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With a new-era Pretty Little Liars vibe, this cautionary thriller is the perfect drama for Karen M. McManus and Rory Power fans.
A thought-provoking, uncomfortable thriller that readers won’t be able to forget. Highly recommended.
An excellent purchase for upper elementary and middle schools for its short, humorous take on murder mysteries.
A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and joy readers want in a love story.
A solid, heartwarming addition to early chapter book collections.
This new standout early reader series is highly recommended for general purchase.
Sure to be a hit with vehicle lovers, this engaging title for early chapter book readers cleverly uses a bulldozer child protagonist to address social fears about new situations and friendships. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended for libraries diversifying their YA romance collections with more stories that focus on managing identity, disability, and mental health anxieties in positive ways. A sure delight for fans of authors like Tashie Bhuiyan and Farah Heron.
This is an awesome addition to all collections. People are always looking for community helpers books, and the bonus here is the school setting.
This luminous, heartfelt debut reminds readers the sky is never the limit and will inspire any middle school student who reads it.
A must-purchase not just for sports fans but any reader looking for hope and stories of belonging.
A powerful novel about an often-forgotten region and era that highlights the power of education through shared communication to create bonds.
This is a peppy first day of school story to knock game-day jitters out of the park.
A rigorously researched addition to the body of biographies about Einstein, and ideal for upper elementary students.
A gentle, appealing concept book, sure to inspire valuable conversations about social-emotional learning.
A quirky, kinetic look at transformation, blending humor, heart, and science. A first-purchase for story hours and early nonfiction collections.
A must for every library. It is accessible to young and old, wildly entertaining and effortlessly instructive.
Educators, parents, and especially students will absolutely love Pendreigh’s book. It’s beautifully illustrated, funny, and educational; start recommending it ASAP.
A lyrical lesson on personal boundaries with illustrations guaranteed to help enhance young readers’ vocabularies and imaginations. A must-buy for story hour shelves.
Moving is a common experience in the lives of many young children; here it’s ups and downs are explored with rare attention and sensitivity.
An important reference, resource, and overview of historical accounts surrounding trans identity.
A remarkable debut novel which delves into both adolescent struggles and mental health.
This fantastical tale of stone spirits, dragons, and humans is an enchanting must-have for any school library.
Informational, inspirational, and celebratory, this picture book belongs on the shelf of every library and demands to be read again and again.
A lively addition to Spanish picture book collections, this is sure to be a hit with young readers.
A heartfelt contemporary novel for fans of Jennifer L. Holm’s Sunny Side Up and Gennifer Choldenko’s The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.
Hand to high school athletes looking for nonfiction sports stories that are as realistic as they are joyful.
Fun, humorous, and realistic, with a great representation of students and an emphasis on learning language in a fun manner, this book is a must-have for both libraries and classrooms. This should be the next great read-aloud.
An absolute must-purchase powerhouse of a hybrid illustrated novel packed with humor, storycrafting lessons, and a great rivals-to-teammates tale.
A deeply moving portrayal of contemporary teens living complex lives with dignity and courage, this should find a home in any library serving middle and high schoolers.
Required reading for fans of the original trilogy. A must-have in all collections.
A must-purchase title for any library serving teens, though still relevant for younger readers. Hand to fans of tender explorations of young masculinity like Kenneth M. Cadow’s Gather, Shifa Saltagi Safadi’s Kareem Between, or Alicia D. Williams’s Mid-Air.
Educators can build an entire lesson around zero, especially given the thoughtful resources and chatty time line provided in the back matter.
An excellent resource for librarians, educators, and parents, this is recommended for school, public, and academic libraries.
A must-purchase text for recent and aspiring library science grads, career planning collections, and anyone exploring career changes in academic and public spheres.
A powerful and inspiring book that will resonate with young readers interested in sports, activism, and Indigenous culture.
A delightful and relatable read, this book is a must-have for libraries and a sure hit with young readers.
A resonant tale of a tween struggling to adapt to change; a must-buy for all middle grade collections.
The personal is profoundly political, and a specific experience feels universally meaningful in this fantastic graphic novel, highly recommended for all middle grade readers.
A must-buy for middle grade collections, especially where contemporary mysteries circulate well.
A beloved classic fairy tale with a new twist, this is frightfully fun and novel.
Friends are simply strangers we have yet to meet; the endearing beast and a message will encourage readers to learn and engage with new things other than react with dread. For all collections.
With rich language and a complex subject matter deftly touched on throughout, this is suitable for intermediate students; it’s no fairy tale, but a retelling that amplifies courage and perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
A great narrative nonfiction purchase on a topic that is rarely discussed.
The animals glow in the illustrations, drawing readers into their magical world while reminding them that facing fears with good friends makes everything better. A recommended purchase
Emezi’s latest novel will help readers see beauty in the void. Fans of their work or Nnedi Okorafor’s “Nsibidi Script” series will doubtlessly gravitate to this one.
A testament to how folklore, craftsmanship, and visual elements can come together to create an unforgettable reading experience.
Highly recommended, especially for those who grew up in a less-than-magical world.
Completely charming and pithy, with laughs galore, this romance should be in all middle school and high school collections.
A mesmerizing ode to poetry, art, and love that stands the test of time, Selznick’s first title for young adults is recommended for all collections.
For avid YA romance readers or casual readers with an interest in LGBTQIA+ experiences, this book provides a heartwarming and relatable overview of a teenager’s life.
A fascinating, kid-friendly title on wildlife conservation that will captivate and empower elementary school readers.
A beautiful blend of text and drawings shows the cycle of life through dust. Reminiscent of Carole Lindstrom’s Water Protectors in its masterly marriage of narrative and illustration, this outstanding exploration of a natural phenomenon is a very strong first buy.
Celebrating the diversity of the human experience in language through well-illustrated examples, this title provides a plethora of opportunities for discussion as adults try to help young people navigate the human experience and celebrate their uniqueness.
This immersive, engaging, and deeply emotional portrait of an unconventional woman is a must-read for enthusiasts of women’s history, journalism, and LGBTQIA+ biographies.
This luminous work is more than a collective biography. It’s a reclamation of Indigenous stories, often manipulated, destroyed, and untold. A first purchase.
A must-buy for any collection, whether Junie is new to readers or an old friend. Park could not ask for a better representation of her classic.
More than a novel, this is a journey into the heart of a boy searching for answers and a lost piece of himself, and a story that will linger with readers.
A stunning story of family history and heritage, identity, and the power of protest, this is highly recommended purchase for all collections.
A stellar debut about ignorance and privilege and the abuse of it that resonates beyond the final page.
Recommended for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stranger Things, and Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games who relish conspiracy theories, weird phenomena, slow-burn romances, and tearful family reunions.
A tour de force trilogy for all collections. This final installment of the “Little Thieves” trilogy makes every page count as Vanja’s character arc comes to a close, grappling with forgiveness and restitution.
A profoundly beautiful, strange, and introspective love story, at turns soothing and scalding. Recommended for every collection.
A book that gets readers in its clutches and refuses to let them go; many will want to consume it in one sitting.
A precious celebration of queer joy, resistance, and community; a deserved first selection for any well-rounded collection.
A creative and engaging look at Black history that will draw kids in to learn more. A must-purchase for all libraries.
A beautiful picture book about the love that connects families, even across distance and language barriers, this would be an excellent addition to children’s picture book collections.
This is asurprisingly captivating introduction to particle physics that will serve as a helpful selection to libraries and classrooms.
This would make a fantastic read-aloud for classrooms and a great pick for book club discussions. A necessary purchase for upper elementary and middle school collections.
This novel is truly a door to empathy, understanding, and self-reflection. Highly recommended as a great choice to any public or school library collection.
Highly recommended for all middle and high school collections, as well as the parent/teacher shelves in public libraries.
This heartfelt exploration of trauma, recovery, and the search for light in the darkest of times will resonate with middle school readers, offering a meaningful reflection on personal and societal healing. An excellent addition to middle grade verse novel collections.
Masterfully and beautifully written. Not to be missed, this is a first and important purchase for all libraries.
A celebratory, visually engaging book that highlights resilience and affirmation, this is perfect for libraries looking to inspire an uplifting sense of “can-do” in young readers.
Spirituality and valuable STEM lessons in a genuinely sweet and funny package? Yes, please, to this essential purchase.
Purchase this impressive STEM title for dino fans, curricular tie-ins, and all nonfiction shelves.
With sweeping action, high stakes, and a shocking love triangle, this book has something for everyone with promises of more to come in the duology conclusion. Highly recommended.
A fantastical murder that will be a hit for both classic mystery lovers and true crime fans looking to explore new genres.
A treasure in versatility and a fine tool for librarians and teachers.
This feel-good, queer coming-of-age story will circulate well in libraries with diverse young fantasy and Dungeons & Dragons fans.
The whip-smart combination of intrigue and adventure along with thought–provoking reflection makes for a nail-biting, laugh-out loud, stop-and-think read. A must-have duology for all libraries.
An important story to add to elementary school collections.
This joyful title will capture young readers and win the hearts of all ages. Highly recommended for public and school libraries.
A gritty and nuanced glimpse into the underbelly of poverty, addiction, and gun violence.
For all collections, this is a fond twin memorial both to a dog and to a beloved writer and artist.
This is a first purchase for any library’s nonfiction collection.
Not so much a picture book biography as a soaring, enticing tribute to a strong and distinctive artist.
Gripping and wrenching. A must for all libraries.
An essential resource for high school libraries with a focus on gender studies or STEM.
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