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A solid and browsable introduction to the veterinary profession that will pique the interest of young animal lovers.
Readers of all ages, especially those who love basketball, will rejoice over “Wat’s” triumphs.
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.
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.
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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.
A sweet new installment of the “Little Critter” series.
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.
Give this story to children everywhere. A powerful story of finding your voice and using it to advocate for yourself.
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Picture a Girl
Readers will root for Adelaide to catch a break and be able to return to the life of an 11-year-old instead of an overwhelmed person with adult responsibilities. Recommended for realistic fiction shelves.
Fans of Lemony Snicket and Western fairy tales will devour this darkly humorous read.
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Olive Blackwood Takes Action!
An important message about overcoming anxiety is muddled in a busy plot. Purchase for larger collections.
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Lucky Scramble
A fun, feel-good look into the world of competitive speed cubing that will surely inspire young readers to pick up a cube for themselves.
An important novel for every library to have. Readers will find they’re not alone in dealing with a loved one’s addiction, as an estimated one in eight children have a parent dealing with substance abuse.
It’s not a perfect summer at the beach, but Winnie’s feelings are perfectly real, and the resolution is satisfying and hopeful. Highly recommended.
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Halfway to Harbor
Fans of the series will love Harbor and her family, and will root for her on and off the court.
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The Spindle of Fate
A worthy addition to any library where readers are gobbling up fantasy, and more importantly, a poignant story about family grief and love.
A must-read graphic novel that will draw fans of Jerry Craft’s New Kid and Raina Telgemeier’s Smile. This book belongs on library shelves everywhere.
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Vega’s Piece of the Sky
A multiple-viewpoint realistic novel with broad appeal recommended for most upper elementary, middle school, or public libraries.
A beautiful collection of recipes marking an important national holiday, highly recommended for school and public libraries.
A fascinating and beautifully illustrated biography of one of our most celebrated architects. Highly recommended.
In addition to being a useful mentor text on the second-person voice, this is an excellent addition to biography collections and displays highlighting Black and Women’s History months.
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Animal Superpowers!
Animal lovers and nonfiction readers will delight in this compelling work and surefire hit.
Revelatory. Shelve this alongside Howard Zinn’s A Young People’s History of the United States and Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People for a more complete understanding of American history.
A useful introductory text; for a more in-depth look at trauma-informed practices, try Alex Shevrin Venet’s Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education.
Academic and thoughtful, while still accessible, this professional learning text is a must-have for educators and leaders of every stripe.
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Marvelously Revolting Recipes
A book that lives up to its title, recommended for school and public libraries with a Dahl fanbase.
Recommended for school and public libraries with a persistent Minecraft following.
While there is much to fascinate budding biologists, the writing in this extensive text can be slow moving and is best suited to patient middle school readers.
This thoroughly useful biography, highlighting a woman who used her privileged upbringing to bring about major social change, is a strong buy for women’s history or school reports.
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Curlilocks & the Three Hares
A fun tale that will appeal to reluctant readers and fans of fractured fairy tales.
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Shared Space
This humorous and inventive comic book will entertain young readers and provide them a ready road map for conflict resolution and positive social skills.
Ideal for classroom study of the Holocaust and for history lovers. Recommended.
A helpful collection of lessons and resources for elementary school librarians and science teachers that supports interdisciplinary and active learning.
A visually delightful take on global food, recommended for school and public libraries.
A charming, approachable cookbook that evokes the spirit of the holiday season.
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Lion of the Sky
A fantastic addition to any collection, a much-needed reminder that, “We don’t need your kind and my kind...only kindness.”
B’s struggle to find home and acceptance will have readers rooting for them and Gooseberry the dog. A must-purchase realistic fiction title for all middle grade collections.
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The Secret of the Bloodred Key
An engaging, fast-paced book well suited for fans who enjoy fantasies similar to Philip Pullman’s "His Dark Materials."
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The Kid
The wide-ranging narrative requires a patient reader to engage with the story until the dusty roads converge, but hang on until the showdown at high noon for a smartly satisfying Western adventure.
A must-have for all middle grade collections, Timid is sure to fit right in next to other popular contemporary graphic novels such as Jerry Craft’s New Kid, Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd, and Guts by Raina Telgemeier.
This title will be a welcome addition to any collection looking for strong media-tie ins.
Endearing, heartbreaking, and uplifting in turns, Fong’s unforgettable debut is a first purchase for youth graphic novel collections.
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Noah Frye Gets Crushed
A fun and affirming coming-out story with relatable characters. Recommended.
An impressive assemblage of the building blocks of the language, this work is especially recommended for linguists and families of the Cherokee and other Indigenous groups.
While it may quickly become somewhat dated, this is a helpful resource for ways to incorporate teaching AI into any classroom, grade level, or subject area.
Complex characters, twists and turns, and beautiful artwork blend harmoniously for a perfect read that will jump-start the imagination.
It’s crucial to empower teens to find their voice and their community while advocating for their rights. It’s just as crucial to highlight queer joy and friendship, especially when readers are coming of age during turbulent times.
From fantasy to horror, these 29 novels featuring AAPI characters are good picks for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and throughout the year.
So here’s my challenge: I dare you to get outside, in your community. Connect with your neighbors. Make a project out of it — get some extra credit or community service hours in.
Mother's Day is coming up and there is no shortage of new board and picture books to share with young readers leading up to the holiday. Across this selection, the maternal figures featured illustrate the special bond between a mother and child. Enjoy these titles to celebrate moms of all kinds on Mother's Day and throughout the year.
Genre-blending books offer readers the opportunity to comfortably expand across boundaries and try something different while still in the safety of their preferred reading choice. Here are 14 middle grade graphic novels that blend genres to perfection.
In Finally Fitz, I wanted to write a mental health representation that felt true to my experience, one where the symptoms aren’t so obvious in a culture that conflates perfectionism with ambition.
My mission is to create stories that teens can see themselves in and be entertained by so I can help them find a way through life despite what may have happened to them so far.
What a wonderful world we live in to see so much great representation in middle grade.
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La Mala Suerte Is Following Me
A humorous and unique discussion starter for similar superstitions and a worthy addition to picture book collections.
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Medias naranjas: Lucy & Desi
This colorful book will have young readers laughing at the Ricardos’s 1950s TV antics, told in both English and Spanish.
An unsuccessful adaptation of a well-loved show. Not recommended.
The lack of back matter makes this more fitting for perusing rather than reports, but the entertaining package and perennial topic make this a great choice for Spanish-language nonfiction shelves.
A biographical text that teaches the importance of inclusion, heritage, and seeing yourself in the stories you read. A must for biography shelves.
While the message celebrating reading is commendable, the execution is unsatisfying.
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Monolith
An enjoyable if mild comfort read with few surprises, this book is recommended as a secondary purchase where books by K.A. Holt or Gary Schmidt are popular.
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¡Mi amigo Robot!
An excellent addition to Spanish-language picture book collections, and a solid choice for young fans of science, technology, and robots!
You know, what we’re really talking about is empowerment—feeling like even the smallest parts of us have power and worth. That could be super important to a middle school kid.
These books all share anxiety as a theme, but in conversation with each other they feel like they are capturing something essential about the power of middle grade books.
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