This month, a handful of middle grade and YA titles, along with a manga adaptation of Sherlock Holmes and more, received starred reviews.
With their third YA novel, Garza Villa has established themself as a leading writer of Latine stories, LGBTQIA+ stories, and romances—how fortunate for readers that they all coexist in the pages of a single book!
This very loose reimagining of A Christmas Carol is a beautifully written crossover novel for older teens and college students.
This light in the darkness is an inspiring call to action and an essential addition to all collections.
A gentle and heartfelt exploration of grief, this book is a must-have addition to any library shelf.
This stunning picture book deserves a spot in all collections serving young readers. Hand to young chefs and anyone with a sweet tooth.
This well-designed, empowering tale invites middle grade readers into the perspective of one autistic youth and will appeal to individuals, classrooms, and book clubs alike.
This gentle yet thought-provoking historical novel in verse is perfect for anyone who has wished to be somewhere or someone else.
A depiction of love and friendship at its best and truest, complete with insecurities, thorniness, and looking within. Pair this with another badger tale of friendship Amy Timberlake’s Skunk and Badger, or simply savor and hope for a second tale of the two unlikely friends in the future.
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