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A must purchase, though cryptic, for its sobering affirmations of life despite crisis will reassure all ages.
This is an inspiring read for children wishing to become more involved in their communities and the voting process.
In a world where vegetables and animals are merged into one endearing category, this book speaks to a preschooler’s sense of silly while also carrying a lesson of loving inclusion.
In this heartwarming, fast-paced story, Uss seamlessly weaves STEAM threads along with a dose of wit and humor to help readers focus on the importance of friendship, family, and second chances.
The timely and relevant anti-racist message so excellently delivered in this book makes it worthy of a place on all library shelves.
SLJ presents our top picks for summer reading, from read-alouds to share with the youngest prereaders to engrossing titles for tweens and teens. The majority of the titles have been published over the last two years, almost all of them are available as ebooks, and many of them have received starred reviews or been selected as past Best Books. New lists will publish every week during the month of June, with additional lists in July and August.
Hocking leaves readers eager to know more. Read-alikes include the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and Maggie Stiefvater. A recommended purchase for school libraries as well; there is no sex or drugs.
Combining sword-and-sorcery RPG elements with social justice themes, this is a must-have for all collections.
With characters to love, to hate, and to love to hate, plus a plot full of adventure skillfully woven with suspense, this is a must-purchase for all YA collections.
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