A work at once both limitless and grounded, the imaginative illustrations will be especially appealing to lovers of science fiction and fantasy.
This is a deceptively simple ballad to creative writing. Like Creech’s own Love That Dog with a nod to Roald Dahl’s Miss Honey from Matilda, and Jerry Spinelli’s Stargirl, this book spotlights an inspirational teacher with a passion for thoughtfulness and words, and the children who thrive in this creative collaboration.
The finalists for the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature have been announced. Here are the SLJ reviews.
Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title for all collections.
This inspirational true story combines fact with a very readable narrative, spotlighting a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement. A book that deserves a place on school and public library shelves.
All students should read about Seacole’s story of determination and perseverance. This picture book biography could find a home in elementary through middle school libraries.
This inspirational and timely portrait of a lesser-known hero of the sports world and the civil rights movement belongs in every school library.
An excellent nonfiction title focusing on luminous Latinas and Latinos, whose stories are sure to encourage and inspire hope in young readers everywhere.
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