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Despite a world that tried to silence their voices, these women writers broke through to create stories that have changed hearts and challenged minds. Share these biographies with your students during Women's History Month and all year long.
Regardless of the illustrations, this is a good addition to the field of STEM biographies.
From developing vaccines to discovering dinosaurs, these women have left an indelible mark on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
We need scientists, and we need diversity in science, and we need books for kids, and we need citizen science projects, but most of all…we need hope.
An extraordinary picture book biography about an extraordinary pioneer in comics and journalism that deserves a spot on every shelf.
March is dedicated to celebrating women's contributions to history, culture, and society in the U.S. These 10 collective biographies of hardworking, determined, fierce women will teach and inspire young readers.
Ideal for WWII history fans and readers who have graduated from Lauren Tarshis’s “I Survived” series.
What do Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, and Amy Cheney Beach have in common? They’re all groundbreaking women who made a mark on music history. Share these picture book biographies to inspire the next generation of talented performers.
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India
This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide, but evocative and inviting.
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Brazil
Armchair traveling for the youngest, or a way for them to learn about faraway relatives and new words.
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Things That Go
Energetic point and play, this book will entertain lap sitters and give them early training in vocabulary.
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I Take Care of My Kitten
An inviting resource, and a good book to have on hand for class mascots, or for families picking up more in-depth books on pets.
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Mexico
A charming way to enjoy tiled streets, sunny sidewalks, and domestic scenes, and to take on new vocabulary.
The emphasis on women engineers, and especially women of color, makes this a delightful starter kit for every lap-sized budding child with access to LEGO sets or Tinker Toys.
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Return to Atlantis
Filled with suspense and excitement, this novel is sure to delight all fantasy lovers.
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Into the Heart of the Storm
A perfect follow-up to Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl, this sequel offers equal parts wit and adventure.
A satisfying conclusion that is highly recommended. Hand to fans of Rena Barron’s Maya and the Rising Dark and B.B. Alston’s Amari and the Night Brothers.
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White Fox in the Forest
Written from the perspective of Dilah the fox, this animal fantasy paces well and is perfect for fans of the “Foxcraft” series and Katherine Applegate’s Endling the Last.
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The Ever Storms
An engaging, dragon lover’s fantasy. Hand to fans of the “Dragon Realm” and “Wings of Fire.”
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The Quest for the Ring of Power
Humor abounds amid the trials Amira and Hamza face in their quest. Hand to fans of Aru Shah and Magnus Chase.
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The Treasure Test
An adventurous mystery that is sure to delight those who enjoyed the first “Hide and Geek” novel.
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Camp Creepy
A strong, swirling mystery filled with humor and wit. Recommended for all readers who enjoyed the first two entries.
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Shipwreck Island
A definite page-turner that will leave readers eager for more action and an ending that promises just that.
This installment in the thrilling series is a surefire delight that complements all fantasy shelves.
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The Broken Mirror
An engaging third book to the “Never After” series; de la Cruz is sure to delight fans of this fractured fairy tale.
This engaging, educational book will appeal to middle grade sneakerheads and fans of books about the history of inventions.
A must-have for school libraries and any libraries with a teen population.
This well-organized and practical guide to stress management is a great choice for upper elementary and middle school libraries.
This compelling narrative will be highly appealing to history and legal buffs. An important work, it draws parallels to current divides in American society and supports multiple academic curricula.
This book is a solid choice for libraries looking to inspire teens interested in climate change.
An entertaining and informative story that will find a home in many collections.
This is a perfect “back pocket” book, something to have on hand for when big questions arise. The basic format works well with kindergartners and small children, while the extra information will guide upper elementary students.
A joyous picture book biography about a little known, gifted female musician, that would make a great choice for most nonfiction shelves.
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Bug Bonanza!
Highly recommended for library and classroom; perfect for readers fascinated by bugs and for units on insects and spiders.
A warm, soulful picture book autobiography about a living legend that will inspire burgeoning artists to pursue their dreams no matter their circumstances.
A perfect companion for the recent H Is for Harlem and ideal for covering overlooked names in Black studies.
A charming addition to public library collections; school libraries will want something with more substance.
A visually stunning achievement and an important addition to nonfiction collections, this is an opportunity for young readers to experience a vital chapter in the history of humanity.
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I Help at Home!: I Can Clean My Room, Fold Laundry, Set the Table, and More; Montessori Life Skills
Recommend this to libraries that have partnerships with special education childhood development programs; this book will build a sense of accomplishment in a child.
This book would make a great gift. Personal finance teachers could find ways to implement some of the book’s activities in classroom instruction. School libraries working to empower their female students will want to add this to the collection.
A great addition to Spanish-language nonfiction collections for youth.
An important book for helping kids see past the stereotypes of terrifying grizzly bears and join the call for conservation.
The unique range of this biographical collection makes it a must-have, especially where a more diverse biographical selection is needed.
An enjoyable glimpse of history delivered with a spoonful of sugar, and why not?
A strongly recommended book about Black ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
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Footprints Across the Planet
An awesome way to get kids excited to look more closely at the world around them, this beautiful photographic book is recommended for elementary collections.
The more I researched the bewildering problems facing our planet, the more I kept bumping into an unlikely hero—seaweed.
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What’s in Your Body?
Though not an apt selection for research, this science-ish reader puts the FUN in bodily FUNctions for emerging readers.
For preschoolers and up who don’t want to use their fingers to count, this book is the perfect next step.
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In the Pond
Not essential, and why take such care with facts only to make mush of them later?
The award is given annually to outstanding fiction and literary nonfiction titles for ages two to eighteen that inspire a love of math.
The titles are recognized for being of high interest to youth who are BIPOC, from street culture, in restrictive custody, and/or reluctant readers.
Librarians will be key players in executing NCTE's new policy statement on including more nonfiction across subjects K-12.
This is more than a board book; it’s a Rosetta Stone to a whole world, offering a tiny window into a glowing cityscape, whether familiar or not.
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Don’t Mix Up My Dinosaur!
Touch and feel books are always popular with this age group, and this one will stand up to heavy use in circulation.
An adventurous biology and archaeology book filled with beautiful images and impeccable design. Recommended.
This powerful work of persistence and hope is highly recommended.
With engaging design, impeccable research, and actionable suggestions for making an impact, these four middle grade & YA titles discuss what strides are being made by scientists, activists, and young people who are fighting to save the planet they’ve inherited.
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Hervé Tullet’s Art of Play: Creative Liberation from an Iconoclast of Children’s Books (and Beyond!)
An excellent choice for art classes, courses on writing and craft, and biography shelves.
Revelatory and illuminating, this is a must-purchase.
A good choice for genre studies shelves.
A work of art in itself, this volume about the picture book art form is a must-have for shelves celebrating children’s books.
A fascinating and timely text from a range of contributors and perspectives.
A well-done if not completely up-to-the-minute discussion of the popular series. Read alongside Harry Potter and the Other, edited by Sarah Park Dahlen and Ebony Elizabeth Thomas.
Recommended for all academic shelves serving adolescent literature scholars.
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Roald Dahl
With the resurgence of Matilda’s popularity, this biography will most likely find a home on most biography shelves for book-loving adults.
A necessary addition to all collections, warmly illustrated and beautifully told.
Recommended for purchase in a school or public library, this work is historically accurate on an underrepresented topic in the curriculum.
Despite a slightly awkward conceit, this is a good introduction to the critters living in the ocean’s twilight zone. The illustrations are sure to keep readers turning the pages.
Informative as well as inspiring, this book shows how Karikó’s tenacity is proof to never give up. A first purchase for all biography collections.
For story hours or classroom use, this is a calming and reassuring read that demonstrates mindful breathing in a way that will resonate for many children. Recommended where books on mindfulness and social emotional learning are in demand.
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Save the...Giraffes
The book does not follow a traditional nonfiction format but will appeal to animal enthusiasts and activists, especially those who enjoy their facts delivered in narrative prose.
A wonderful addition to public, school, and classroom collections.
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The Gentle Genius of Trees
A playful yet appreciative overview of tree life that can be enjoyed by a slightly younger audience than Can You Hear the Trees Talking? by Peter Wohlleben.
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1,000 Facts About Space
This is a must for every library and a reminder that children have always looked to the stars.
This is a welcome and riveting tale of an often overlooked artist, interesting enough to engage any age, from elementary to high school.
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We Are Allies!
This vividly illustrated manual teaches kids how to be allies, optimistic, and think how they can participate in change. A necessary purchase.
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A Beautiful House for Birds
This attractive, very brief title will serve best as a springboard for primary grade math lessons.
A lush and vibrant picture book which will leave readers wanting to know more. Supplement with additional nonfiction resources.
Purchase this outstanding picture book biography for all nonfiction collections.
Moving and profound, this inspiring glimpse of photographs and text will remind all readers of the value of family connections, of time’s passing, and the need for remembrance. Recommended for purchase.
A necessary and inspirational book about a little-known light amid a dark period of history, this book should find a home in all libraries.
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Save the...Blue Whales
Libraries looking to share up-to-date materials on the status and lives of blue whales will find this a well-rounded addition to the shelves.
This detailed story will support an elementary school curriculum pertaining to global exploration. It’s also something of a thriller.
A curious and appealing biography that is recommended where literary classics are popular.
Highly recommended for middle school collections.
A must-have for school libraries; perfect for author studies, lessons on book awards, and all fans of Pinkney’s work.
This true crime history is highly recommended for library collections serving upper junior high and high school readers.
Highly recommended for nonfiction and even parenting collections, where it will fly off the shelf with science-loving kids and neutralize any adult melodrama around talking to kids about sex.
An accessible graphic novel for high schoolers seeking a character they can relate to and a safe space to read about mixed heritage and identity.
Recommended for purchase for upper elementary through high school collections, this would pair well with John Lewis’s “March” trilogy.
Incredibly, this book makes garbage fun to read about and is a great choice for browsable nonfiction shelves and curricular tie-ins.
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