11 Standout Books, Including Poetry and Nonfiction | Web Starred Reviews, April 2024

by SLJ Reviews
Apr 30, 2024 | Filed in News & Features

A variety of Spanish titles, including a board book, picture books, and a biography, make the list, which also includes a middle grade novel from Wendy Orr.

We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America (Ho) ©2024 by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America (Ho) ©2024 by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya

 

Board Books 

Dobbins, Jan. Mi tractor. tr. from English by Deyanira Navarrete. illus. by David Sim. Barefoot. 

 

Picture Books 

Cheng, Charlotte. Roar-Choo! illus. by Dan Santat. Penguin/Rocky Pond. 

Ho, Joanna. We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America. illus. by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. Scholastic/Orchard. 

Kheiriyeh, Rashin. Rumi: Poet of Joy and Love. illus. by author. NorthSouth. 

Lázaro, Georgina. La Nana del coquí. illus. by Michael Bardeggia. Editorial Destellos. 

Quintero, Isabel. La panza de mamá. tr. from English by Aida Salazar. illus. by Iliana Galvez. Penguin/Kokila. 

Withers, Bill. Grandma’s Hands. illus. by R. Gregory Christie. Freedom Three. 

 

Middle Grade

Orr, Wendy. Out of the Valley of Horses. Pajama Pr. 

 

Nonfiction Elementary

Pimentel, Annette Bay. Los cuentos de Pura Belpré. tr. from English by Eva Ibarzábal. illus. by Magaly Morales. Vintage Español. 

 

Nonfiction Middle to High School

Mena, Pato. Manual para piratas. illus. by Oyemathias. Editorial Flamboyant.

 

Poetry

Hughes, Langston. Aunt Sue’s Stories. illus. by Gary Kelley. Creative Eds. 

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BOOKLISTS

25 Books for Young Readers Counting Down to Christmas
by SLJ Reviews
BOOKLISTS

16 Choice Selections from Avi, Dav Pilkey, and More | Web Starred Reviews, November 2025
by SLJ Reviews
BOOKLISTS

2 Picture Books About the History, Meaning, and Celebration of Kwanzaa
by SLJ Reviews
BOOKS & MEDIA

Hell-o Royalty: 2 YA Novels Where Teens Meet Royals from Hell
by SLJ Reviews
BOOKLISTS

SLJ’s 2025 Best Books Cover Unveiled
by Shelley M. Diaz
BOOKLISTS

Best Picture Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
by Jonah Dragan, Kimberly Olson Fakih, Chance Joyner, Louis Lauer, John Scott
More
RECOMMENDED
Story Image
CAREERS

The job outlook in 2030: Librarians will be in demand

Rebecca T. Miller, Dec 07, 2017
According to "The Future of skills: Employment is 2030", there will be an increased call for librarians, curators, and archivists, among other occupations.
Story Image
CAREERS

The job outlook in 2030: Librarians will be in demand

Rebecca T. Miller, Dec 07, 2017
According to "The Future of skills: Employment is 2030", there will be an increased call for librarians, curators, and archivists, among other occupations.
Story Image
CAREERS

The job outlook in 2030: Librarians will be in demand

Rebecca T. Miller, Dec 07, 2017
According to "The Future of skills: Employment is 2030", there will be an increased call for librarians, curators, and archivists, among other occupations.
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?