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A strong purchase for classroom use that will work well as a read-aloud or the basis for an elementary civics lesson.

For readers ready to be plunked into the underbelly of the 20th century and then uplifted by one painter’s take on its myriad social issues and politics, this is a grand start; this book could be the linchpin for an upper elementary or even middle school class on the rise of labor unions, factory reforms, and other important movements that have not yet disappeared and may rise again.

An important story for all children to read, but especially recommended for students of the arts.

A sweet read-aloud for younger readers to help them learn how the individual is part of a greater community; a standout for conveying complex concepts in an accessible format.

This effortless nonfiction format provides facts stacked on facts in a way that is memorable and still works for reports. A great addition to the shelves.

Until her name is as familiar as Abraham Lincoln’s, we can’t have too many books about Wells; pair this with Michelle Duster’s extraordinary Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth.

This biography is timely as Karikó (along with Weissman) recently won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Accessible writing and thorough research make this a great science resource for middle and high school students. Recommended.

An attractive purchase for larger collections or populations interested in understanding the history of walls, geography, and the human tendency to build barriers.

A thorough and compelling book about a food that everyone loves. Highly recommended.