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Easy-flowing rhymes plus construction equipment, vibrant illustrations, and strong female representation in nontraditional roles culminate in a standout title.
A brilliant blend of dystopian and contemporary fantasy that will leave readers in complete awe by the end.
This satisfying and accessible graphic novel could readily serve as a mentor text and is an excellent book club choice for middle school students.
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Blue Beach
An engaging period piece with an easy-to-follow mystery and highly compelling characters, this is especially relevant for its realistic depictions of race and class in American society.
A lively, heartfelt fantasy anchored by humor and queer community; a strong addition to YA and upper middle grade collections. Fans of Lukens or authors like Mackenzi Lee and Aiden Thomas will not be disappointed.
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La Casa
A fantastic purchase for libraries with native Spanish speakers or Spanish-language learners, add this to picture book shelves.
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Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise
An engaging, wonderful addition to transitional chapter book collections. Children will relate to Destiny and have a great time laughing and reading along.
A gentle, engaging story about friendship and resilience that highlights the connection between one kind of dinosaur and birds is an excellent choice for developing fluency and confidence.
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The Definitive Yokai Field Guide
A necessary guide for fans of Japanese folklore and the supernatural.
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Rani Deshpande Takes the Wheel
A recommended novel that will resonate particularly with eldest daughters of immigrant families.
Whether listeners at a read-aloud, or independent readers, children will adore Princess Minna, and enjoy comparing her story to the traditional tale.
Best suited as an additional purchase, particularly for collections building interest ahead of an upcoming World Cup.
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My Sister, the Freak
A fun purchase for middle school collections where graphic novels and stories about sibling dynamics are well received; the alien invasion and humor make this a great readalike for other popular graphic novel series.
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Checking You Out
For romance fans, a middling novel that hits all the right notes, even if it takes a few detours on the way. A wholesome romance for middle or high school libraries.
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Theft of the Ruby Lotus
From “ride or die” friendships to art heists to secret societies to adventure, DasGupta’s latest is sure to entertain middle graders with a variety of interests and literary tastes.
An adventurous beginning to a series that both feeds the current axolotl craze and touches on important topics, such as friendship, family, allegiances, and betrayals.
Best for older elementary school-age readers, this work provides insight into the history behind popular American emblems and is a foundation for understanding some of the more well-known objects and people from history.
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Hear Ye Mortals
Recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction that explores themes of authoritarianism and social upheaval with an ensemble cast of characters.
This title will be useful in environmental units and will be especially helpful for classes prior to visiting parks or nature preserves
This lovely audiobook will delight readers of adventure and fairy tales. Fans of DiCamillo’s other Norendy audiobooks, including The Hotel Balzaar and The Puppets of Spelhorst, will be enchanted.
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Screen Time!
A relatable, reassuring pick for families navigating screen-time struggles, with humor, honesty, and an inviting reminder of the pleasures beyond the glowing rectangle.
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Summer Solstice Wish
A celebration of summer warmth, tradition, and togetherness. Recommended, especially as a companion to Winter Solstice Wish.
This hilarious adventure to London will be adored by younger fans of graphic novels while they learn about new places abroad. A perfect book for readers transitioning to longer books.
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The Library of Memories
A bold, creative story, strongly recommended for upper elementary and middle school collections where graphic novels are in demand.
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Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer
With an emphasis on play and the joys of the game, this book is another sweet addition to the series.
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Such a Lucky Girl
Intense, timely, and punctuated with grisly moments of horror, this is a recommended purchase for mature teen readers.
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When Dealing with Dragons
A thrilling and romantic YA fantasy that successfully tackles themes of abuse, classism, and conservation; this is a strong addition to any collection serving fans of dragon-centric fantasy or high-stakes character-driven narratives along with their romance.
In this giggle-inducing story for readers across a solid grade range, Monster’s unique conundrum offers an amusing, unexpected adventure down a familiar path.
A must for all collections, this hilarious story full of puns shows readers how creativity can be more important than size in getting a job done correctly.
Packed with punk rock and monster fights, this graphic novel’s fun vibes will be rocking right off middle grade shelves.
A concise, expert, and practical reference. Every school librarian, especially those seeking dependable, quick answers, should add this to their professional shelf. Highly recommended.
A perfect addition to beginning chapter book collections where the “Unicornia” series is popular, this is also amazing for kids who love unicorns and mermaids.
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The Day My Brother Became a Tree
A tender portrayal of a sibling relationship in the face of a difficult life change.
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All We Hunger For
The premise is engaging, the themes are clear, and the blend of social commentary, competition, and romance makes this enjoyable, especially for those drawn to stories about defiance, disguise, and hope found in unexpected places.
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Like We Were in Paris
This lighthearted novel is suggested as a first purchase for expanding LGBTQIA+ young adult collections.
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Bad Badger: A Family Story
To be perfectly frank, this flock of odd ducks welcomes everyone. A quirky title recommended for fiction collections.
A truly stellar example of the best that horror can be, perfect for high schoolers who are not quite ready to engage with the works of Andrew Joseph White.
A good addition to picture book collections, and a solid choice for discussing emotions with young readers.
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The Beckett Effect
A page-turning high school drama that is smart and entertaining. Highly recommended for high school libraries.
A Gothic ghost story haunted by colonial treatment of indigenous Hawaiians, this will stay with readers long after they have finished.
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Aurora and the Orc
A sweet and sour look at friendship and fantasy fun, suitable for middle grade collections.
A powerful, unflinching exploration of Islamophobia, identity, and grief. An essential purchase for all collections.
A rollicking adventure that can serve for some readers as a bridge from comic books to novels.
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Journey Through the Waterfall
With its warm message, appealing visuals, and relatable themes, the book is a strong choice for early chapter book readers who enjoy adventure with heart.–Jessica Calaway
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The Crayons’ Book of Manners
This amusing introduction and reminder of basic manners, similar to Sesyle Joslin’s What Do You Say, Dear? is a great first buy.
Recommended for all librarians seeking a path to integrate AI into lessons and library management.
The relative simplicity of the story (once the key elements have been established) and characters is more likely to appeal to younger teens than Taylor’s “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” series, but it will be savored by listeners longing to be transported to the faerie realm.
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Sage and Her Seven Dresses
Best enjoyed in a close setting so readers can explore and discuss the whimsical illustrations, this book is particularly well-suited to children who appreciate tales of love and family.
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El camino de la vida
This work shares the importance of love throughout a lifetime. It is a great addition to every library’s Spanish language collection and a good choice for SEL collections.
For libraries in need of building their holiday collections, pick this one up. It will reach those who are looking for something fun and a little bit different, any time of year.
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Every Exquisite Thing
This modern twist on a classic paints beauty, fame, and ambition in haunting new shades.
An adorable introduction on how to tell fact from fiction that deserves a place on bookshelves. A recommended first purchase.
Highly recommended for librarians and teachers seeking to expand student opportunities, streamline library tasks, and foster leadership skills in elementary and older learners.
A bright, funny picture book that reassures young children that all feelings, even the grumpy ones, are more than okay
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Juneteenth: A Board Book
Children and families will enjoy seeing themselves depicted in this book. A worthy addition to most board book collections.
A strong choice for school and public libraries, this is a positive, engaging story for upper middle graders and a welcome addition to baseball fiction collections.
A successful cultural introduction and celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi that encourages readers to think about kindness, patience, and self-reflection, this is well-suited to family and classroom settings.
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The River She Became
Young readers hoping to join the romantasy trend without high levels of spice will find much to savor.
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Rafi and Rita
With laugh-out-loud humor, this zesty lesson in getting along with a sibling is an excellent read-aloud and should appeal to a wide audience of readers young and old.
Readers will love learning with this trio. A recommended first purchase.
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Rebecca the White House Raccoon
No matter how Rebecca ended her days, the photographs of her at the White House bring history to young readers, making this a solid purchase for most libraries.
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Piet Finds a Home
A cute but slight picture book that differentiates the seasons and amplifies the beauty of the larger natural world around us.
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Outside
This audiobook offers a character-driven story elevated by a strong narrative performance, making it a solid purchase where speculative sci-fi thrillers are popular.
A charmingly labyrinthine fantasy with broad appeal for those who enjoy clever narration and lightly chaotic quests; a strong addition to collections.
A required purchase for all middle school collections and a perfect pairing with Barbara Dee’s Maybe He Just Likes You.
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The River of Caregiving
A wonderful book to introduce multigenerational family units, cultural norms, and caregiving.
Recommended purchase for librarians who would like a concise review of modern children’s book selections.
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Superabuelas
This Spanish-language picture book is a first purchase with a giggle-inducing twist on the “going to grandma’s house” story.
A moving exploration of a young woman finding out what she wants for her life and her body.
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Ready, Cassette, Go!
A tale of growth and friendship as old as rock and roll, styled smartly for a new generation of readers.
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Opting Out
From the creator of Gender Queer comes a tween friendly gateway to the topics of gender identity and expression.
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Young World
This colorful mix of social issues, teen drama, and disaster thriller is recommended for fans of Neal Shusterman and Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
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Journey to Tomioka
A moving exploration of survival in the shadow of disaster, this will be at home on the shelf of any middle or high school.
A first purchase for libraries that own the companion novels and for middle grade readers interested in learning about the ongoing events in Ukraine.
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In the Country I Love
A textured exploration of Shia Muslim life in the United States and the pressures facing immigrant youth. Recommended for all collections.
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The Pancake Trap
A creative premise with a sweet emotional center that doesn’t quite overcome its pacing issues. A solid choice for fans of offbeat mysteries, though not a first-purchase priority.
Accessible and readable, this well-researched biography is a strong addition to history classrooms supporting contemporary middle grade learners.
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Buttfish
With many stronger and clearer titles addressing individuality and self-worth—such as Kelly DiPucchio’s Gaston and Grace Byer’s I Am Enough
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Horned Toad Has a Superpower
The humor and gross factor will have readers clamoring for this fact-filled picture book.
Highly recommended for libraries serving teens who enjoy their fantasy, magic, and romance in small doses.
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Lucía’s Goals/Los goles de Lucía
A strong choice for collections in need of girl representation in sports books for children.
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Berserkers
A beautiful high-stakes story of friendship; a must-read for fans of spelunking and good adventures.
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Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights
A romance that will fly off the shelves and a good choice for readers not yet ready for the steamy stuff. Recommended for any library where the genre is popular.
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Cursed Ever After
A funny, heartfelt fantasy for fans of The Princess Bride movie and Stephanie Garber’s Caraval, this debut will circulate well in libraries where romantic fantasy is popular.
A colorful bilingual addition to the world of Parr, this title is a great choice for Spanish-language picture book collections. This book would be ideal for a bilingual storytime and a great addition to both public and school libraries.
For fans of Heartstopper and other sweet LGBTQIA+ romances, as well as anyone looking for a story about what it’s like to live with an invisible disability.
This unique approach to the story of the American Revolutionary War will inspire thought-provoking and relatable discussions about the complexities of life that are not always visible; it is a positive addition to curricula on war, history, and inoculation science.
Funny and insightful, with deep philosophical questions nestled comfortably within an accessible and thrilling narrative, this is must-have for all collections.
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But Art Is Awful!
A worthwhile purchase, this is a creative tale suitable for classroom use or in read-alouds.
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Bigfoot and the Wild Boys
This enjoyable read will capture the imagination of children longing for an adventure even while stuck in one place and is recommended for all children’s collections.
Useful for both individuals and classrooms, this concise collection of well-researched facts is a browsable homage to the moments and people that molded present-day America.
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