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Baseball’s Shining Season: America’s Pastime on the Brink of War
Skillfully interweaving sports history with critical social and political contexts, this is an invaluable resource for students interested in American history, civil rights, and the enduring power of sports. An excellent and insightful historical non-fiction work and a must-have addition for school libraries.
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16 Forever
With an engaging premise; relatable high school setting; and complex, heartbreaking romantic subplot exploring memory, secrecy, and pain, this book is a strong purchase. Place it in fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, or romance sections.
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Zohran Walks New York
While the artwork is dynamic and polished, the advocacy-focused material is too explicitly linked to contemporary politics in one city. Furthermore, the book offers a too-specific reflection of a place through the narrow lens of one person’s experiences, providing limited information about New York City compared to what can be found in broader books.
If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone
This is a delightful and highly recommended picture book that celebrates imagination, communication, and the power of forming new friendships. It supports social-emotional learning (SEL) by encouraging openness, curiosity, and embracing unexpected connections, making it ideal for school libraries.
Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!)
This book offers a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education, making it an excellent addition to school library collections. It celebrates themes of self-identity, bravery, and understanding scientific concepts in a fun, accessible way, making it valuable for young readers and for social-emotional learning.
The Butterfly’s Sting
A compelling and important addition for mature young adult collections, this novel powerfully portrays the fight for freedom and self-determination against overwhelming odds.
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Red as Royal Blood
Sure to be popular with students seeking an exciting and emotionally rich read, this deliciously romantic and intricate adventure is a highly engaging addition for young adult collections.
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History Tipsters Head Off into the Sunset: The Inside Scoop on Westward Expansion
This well-illustrated and informative graphic novel provides an entertaining and visually rich way for middle schoolers to access the topic. Especially recommended for collections where other installments in the series are successful.
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Calamity Before Jane
While well illustrated, the graphic novel struggles with narrative balance, often diverting from Calamity Jane’s personal history to focus on the political issues of the historical period, making this ultimately not a great biography of the person; nor a needed addition to the library.
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