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A highly recommended purchase for all libraries looking to expand their historical fiction collections with a novel sure to entrance readers.
Derrick Barnes has a picture book and a middle grade in this roundup. Plus, nonfiction picks range from Gail Jarrow’s latest to a primer on deadly snakes.
A sweet story that reads like a generational dream, taking on a briny tradition, just the ticket for readers ready to accept that even the simplest foods can have cultural significance.
A first purchase and an excellent recommendation for families looking to support little ones in moving on from old belongings.
A wild, addictive ride that sinks its teeth in from the first page and doesn’t let go. Fans of Twilight and Maggie Stiefvater’s “The Wolves of Mercy Falls” will devour this story of identity, danger, and belonging.
A thoughtful, character-driven exploration of family pressure, resilience, and the lure of gang culture. A strong addition to collections seeking diverse contemporary YA fiction.
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