
Powerfully angry and vengeance-laden, with terrifying and very human monsters.
Hand this exceptional overview to future constitutional law students.
A great first purchase for all libraries, with a unique hero’s journey for Ezra as he begins to assume adult responsibilities.
A moving portrayal of community and appreciation for the past, this book is a fine addition to all collections.
An excellent addition to any elementary library collection.
The indomitable Jarrow crafts another enthralling narrative of nonfiction that will mesmerize curious readers and serve as an exemplar for educators and researchers.
Hand this book to readers who enjoy emotionally raw, true-to-life stories like Saints of the Household by Ari Tison or Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.
Perfect for anyone who loves mystery and monsters, Vivian Vance will fly off the shelves in any library.
Libraries need all formats to share with future artists, activists, and superstars.
Every library needs Blake’s disability primer in multiple formats.
Expertly ciphered by Villarreal, Van Wagenen’s memorable crew proves indeed to be excellent company.
Readers with physical disabilities will find instant resonance here; any teen or tween reader will also likely appreciate.
The boy in this book may not speak, but gifted Santana ensures audiences hear every resonating thought.
Cheerful digital forms and the smiling host show toddlers that a first day waterside needs not be scary; ideal fare for the very young.
Lapsitters or listeners, no one will be able to resist chiming in, and everyone is going to want one of these costumes. A must.
So much good cheer, in such a small package, this is sure to find a ready audience for story hours or one-on-one.
A diverse treatise on connection, clear enough for a preschooler but poignant enough for older children and even adults.
A picture book that invites children to play outside, in nature, with friends, and with plenty of imagination.
This book is already getting social media buzz, so students are going to gravitate to it. The messages within this lovely, powerful novel will give courage to teens to believe in themselves no matter what path in life they follow.
A stellar addition to all libraries serving teens, this will appeal to fans of Jason Reynolds’s Long Way Down, David Elliott’s Bull, and Jessie Burton’s Medusa.
A heartfelt and emotional commentary on love and the limits of the human attention span.
The insight into the joys of powwows, that they are not just for humans, makes this lively picture book a great addition for all collections.
A pitch-perfect picture book with broad appeal, ideal for both truck-obsessed toddlers and emerging readers.
A moving and important tale of friendship, family, and learning to accept living with a chronic disease. Highly recommended for young fiction collections.
A riveting, seamless combination of fact and historical fiction; recommended for all middle grade collections.
A wonderful gateway to discussions on weather and climate change that merges sensory elements with seasonal ones to bring the point home for young children.
This is a must purchase for those serving young children.
A vibrant picture book that sets up a wonderful way for individual readers or an entire classroom to reflect on the natural wonders all around them.
A first purchase for science and poetry collections, this is a wonderful way for young children to develop empathy through nature.
A fantastic addition to any library collection, this is a must-read for a child with any interest in nature, bugs, and how the world works.
A must-read, this novel is full of charming dialogue, romantic-tension scenes, and heart-melting moments.
The steady, pleasing pace of plot and illustrations will complement most collections; its delicate message lands hard and is heartfelt.
Inspired by Mo’s move from Hong Kong to the United States at the age of 10, this remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in.
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