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The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands

The Burrowing Owls of the Prairie Grasslands
Hodge, Deborah
An excellent choice for elementary classrooms, young naturalists, homeschooling families, and any child fascinated by animals, ecosystems, or environmental stewardship, filled with sensory language, and captivating images.
Who Nests Here?: Twenty-Four Extraordinary Animal Homes

Who Nests Here?: Twenty-Four Extraordinary Animal Homes
Jameson, Karen
This is a stunning collection of animals and their nests that will make an ideal addition to any nonfiction picture book collection.
We the People Is All the People

We the People Is All the People
Reeves, Howard W
A beautiful reminder that America is shaped by many different ­stories and experiences, and that the goal is to continue expanding who is included in that “we.” Perfect for all ­libraries.
Fourteen Ways of Looking at Jellyfish

Fourteen Ways of Looking at Jellyfish
Weatherford, Carole Boston
A necessary purchase, this glorious collaboration between author and illustrator brings the world of ­jellyfish to unforgettable life.
Light as a Feather: ­Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds

Light as a Feather: ­Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds
Hillenbrand, Will
This charming pictorial work will be devoured by budding ornithologists and nature lovers alike. Highly recommended for all nonfiction collections.
At the Edge: Curious ­Creatures of Planet Earth

At the Edge: Curious ­Creatures of Planet Earth
Elliott, David
A delightful, curious, and engaging collection; if there is only one poetry book to add this year, this is it.
SLJ Reviews the American Indian Youth Literature Award Winners and Honors | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026

SLJ Reviews the American Indian Youth Literature Award Winners and Honors | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026
SLJ Reviews,  Jan 28, 2026

Awarded biennially, the awards honor the best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America. For this year, books needed to have been published between October 1, 2023, and September 31, 2025.

SLJ Reviews the Winners of the Sydney Taylor Book Awards | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026

SLJ Reviews the Winners of the Sydney Taylor Book Awards | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026
SLJ Reviews,  Jan 28, 2026

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and Honors recipients.

Winners of the Geisel, Odyssey, Alex, and Batchelder Awards, Reviewed | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026

Winners of the Geisel, Odyssey, Alex, and Batchelder Awards, Reviewed | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026
SLJ Reviews,  Jan 28, 2026

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Geisel, Odyssey, Alex, and Batchelder Awards.

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