In a time full of divisiveness and unknowns, this resonant title will inspire young readers to make a difference, no matter the hardships they face.
Brown delivers a sensitive, nuanced meditation on ability, agency, belonging, family, and otherness.
With an author’s note that speaks to the history of gardening, this title is a colorful addition to accompany a study of seasons or plant growth.
The In the Margins Book Awards honor the best books published over the preceding 18 months that appeal to the reading needs and wants of youth living a marginalized existence, with a specific focus on narratives and informational texts that address the disproportionality of injustices experienced by BIPOC youth. This year, the committee selected three top titles in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and advocacy and social justice. They also released their full Top 10 list.
Essential and exceptional titles reviewed in our February 2020 issue, including picture books, middle grade, YA, nonfiction, and graphic novels for children and teens.
Combining two iconic elements of Mexican culture, food trucks and lucha libre, this tale will make readers of all ages hungry for tacos, burritos, and elote (Mexican street corn)—and for more stories set in the inviting, busy town created by Raúl the Third.
This lovely picture book can spark interest in scientific exploration, create awareness of our connection to the cosmos, and encourage dreamers to embark on their own journeys of imagination.
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