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Emotive illustrations and honest language capture the story of a young girl’s journey. Highly recommended for all collections, this tale shines light on the enduring impact of colonization but also the transformative power of love and connection.
Recommended for all biography collections, this book would work beautifully in lockstep with any classroom unit on Where the Red Fern Grows.
Ades treats questions of identity with a light touch, which only gives the story more power. A necessary addition to the shelves.
An excellent addition to any collection for its beautiful illustrations and rich history lesson. An added bonus is that its lessons of inclusivity could be a real lifeline for any child navigating difficult times.
An unusual and inspiring variation on the archetypal hero’s journey in which personal courage, family loyalty, and the broader cultural context all play equally strong roles.
A generous view of the phases of the moon, written with great care, pacing, and illumination.
A lovely homage to Matisse’s life and work, this is a positive addition to nonfiction biography collections for young readers, and it is especially well-suited to reading aloud.
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This Is My Wonderful Face
A colorful book that celebrates potentially infinite diversity, this will be a story time hit for preschool and kindergarten audiences.
Recommended for general purchase for early reader collections.–Kristen Todd-Wurm
An ideal addition to collections where STEM titles fly off the shelves.
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A Place Called Galveston
A tender, accessible introduction to an underrepresented part of American immigration history. Recommended for collections where immigrant narratives are lacking.
This book is a fine choice for supplementing and supporting studies of plants, animals, and natural settings. It is also useful for examining how written text and illustrations can work successfully together to inform and surprise readers.
Unique in its approach to the discussion of environmental conservation, this is a compelling, important addition to nonfiction collections for older elementary readers.
An exceptional choice for libraries that cherish the stories of unsung, exceptional American people.
Another excellent title from Fitzharris. Recommended for all middle schools.
Children, and adults, who enjoy baking, and decorating their creations will value this crafty book most.
Heiligman’s depth of research and absorbing, crisp writing makes for a page-turner about a fierce, complex, and influential dissident. Recommended for all libraries.
A thoughtful and visually rich collection that honors the depth of Persian mythology while making it approachable for a new generation of readers.
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How the Ghost Army Hoodwinked Hitler: The Story of American Artistry and Deception in World War II
Delving into a unique element of WWII, this book will be well received by students, teachers, and anyone interested in military strategy.
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Sole Survivor
Highly recommended, especially for older tweens drawn to true stories of grit, growth, and survival against the odds.
This engaging collected biography would be a wonderful addition to any library. The eye-catching cover and title may encourage reluctant readers of nonfiction to explore these mystifying women of magical history.
This roundup of active nonfiction features forays into nature, hands-on science experiments, and SEL guidebooks.
Young chefs and bakers will gobble up these cookbooks that run the gamut from spooky sweets and fake cakes to activism-inspired family recipes!
This tale has an unusual ecological theme that makes seed preservation not only an essential task, but sacred one. A must-have story for all libraries.
Great book on the science of stars, purchase wherever there is interest in space at the library.
The memory of a song helped inspire my latest nonfiction book, Many Voices, Building Erie, the Canal that Changed America.
Betsy Bird looks at the state of children's nonfiction. In many ways, with nuanced and interesting topics, it is the "golden age of informational books for kids," she says. But it's also a time of unprecedented book banning—and that includes many nonfiction titles.
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Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo
A strong addition to the series that will inspire young readers to embrace who they are.
With its lilting text and gorgeous artwork, this is the rare book that amplifies the ferocity and the necessity of fire in nature, employing the ecology of the sagebrush.
An excellent choice for social studies units dealing with geography, as well as integrated studies showing how art and social studies can work together to create meaning. This is a beautiful, fascinating, and uniquely told book.
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Spotlight on Ariana Grande
A highly accessible format and inspiring message make this a great pick for young most collections.
Abari’s accessible text sheds light on a group of women who did not receive enough recognition during their time; students will be inspired by the story of this brave and hard-working battalion. A first purchase.
Highly recommended especially for collections with fans of collected biographies such as Vashti Harrison’s “Leaders & Dreamers” series and Robin Stevenson “Kid Legends.”
With its manageable and impactful subject matter alongside engrossing illustrations, this is a valuable handbook for learning about the objects that surround readers every day
A strong purchase for cookbook collections
A recommended purchase for schools and libraries in need of current, high-interest nonfiction on important topics.
Readers will discover a wonderful role model and a perfect message: be true to yourself and do what you love. A touching and wonderful tribute to a real star, and a first purchase for all libraries.
These four titles discuss women's equality in America, as well as women's suffrage worldwide. Hand them to young readers for Women's Equality Day and throughout the year.
A great purchase for nonfiction resource collections serving upper-elementary and middle school readers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
A recommended purchase that will require handselling to find the right reader.
A straightforward, inclusive primer on reproductive rights recommended for young adult collections.
This touching, heartrending work will inspire young people to action. With so many curricular tie-ins and as a powerful choice for aspiring activists and artists, and striving readers, this is a must-purchase for all collections.
A “grate” choice for public libraries needing to expand their board book collection.
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Hi, Worry. Bye, Worry!
This guide is a great choice for elementary SEL shelves and curriculum and respects its audience
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A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Trees
A good purchase for any library looking to offer more books on exploring the outdoors.
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The House That Floated
Imaginative and thought-provoking, this beautifully crafted, wordless picture book is a profound addition to library collections for young readers.
An admirable goal of sharing under-represented children and the obstacles they overcome disappoints with an awkward presentation.
This aesthetically pleasing picture book biography will be a good addition to the art shelves.
Best suited to an elementary school-aged audience, this narrative nonfiction picture book engagingly introduces young readers to a lesser-known WWII hero.
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The Museum of Shapes
Recommended as an essential purchase for the kindergarten and early reader crowd.
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Farming Is Female: Twenty Women Shaking Up the Field (A Community, Food, and Climate Book for Kids)
A refreshing look at the lives of farmers across the United States and its territories, this title invites critical thinking and connection; a very strong choice for middle school and public libraries.
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Never Silent
Eighty years after the bombing of Hiroshima, this book presents a sobering firsthand account of a devastating episode in human history and calls on readers to use their own voices to end nuclear warfare.
That rocks are born, not made, will have children sitting up with delight for these two fact-filled but funny origin stories.
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We Carry the Sun
This ambitious book will require booktalking but has STEM intrigue as well as a glimpse of how breakthroughs happen
This is a first choice for any library seeking picture books about the fascinating origins of “We.”
An excellent and necessary addition to every STEAM-focused library serving children.
Clear explanations that acknowledge that not all questions have answers, this book encourages young thinkers to ponder the world around them and perhaps find some answers through their own investigations. Recommended for all collections seeking to add to theirgeneral knowledge sections.
This book is a great informational text that makes amazing use of alliteration and is perfect for read-alouds and makerspace activities.
This would be a first choice for any library looking for new nonfiction picture books. The artwork and the story are inspiring and beautiful.
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The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest
A recommended purchase anywhere nature lovers and animal fanatics abound.
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The Lost Women of Science
A powerful reminder of women who slip through the cracks of the historical canon that will excite middle graders passionate about science.
Shelve this heartrending memoir alongside Shulevitz’s own graphic memoir for kids: Chance: Escape from the Holocaust.
This will intrigue high school students with an interest in the natural sciences or who just want to know the answers to essential questions of human biology; an essential volume in libraries serving young adults.
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This is, truly, essential reading.
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Ninjas
A solid purchase for collections needing the specific topic rather than for general nonfiction interest reading.
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The Boston Massacre
A solid addition for libraries looking to expand their collection of American history titles with honest, well-written accounts of its darker moments.
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Bacteriology
A solid choice for any library serving science-minded kids or updating its nonfiction collection.
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Football’s Dual Threat Era
A great entry in a series for football fans who enjoy a longer, more in-depth nonfiction read.
Engaging and informative, these compassionate poems will resonate with readers, and together with the exquisitely crafted illustrations, will bring the important story of Harriet Tubman to life. Highly recommended for all school and public libraries.
A thorough and accessible explanation of the history, meaning, and celebration of Kwanzaa.
The accolades keep coming for nonfiction picture books that dare to offer facts and true stories to elementary-aged readers. We cannot wait for autumn, when it's time for a whole other harvest of titles that keep children reading and learning.
Our starred middle and high school nonfiction offerings for the first half of 2025 are sure to keep readers engaged and informed.
More filler than essential, unless collections are in dire need of funny poetry volumes for reluctant readers.
Though the lives of both Attenboroughs are incredibly compelling material, this is not recommended for purchase.
This story of one of the most pivotal engineering accomplishments in U.S. history, told from diverse perspectives, is highly recommended for middle and high school collections.
This engaging biography contains detailed descriptions of setting and cultural context that convey a clear time line and sense of causation, as well as peeks into the artist’s intimate life.
An important and compelling work that belongs in all high school and public libraries.
More concept than direct instruction, this humorous art book takes readers on a journey of imagination and embracing imperfection.
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How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers): Remembering Slavery and How it Shaped America
While this book addresses an important topic and will have niche readers, the lack of establishing shared context for a younger audience and the uneven approach make this a secondary pick.
Recommended for elementary collections where mindfulness-based stress reduction and social-emotional learning through yoga and meditation are popular.
A well-illustrated collection of nursery rhymes that would make an excellent addition to a library or classroom.
A solid addition to every collection, expanding on texts by Indigenous authors.
A first choice for most libraries; come for the poems about familiar bugs, stay for the mind-blowing facts.
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