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A compelling and poignant book that celebrates a courageous young girl’s journey toward growing up.
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Library Girl
A love letter to books and the dreamers who read them. Hand this charming story to precocious readers and fans of Matilda.
An entertaining graphic novel with a strong heart; for fans of stories about magical journeys, identity, growing closer to friends, and growing up.
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Caught Dead
The literary equivalent of a summer blockbuster, this spine-tingling creature feature is just right for middle grade readers.
The perfect read for book-smart students seeking social connection and friendship stories.
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Rosa by Starlight
A delightful story, this would be a great read-aloud and a possible segue to Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” books.
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The Queen of Ocean Parkway
An intrepid mystery with unexpected sci-fi elements, this story packs an emotional punch similar to Kelly Yang’s Front Desk.
This ode to beauty and the still-to-be-explored corners of the universe will find an audience among elementary school students and educators.
A strong first purchase. The poem and artwork, which create an exquisite sense of a child’s joy in playing on an autumn afternoon, will appeal to all ages.
Those keen on finding poetry for emerging readers will find this book a satisfying dish.
Hand this exceptional overview to future constitutional law students.
Yoo’s book is an important, balanced text for collections working to build digestible historical titles related to race and America.
This imaginative combination of art and text is a must-purchase for school and public libraries.
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Making Space
Guaranteed to be loved by all readers, this book is a valuable purchase for the SEL or general children’s section. Recommended.
This is a book for most classroom shelves, where its activities can be worked into almost every unit that includes the need to look sharp and pay attention as well as relax and say thank you
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Counting Winter
A visual treat that cheerfully celebrates winter through lyrical facts found in the natural world, while incidentally also being a counting book. A worthy purchase for most collections.
A standard telling of an anything-but-standard story, this biography of a courageous medicine woman would be especially valuable in a school collections.
A sweet and silly mystery comic for kids just dipping their toes into the genre.
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The Marvelous Moleon
This promising series opener is a worthwhile purchase for a classroom, library, or home.
A heartwarming story of a dog’s loyalty to their human pack, perfect for young dog lovers.
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Pinkalicious: Lost in Paris
A good choice for new and old fans of Pinkalicious and her adventures; especially recommended for beginning readers.
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Reina Ramos: Neighborhood Helper
A solid choice for early readers, especially recommended for students in immersive or bilingual classrooms.
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Mr. Smarty Pants: Aww Nuts!
Add to collections where STEM-themed graphic novels are in demand.
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The Makers Club
This graphic novel will be popular in libraries with makerspaces as well as with kids who are passionate about STEM and friendship stories.
Middle graders will be delighted with a second Meesh story. A recommended purchase for graphic novel collections.
An entertaining choice, with appropriate language for the developing reader.
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Twig Friends
A decent addition, perfect for fans of the “Pizza and Taco” series or where the “Real Pigeons” series circulates well.
Purchase for early readers who have graduated from “Frog and Toad.”
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Harper and the Ice
Accessible, enjoyable, and educational, this collection is a positive addition to library collections for new readers.
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Pedro’s Family
Accessible, enjoyable, and educational, this collection is a positive addition to library collections for new readers.
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Norman’s Deep Dive
Accessible, enjoyable, and educational, this collection is a positive addition to library collections for new readers.
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Frosty’s Snow Day
Accessible, enjoyable, and educational, this collection is a positive addition to library collections for new readers.
The indomitable Jarrow crafts another enthralling narrative of nonfiction that will mesmerize curious readers and serve as an exemplar for educators and researchers.
A unique book of opposites for children who enjoy learning about animals and being exposed to unfamiliar words.
An uneven collection of poetry. Consider it as an additional selection.
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The Illustrated Walt Whitman
An interactive way for teachers and students to learn more about one of America’s famous poets.
With its good-humored approach and appealing illustrations reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, this uneven collection offers a few gems for sharing aloud, but ultimately falls short.
With its compelling layout and interesting facts, this is an engaging book.
An excellent addition to any elementary library collection.
A useful introduction that will entertain readers as it shares fascinating facts about these colorful birds, and a helpful addition to units on birds or animal adaptations.
A moving portrayal of community and appreciation for the past, this book is a fine addition to all collections.
While I was outlining Juneberry Blue, I pondered these questions: Are forgotten kids allowed to have magic? Who decides who gets magic and who doesn’t?
Hand this to readers ready to get high school over with or those who just need a reminder that there are people in your corner (even if your corner is wedged in a storage room behind a locked door at school).
Teen Librarian Rachel Strolle shares middle grade and young adult books that take place at summer camp
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Even if no deep, dark secrets are unearthed, they are bound to learn things – and maybe share things of their own – that will help them understand others, and maybe themselves, just a little bit better.
Together, with the help of each other and the adults in their lives, the kids learn that life is unfortunately full of lost things, but grief over those losses doesn't have to be carried alone. A really moving read full of humor, hope, and connection. A great read
From haunted camps to music camps to STEM camps, these 22 stories have a diverse range of characters and experiences, so all tween readers can find something to enjoy.
Well-chosen videos contribute a hard-to-ignore spark to educational lessons and add novelty and visual stimulation that young learners crave. No matter the topic, these videos are sure to engage classrooms and stimulate discussion with elementary, middle grade, and high school students.
As we find ourselves at the midway point of June, amidst the celebrations of Pride Month, it's an opportune time to reflect on the rich tapestry of narratives within the LGBTQIA+ community with 15 noteworthy graphic novels that can help us celebrate Pride this month, and year-round.
Happy Father's Day! We're highlighting my favorite daddy book of 2024 and talking about it (though I do get a little distracted by these creators' killer headshots).
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Hearts of Fire and Snow
Choose instead Aiden Thomas’s The Sunbearer Trials or Lani Forbes’s The Seventh Sun.
The steady, pleasing pace of plot and illustrations will complement most collections; its delicate message lands hard and is heartfelt.
Highly recommended for all public school librarians, teachers, and school administrators.
Inspired by Mo’s move from Hong Kong to the United States at the age of 10, this remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in.
A must-read, this novel is full of charming dialogue, romantic-tension scenes, and heart-melting moments.
Although designed for young readers, this will appeal to older audiences and is a stellar first purchase for all libraries.
A clever and charming story of perspective, belonging, and finding oneself, this is a highly recommended for purchase.
A wordless picture book with so much to say, this is one for all children, and all collections.
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A Friend for Eddy
A captivating picture book that captures the feeling of loneliness and the need for friendship, ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Reggie: Penguin in Charge
This gentle title is an excellent choice for early readers and would be an engaging read-aloud for younger children. Fans of series like Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm’s “Babymouse” and Dav Pilkey’s “Cat Kid Comic Club” will enjoy this title.
Collections needing “silly” can file this one on the shelves, but it’s an additional purchase.
An essential purchase for middle/junior high school and teen collections. This may not be a high-circulation item, but it will be a lifeline for astute poetry lovers.
Despite cluttered formatting, this book provides excellent resources for employing a variety of engaging reading strategies that have wide applicability across K-8 contexts. Purchase for libraries with a focus on reading, explicit instruction, or a new curriculum.
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Touch the Sky
This lovely, dynamic picture book would be an excellent choice for libraries needing stories about the path of learning, step by step, the small joys along the way, and sharing in that joy with others.
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Roswell Johnson Saves the World!
A first purchase for libraries seeking adventurous science fiction mingled with facts about the universe.
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On a Summer Night
A sweet and serene seasonal story that will find a home in any collection.
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Don’t Be a Drag
This title can be skipped in favor of more engaging queer romance and more balanced representation of mental health journeys.
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Liar’s Test
An exciting fantasy tale of magic, friendship, and self-discovery, with poignant themes of colonization and cultural oppression that will captivate high school readers. Fans of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen and Marissa Meyer’s Cinder will be enthralled by this adventure of rebellion and the quest for freedom.
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Call Forth a Fox
With its enchanting atmosphere, captivating plot, and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for any fantasy fan.
Li’s YA debut is a hopeful coming-of-age story with a cozy New England setting.
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Otherworldly
Fans of Greek mythology will appreciate the nods to some memorable characters and stories.
There is nothing pedestrian about this fantastic supernatural thriller. A modern classic with ties to the monsters that came before.
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My Towering Tree
A strong addition to the shelves and an accessible title to add to nature lessons or even story hours about mindfulness, with its emphasis on simplicity and an appreciation of nature.
A lively and essential addition to every folklore collection.
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In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. In the latest installment, Freddie Kölsch shares about Now, Conjurers.
"...all joy, genius, and play." Not a bad way of describing today's book and interview with its author, the illustrious Lulu Miller.
Cartoonist Vera Brosgol's latest graphic novel is a classic adventure story...and an insightful look at the importance our culture places on appearances.
They don’t have all the answers. They make mistakes. There’s no sugar-coating their pain or flaws here. And there shouldn’t have to be. Give me all the unlikeable girls.
The authors talk wrestling, Orange Julius, kayfabe, identity, grief, and more.
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under featuring Detective Sweet Pea Volume 1" The Case of the Golden Chew Bone from First Second Books and Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic from Viking Books for Young Readers.
We've added eight new titles to our list of possible Newbery Medal contenders this month. Four books have received more than ten suggestions from readers so far, as the list of excellent 2024 children's books keeps expanding. Check out the full list of 44 titles here.
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