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Well-researched and entertaining, readers will thoroughly enjoy this stellar title.
A superior volume of well-researched facts and figures; a must-have for young bird nerds.
Scientists-in-the-making will enjoy this glimpse into future possibilities.
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The Twenty-One: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change
With its legal focus, this makes a compelling and important addition to the growing body of climate change literature for teens. Recommended.
Add this graphic novel to your list of resources for teaching and learning about the Holocaust.
Most libraries have several Ali biographies already, but this will make an excellent addition to tell his story in a more complete and captivating way.
Although the topic may not immediately appeal to a typical browsing reader, a teacher or librarian could easily book talk this charming title into a middle grader or middle schooler’s backpack.
An ideal big book of ebullient resources sure to promote confidence while young imaginations run wild discovering the art of writing poetry.
A poetic gem for oversized collections that circulate well. Purchase this title to share daily poems at the reference desk or other display areas.
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Wearing My Mother’s Heart
This collection will resonate with readers who enjoy the poems of Naomi Shihab Nye and the works of Elizabeth Acevedo and will appeal to the poet’s many social media followers.
Exquisitely crafted text and illustrations convey an emotionally resonant tale of resilient family bonds and the lasting joy of stories.
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She Persisted: Simone Biles
Written in an accessible format for young readers, this is a great beginner biography
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The Upside-Down Book of Sloths
An engaging and informative inquiry into the world of sloths, past and present. Recommended for purchase for animal collections.
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Kaboom!: A Volcano Erupts
With information in the back matter offering a more complex view of volcanoes and the types that exist, this book is a well-rounded informational picture book suitable for any public or school library.
A book that enchants, educates, and inspires; this timeless tale has the qualities of a classic in the making. Highly recommended for readers of all ages.
A funny, thought-provoking book that opens the door to discussion about book banning with younger children.
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The Only Way to Make Bread
This lively celebration of bread offers a welcome emphasis on diversity and collaboration. A warm and engaging read-aloud, it is also an excellent resource for caregivers and teachers.
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Listen to the Birds
An interesting introduction to identifying birds by their songs that will be most useful when used with a personal device, like a phone or a tablet.
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Ice Bears at Ice Edge
The polar bears’ fight for survival is dramatic and touching, and indirectly highlights with the impact of the climate change on wildlife. First purchase.
An outstanding biography of an important artist whose work challenges us to change the way we look at other human beings. This will guide deep discussions on borders and the plight of so many people around the world.
This story of a woman bold enough to run with lions, and break barriers in the process, will appeal to animal lovers and social crusaders. Recommended for general purchase.
A great introduction to Capoeira and the persistence of Bimba to move this street performance into the mainstream. This masterpiece of illustration and narrative will appeal to readers across categories of martial arts, dance, and more.
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Freddie the Flyer
With few autobiographies for children about Indigenous “firsts,” this fills a niche. It is otherwise mostly of local interest or for adults already familiar with Carmichael’s story.
This unique and accessible volume deserves a place in religious sections or collections with a demonstrated demand for Biblical stories.
Engle’s thoughtful, lovely collection is a gift to anyone who has an interest in the breadth of women’s artistic achievements. Much to savor. Highly recommended.
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We, the Curious Ones
A book of poems that asks philosophical questions to provoke thought, encourage curiosity, and inspire young readers with a new appreciation and understanding about the world around them.
A wonderful addition to any collection, particularly for classrooms or libraries where a focus on social-emotional well-being and community are topics of focus.
A great introduction to dinosaurs for young children. The lively text and colorful illustrations make it a wonderful read-aloud that will engage young readers and ignite their curiosity about these prehistoric creatures. A welcome addition for homes, schools, and libraries.
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The Animals Come Out
Simple, inviting town visits by “wild” animals offer pleasant read-aloud and conversation possibilities.
There are not many books about the science of climate change for younger readers; this is an excellent addition to all collections introducing this important topic to the primary grades.
A noteworthy addition to all collections and a book that is sure to enthrall young biologists.
An excellent introduction to the life of a woman in the sciences during a time when such interests were discouraged.
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The Beatles Couldn’t Read Music?
Regardless of a glib handling of back-up material, this introduction to the famous band is spot-on for reluctant readers and fans of the wildly popular short-chapter book biography format.
Ideal for classroom use, this title provides an essential and frequently omitted voice to recent history.
Full of adventure and numerous explorations of the value of perseverance, this title will capture the attention of readers through a wealth of scientific and historical details.
A comprehensive and engaging addition to nonfiction sections, where subjects like exploration, engineering, and oceans are popular.
Kassis’s love and care for the Palestinian culture are made clear through this lovely and accessible educational tool; a valuable purchase for libraries.
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Vision: My Story of Strength
A straightforward, no-nonsense biography that is nonetheless the triumphant story of a young person’s success.
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Kin: Rooted in Hope
A unique book that will be appreciated by the right readers, especially those familiar with Kwame Alexander’s The Door of No Return.
Concisely and bitingly written with broad appeal and usefulness to researchers and general readers alike. A first and necessary purchase.
With first class writing, this extremely readable postal history gets delivered with an enthusiastic stamp of approval.
Artists continue to be voices of resistance. Readers are introduced to a wonderful example in this impressive debut.
The perfect combination of art history and science, add this title to all nonfiction shelves and STEAM programming.
A must-have nonfiction title for upper elementary and middle school libraries.
The author asks, “What if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake?” With this book, it could be. Recommended for all libraries.
A must-purchase for collections serving curious minds, suitable for upper elementary or middle grades.
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Disappearing Act: A True Story
An interesting narrative about the impact of incarceration on a middle-class family as well as an examination of the author’s various relationships. A good general purchase.
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Granny Smith Was Not an Apple
In language that is clear, engaging, and easy to follow, this books shares the mostly untold story of the life of a woman traveling laborer in the 1800s and the story behind the cherished green apple.
Despite the lack of text features to help readers navigate the content, this is a great option for readers approaching fluency who are looking for an compelling nonfiction read.
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The Bees of Notre-Dame
A messy hybrid of two promising stories results in a lovingly created book that will find an audience but reads like a lost opportunity.
A fun, well-paced, highly readable biography that provides a sophisticated entry point for more nuanced discussions about the complexities of leadership. Recommended.
This is an excellent introduction to the food chain, and will be especially popular among elementary science teachers.
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This Is Music: Strings
Music education is such an important element in a child’s life; this promising series allows the learning and playing to begin as early as possible.
This updated look at new and old U.S. monuments stands out because of its examination of the monuments from an equitable lens. An integral addition to all collections.
Recommended for larger collections in need of STEAM titles about the moon for younger readers.
A full life through a picture book keyhole, this is a well-done and rare glimpse of book publishing few children see, and a career path that turns serendipity, acute intelligence, and hard work into what only seems like fate.
A fun new addition for the biography section; purchase where the previous books are popular.
A great introduction to a composer who was a disruptor and pioneer; this is a solid addition to school libraries and music departments.
This is useful on many levels for all babies and young children as another way to express themselves, regardless of hearing ability.
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The Lost Drop
Reminiscent of George Ella Lyon’s All the Water in the World, this book demonstrates the journey of the water cycle with an existential edge.
This is a well-timed page-turner due to Slater’s investigative reporting and must be read, shared, and discussed. Make this a priority purchase.
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The History of Anime and Manga
While much of this information has been covered before in other books on this topic, up-to-date inclusion of popular series, full color photos, and an engaging format make this title a worthy addition to most school and public library collections.
A timely approach to world history through bite-size chapters highlighting how the lies and propaganda of the past still impact the present day.
Even though most teens are aware of or living with some sort of supposed stigma, picking this book up could take some prompting. An important purchase for libraries serving teens where nonfiction circulates.
By celebrating a Black academic in the STEM field, this scientist’s memoir envisions a place for anyone who has a dream that the possibility is there to achieve it. Purchase it for teen nonfiction collections everywhere.
A nonjudgmental, conversational guide to menstrual cycles that is essential for all collections serving middle schoolers.
This volume fills a gap for young Nintendo fans until something more substantial comes along.
A brief review of nocturnal animals, quickly consumed and fully forgettable.
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Colors of the National Parks
Beautiful illustrations feature the diversity of the national parks and the flora and fauna that live within for a wonderful learning experience.
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365: How to Count a Year
An excellent book to introduce the idea of timekeeping and calendars with humor and personal connections.
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Hispanic Star: Ellen Ochoa
This series continues to impress. Purchase for elementary school libraries and where biographies for kids circulate well.
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Hispanic Star: Sonia Sotomayor
This series continues to impress. Purchase for elementary school libraries and where biographies for kids circulate well.
One of the amazing superpowers of childhood is curiosity, continuously asking “why?” and not being satisfied without finding the perfect answer. These guidebooks will help get them there.
This positive look at the differences we see and enjoy everywhere we look every day is an important viewpoint that should help children see differences that are to be celebrated in every corner of our world.
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Lucille Ball Had No Eyebrows
A good additional purchase for intermediate nonfiction collections.
With a focus on Apgar as a determined woman in the medical field, and an emphasis on her as a quirky individual, this book is an excellent choice for STEM/STEAM collections.
An excellent choice for children’s libraries.
A comprehensive account of this important historic atrocity, this accessible volume is not to be missed.
The anniversary of women gaining the right to vote is a good time to revisit resources and offer titles that teach not only about the suffrage movement, but the women who continued the fight for equal pay, education, and more.
A highly recommended addition to civil rights collections that are looking for a well-written and deeply informative title.
A fun addition to early reader collections that will introduce kids to new vocabulary via popular cultural references, while sparking recent nostalgia in adults.
Suggest these age-appropriate titles to those wanting to learn more about the Manhattan Project and the devastating legacy of the bomb it produced.
For many young readers (and their grown-ups), boarding an airplane is easier said than done. This list features titles to prep young travelers in advance.
My hope for The Phone Book is that it is a helpful resource for preteens, teens, families, and schools to learn about digital citizenship, digital literacy, and how to use technology as a force for good.
Reading a story where you can appreciate the artwork, writing, and storytelling simultaneously is very special.
A lift-the-flap book that will inspire children to look at nature in a new way and to find other examples of biomimicry in their environment.
A comprehensive, accessible, and visually beautiful selection recommended for both school and public libraries.
Readers will find the menagerie of animals covered acutely interesting and the art will draw in animal lovers of all ages. Highly recommended.
A good choice for those looking for collective biographies that feature women not often covered in school curricula.
A solid pick for any collection where memoir is popular or any growing LGBTQIA+ collection.
Not to be missed, grab your chopsticks, some oolong tea, and dive into this culinary treasure trove.
Thoroughly researched with exceptional writing, this riveting narrative is an important addition to Holocaust literature. Highly recommended for all libraries.
Libraries will want to add where Nathan Hale’s “Hazardous Tales,” and the previous “History Smashers” are popular. This accessible curricular tie-in is perfect for history units.
An outright delight for picture book collections.
Children in the United States might not have any knowledge of the Windrush Generation and its enduring impact on British culture, but for many, the experience of leaving home and starting over in a new place will be very familiar. A recommended purchase.
A must-purchase for libraries, specifically for its handling of diversity and adversity among immigrants studying in higher education as well as its ability to show the childhood joy of discovering patterns and having that segue into higher mathematics.
This lively, well-crafted book will delight dinosaur lovers. Educators will also appreciate its insight on the eventful early days of fossil hunting.
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