Jose Cruz

An optional purchase for libraries considering an addition to their collection of animal friendship stories or expansion to their diverse representation.

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Green Eyes and Ham

Mary Penney | FICTION, Jun 01, 2022

A recommended purchase for public and school libraries serving readers who crave books that have all the feels and that reflect their own lived experiences with just the right touch of whimsy.

The Last Mapmaker

Christina Soontornvat | FICTION, May 01, 2022

A gripping story with multiple layers, including action, magic, and a thought-provoking through line of colonization and the role of manifest destiny, this original novel will leave middle grade readers wanting to journey through this land of dreams and dragons again and again.

15 Middle Grade & YA History Books That Highlight Marginalized Voices

José Cruz, Apr 19, 2022

These 15 books restore the urgency and excitement of history while highlighting the marginalized voices that have so often been written out of established curricula.

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I Love My Teacher!

Frances Gilbert | FICTION, Mar 01, 2022

Expertly laid out with single-sentence phrases perfectly matched for its audience of early readers, this entry in the series is a lovely addition to the fold that will have kids buzzing with excitement and joy at all the wonders they find at school.