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This month’s titles have you covered, from reinvigorating storytimes to providing information on the importance of play.
From a graphic novel about two kids getting lost on the New York City subway system to a tale set at the circus, these reads will keep kids turning pages.
From timely realistic fiction by veterans Sarah Dessen and Kody Keplinger to sparkling debuts by Renee Ahdieh, Kris Dinnison, Sona Charaipotra, and Dhonielle Clayton, the following titles featured in SLJ's April 2015 issue will engage and entertain high school readers.
Caroline B. Cooney is back with another thriller for young teens and fantasy fans will have their fill with Daniel Jose Older's YA debut, Shadowshaper. Middle schoolers who enjoy sci-fi and romance have much to look forward to in the following YA titles reviewed in SLJ's April 2015 issue.
These beginning readers present a variety of kid-friendly scenarios, from Princess Pistachio, the story of a young girl who knows she's destined for big—and royal—things, to a quest to discover what really lurks at The End of the Rainbow.
These picture books for the younger set cover all manner of family situations (separation anxiety, twins, and how to handle a new baby). And readers won't want to miss Nikki McClure's gorgeous concept book In.
These delightful offerings run the gamut, from an impertinent dessert who learns a much-needed lesson (Rowboat Watkins's Rude Cakes) to a guinea fowl in search of the perfect set of spots (Helen Ward's Spots in a Box) to a gorgeous love letter to a child's imagination (Sara O'Leary's This Is Sadie).
This month’s can’t-miss titles include a creative picture book take on manners, a middle grade read set at the circus, and a spine-tingling short story collection.
Erik Larson has another best-seller on his hands, this time illuminating a sea disaster to rival the Titanic. Of course, it’s much more than that. The sinking of the Lusitania was man-made, and pushed the United States into World War I. For teens who savor the best YA nonfiction, books like Bomb and Hitler Youth, or Phillip Hoose’s [...]
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