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Simply Physics
Highly recommended for library collections supporting STEM education, particularly for high school and early college levels. It delivers clarity, structure, and breadth without sacrificing depth, making it an excellent choice for conceptual understanding.
I always needed the girl I tried to leave. Every word we write shapes a chance to see the world and ourselves in new ways.
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Some friendships last a lifetime. Others last forever. Award-winning author McCall Hoyle affirms the powerful and enduring relationship between dogs and humans in this heartwarming middle grade novel.
I’m in the middle of two books right now (1; 2) but there are still August releases I’m looking forward to read this month.
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Big Book of WHO Rising Stars
A must-have for elementary and middle school libraries, especially where sports nonfiction is in high demand.
A first purchase for libraries building collections around Jewish history, refugee experiences, and stories of resilience for young readers.
A great purchase for nonfiction resource collections serving upper-elementary and middle school readers.
A lovely, affirming addition to picture book collections, offering both a sweet intergenerational story and meaningful cultural insight.
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Turkey Trot
The soft turkey feet that hang off the book won’t last long out on the shelf of a public library, but this would be a cute addition to most story time collections.
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To the Stars: The Story of NASA
Recommended for middle school or high school collections where in-depth NASA or STEM materials are in demand.
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Edgar Allan Poe
An excellent purchase for elementary and middle school library collections where accessible and well-organized biographies written for younger students would be beneficial to the collection.
An overall rich narrative, this book covers an important but underrepresented Indian tradition of gifting mithai boxes, making it a necessary purchase or read.
Fans of Kayla and Kugel, as well as libraries looking for basic Rosh Hashanah picture books for the youngest readers, may welcome this new addition.
A new entry into a popular genre, wait and see if later books in the series deliver stronger narratives before adding to a collection.
Strongly recommended for purchase for the nonfiction shelves; both space fanatics and “Magic Tree House” fans will be racing to read it.
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A First Time for Everything
Highly recommended for those seeking a story that is heartwarming and thought-provoking.
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The Whisperwood Legacy
A good blend of action, magic, and surprises will entertain readers despite some uneven plotting. A solid purchase.
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Calamity Before Jane
While well illustrated, the graphic novel struggles with narrative balance, often diverting from Calamity Jane’s personal history to focus on the political issues of the historical period, making this ultimately not a great biography of the person; nor a needed addition to the library.
This is a very slow-paced book with timeline changes that make what little substance there is to the plot difficult to follow, further undercut by a somewhat lifeless art style.
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Love and Video Games
A secondary purchase for collections with fans of books with mythology and video game themes.
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Always Be My Bibi
With Clueless vibes for a new generation, this rom-com of disastrous meet-cute to happily ever after will brighten any reader’s day.
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The Yomigaeri Tunnel
A surreal emotional journey for any teen seeking validation in shared experiences. Recommended for most collections.
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Two Truths and a Lionel
An optional purchase where teens are impatient to move into YA books.
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Come As You Are
For fans of her other romances and those by Kasie West, Sophie Gonzales, and Emma Lord, this boarding school friends-to-lovers story is a delight.
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A cover reveal of the new middle grade book StEvEn & Parker: Dinos Are Forever by Parker James.
This aesthetically pleasing picture book biography will be a good addition to the art shelves.
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Dexter: The Stand Up Dog
A true story of overcoming challenges one step at a time, this is sure to be popular with those already familiar with Dexter.
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Maisy Loves Frogs
A welcoming and engaging choice for young nature enthusiasts, perfect for story time or one-on-one reading.
Recommended where rock climbing or national parks books are popular.
Not an essential purchase, this interesting subject lacks a consistent presentation throughout.
Purchase as a refreshing antidote to negativity in the library landscape, to lift moods, to share, and to offer hope.
Although more for youth literature scholars, this collection will benefit educators, librarians, families, and the publishing industry, particularly as justification to create and include LGBTQ+ children’s picture books books in classrooms, schools, and public libraries.
Highly recommended for librarians who are looking for new and fresh ideas on youth programming, but struggling to connect their brainstorming in a cohesive, marketable series of events.
An exploration of Latinx queerness that was, is, and will be; a much-needed and thorough examination of a subject that is frequently invisible in American media.
Highly recommended. An excellent, perspective-expanding resource that challenges readers to critically examine youth literature through an ethnic studies lens.
With a compassionate tone, accurate information, and thoughtful design, this book is easily one of the best resources available for young people navigating adolescence.
A solid starting point for anyone interested in the psychological and physiological dimensions of anxiety, though it could benefit from smoother transitions between its main content and outside sources.
Gr 3-5–This colorful, engaging cookbook takes young bakers through the process of baking cupcakes from scratch and decorating them in a variety of delightful designs featuring animals, space, nature, and more...
A valuable addition to any library collection aiming to support social-emotional learning and inclusive education.
A good addition to the nature section of most libraries.
An introduction to spending time outdoors, this will appeal to readers who seek to decrease their screentime but may prove too basic for longtime nature lovers.
Gr 4-8–An introduction to complex physics concepts—quarks, relativity, curved space, and antimatter—that is both clear and engaging for young readers...
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Conservation Success: Protecting Wild Spaces and Species with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids
Consider purchasing where books on this topic are needed.
Animal lovers and collectors of fun facts will enjoy this colorful romp through the world of animal adaptations.
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The Science of Sound
This book is a fine addition to a library’s STEM section, had many curricular tie-ins, and is useful for curious readers and young researchers.
It offers valuable insights and strives to empower teens to embrace who they are. With its vibrant tone and focus on self-love, it’s a solid resource
A fascinating book that curious young scientists and trivia lovers will happily read and revisit often. A good addition to a classroom or school library book collection.
Recommended first purchase for all library collections. Ideal for read-alouds or independent readers.
This charming but slight story is for larger collections.
A wonderful story that combines sensory experiences of nature with lush language.
A celebration of family traditions and the lessons learned from them. A strong addition for picture book collections
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The Box Full of Wonders
Although it’s important to have titles that feature blended families, this book unfortunately requires significant explanation from an adult.
An absolute winner with comic touches and tenderness that will speak to a generation of readers who are part of families that are “on the go” and yet looking for an alternative to the pace of modern life. Highly recommended.
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Home Is a Heartbeat
While not an essential purchase, this celebration of the joy of extended family will make some children wish they were part of a large group with lots of traditions.
This celebration of food and family is a perfect addition to picture book collections.
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Whoa Panda!
A book that children will clamor for, this is ideal for etiquette shelves, SEL collections, or any lesson to help teach burgeoning social skills.
A fun addition to library shelves where surprising adventures are sought.
A joyful romp that celebrates toddlerhood’s grandest adventures, this is a strong addition to collections serving the youngest readers and their copilots.
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Piccolo
A happy taste of Italian language and culture, sweet as gelato and bound to leave readers and listeners of any age responding “Grazie.”
Sparrow is suitable for young readers exploring emotions and change, and the end notes provide valuable context for older readers interested in history, culture, and language.
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Thank You, Old Oak
A touching story, engaging illustrations, and valuable educational content in the back matter make for a great addition to school library collections.
Working well as both a read-aloud and for one-to-one experiences, this purchase is for collections needing wry humor and a funny treat for all to enjoy.
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The Elevator on 74th Street
A charming story with a unique point of view that will have children thoroughly connected to the human and non-human characters alike. A highly recommended tale of friendship.
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It’s Taco Knight!
With humor and whimsy, this book is a good read, but may not stand out as particularly exceptional compared to other food-related books.
A great addition for any community. This is a story about love and loss of extended family from a child’s perspective where difficult realities are faced, but it still ends on a hopeful note.
A sweet, heartwarming tale that celebrates the universal language of friendship and understanding. A recommended choice for sharing one-on-one or in small group read-alouds.
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Specs
A great read for anyone who has been newly prescribed eyewear, and a valuable addition to any collection focused on fostering self-confidence and celebrating individuality.
Educators and caregivers alike will love sharing this title, an excellent book for all.
A somewhat saccharine, fall-themed bedtime story with lovely watercolor and pencil illustrations.
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Mama Car
This loving and enjoyable picture book is a strong choice for preschool collections.
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The Winding Willow
A delightful addition to picture book collections, perfect for snuggling up and sparking imagination.
This lovely refugee story of perseverance drawn from the author’s experiences is a great purchase for picture book collections.
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BananaNow
This book can fill a collection development gap in libraries that seek to address the use of electronic devices, but has limited interest for a general audience.
Jarvis has turned out another winner in this highly recommended early reader series.
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Mabel Makes (^Up) a Friend
Mister Elephant and Mabel will find their way into readers’ hearts and form an audience if this title is promoted for its strengths. A strong addition but an additional one.
This book that introduces the members of The Creature Cases team will be enjoyed by young readers who enjoy animal adventures similar to Zootopia.
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Nafu Wants Food
Although a unique story that stands out from other graphic novels, this may struggle to find an audience as the narrative is hard to follow at times.
Another winner for the early reader shelves.
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Aw, Nuts!
A food buddy-story that will appeal to fans of series like “InvestiGators” and “The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza”. Purchase where absurdist humor is popular.
Sure to please both animal lovers and fairy-tale fans, this graphic novel for emerging readers is a recommended purchase for graphic novel collections.
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Amanda Gorman: Poet and Activist
A recommended purchase for libraries looking to include relevant, inspiring individuals to their biography collections for young readers.
A good introduction to landmarks for early elementary children.
Firmly rooted in Wyeth’s childhood this title will appeal to budding artists as Wyeth’s story is one that offers a path for those who find their passion for the world best expressed through art. Recommended.
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I Am Strong!
Ideal for read-alouds, and toddler and baby story times, this is recommended for purchase for libraries serving the youngest patrons.
For students interested in ancient history, this could be used for sparking discussions about gender roles in various cultures.
Aspiring writers and editors will gobble this up; a strong purchase for middle grade biography shelves.
In every way, this title is hard to put down, difficult to forget, and unequivocally needed in all collections as buried stories of marginalized groups are brought to the forefront through the refreshingly accessible graphic novel format.
Covering the entirety of the Grimké sisters’ lives, this is a thought-provoking biography of two fierce yet humble abolitionists who deserve more attention than history has given them. Recommended for all libraries.
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