A kindly phrase, “The tree told me,” builds a structure and how-to on creating a decent life. It’s that simple, and it’s that wonderful.
A manual and call to arms for creative perspectives; librarians should loan this one to every art teacher and budding artist in sight.
The long-awaited companion novel to The Skin I’m In does not disappoint. Recommend to readers who enjoyed Kim Johnson’s This Is My America.
Libraries will be incomplete without the inclusion of this captivating historical novel by Malcom X’s daughter.
Reminiscent of Pennypacker’s “Clementine” series, or Beverly Cleary’s “Ramona” books, Billy Miller and the laugh-out-loud antics of his little sister Sal make this a darling addition to early middle grade collections for most libraries.
A must-have addition to any middle school collection that could easily become a classic like Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars.
A hopeful examination of grief and gender, and a good ghost story to boot. Recommended as a first purchase for all libraries.
Highly recommended for libraries; the strange, fantastical nature of this book is a fresh and welcome remix of the coming-of-age genre.
A suggested first purchase for all libraries, this simple book is a timely addition to titles that encourage social emotional learning as it presents a step-by-step transformation that echoes safety with an enduring welcome and empathy for newcomers.
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