Hand this exceptional overview to future constitutional law students.
Yoo’s book is an important, balanced text for collections working to build digestible historical titles related to race and America.
This imaginative combination of art and text is a must-purchase for school and public libraries.
This ode to beauty and the still-to-be-explored corners of the universe will find an audience among elementary school students and educators.
A strong first purchase. The poem and artwork, which create an exquisite sense of a child’s joy in playing on an autumn afternoon, will appeal to all ages.
Those keen on finding poetry for emerging readers will find this book a satisfying dish.
Guaranteed to be loved by all readers, this book is a valuable purchase for the SEL or general children’s section. Recommended.
An aspirational if abstract selection aimed at encouraging imagination.
This is a book for most classroom shelves, where its activities can be worked into almost every unit that includes the need to look sharp and pay attention as well as relax and say thank you
A visual treat that cheerfully celebrates winter through lyrical facts found in the natural world, while incidentally also being a counting book. A worthy purchase for most collections.
A standard telling of an anything-but-standard story, this biography of a courageous medicine woman would be especially valuable in a school collections.
A charming, easy-to-read book.
A sweet and silly mystery comic for kids just dipping their toes into the genre.
This promising series opener is a worthwhile purchase for a classroom, library, or home.
A heartwarming story of a dog’s loyalty to their human pack, perfect for young dog lovers.
A good choice for new and old fans of Pinkalicious and her adventures; especially recommended for beginning readers.
A solid choice for early readers, especially recommended for students in immersive or bilingual classrooms.
A sweet and silly story ideal for emerging reader collections.
A compelling and poignant book that celebrates a courageous young girl’s journey toward growing up.
A love letter to books and the dreamers who read them. Hand this charming story to precocious readers and fans of Matilda.
An entertaining graphic novel with a strong heart; for fans of stories about magical journeys, identity, growing closer to friends, and growing up.
The literary equivalent of a summer blockbuster, this spine-tingling creature feature is just right for middle grade readers.
An authentic, character-driven look at self-doubt and identity.
The perfect read for book-smart students seeking social connection and friendship stories.
Purchase where novels in verse are popular.
A delightful story, this would be a great read-aloud and a possible segue to Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” books.
For readers who enjoy descriptive fantasy with a touch of horror.
An intrepid mystery with unexpected sci-fi elements, this story packs an emotional punch similar to Kelly Yang’s Front Desk.
A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended for all collections.
Touching upon the importance of sharing and kindness, this lovely picture book also introduces a beautiful ocean world and Aztec mythology to young readers.
Rich language and striking illustrations take this counting book beyond the standard fare. A real treat and recommended.
A gorgeous message of encouragement for Black girls; a great choice for any library’s collection.
A childhood scamper through simple pleasures of sibling fun made with the materials found around them, this is a delightful book to share, especially on those “there’s nothing to do” days of summer.
This beautifully illustrated picture book tackles bullying and fitting in; an essential purchase for the picture book shelf.
This lovely book will teach children what makes a community safe and beautiful; a great addition to any collection.
A solid choice for most collections, this book details an important rite of passage for many children, and could be especially useful for parents helping their child navigate wearing glasses for the first time.
For fans of Last Stop on Market Street, this book is sure to delight younger readers and is nice addition to library shelves that lends itself to further discussion of gods and goddesses in mythology.
A recommended addition to picture book collections in elementary schools and public libraries.
A beautiful book celebrating music and family, offering multiple avenues into lessons on the environment, cultures, family, music, and more.
An innovative and beautifully illustrated story that will inspire rich discussions over multiple readings.
An enjoyable bedtime or story hour treat; youngsters will wait for this book to make an appearance in their days or nights.
This is a highly effective tool for encouraging children to look into the rich diversity in their communities and realize the many ways immigration adds to the American experience for all who live here.
This may be too subdued to stand out among other picture books, but there are small lessons to be learned about companionship, appreciating each moment shared, and making the best of an experience regardless of the outcome.
This gentle animal story equips readers with strategies to combat anxiety. An excellent choice for story times about feelings or a comforting bedtime story.
Unique and utterly accessible, this sweet friendship story is a delightful addition to library collections for young readers.
An important, accessible read for young readers and a must for all collections.
An additional purchase, this is nevertheless a sweet book celebrating family, togetherness, belonging, and love.
An additional selection, mostly for fans of merpeople and underwater adventures.
Fans of dark fantasy with memorable characters and worldbuilding will look forward to the sequel of this debut duology. Recommended.
An engaging story about self-esteem and choices that teen girls, especially, will appreciate.
Powerfully angry and vengeance-laden, with terrifying and very human monsters.
A recommended purchase for all libraries where thrillers are popular.
A must-have for tween and teen libraries.
Fun and fast-paced, this graphic novel will “jump for joy” right off shelves and is for anyone who can see the comedy in worship or identifies with the drive to save their corner of the world.
A first purchase for high school libraries.
Highly recommended for all middle school and high school libraries.
A great first purchase for all libraries, with a unique hero’s journey for Ezra as he begins to assume adult responsibilities.
There’s just enough romance and tension to satisfy young readers looking for a fun summer book.
A good purchase for libraries where Rory Power or Nina LaCour are popular.
The basic but well-crafted plot makes this a good entry into YA fantasy. Recommended for larger collections where fantasy is popular.
Those who enjoyed Ryan’s “These Hollow Vows” series will appreciate the start to this one, so long as they don’t mind waiting for the sequel for resolutions.
This novel is both sweet and sad but will leave readers feeling hopeful.
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