Highly recommended for public and school libraries. The creative illustrations will appeal to parents who struggle with keeping children in bed at night. This is also an excellent choice for a bedtime storytime or other programs.
This visually stunning story is as beautiful to see as it is to read; young readers will especially appreciate its message of friendship and encouragement as they begin to investigate their own big feelings.
The simple text in this gentle chronicle of years blazes with the power of family, determination, and perseverance.
An enchanting examination of the pleasure reaped from cultivating imagination, friendship, and memory.
A handsome and helpful primer on self-reflection and a mirror to urban black and brown children, this joyous title could be well paired with Samantha Berger’s What if….
A much-needed novel about steroid addiction from the point of view of a high school boy who’s the victim of bullying.
With topical references to state and national issues—including hijab bans, bathroom bills, and the subtle politics of meme culture—this is a warm, beautiful story about relationships’ beginnings, endings, and transitions; what it means to fight the good fight; and the transformative power of local activism. A solid addition to any contemporary YA collection.
A fantastic novel in the #MeToo era, empowering women to share their stories by reaching out, speaking up, and demanding a change.
Children figuring out where they fit in will appreciate this stunning work that does double duty as an absorbing adventure and a gentle musing on gender identity, family, and acceptance.
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