This sensitive, slightly spooky tale will spur middle graders to mull the importance of fostering welcoming communities.
The bright colors and simple text will appeal to young readers. A great story to start conversations about how animals should be treated.
Reynolds and Kendi eloquently challenge the common narrative attached to U.S. history. This adaptation, like the 2016 adult title, will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact. Highly recommended for libraries serving middle and high school students.
While voter apathy led to many refusing to participate in the 2016 elections, anticipation for the 2020 elections has been building steadily. Jenkins’s rousing work will inspire students to educate themselves on the issues—and, when the time comes, to vote early and often.
Despite the heartbreak, Gill leaves readers with a message of hope—that anyone living with trauma can find a way out.
Readers will enjoy learning about these resistance groups in this truly new and unique addition to the YA World War II literary canon. A a must-read.
Bolden, a master of the collective biography, presents an impeccably-researched call to action, imploring black girls to fight the racial and gender imbalance that plagues the STEM field.
A visually exciting and well-crafted antiracist guide for all children. A work that fills a much-needed gap between the feel-good but vague messages of empathy and acceptance in some picture books, and the advanced terminology and theory in young adult nonfiction on racial justice. Recommended for any juvenile nonfiction collection.
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