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Focusing on what it means to experience the natural world, there has been a shift toward experiential learning and citizen science for younger people across the series selected.

Not only will readers learn about Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate, systemic racism, and inequality, they will be better prepared to fight for a better future.

Each stage of life brings new challenges and these series are available to help children approach them with understanding and excitement.

Young environmentalists are more aware than ever that our planet needs protecting.

From exciting information about jobs and careers and fascinating facts about plant biology to leveled readers for young learners, this season’s Spanish and bilingual selections continue to offer versatility, accessibility, and value for collections of all sizes.

Even people unfamiliar with organized sports know that in most games, there are winners and losers.

We’ve pulled together loads of series full of things that go (and plenty of wildcard fun, including profiles of some of the biggest names in tech) to slake the thirst of those eager young explorers at your library.

Hand these books to tweens and teens who love Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

Multiracial Americans are the fastest-growing demographic in the United States, and publishing is thankfully reflecting more multiracial representation: here are 20 audiobooks, all published in 2022, culled from a list more than double the size. Listen in.