If you’re a fellow lover of mad scientists, or if you would like to trick a friend (or enemy?) into liking them too, you might also enjoy The Glass Scientists!
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.
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.
The tight-knit friendships and thrilling action sequences are the true heroes of this duology opener. Blake subverts classic tropes to reward new and frequent fantasy readers. Recommended for general purchase.