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PREMIUM
First Day, Worst Day
Pair this chapter book with similar series for reluctant readers in this age group, including “The Time Warp Trio,” “My Weirder School,” and “Sideways Stories from Wayside School.”
PREMIUM
Hoggy at Bat
A brief, engaging story for young and eager sports fans, eminently effective without trying to do too much.
Innocent camp high jinks, siblings who care deeply for each other, family loss, Latinx and Asian representation, and a sweet hopeful LGBTQIA+ love story—this is a must-have for teen libraries everywhere.
This does its best to be original, but its concept does come with issues and may not be something young readers or educators will prioritize in an already crowded market.
A heartfelt lament for what America could be but chooses not to, this is a must-purchase for high school libraries. Recommended for fans of Ibi Zoboi and Amber McBride.
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