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Hoot Hoot
Perfect for story hours and one-on-one reading, this will be a crowd-pleasing choice on library shelves.
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Who Will Rule the Trees?
Those libraries seeking modestly religious creation stories may find this a quiet, sturdy edition to the shelves.
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Go Bananas!
Pull this one out when the classroom or story hour needs a re-set and some giggles.
A perfect introduction to this popular and fast-growing sport, with a particular focus on girls, recommended for middle and high school collections.
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Burn the Kingdom Down
Seasoned fantasy readers will find this underwhelming, but those simply looking to escape into a different world may still enjoy the experience. A secondary purchase.
Perfect for fans of realistic fiction such as “PAWS” and “The Babysitters Club” series.
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Los Momokis: Colores
A strong primer presented entirely in Spanish. A recommended purchase for most libraries.
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Roar of the Lambs
Despite some technical flaws, Shea’s (I Feed Her to the Beast) fantasy adventure offers a compelling exploration of temptation, power, and friendship. It will be at home in any teen audio collection.
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Spirit Shadow
An additional purchase for collections seeking more Indigenous representation.
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Turtle Slept In
Fans of this prolific author/illustrator’s work as well as children who love nature and seashore life will enjoy this short, beautifully illustrated story.
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A Song in the Dark
A great recommendation for readers who enjoyed Ginny Myers Sain’s When the Bones Sing, realistic portrayals of grief, and paranormal mysteries.
As schools and libraries face book bans across the country, this is a compelling choice, a timely piece of literature, and an urgent call to action, exhibiting the fictionalized narrative of a real book ban in Chicago and showcasing the power of those defending the right to freedom of information.
For fans of Christina Li’s Clues to the Universe, this is a strong addition to middle school collections.
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Gumshoe: A Graphic Novel
A spunky graphic novel that pays homage to old westerns, this high-energy adventure celebrating friendship and identity will appeal to fans of the genre, though the dense western-style language may occasionally slow down the pace.
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The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy
A thoughtful and enticing romance, perfect for anyone searching for tales of hidden longing and true love.
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Babies at the Zoo
A supplemental purchase for collections in need of additional animal titles.
An essential purchase, particularly for teens who gravitate toward budding LGBTQIA+ romance books and where stories of underrepresented sports like figure skating are in demand.
Enhanced with audio narration that perfectly conveys the characters’ emotional arcs, Min’s (Beating Heart Baby) sophomore novel is a valuable addition to any young adult audio collection.
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Breathe Deep
A useful resource for programs that encourage mindfulness and self-calming skills for young children.
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup Triumph
Packed with world history and soccer lore and visually fertile, this is a promising series starter. Highly recommended for middle and high school libraries.
A handy reference or a comprehensive overview, this football compendium will be deservedly popular in virtually any school.
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Brady Mason’s Perfect Fit
An enjoyable, accessible read that will be a strong addition to middle grade shelves. Recommended for fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan and Liz Kessler.
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Attack of the Hangries
An additional purchase for libraries and a first purchase for classroom collections.
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Who Are You?
Exploring the world will help one find oneself. Best shared with groups of older elementary children, or in quiet one-on-one readings with younger children.
An essential purchase; Mooradian and Yim have created a powerful book to share with care. It opens space for conversations about resilience, identity, and remembrance and it shows how storytelling helps us honor the past while finding beauty in survival.
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Unsettling Salad!
This spooky story is just right for readers in elementary school who enjoy mystery and humor.
A unique and valuable addition that belongs on shelves everywhere; Jewish or not, children need to know about its meaning.
Humor, heart, diversity, and pride abound in this vibrant, affirming tale. Highly recommended.
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Charlotte’s Web: Board Book
Although the original chapter book remains a beloved work of literature, this simplified adaptation is one that libraries can comfortably skip.
An exciting and compassionate adventure featuring an unconventional yet inspiring heroine. A must have for YA graphic novel collections.
This vibrant biographical collection of individuals with Down syndrome is both insightful and informative, making it a suitable addition to any young adult nonfiction audiobook collection.
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Deathly Fates
Nonstop action will keep readers, especially those who enjoy episodic monster-of-the-week adventures, turning the pages.
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The Beast You Let In
Perfect for fans of YA supernatural horror. Recommended for public library YA and high school libraries.
Highly recommend purchasing this series as it continues to be a strong, exciting fantasy that features true Black girl magic and adventure that will appeal to many readers.
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Action Jasmine
This is a good choice for libraries looking to add to their picture book collections, particularly the social-emotional learning shelves.
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The Mother Tree
A moving depiction of the importance of trees and forests, this is highly recommended for all collections.
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Hummingbird’s Big Trip
A heartwarming and informative story that reassures children that even the smallest creatures can overcome big challenges.
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Planting Hope
This vibrant picture book would be a good selection for libraries, with a celebration of hope that is always welcome.
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The Greenies
An approachable, enjoyable story of rough beginnings and environmental themes for thoughtful middle-grade readers.
Hand this to mature readers interested in gothic horror and who will be satisfied with an ending that doesn’t reveal all of its magical secrets.
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Space for Saffron
Readers sharing Saffron’s passion for STEM may enjoy this book, but the underdeveloped characters and Saffron’s shortage of endearing qualities give it limited appeal.
With themes of bullying, growing up, and belonging, Frank’s story will deeply resonate with kids who need reassurance that it’s okay to be different.
A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families.
This wonderful book would be a solid addition to any library for its reminder for all ages to appreciate the small things.
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Home Away from Home
Sweet celebration of faraway family, the beauty of culture, and the common experiences Nuha and Jadda share makes this tale a standout. Recommended for all collections.
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Shrinking Violet
This title is a great addition to social-emotional learning (SEL) collections, offering a dynamic and unique approach to discussing anxiety, inner strength, and resilience with young readers during a fun and compelling read-aloud.
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The Smushkins: ABC Zoinks
A strong primer for early ABC learning and a recommended purchase for most libraries.
A delightful and spooky read, especially for those who are into Wednesday on Netflix. This unputdownable book is highly recommended.
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Sockflea: A Stuffie in the Wind
This book is a surefire hit for story hours, providing laugh-out-loud entertainment contained in an adorable bundle of elephant energy.
This is a timely novel that is a must-buy for elementary schools as it gently yet effectively opens conversations about the critical topic of food insecurity for young readers.
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When It’s Your Turn for Midnight
A brief, beautiful Zimbabwean novel about war and family, recommended for collections where literary YA fiction is in demand.
A fun, informative fan companion for newbies or hardcore fans alike, a must have for elementary and middle schools.
An excellent addition to any library’s poetry collection and good for teaching about the gifts of the natural world.
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The Shy Book
A kind introduction to the challenges of being shy; it will help those who are dealing with that and also those around them.
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Luna and the Night
Crafted with care, from texts to illustrations, this book will help young readers understand their fears.
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The Tiniest Giant
A lovely choice for potential nature lovers everywhere, and their caretakers.
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Miriam and Her Dancing Shoes
A nice addition to libraries where religious stories are of high interest, but perhaps not for wider secular audiences.
This joyful collaboration will be equally enjoyed by children who already know about Hajj and by those who are learning of it for the first time.
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The Wildest Thing
An excellent read-aloud for young children at home with a parent or older sibling, this book inspires a love of nature and a healthy disregard for all that is prim and proper.
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Out of Air
An exciting blend of treasure-hunting deep-sea adventure and science fiction thriller that will leave readers breathless. Perfect for fans of Courtney Gould.
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Fern and Newt and the Lost Loot
A gentle, nature-infused chapter book with a focus on monarchs; an additional purchase for libraries seeking science-themed fiction.
A joyful and informative introduction to the Chinese New Year that belongs on library shelves.
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The Aftermyth
Readers looking for more Greek-myth inspired fiction in the vein of Percy Jackson or Shana Targosz’s River of Spirits will love this series starter.
A must-have for teen libraries’ science fiction/dystopian fiction sections.
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The Gravewood
Addictive, atmospheric, and brimming with dark romance, this will leave readers craving more. Perfect for fans of Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn and The Vampire Diaries TV show.
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Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel
An inspiring story of athletic challenge and the struggle to excel, highly recommended for upper elementary and middle school readers.
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Colossal
While much of the story hews to the various class and gender dramas, Jade’s focus on exercise physiology and self-improvement will appeal to strength trainers. Recommended for high school libraries.
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How to Comfort a Monster
A poignant tale of friendship and feelings, and an appropriate addition to picture book collections.
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The Baseball Encyclopedia
Whether for newbies to the game or deep-roots fans brushing up on details, this is a must for elementary and middle schools.
A highly recommended purchase that tells a rewarding story of characters who present a positive picture of diversity, inclusivity, and caring about their community.
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One Night In Bethlehem
A suitable purchase if more religious board books are needed in the collection.
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A Kid Like Me: A Graphic Novel
For the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” reader who is looking to graduate to stories with higher stakes and more heart.
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Choir Grrrl
For older middle grade readers, this coming-of-age feminist story will inspire readers to find their own original voice.
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A Black Girl and Her Braids
A great book for cultural education and appreciation. This book will be of interest to all collections.
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The Grove
Phillips’s sad yet hopeful debut is suitable for young adult audiobook collections that feature historical and realistic fiction. Immersive and thoughtful, this is recommended for listeners seeking a haunting coming-of-age story with a strong sense of place.
A striking blend of high-contrast art and real photography that makes this a first purchase for most collections.
An additional purchase where friendship stories circulate well.
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My Mom Loves . . . Music!
An additional purchase for libraries seeking books that highlight mothers.
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When We Were Snails
A touching celebration of the love between parent and child even during time apart, and especially good for children who may be experiencing separation.
An emotionally rich narrative of two girls facing tremendous stakes and learning how to trust themselves even in the chaos; a must-read.
An excellent graphic novel that is fun while also presenting ethical issues teens will find highly engaging.
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Stealing the Score
A soccer-filled mystery adventure, a fun read for upper elementary and middle school fans of the “beautiful game.”
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Fast Break
A contemporary story that centers athletic performance and health, this will engage striving elementary and middle school readers.
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Bing’s Cherries
A beautifully told and authentically grounded tale honoring the immigrant behind the famous Bing cherry and celebrating Chinese American resilience and contribution.
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They Want Us Dead
Complete with a diverse cast of characters and a slow-burn romance, it will enthrall teens everywhere. A recommended purchase.
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The Worried Book
Overall, a very simple introduction to big feelings for the smallest listeners.
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Billie Builds a RoboCorn
This story packs a punch. It’s great for those looking to beef up their SEL sections.
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