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A first purchase for all libraries; there are too few beautiful portraits of beloved Persians.
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.
Learning to stand tall and live their truths are lessons all teens need; this glimpse into a world of music and friendship will resonate with many readers searching the library for unique stories to fit them, or suit anyone who desires to express themselves, but finds the challenges of life getting in the way.
A book that starts simple and ends with complicated notions of identity, scaled to children’s own questioning, ever-evolving minds. Perfect.
An excellent purchase for collections, especially where food manga and fantasy romances are in high demand.
A flat-out stunner, this book is a loving ode to strength and potential, enthusiastically recommended for all libraries.
A heartwarming and nerve-racking poem that accurately portrays one family’s emotional roller-coaster, told in the voices of its feline and canine companions, and a must-have for 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.
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.
An essential purchase to help children embrace their own uniqueness or tackle complex emotions.
Everyone’s a winner in this fast-paced match between canine and fruit, recommended for both public and school libraries.
This sweet uplifting story is recommended for purchase by school and public libraries.
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.
Children and adults will thoroughly enjoy this vivid memoir that weaves past and present in a timeless celebration of family and culture. A recommended, essential purchase.
A thoughtful and deeply engaging use of format, content, and information, this is a must-add to the primary shelves.
A great resource for students, parents, teachers, and anyone who needs a friendly, understandable introduction to the game of chess. Every library should have this book.
Yet another heartfelt and accessible tale of growing up from one of the best in modern children’s literature.
The perfect family vacation story, complete with mummies, newfound friends, and (eventually) sibling cooperation.
Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.
Bradley’s latest masterpiece features a determined and daring heroine and details that bring the past to life. Readers will be wholeheartedly rewarded.
A wonderful teen rom-com adventure reminiscent of Rachel Cohn and David Levithan’s “Dash & Lily” series and Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon.
A wonderful addition to the Elatsoe universe with vital representation, worthy of any YA collection. Highly recommended.
True to its title, Karate Prom creates a joy-filled story about two teens who want to be together so badly, they are willing to fight for it. A tale for lovers and fighters alike.
A moving story about family, faith, hope, and resilience through trying times and experiences.
An insightful and solemn yet hopeful memoir that will hook readers. Fans of Ji-Li Jiang’s Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution will find this memoir just as remarkable.
Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.
The concept of worldwide changes to better support urban wildlife is told through exquisite rhymes wrapped around big, bold blossoms of color that, along with the plentiful learning resources, will captivate readers. A must-have poetry book worthy of close attention.
This combination of poems and planets is a fun way to introduce readers to both. An excellent purchase, though the full-page gatefolds may limit shelf life.
Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.
The best kind of nature walk, with an entertaining guide out front, and yet one more blurred line between fiction and nonfiction that offers children more than the sum of its parts.
The book may face challenges because of its various themes, but kids will appreciate and need this content. Highly recommended.
She didn’t invent measuring cups, but she “influenced” the sales of them; this book rightfully bestows hall of fame status to a woman who insisted on accuracy when it came to getting success—not waste
An essential purchase not to be missed
A compelling read set in a richly developed world with two young characters on a quest to save the Golden Beasts, discover their family secrets, and make their beloved country better for the people living there.
A first buy for dealing with topics often seen as taboo, from periods to mental health, in an honest and engaging story that leaves room for sequels.
Whether for the art shelves or the science collection, this biography cannot go deep, but it covers the surface events of Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s journey in a way that is breathtaking, unbelievable, and inspiring.
A bright and welcoming addition to books about vehicles, with a huge bonus of centering contemporary Colombian culture.
A must-purchase, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed.
An inviting celebration of the wonders of nature, and a highly recommended purchase for all collections.
This is a masterful debut that reads like a well-loved classic. Its combination of illustrations and vocabulary honors the intelligence of the audience and will be great fun to share.
A must-buy for every library, this belongs in the hands of young readers and those who care for them.
Touching and playful illustrations complement a story that handles themes of illness, depression, and aging with empathy and understanding.
A thought-provoking book about the joys of the natural world, with a sprinkling of kid-friendly philosophy; this gentle book could be slipped into the gardening shelves or left out for browsers as curious as the main characters.
Despite the specificity implied in the title, this is a book for everyone. A first purchase for libraries looking to expand Indigenous representation in collections.
Vibrant and hopeful, Wiley’s author-illustrator debut about a young Black girl and her loving community belongs in every collection.
Purchase this for all collections serving teens.
Purchase for all American history, biography, and ethnic studies collections.
Purchase where Acevedo’s novels are popular and where magical realism and family dramas are in demand.
A heartrending, must-read fantasy about youth searching for home and learning to survive a world not designed for them.
All collections will benefit from this unequivocal first purchase that will resonate especially deeply with immigrant and diasporic teens struggling to see themselves in media.
A cheery, gentle lesson on the importance of “practice makes perfect.”
Light, lilting fair, a satisfying series opener that leaves lots of room for ambling fun and cowpoke banter in many amusing outings ahead.
A first purchase for all libraries and the best of what graphic novels have to offer.
A delightful book full of funny moments, great relationships, and learning opportunities for Rica and Laini. A first purchase.
Fascinating and beautiful with a call to help save threatened species. Highly recommended.
In a world where being brave is equated with much larger concepts, this child-size view is full of encouragement, and the illustrations are welcoming and inclusive.
With its playful seek-and-find illustrations and fascinating facts, this saltwater standout will have librarians, parents, and mini marine biologists hooked. An excellent work of narrative nonfiction for young readers.
Recommended for curious preschoolers and even early elementary children, for any collection that answers questions about what makes up families.
A lively picture book biography with tie-ins to Earth Day and Women’s History Month. Highly recommended.
While its setting is in North America, this is a valuable resource, especially for libraries supporting water conservation and sustainability curriculum units. A stunning addition to all collections.
An absolutely vital purchase for libraries that want to inspire and inform kids about their power to make a difference.
Smart rhyming clues and visually arresting illustrations set this apart from many art-inspired board books.
Heavy use of googly eyes complete the package of this winning title that will enjoy multiple readings. Great fun!
The journey is sometimes the best part, and this book exemplifies that message. Pure peekaboo exuberance for toddlers.
This fun book could become a Passover classic. A first purchase.
A wonderful introduction to the holiday for those familiar with the celebration or not. The underlying message emphasizes the importance of kindness and joy, making it a valuable addition to any home, school, or public library.
A wonderful addition to any library, as it fosters understanding and celebrates the uniqueness that makes each individual a work of art.
An easy recommendation for all libraries. Add it to elementary and high school shelves.
For readers who enjoy realistic fiction about school and friendship, and for creative kids who want to incorporate art into their futures.
A quietly stunning novel in verse about grief and learning to accept yourself. Recommended for all middle grade collections.
With the humor of Meggie Ramm’s Batcat and the layered hero’s journey of Ben Hatke’s Things in the Basement, this is a true hero of a tale.
Highly recommended for all collections serving middle grade and older readers who enjoy smartly written historical novels.
Highly recommended, this book encapsulates unique characters, mystery, and fairy tales in a novel that readers will devour.
All the delights of spring are found within the covers in this charming, wordless picture book. Recommended for all libraries.
A lovely demonstration of slow living, this mellow story inspires readers to relish ordinary, delicate wonders.
A must-purchase for libraries; children will delight in learning about the “voice of nature.”
This well-crafted overview is not only a heartening story, but a good choice for STEM and multicultural studies.
The story is grounded in science and will send children outside to look up, inspired by what they have read. A must have for primary library collections.
Highly detailed, energetic artwork and the ultimate happy reunion are sure to please in this fun, lively read for early readers
This romantic fantasy story is sweet, uplifting, imaginative, and often hilarious. Recommended.
A solid magical thriller that will leave readers anxiously awaiting Lulu’s next adventure.
Accessible and engrossing, readers unfamiliar with the historic partition of India and Pakistan will nevertheless readily relate to a boy’s yearning for stability in tumultuous times. A first purchase for all middle grade collections.
A distinctive, tender tale about friendship and the endless possibilities of art and creativity, this is recommended for picture book collections, but would also complement makerspaces.
A top choice for middle school libraries and a great handsell for young adults with younger siblings.
Fans of the authors’ previous books will appreciate this nonfiction title, as will fans of aviation history. Recommended for all collections.
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