In a time full of divisiveness and unknowns, this resonant title will inspire young readers to make a difference, no matter the hardships they face.
Brown delivers a sensitive, nuanced meditation on ability, agency, belonging, family, and otherness.
With an author’s note that speaks to the history of gardening, this title is a colorful addition to accompany a study of seasons or plant growth.
Essential and exceptional titles reviewed in our February 2020 issue, including picture books, middle grade, YA, nonfiction, and graphic novels for children and teens.
An important, moving portrayal of the way mental illness affects the life of a teenage girl; a worthy addition to any library.
Grieving teens will find incredible solace in Feder’s story; all readers will be stirred by this wrenching yet uplifting musing. Hand this one to readers who are ready to move past Raina Telgemeier’s work and take a step closer to Lucy Knisley’s memoirs.
Accessible, occasionally funny, and always thoughtful, this speedy but thorough trip through time is a must for budding scientists.
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