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Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo
A strong addition to the series that will inspire young readers to embrace who they are.
Highly recommended especially for collections with fans of collected biographies such as Vashti Harrison’s “Leaders & Dreamers” series and Robin Stevenson “Kid Legends.”
With its manageable and impactful subject matter alongside engrossing illustrations, this is a valuable handbook for learning about the objects that surround readers every day
With its lilting text and gorgeous artwork, this is the rare book that amplifies the ferocity and the necessity of fire in nature, employing the ecology of the sagebrush.
An excellent choice for social studies units dealing with geography, as well as integrated studies showing how art and social studies can work together to create meaning. This is a beautiful, fascinating, and uniquely told book.
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Spotlight on Ariana Grande
A highly accessible format and inspiring message make this a great pick for young most collections.
Abari’s accessible text sheds light on a group of women who did not receive enough recognition during their time; students will be inspired by the story of this brave and hard-working battalion. A first purchase.
A strong purchase for cookbook collections
A recommended purchase for schools and libraries in need of current, high-interest nonfiction on important topics.
Readers will discover a wonderful role model and a perfect message: be true to yourself and do what you love. A touching and wonderful tribute to a real star, and a first purchase for all libraries.
A great purchase for nonfiction resource collections serving upper-elementary and middle school readers.
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To the Stars: The Story of NASA
Recommended for middle school or high school collections where in-depth NASA or STEM materials are in demand.
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Edgar Allan Poe
An excellent purchase for elementary and middle school library collections where accessible and well-organized biographies written for younger students would be beneficial to the collection.
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Amanda Gorman: Poet and Activist
A recommended purchase for libraries looking to include relevant, inspiring individuals to their biography collections for young readers.
A good introduction to landmarks for early elementary children.
Firmly rooted in Wyeth’s childhood this title will appeal to budding artists as Wyeth’s story is one that offers a path for those who find their passion for the world best expressed through art. Recommended.
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I Am Strong!
Ideal for read-alouds, and toddler and baby story times, this is recommended for purchase for libraries serving the youngest patrons.
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Dexter: The Stand Up Dog
A true story of overcoming challenges one step at a time, this is sure to be popular with those already familiar with Dexter.
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Maisy Loves Frogs
A welcoming and engaging choice for young nature enthusiasts, perfect for story time or one-on-one reading.
Recommended where rock climbing or national parks books are popular.
Not an essential purchase, this interesting subject lacks a consistent presentation throughout.
For students interested in ancient history, this could be used for sparking discussions about gender roles in various cultures.
Aspiring writers and editors will gobble this up; a strong purchase for middle grade biography shelves.
Covering the entirety of the Grimké sisters’ lives, this is a thought-provoking biography of two fierce yet humble abolitionists who deserve more attention than history has given them. Recommended for all libraries.
A recommended purchase that will require handselling to find the right reader.
A straightforward, inclusive primer on reproductive rights recommended for young adult collections.
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.
A “grate” choice for public libraries needing to expand their board book collection.
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Hi, Worry. Bye, Worry!
This guide is a great choice for elementary SEL shelves and curriculum and respects its audience
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A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Trees
A good purchase for any library looking to offer more books on exploring the outdoors.
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The House That Floated
Imaginative and thought-provoking, this beautifully crafted, wordless picture book is a profound addition to library collections for young readers.
An admirable goal of sharing under-represented children and the obstacles they overcome disappoints with an awkward presentation.
Best suited to an elementary school-aged audience, this narrative nonfiction picture book engagingly introduces young readers to a lesser-known WWII hero.
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The Museum of Shapes
Recommended as an essential purchase for the kindergarten and early reader crowd.
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Farming Is Female: Twenty Women Shaking Up the Field (A Community, Food, and Climate Book for Kids)
A refreshing look at the lives of farmers across the United States and its territories, this title invites critical thinking and connection; a very strong choice for middle school and public libraries.
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Never Silent
Eighty years after the bombing of Hiroshima, this book presents a sobering firsthand account of a devastating episode in human history and calls on readers to use their own voices to end nuclear warfare.
This aesthetically pleasing picture book biography will be a good addition to the art shelves.
This is a first choice for any library seeking picture books about the fascinating origins of “We.”
An excellent and necessary addition to every STEAM-focused library serving children.
Clear explanations that acknowledge that not all questions have answers, this book encourages young thinkers to ponder the world around them and perhaps find some answers through their own investigations. Recommended for all collections seeking to add to theirgeneral knowledge sections.
This book is a great informational text that makes amazing use of alliteration and is perfect for read-alouds and makerspace activities.
This would be a first choice for any library looking for new nonfiction picture books. The artwork and the story are inspiring and beautiful.
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The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest
A recommended purchase anywhere nature lovers and animal fanatics abound.
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We Carry the Sun
This ambitious book will require booktalking but has STEM intrigue as well as a glimpse of how breakthroughs happen
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The Lost Women of Science
A powerful reminder of women who slip through the cracks of the historical canon that will excite middle graders passionate about science.
Shelve this heartrending memoir alongside Shulevitz’s own graphic memoir for kids: Chance: Escape from the Holocaust.
This will intrigue high school students with an interest in the natural sciences or who just want to know the answers to essential questions of human biology; an essential volume in libraries serving young adults.
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Ninjas
A solid purchase for collections needing the specific topic rather than for general nonfiction interest reading.
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The Boston Massacre
A solid addition for libraries looking to expand their collection of American history titles with honest, well-written accounts of its darker moments.
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Bacteriology
A solid choice for any library serving science-minded kids or updating its nonfiction collection.
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Football’s Dual Threat Era
A great entry in a series for football fans who enjoy a longer, more in-depth nonfiction read.
Engaging and informative, these compassionate poems will resonate with readers, and together with the exquisitely crafted illustrations, will bring the important story of Harriet Tubman to life. Highly recommended for all school and public libraries.
A thorough and accessible explanation of the history, meaning, and celebration of Kwanzaa.
More filler than essential, unless collections are in dire need of funny poetry volumes for reluctant readers.
Though the lives of both Attenboroughs are incredibly compelling material, this is not recommended for purchase.
This story of one of the most pivotal engineering accomplishments in U.S. history, told from diverse perspectives, is highly recommended for middle and high school collections.
This engaging biography contains detailed descriptions of setting and cultural context that convey a clear time line and sense of causation, as well as peeks into the artist’s intimate life.
An important and compelling work that belongs in all high school and public libraries.
More concept than direct instruction, this humorous art book takes readers on a journey of imagination and embracing imperfection.
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How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers): Remembering Slavery and How it Shaped America
While this book addresses an important topic and will have niche readers, the lack of establishing shared context for a younger audience and the uneven approach make this a secondary pick.
An entertaining introduction to geology and the rocks that surround us and a strong addition to elementary science and nature collections.
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It’s Corn Picking Time!
K-Gr 2–Readers tumble into a day-long journey at the farm that begins at the dawn, following the farmer as she drives the corn combine, and then following the corn as it whooshes into the massive grain dryer...
In another untold story of a girl smashing the patriarchy, add this to larger collections where picture book biographies are popular.
An excellent purchase for library collections where poetry and nature books are popular.
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Nightmare Jones: poems
A great book for readers who like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, fans of Mary Downing Hahn, and anyone looking to darken their reads a little bit.
A strong first buy. This stellar combination of poetry and art draws readers into the wide experiences of being Black.
An excellent purchase for elementary library collections where poetry and texts that encourage physical activity are needed.
An uplifting collection of Latinx heroes united by their tenacity, ideal for those in need of inspiration.
Recommended for elementary collections where mindfulness-based stress reduction and social-emotional learning through yoga and meditation are popular.
A well-illustrated collection of nursery rhymes that would make an excellent addition to a library or classroom.
A solid addition to every collection, expanding on texts by Indigenous authors.
A first choice for most libraries; come for the poems about familiar bugs, stay for the mind-blowing facts.
A great resource for educators exploring the unconventional world of Modernist poetry, this is a recommended addition to libraries.
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Vehicles: Touch and Feel
An upbeat, hands-on choice for transportation lovers and early concept shelves.
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A Is for Apple Wipe-Clean
A hands-on alphabet primer that balances educational value with playful engagement, ideal for individual use.
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ABC Animals in the Wild
A lively and refreshing pick for alphabet shelves and animal-themed collections.
A powerful, conversation-starting tool for building empathy and equity from the earliest years.
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A Sense of Red
A visually striking and meditative concept book, well-suited for sensory exploration and early mindfulness collections.
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Dinosaurs: My First Carry Book
An engaging introduction to dinosaurs, offering portability and bright visuals, though some choices may confuse budding enthusiasts.
An essential, empowering addition to early literacy, SEL, and identity collections.
A high-interest, fact-packed pick for libraries growing their STEM board book choices.
A smart and accessible pick for early concept shelves, especially where vocabulary-building books are in demand.
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Whose Egg Is That?
A smart and inviting pick for those growing the early nonfiction shelves.
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7 Best Things About Friends
A bright and friendly choice for libraries building social-emotional learning shelves for little ones.
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Noisy Animal World
A sensory-rich introduction to animal sounds that may delight little listeners despite some logical inconsistencies and structural quirks.
A visually striking and conscientiously crafted counting book that elevates early concept shelves.
A playful, music-themed addition that will hit the right note for pop-loving caregivers and library collections.
A vibrant, affirming addition to picture book collections that centers cultural pride, self-love, and intergenerational wisdom. Highly recommended for libraries looking to support diverse and inclusive storytelling.
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If You Like Butterflies
A sweet book about butterflies that is sure to interest and captivate young readers; a good choice for libraries needing new books on the topic.
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I SPY a Soccer Ball
This is likely a must for collections where these books are popular; children will discover new details every time they open the book.
Fans will enjoy direct messages from Copeland, but those seeking a full biographical picture should look to her other books. This is to inspire readers looking for advice and encouragement during tween years.
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