A humorous and unique discussion starter for similar superstitions and a worthy addition to picture book collections.
An unsuccessful adaptation of a well-loved show. Not recommended.
A worthy sequel with lush artwork and plenty of action.
While the message celebrating reading is commendable, the execution is unsatisfying.
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.
An excellent addition to Spanish-language picture book collections, and a solid choice for young fans of science, technology, and robots!
An additional purchase where novelty titles are popular.
Not a recommended purchase.
An additional purchase where secular Christmas books are in high demand.
A sweet countdown to the holiday, this could be an additional purchase for large board book collections.
For nap time collections or for roundups about love of many kinds, this book offers a surprising platform for meaningful discussions about life’s most important values.
An awkward but gentle inquiry into self-esteem, imagination, and self-governance, done with humor and wonderful watercolor-like paintings.
A strong selection for libraries looking to increase the disability representation on their Spanish language shelves.
A first purchase for all libraries; there are too few beautiful portraits of beloved Persians.
This is a great book with a well-developed storyline and characters. Highly recommended for middle grade collections in school and public libraries.
A coming-of-age classic set in Regency England. A must-have for teens and adults alike.
Recommended for all libraries and collections.
A must-buy for all libraries that serve teens.
This book needs to be on every classics shelf.–
A Regency-era, satirical romance with themes that have stood the test of time. A staple for all teen collections.
Use this in Spanish language STEM story time and nature exploration.
Teamwork, competition, and the glory of team sports drive these graphic novel stories for elementary through high school readers.
A sweet story of friendship across generations about a timely and tough topic, with broad appeal.
A solid romantasy purchase for any collection and ideal for fans of Lauren Roberts and BookTok trending books.
The tone and content may not be entirely suitable for this book’s intended audience, and the execution leaves much to be desired and misses the mark in delivering a delightful holiday read.
Not an essential purchase.
A solid purchase for collections on grief.
Not a priority purchase, but a fun addition to collections serving teens in their vintage dystopian era.
This romance, with gentle but explicit sex scenes, deals realistically with teens’ denial after the loss of a loved one. Recommended for mature YA audiences of all collections.
This modern classic about sexual assault, bullying, and mental health is for everyone, and a must in every collection. Libraries should also include the recent graphic novel adaptation.
This timeless classic is as relevant today as it was when it was written. Be sure to have multiple copies in any library that serves middle and high schoolers.
An archetypal Gothic romance with a refreshingly modern air, this one is a shoo-in for libraries serving middle and high schoolers.
A key document of African identity and decolonization that comes within a propulsive, eye-opening hero quest, strongly recommended for all high school libraries.
Due to the complexity of topics and discussion of sexuality and torture, this book is recommended for older teens.
Orr’s latest will delight middle grade readers searching for escape and home simultaneously. Highly recommended for middle grade fiction collections.
This picture book is a perfect model of text and illustrations coming together to produce a stunning final product for children. Highly recommended.
There is so much to be gained in the classroom by integrating more fantastical tales.
The concept of liminality plays a crucial role in Otherworldly, and as such, many of the important moments happen in liminal spaces.
A great example of an escape room thriller, tailor-made for a teen audience. Not only will it “escape” your library shelves often, but it may lead to a desire for escape room programming.
Interesting illustrations crawling with bugs will be enjoyed by budding entomologists.
A book that starts simple and ends with complicated notions of identity, scaled to children’s own questioning, ever-evolving minds. Perfect.
A fast-paced journey through STEM and WWII history.
A riveting, unique, and delightfully queer adventure. Recommended for all libraries.
Tender and affectionate, with enjoyable illustrations and lovely figurative language, this book will bond caregivers to children and make story hours a riot.
Recommended as a read-aloud for preschoolers and a warm introduction to one joyful aspect of Jewish life.
An eccentric conversation about self-identity, recommended for school and public libraries.
This attractively illustrated picture book about bravery is a secondary purchase for most collections.
Story hours with a lead-in to naps can take a cue from this weary crew; here’s one for the bedtime shelves that carries the subtle message that after industry comes sleep.
A beautifully detailed Gothic fantasy that explores how ignorance and deceit can crumble a community.
A charming story whose social media star makes this an endorsed but optional purchase where demanded by circulation trends.
An excellent purchase for collections, especially where food manga and fantasy romances are in high demand.
As parable or otherwise, this is too subtle and undeveloped for young readers. Not recommended.
Fans of Karen M. McManus will find much to enjoy here. Recommended for thriller/mystery collections.
A fun and vocabulary building edition of the can-do spider. Recommended.
A witchy series book that can easily be enjoyed as a standalone.
A flat-out stunner, this book is a loving ode to strength and potential, enthusiastically recommended for all libraries.
SEL at Broadway levels, this is recommended for collections needing a boost in stories about processing difficult emotions.
A humorous and fun-filled story, and an excellent shared reading experience likely to resonate with the youngest learners.
The format of the pages will delight readers.
Fans of Karen M. McManus will love debut author Lundy’s well-developed mystery with plenty of thrills.
A first chapter book that combines pets, potions, and a happy ending; perfect for readers who enjoy lighthearted mischief and canine cuddles.
A small dose of SEL set in a lizard’s ordinary day, this book gives children permission to switch off and stretch out. Make it a story hour favorite.
A potent portrait of grief and loss, for stout-of-heart teenagers only.
Multiple artists have passionately brought to life a great story that adds another element for members of the game’s base—and those new to it
For older board book audiences, this is informative and entertaining. Recommended.
Purchase for collections serving high schoolers where there is a love of dystopian mysteries.
A great addition to any children’s collection.
This is a heartwarming Sapphic love story with a gauzy heist plot for cozy-fantasy lovers and art fans.
This book is especially suited for school libraries in the Pacific Northwest or any collection expanding its Indigenous collections.
Fans of Diana Wynne Jones’s Howl’s Moving Castle or Catherine Bakewell’s Flowerheart may enjoy this one, but it’s not recommended for general fantasy readers.
A must-have for tween and teen libraries.
Distance does not diminish the love of family. This is a wonderful book that will be highly relatable to many families. A must-have for any picture book collection.
Themes of misinformation on social media, cultural appropriation, and critical thinking make this debut from poet Feinstein one to give older teens looking for a unique, relatable issue- and character-driven book.
Striking a balance between whimsical adventure and wistful contemplation, this title underscores the beauty and fragility of life on our planet. A first purchase for youth graphic novel collections.
A decent start to a series about a silly duo.
An essential purchase to help children embrace their own uniqueness or tackle complex emotions.
A must-have for teen libraries. Fans of espionage, romance, and magic will love this one.
This early reader showcasing a tasty treat offers children the opportunity to hear rhyming words, associate sounds and text, and practice early literacy skills.
Everyone’s a winner in this fast-paced match between canine and fruit, recommended for both public and school libraries.
A well-paced narrative that works for story hours or to have on the SEL shelves.
This sweet uplifting story is recommended for purchase by school and public libraries.
O’Clover’s second novel captures the sweet revelations of young love. A good choice for all collections.
While Status Royale doesn’t do anything readers haven’t seen before, the fun premise and characters are enough to entertain old and new manga fans alike.
Purchase where teens are looking for a heartfelt romance series like “In the Clear Moonlit Dusk” by Mika Yamamori or “Ao Haru Ride” by Io Sakisaka.
Recommended, especially where action manga is popular.
Fans of Enola Holmes, Agatha Christie, and Stuart Gibbs will love this engaging text that is a blend of mystery fiction and gumshoe how-to.
For those who enjoyed the series “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” and are looking for something less bittersweet, this healing isekai manga of unlikely friendship is one to recommend.
This fun title may inspire conversation between current teens who openly love anime and manga, and their otaku parents who had similar journeys to Megumi's.
A narrative that is at times almost overpoweringly emotional; an intense story, gorgeously told. With World War II books perennially in demand, especially Shoah stories, this one is highly recommended for elementary and middle school libraries.
Yet another heartfelt and accessible tale of growing up from one of the best in modern children’s literature.
An interesting book that shows character growth and some unexpected twists; recommended for fans of Carl Hiaasen or Gordon Korman.
A unique story and welcome addition to the library for fans of contemporary middle grade fiction.
Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.
This is a great choice for libraries looking for realistic fiction about dealing with divorce, as well as those seeking stories about the healing power of nature.
A solid addition to libraries serving tweens.
This realistic fiction novel touches on tough topics with aplomb; a worthy addition to middle grade library collections.
Bradley’s latest masterpiece features a determined and daring heroine and details that bring the past to life. Readers will be wholeheartedly rewarded.
Magical and reflective; a first purchase for stronger readers.
A powerful presentation about courage in the face of childhood autoimmune disorders is juxtaposed with fantasy elements that fail to develop. Purchase where handselling as a contemporary title can overcome mixed marketing.
Readers will enjoy this spooky middle grade mystery featuring an endearing cast of characters.
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