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When Paul Revere Rode: Voices from the First Night of the American Revolution

Sarah L. Thomson | NONFICTION - ELEMENTARY, Nov 01, 2025

Gripping illustrations and very effective text place readers in the middle of this dramatic night in American history. Recommended.

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Zohran Walks New York

Millie VON Platen | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Oct 24, 2025

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.

White House Secrets: Medical Lies and Cover-Ups

Gail Jarrow | NF MIDDLE/HIGH, Sep 05, 2025

History lovers and budding political enthusiasts will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at presidential history.

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Woody’s Words: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows

Lisa Rogers | NONFICTION - ELEMENTARY, Sep 01, 2025

Recommended for all biography collections, this book would work beautifully in lockstep with any classroom unit on Where the Red Fern Grows.

Pushing Hope: An Illustrated Memoir of Survival

Raymond Santana | NONFICTION, Aug 01, 2025

This touching, heartrending work will inspire young people to action. With so many curricular tie-ins and as a powerful choice for aspiring activists and artists, and striving readers, this is a must-purchase for all collections.

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The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II’s Most Dangerous Spy

Claudia Friddell | NONFICTION, May 01, 2025

This biography is a good addition to a secondary school’s biography collection. Readers who enjoy stories of bravery, espionage, and strong female figures will find Hall’s story both thrilling and inspiring.