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Hoot Hoot
Perfect for story hours and one-on-one reading, this will be a crowd-pleasing choice on library shelves.
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Who Will Rule the Trees?
Those libraries seeking modestly religious creation stories may find this a quiet, sturdy edition to the shelves.
While not explicitly sports focused, the title’s rejection of organized games for spontaneous imaginary play makes for a light, spirited romp for young readers.
This gentle yet entertaining audiobook will engage younger listeners and hold their interest throughout. Fans of Henn’s The Music in Me will not want to miss this.
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Go Bananas!
Pull this one out when the classroom or story hour needs a re-set and some giggles.
A perfect introduction to this popular and fast-growing sport, with a particular focus on girls, recommended for middle and high school collections.
With its strong focus on the historical context of segregation and its comprehensive coverage of the sport’s indomitable heroes, this title is an excellent addition for upper-elementary and middle school collections, appealing strongly to both sports enthusiasts and readers seeking diverse historical perspectives.
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Burn the Kingdom Down
Seasoned fantasy readers will find this underwhelming, but those simply looking to escape into a different world may still enjoy the experience. A secondary purchase.
A visual delight and excellent take on Houdini’s life through his love of books and learning. Sure to be popular with book and magic lovers alike plus those interested in unusual illustration styles. A must have for most libraries.
Perfect for fans of realistic fiction such as “PAWS” and “The Babysitters Club” series.
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Los Momokis: Colores
A strong primer presented entirely in Spanish. A recommended purchase for most libraries.
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Roar of the Lambs
Despite some technical flaws, Shea’s (I Feed Her to the Beast) fantasy adventure offers a compelling exploration of temptation, power, and friendship. It will be at home in any teen audio collection.
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Spirit Shadow
An additional purchase for collections seeking more Indigenous representation.
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Turtle Slept In
Fans of this prolific author/illustrator’s work as well as children who love nature and seashore life will enjoy this short, beautifully illustrated story.
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A Song in the Dark
A great recommendation for readers who enjoyed Ginny Myers Sain’s When the Bones Sing, realistic portrayals of grief, and paranormal mysteries.
As schools and libraries face book bans across the country, this is a compelling choice, a timely piece of literature, and an urgent call to action, exhibiting the fictionalized narrative of a real book ban in Chicago and showcasing the power of those defending the right to freedom of information.
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Planting Hope
This vibrant picture book would be a good selection for libraries, with a celebration of hope that is always welcome.
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The Greenies
An approachable, enjoyable story of rough beginnings and environmental themes for thoughtful middle-grade readers.
While it may have benefited from more in-depth non-Western coverage, this work is still a useful addition for libraries looking to build up their STEM collections.
Hand this to mature readers interested in gothic horror and who will be satisfied with an ending that doesn’t reveal all of its magical secrets.
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Space for Saffron
Readers sharing Saffron’s passion for STEM may enjoy this book, but the underdeveloped characters and Saffron’s shortage of endearing qualities give it limited appeal.
With themes of bullying, growing up, and belonging, Frank’s story will deeply resonate with kids who need reassurance that it’s okay to be different.
A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families.
This wonderful book would be a solid addition to any library for its reminder for all ages to appreciate the small things.
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Home Away from Home
Sweet celebration of faraway family, the beauty of culture, and the common experiences Nuha and Jadda share makes this tale a standout. Recommended for all collections.
A solid entry into the basics of soil and a solid purchase where needed.
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Shrinking Violet
This title is a great addition to social-emotional learning (SEL) collections, offering a dynamic and unique approach to discussing anxiety, inner strength, and resilience with young readers during a fun and compelling read-aloud.
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The Smushkins: ABC Zoinks
A strong primer for early ABC learning and a recommended purchase for most libraries.
A delightful and spooky read, especially for those who are into Wednesday on Netflix. This unputdownable book is highly recommended.
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Sockflea: A Stuffie in the Wind
This book is a surefire hit for story hours, providing laugh-out-loud entertainment contained in an adorable bundle of elephant energy.
This is a timely novel that is a must-buy for elementary schools as it gently yet effectively opens conversations about the critical topic of food insecurity for young readers.
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When It’s Your Turn for Midnight
A brief, beautiful Zimbabwean novel about war and family, recommended for collections where literary YA fiction is in demand.
A fun, informative fan companion for newbies or hardcore fans alike, a must have for elementary and middle schools.
An excellent addition to any library’s poetry collection and good for teaching about the gifts of the natural world.
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The Shy Book
A kind introduction to the challenges of being shy; it will help those who are dealing with that and also those around them.
This biography is an honest depiction of the cruelty in Canada’s First Nation residential schools from the perspective of a survivor. An important addition to every library’s juvenile biography section and classroom.
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Luna and the Night
Crafted with care, from texts to illustrations, this book will help young readers understand their fears.
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The Tiniest Giant
A lovely choice for potential nature lovers everywhere, and their caretakers.
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Miriam and Her Dancing Shoes
A nice addition to libraries where religious stories are of high interest, but perhaps not for wider secular audiences.
A fascinating and beautifully designed exploration of an under-examined topic. A must-have for all collections.
This joyful collaboration will be equally enjoyed by children who already know about Hajj and by those who are learning of it for the first time.
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The Wildest Thing
An excellent read-aloud for young children at home with a parent or older sibling, this book inspires a love of nature and a healthy disregard for all that is prim and proper.
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Out of Air
An exciting blend of treasure-hunting deep-sea adventure and science fiction thriller that will leave readers breathless. Perfect for fans of Courtney Gould.
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Fern and Newt and the Lost Loot
A gentle, nature-infused chapter book with a focus on monarchs; an additional purchase for libraries seeking science-themed fiction.
A great class read-aloud to accompany lessons on ecosystems and environmental conservation.
A joyful and informative introduction to the Chinese New Year that belongs on library shelves.
Beautifully presented, written with deep admiration, recommended for elementary libraries, especially where baseball is popular.
A fun, humorously written but superficial first introduction to chemistry and chemical reactions that may spark scientific curiosity.
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The Aftermyth
Readers looking for more Greek-myth inspired fiction in the vein of Percy Jackson or Shana Targosz’s River of Spirits will love this series starter.
A compelling, narrative-driven collection of astonishing ocean stories. Purchase for collections where incredible true accounts are in high demand.
A must-have for teen libraries’ science fiction/dystopian fiction sections.
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The Gravewood
Addictive, atmospheric, and brimming with dark romance, this will leave readers craving more. Perfect for fans of Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn and The Vampire Diaries TV show.
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Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel
An inspiring story of athletic challenge and the struggle to excel, highly recommended for upper elementary and middle school readers.
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Colossal
While much of the story hews to the various class and gender dramas, Jade’s focus on exercise physiology and self-improvement will appeal to strength trainers. Recommended for high school libraries.
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How to Comfort a Monster
A poignant tale of friendship and feelings, and an appropriate addition to picture book collections.
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The Baseball Encyclopedia
Whether for newbies to the game or deep-roots fans brushing up on details, this is a must for elementary and middle schools.
A highly recommended purchase that tells a rewarding story of characters who present a positive picture of diversity, inclusivity, and caring about their community.
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One Night In Bethlehem
A suitable purchase if more religious board books are needed in the collection.
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A Kid Like Me: A Graphic Novel
For the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” reader who is looking to graduate to stories with higher stakes and more heart.
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Choir Grrrl
For older middle grade readers, this coming-of-age feminist story will inspire readers to find their own original voice.
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A Black Girl and Her Braids
A great book for cultural education and appreciation. This book will be of interest to all collections.
Is this a poetry book packed full of information or a nonfiction study with a sprinkling of poetic joy
A powerful, inclusive picture book that highlights the richness of human communication and how differences bring people together.
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The Grove
Phillips’s sad yet hopeful debut is suitable for young adult audiobook collections that feature historical and realistic fiction. Immersive and thoughtful, this is recommended for listeners seeking a haunting coming-of-age story with a strong sense of place.
A striking blend of high-contrast art and real photography that makes this a first purchase for most collections.
An interesting addition to any collection serving older teen readers. This highly practical guide provides essential, relatable lessons for success by translating the mechanics of baseball and softball into meaningful life skills.
An additional purchase where friendship stories circulate well.
This hopeful take on confronting climate change is perfect for young readers experiencing climate anxiety.
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My Mom Loves . . . Music!
An additional purchase for libraries seeking books that highlight mothers.
This is an excellent addition to any nonfiction picture book collection.
A fun and eye-opening road trip travelogue perfect for young students of American history.
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When We Were Snails
A touching celebration of the love between parent and child even during time apart, and especially good for children who may be experiencing separation.
An emotionally rich narrative of two girls facing tremendous stakes and learning how to trust themselves even in the chaos; a must-read.
An excellent graphic novel that is fun while also presenting ethical issues teens will find highly engaging.
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Stealing the Score
A soccer-filled mystery adventure, a fun read for upper elementary and middle school fans of the “beautiful game.”
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Fast Break
A contemporary story that centers athletic performance and health, this will engage striving elementary and middle school readers.
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Bing’s Cherries
A beautifully told and authentically grounded tale honoring the immigrant behind the famous Bing cherry and celebrating Chinese American resilience and contribution.
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They Want Us Dead
Complete with a diverse cast of characters and a slow-burn romance, it will enthrall teens everywhere. A recommended purchase.
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The Worried Book
Overall, a very simple introduction to big feelings for the smallest listeners.
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Billie Builds a RoboCorn
This story packs a punch. It’s great for those looking to beef up their SEL sections.
Short, compelling chapters present good read aloud opportunities to share in a family or classroom setting.
A solid purchase for libraries with plenty of animal lovers and nonfiction browsers.
A first purchase wherever Taylor Swift is popular, which is to say, everywhere
The quirky dialogue and fast-paced plot will have young readers running right alongside Maggie, piecing clues together to try and solve the mystery before it’s too late.
With its brief, thoughtfully chosen words, parts of this book could easily serve as an introduction to climate issues, environmental justice, and biodiversity for young children. The book can broaden and strengthen collections while gently introducing young children to what can happen when the Earth’s resources are misused.
A good segue to reassurance for the very young, but this may be too specific for a wider audience.
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Make Tracks: Great Outdoors
A lovely choice for outdoorsy families and curious young explorers.
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Dante N. Ferno Is NOT a Loser
Recommended for fans of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Dogman” series.
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