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Readers will love the zany antics brought on by raising a pig, but what makes this a must-read is Becca and her family, with all their love, flaws, and compassion.
Though the text is a little too dense for early elementary schoolers to read on their own, slightly older students will snatch this one up. Funny, punny, fearless, and even corny, Smith is a master wordsmith with an innate sense of what makes children chuckle.
This stellar nonfiction work reads like a heart-pounding adventure story. Every library should have a copy.
Kisner’s diverse, impassioned, and witty novel about smashing the patriarchy will leave readers feeling empowered. A must-have for any library collection.
A racially diverse cast of characters with authentic voices and realistic struggles makes this a must-have for all YA collections.
A stellar work of fiction that will cling to readers’ minds and take hold of their hearts. A novel that tackles the world’s reaction to the literal end of our planet in a way that is relatable and eerily foreseeable.
A recommended purchase for any YA collection where romance and/or realistic fiction circulates well.
By turns heartbreaking and illuminating, this picture book brings one more outsider into the fold through economy of language and an abundance of love.
Add all of these essential and exceptional titles reviewed in our September 2020 issue, including new works by Cynthia Kadohata, Andrea Davis Pinkney, and Sy Montgomery.
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