The book’s unique style comes at the expense of storytelling clarity, making this book a difficult recommendation for young readers, but a valuable historical record.
An engaging and insightful biography of an American hero
An authentic window into the lives of adolescents with grit and heart, likely for a niche audience.
A highly readable biography about an inspiring man, this is a first pick for all libraries.
This picture book explores the complex topic of immigration through the lens of a small child in a meaningful way. Children will appreciate the authentic experience of Mevan while relating to her struggles and joy in receiving a simple gift like a bicycle.
Stories of children with parents behind bars are as diverse as the millions of real-life kids familiar with the experience. These 19 fiction and nonfiction titles may offer an empathetic, metaphoric hand for young readers to hold.
They are politicians and artists and athletes. They are young people, and people with a few years of life under their belts. And their stories can inform and encourage young readers in June and throughout the year. These books can change lives—and even save them.
For a more encapsulated history with primary sources and first-person accounts, steer interested readers towards More Deadly Than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War by Kenneth C. Davis. For upper-level students, Barry’s longer original title, despite its length, will prove more accessible and authoritative.
A limited but solid choice for expanding school or public library collections featuring a diversity of personages in World War II.
An emotionally resonant denouement; Ogle gives readers his hardest and most hopeful book yet.
A useful though not essential addition for discussions of the intersection of art, science, and everyday activities.
A good graphic novel for young people looking to learn about history and culture in an accessible form.
Though first published in 2005, this edition’s new illustrations bring it firmly up to date, in a memoir that reads like a fairy tale of a community touched by a miracle.
An immersive look at the world of women’s soccer that makes for an enjoyable read for those who are sports fans, and even those who are not.
A beautifully written and illustrated story of a man who wanted people to explore nothingness, which is a necessity in today’s busy world. A great read-aloud and a must-purchase for all library collections.Graphic Nonfiction
An eye-opening album to be read, cherished, used as a cornerstone for study, or shared across curricula.
With the prominence of wildfires in the news and the popularity of television shows like Fire Country, wildfires and fire ecology are bound to be a subject of interest to many young readers. This book is recommended to satisfy the curiosity of middle school and junior high readers.
A voluminous book centering the historical playwright, along with a group of people who saved him from outright oblivion, this is a sharply funny, delightful must-have for every library shelf.
A little good news, for once, amplified into an easy book to work into community, LGBTQIA+, politics, and civics units.
Share the book by inverting it; the author’s note will settle children into a wicked and relevant history lesson. As lyrical as the light verse telling is, children need this context urgently to appreciate the beauty of the message.
Helping the environment is something that everybody can do; this rhyme-filled book of easy-to-try examples is sure to inspire our youngest generation and show them how they, too, can be green.
A helpful additional selection to science collections.
Recommend this biography to young animal lovers; it’s a nice addition to the nonfiction shelves.
This stunning picture book biography is highly recommended.
Burns’s writing style invites readers in to a compelling narrative of wonder and discovery; this is a first purchase.
A wonderful, Spanish-language nonfiction text for elementary readers not only interested in the environment but also in the intricacies of the world of animals, plants, and insects.
Too limited in scope to be a first introduction to (arguably) the greatest American painter, though of some value for its insights into her character and later life.
An essential purchase; this standout work of illustrated poems encourages readers to consider wild creatures’ homes and compare their similar needs to our own.
A fun take on the holiday for most holiday collections for little ones.
A perfect addition to bilingual board book collections, especially where Lil’ Libros and Día de los Muertos titles are popular.
Narrative nonfiction has the same goals as any novel – to use these same techniques of conflict, setting, characterization, etc. to build a world that a reader cares about.
Originally published in Russian, this is a beautiful addition to nonfiction collections looking for books on the subject, and those seeking more translated works.
Recommended for high school libraries as a memoir that may offer words of encouragement to those ailing, grieving, or seeking inspiration.
Practical and entertaining, this is a worthy resource for budding story writers.
A well-researched account of an essential historical account of the U.S. labor movement. Highly recommended for middle school readers and beyond.
An excellent addition to nonfiction collections for young readers.
A love letter to Muslim children at a time when it is needed most. A recommended first purchase for school and public libraries.
A nice guide to keep at the desk or to use in school rooms.
Strongly recommended for all young adult collections.
A solid and browsable introduction to the veterinary profession that will pique the interest of young animal lovers.
A worthy purchase for the animal lovers in the library.
Recommended for libraries where biographies for younger children are popular.
An exceptional addition to all collections.
With the format leaning more explorative and “surfable” than research-focused, this book may need some handselling to find the right audience. An additional purchase.
Its edgy title may attract attention, but it’s the compelling narrative and enlightening content that will keep readers engaged from cover to cover. A recommended read for high school students and educators alike.
This book’s comprehensive approach and conversational style invite readers to learn about the election process for its top leader, from declaring candidacy to the first day on the job. Highly recommended for all juvenile nonfiction collections.
A must-buy for board book collections, the inclusive look and easy recipes allow young children to have a hand in family meals and snacks.
A must-buy for libraries serving aspiring chefs and their grown-ups wanting to start family cooking traditions. The layout and emphasized introduction to kitchen safety and preparedness make this a worthy addition to collections.
A lovely, highly informative tool for learning about how food is grown, the value in healthy eating, and how to respect the environment while also taking care of one’s body, this farm-to-table offering is highly recommended for school and public libraries.
Recommended for school libraries for its whimsical presentation of delicious treats.
Sesame Street fans and novice chefs will find much to appreciate in this collection of easy recipes.
A warm and festive holiday tie-in with recipes for many skill levels, recommended for school and public libraries.
An additional purchase for upper elementary and middle school cookbook collections.
A large collection of innovative, experimental recipes, recommended for middle and high school libraries.
Readers of all ages, especially those who love basketball, will rejoice over “Wat’s” triumphs.
A fascinating and beautifully illustrated biography of one of our most celebrated architects. Highly recommended.
Animal lovers and nonfiction readers will delight in this compelling work and surefire hit.
An impressive assemblage of the building blocks of the language, this work is especially recommended for linguists and families of the Cherokee and other Indigenous groups.
In addition to being a useful mentor text on the second-person voice, this is an excellent addition to biography collections and displays highlighting Black and Women’s History months.
Ideal for classroom study of the Holocaust and for history lovers. Recommended.
Revelatory. Shelve this alongside Howard Zinn’s A Young People’s History of the United States and Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People for a more complete understanding of American history.
This thoroughly useful biography, highlighting a woman who used her privileged upbringing to bring about major social change, is a strong buy for women’s history or school reports.
While there is much to fascinate budding biologists, the writing in this extensive text can be slow moving and is best suited to patient middle school readers.
Recommended for school and public libraries with a persistent Minecraft following.
A beautiful collection of recipes marking an important national holiday, highly recommended for school and public libraries.
A visually delightful take on global food, recommended for school and public libraries.
A charming, approachable cookbook that evokes the spirit of the holiday season.
A book that lives up to its title, recommended for school and public libraries with a Dahl fanbase.
For readers who don’t get queasy easily and are interested in how weird nature can get.
A stellar combination of words and illustrations sure to inform and inspire children across a wide range of ages. A must-read.
A solid introduction to the hippopotamus for beginning readers. Recommended for general purchase for a public or school library nonfiction section.
Science and art come together in meaningful ways in this bilingual book, and kids will be inspired to experiment with STEAM concepts in playful ways. A great choice for bilingual board book collections.
This book comes highly recommended for all libraries for its handling of a traditional hot pot meal.
For libraries looking for introductions to cuisines also try companion titles It’s Time for Hot Pot.
This colorful book will have young readers laughing at the Ricardos’s 1950s TV antics, told in both English and Spanish.
The lack of back matter makes this more fitting for perusing rather than reports, but the entertaining package and perennial topic make this a great choice for Spanish-language nonfiction shelves.
A biographical text that teaches the importance of inclusion, heritage, and seeing yourself in the stories you read. A must for biography shelves.
An excellent, Spanish-language choice for the elementary civics curriculum, especially leading up to the election season, that can be used for read-alouds or independent reading.
Gravel’s effort to include all types of families and professions makes this an important read to break down how gender barriers divide people instead of bringing them together. Purchase where there’s a need for accessible, informational titles about gender in Spanish.
All aboard! This is a fun and informative book about locomotives for Spanish-language early elementary collections.
A great addition to nonfiction collections covering dams, ecology, and history of the Southwest.
This fun, easy-to-follow Kawaii drawing guide will have wide appeal among kids and tweens.
Fifteen outstanding books of poetry and seven novels in verse have been recognized as 2024 Notable Books. Selections include a range of formats—lively nonfiction, fantasy, and moving verse novels—written by familiar poets and debut authors.
A wonderful addition to library collections; this book is perfect for budding historians and those who enjoy learning new facts on a range of subjects.
Tweens will enjoy the fresh approach to the Loch Ness Monster phenomenon; instructors seeking engaging, unconventional books on the topic of fake news will find this an excellent fit.
A decent addition to nonfiction collections seeking more books about the ocean and marine ecosystems.
A validation of self through historical heroes to engage readers in the classroom and at home. This book allows young readers to see that real-life heroes find the ability to make a difference by speaking their minds and letting their truths be known.
A heartwarming and nerve-racking poem that accurately portrays one family’s emotional roller-coaster, told in the voices of its feline and canine companions, and a must-have for libraries.
Put this book of poems in the hands of talented science teachers.
An excellent addition to poetry collections, this volume will excite and engage, and—most importantly
Recommended for poetry collections, although it is best suited for guided reading.
This great blend of nonfiction with narrative and amazing illustrations will engage readers in the life of bees and their significance to the Gitxsan Nation. A solid general purchase.
An insightful and solemn yet hopeful memoir that will hook readers. Fans of Ji-Li Jiang’s Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution will find this memoir just as remarkable.
A recommended purchase that will find a satisfied audience among tweens and teens researching food or American history.
Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.
Despite the confusing format, this compelling volume on mid-20th-century American politics is a must for research students and history buffs alike.
Difficult but necessary, this work is both triggering and empowering.
A highly readable and thought-provoking addition to true crime collections for teens.
Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.
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