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.
Combining two iconic elements of Mexican culture, food trucks and lucha libre, this tale will make readers of all ages hungry for tacos, burritos, and elote (Mexican street corn)—and for more stories set in the inviting, busy town created by Raúl the Third.
This lovely picture book can spark interest in scientific exploration, create awareness of our connection to the cosmos, and encourage dreamers to embark on their own journeys of imagination.
This is a compelling and emotionally resonant addition to Earth Day curricula, especially as an inspiration for reusing items as long as possible.
This gentle story is warm, cozy, and loving—just like being in anaana’s amautik. Readers will carry this gorgeous book close to their hearts.
An important, moving portrayal of the way mental illness affects the life of a teenage girl; a worthy addition to any library.
A heartwarming story that encompasses serious issues such as bullying, chronic illness, and peer pressure while navigating the awkward years of middle school. Fans of Gordon Korman’s Restart and Jacqueline Davies’s Nothing but Trouble should enjoy the symmetry of circumstances in this title.
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