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With its strong focus on the historical context of segregation and its comprehensive coverage of the sport’s indomitable heroes, this title is an excellent addition for upper-elementary and middle school collections, appealing strongly to both sports enthusiasts and readers seeking diverse historical perspectives.
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Babies at the Zoo
A supplemental purchase for collections in need of additional animal titles.
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I Want to Be a Scientist
An informative and attractive introduction to science careers, useful in most libraries catering to children and their interests.
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Attack of the Hangries
An additional purchase for libraries and a first purchase for classroom collections.
A unique and valuable addition that belongs on shelves everywhere; Jewish or not, children need to know about its meaning.
An essential memoir for all school libraries about an influential individual impacting our country who used their experiences to show how the law can provide solutions that change people’s lives and bring about monumental change.
While it may have benefited from more in-depth non-Western coverage, this work is still a useful addition for libraries looking to build up their STEM collections.
This biography is an honest depiction of the cruelty in Canada’s First Nation residential schools from the perspective of a survivor. An important addition to every library’s juvenile biography section and classroom.
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The Tiniest Giant
A lovely choice for potential nature lovers everywhere, and their caretakers.
A fun, humorously written but superficial first introduction to chemistry and chemical reactions that may spark scientific curiosity.
A compelling, narrative-driven collection of astonishing ocean stories. Purchase for collections where incredible true accounts are in high demand.
An interesting addition to any collection serving older teen readers. This highly practical guide provides essential, relatable lessons for success by translating the mechanics of baseball and softball into meaningful life skills.
This hopeful take on confronting climate change is perfect for young readers experiencing climate anxiety.
A fun and eye-opening road trip travelogue perfect for young students of American history.
Short, compelling chapters present good read aloud opportunities to share in a family or classroom setting.
A solid purchase for libraries with plenty of animal lovers and nonfiction browsers.
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Make Tracks: Great Outdoors
A lovely choice for outdoorsy families and curious young explorers.
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Dirt’s Journey
A strong nonfiction choice for children who love learning every detail about the world around them, and helpful for parents getting lots of questions.
Fans of basketball and Griner will enjoy this memoir; the themes of racism, body image, and LGBTQIA+ rights will appeal to a larger audience.
The Young Adult Library Services Association announced the finalists for the Morris Award for a YA title by a previously unpublished author and the Excellence in Nonfiction Award for YA nonfiction books for ages 12 to 18.
Calderón’s concise celebratory text is an essential bilingual reference for the middle grade classroom.
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El tiburón blanco
Realistic illustrations and lovely Spanish text come together to create an informative, enjoyable, and almost peaceful nonfiction picture book about what is often thought of as a fierce predator. A wonderful addition to Spanish-language nonfiction for children.
A well-designed, engaging, and accessible celebration of math’s most famous number. Highly recommended for upper-elementary and middle grade math enthusiasts.
An attractive layout and visually appealing design will draw in young readers who are interested in learning more about Lamar and his work.
A thoroughly enjoyable resource for cephalopod facts.
Highly recommended for school and public libraries; this book bridges social science, history, and education. The narrative provides an illuminating, thoughtful, and rich exploration of schooling then and now.
Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Megan Clendenan and A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez by María Dolores Águila are the Orbis Pictus and Charlotte Huck award winners, respectively.
An accessible and inspiring introduction to Jella Lepman’s work that provides a meaningful read for children and adults alike, especially those interested in history, literacy, and the transformative power of books.
A good choice for readers who enjoy browsable, highly illustrated nonfiction; this may be too basic for those wanting details or for research.
One title is for young readers and the other is for middle grade, but both books share the importance of the cultural holiday that begins on December 26 and has been celebrated since 1966.
From poo and tentacles to contemplative picture book biographies, this year’s picks for the Best Nonfiction for Elementary readers are filled with facts, information, and wonder.
This year’s Best Nonfiction for Middle and High School students features true crime, an inclusive puberty book, sports titles, and lots of STEM.
These three titles focus on intriguing, shocking, under-explored disappearances throughout history.
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Mountain Bikes Downhill
A book to beef up any library’s nonfiction sports section, especially where extreme sports are popular.
A beautiful book of photographs with accompanying explanations to educate and inspire.
A must-have for all schools, and if this is any indicator of what the other titles in the series might be like, consider purchasing them all.
Illustrating how the influence of art and writing can become a powerful tool of destruction when the government controls the media, this book is essential for every school library.
A choice Spanish-language title for nonfiction shelves and curricular tie-ins.
This Spanish-language biography brings to light the incredible life and contributions of Luz Jiménez and is highly recommended for all Spanish children’s collections, especially where there are gaps in Mexican artist representation.
This is an informative and attractive book for your STEM minded readers, suitable for public and school libraries.
While the topic will garner interest, the format may be difficult for some readers. An additional purchase.
A comprehensive overview of an important topic, yet this book suffers from dense text with few pictures or interactive elements, which will hurt its young reader appeal. Recommended for middle school library collections.
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Great Escapes
Daring escapes are a popular topic, and this may interest readers of the ‘I Survived’ series. Reluctant readers will appreciate the short chapters, but those clamoring for detail may want to look elsewhere.
An excellent addition to libraries serving upper elementary and middle school patrons who enjoy sports biographies.
Skillfully interweaving sports history with critical social and political contexts, this is an invaluable resource for students interested in American history, civil rights, and the enduring power of sports. An excellent and insightful historical non-fiction work and a must-have addition for school libraries.
This stylish nonfiction title puts a large amount of information into an accessible, appealing format, ready to be shared instead of hoarded.
A resource about sources in need of sources. Lots to like with a few critical flaws.
The expansion and analysis of love languages in various contexts may be valuable to teen and adult readers alike, but teens may not relate to all examples or situations.
Purchase this artful, colorful book for budding authors, for classes on writing, and to expand on Blume’s works in young-reader collections.
In 1838, sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké were the best-known, most hated women in the United States. My book tells why.
From tales of ghosts and vampires from around the world, to famous shipwrecks, these books are perfect for young readers excited to explore the world, and hear some fun stories and tales along the way!
Author and TikTok star Taylor Cassidy joins us to talk about her new book, Black History Is Your History.
A program that brings school librarians together over Zoom to share ideas and support one another has helped collection development.
An additional purchase for middle grade collections in need of an eye-catching and accessible mythology anthology.
Recommended for high school libraries in need of a collective biography of prominent Latine figures to inspire further study.
An unforgettable, fast-paced survival story written in language that is both accessible and authentic. A must-purchase for middle-grade collections where adventure, resilience, and true survival tales are in demand. Perfect for Hatchet fans looking for their next read.
Dr. Whitney Casares discusses her book, One-of-a-Kind Body and body image with pre-teens and teens.
A unique book among space-exploration titles, this is recommended for browsers and as a first step in the research process.
An important and well-done title that teachers will want to explore with their students.
Give this to fact fiends and fans of the “Science Comics” series.
Readers approaching adulthood need the reassurance, hope, and bravery that Budde provides. A strong purchase for middle grade and teen collections.
An excellent addition to earth science classrooms, elementary school libraries, and medium to large public libraries. Ideal for children who gravitate toward visual nonfiction and enjoy collecting interesting facts.
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World Soccer Kings
With a stealthy intention to bring poetry to sports-minded young readers, this book may be too light on sports facts to appeal to soccer fans and too basic in its execution to be a meaningful resource for aspiring poets.
A thoroughly researched, visually appealing, and reader-friendly title that brings the hidden world of fungi to life
For collections in need of more diversity in their political leader sections, this book will make a great addition.
This is a brief introduction to some of the world’s museums but doesn’t provide detail beyond a cursory level. Recommended purchase for larger collections or those looking to expand their nonfiction holdings.
A good textbook for classroom use, or as a resource for reports.
Messner’s newest entry in the massively popular “History Smashers” series is accurate, entertaining, and compulsively readable–a must-purchase for library and classroom collections alike!
Great for fans of Annette Leblanc Cate’s Looking Up! Birdwatching in Your Own Backyard, this is a delightful addition to any elementary library and a fun introduction to ornithology.
An accessible title to both educate and show readers they are not alone. Reviewer: Amanda Borgia.
A must-purchase for libraries looking for books on algorithms, bias, and media literacy.
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The Magic in You
The idea for this book is a good one, but the execution doesn’t hold up. Purchase other magic books instead.
Not an essential purchase, but a work that will add to WWII collections.
A recommended purchase. Young readers interested in exploration will enjoy learning of these intense expeditions that occurred without modern winter gear and technologies.
Beyond bold illustrations and pitch-perfect rhythm make this bio-book a great pick for the shelves.
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Baby Go!: France
Board books are an inherently inviting form, but this title does not inspire travel, language skills, or even reading to the end.
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Messy or Neat
An ideal book to acclimate kids of all ages to the notion of clean-up; this book could not be more cheerful.
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Peek & Boo Day at the Zoo!
A simple search-and-find that also carries a warm message of friendship, this board book works for large groups and one-on-one readings.
Cassidy excels in making history personal in a way that middle grade readers will connect to and feel empowered by and lets young people know they too can be creative, break down barriers, and help their communities.
With language guaranteed to tickle any middle grader’s funny bone, this book makes learning about the endocrine and exocrine systems fun and engaging. Recommended for every middle school library.
Celebrating the lives and accomplishments of women in tennis, this is an excellent purchase for elementary school libraries, especially for classrooms with students interested in the sport.
For the generally curious and where browsable nonfiction, such as DK books, are popular.
Perfect for budding naturalists and a helpful addition to science collections.
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Watt’s Up?: Electricity at Work
Lacking a fresh perspective and new information, this is not an essential purchase for collections with existing resources about electricity.
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The Story and Science of Hope
Whether used to inspire activism or reflection, Curtis and Suárez’s book is a gift centered around hope. A good choice for middle school nonfiction shelves.
A great resource for introducing the Tudors and their impacts on England. A good first buy for all libraries.
A recommended purchase about the possibility of extraterrestrial life that combines scientific accuracy and rigor with age-appropriate language and format conventions.
From a personal immigration story to the latest picture book from Sonia Sotomayor, these works for young people highlight the accomplishments and history of Latine people.
This book offers a clear, vivid, and detailed look at the birth of genetics, and the many photographs and illustrations make the story come alive.
Great for nonfiction and adventure lovers; a good start for history projects and reluctant readers in late elementary and early middle school.
To echo Guatemalan Archbishop Gerardi’s words, “Knowing the truth is painful, but liberating. Without it, the scars will never heal.”
A light overview of dog evolution wit mixed results.
A solid choice that digs a little deeper into an often-overlooked subject.
Engaging, dynamic, and filled with bat facts, this nonfiction picture book is a strong addition to library collections.
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