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A stellar companion novel about one tween’s struggles and ambitions that can stand alone but will have newer readers sprinting to the rest of the books in this excellent series.
A tearjerking realistic fiction read about love and loss that should be added to all middle grade collections.
Lilting prose and textured collage visually and lyrically represent big feelings in this powerful title. Highly recommended.
Strongly recommended for fans of Greek and Roman mythology, particularly feminist retellings such as Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne or Madeline Miller’s Circe.
An important and well-done title that teachers will want to explore with their students.
At a time when Messi biographies are in abundance, this one stands out for its celebration of the phenom’s dedication and resilience in the face of childhood struggles. A first purchase for school and public library biography shelves of an admirable role model.
With vibrant visuals and an incisive narrative, this compelling new look at the Age of Exploration is a first purchase for children’s nonfiction collections.
A remarkable tribute to those who made space travel possible in unexpected ways, this is a highly recommended STEM purchase to inspire a new generation of women.
A landmark work in the “kids love poop” genre, this is a must-buy for every collection.
A charming, tender story about making friends, sisterhood, and the importance of family and community.
Poring over the details and finding themselves in the pages makes this a mirror-and-window board book with reach beyond the usual preschool demographic.
The pigeon will count to 10 in story hours and classroom counting units; children can take it from there. Bold and funny.
Highly recommended for readers who enjoyed books like John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars or Dustin Thao’s You’ve Reached Sam.
Deeply unsettling and absolutely perfect for those who understand the vulnerability at the root of every vicious monster.
A compelling and important addition for mature young adult collections, this novel powerfully portrays the fight for freedom and self-determination against overwhelming odds.
Gr 1-4–Using a friendly tone and speaking directly to readers, this book explains how a carbon atom that is now in a human might once have been in the body of a dinosaur...
Succinct text, audacious facts, and vibrant imagery make this nonfiction text a good selection for preschool-aged readers with an interest in animal adaptations.
Informative and engaging, this is an important addition to nonfiction library collections for elementary school-aged readers. Grades K-3
Cassidy excels in making history personal in a way that middle grade readers will connect to and feel empowered by and lets young people know they too can be creative, break down barriers, and help their communities.
For collections in need of more diversity in their political leader sections, this book will make a great addition.
An educational tool in an accessible format, and an excellent buy for librarians who collaborate with English teachers.
Messner’s newest entry in the massively popular “History Smashers” series is accurate, entertaining, and compulsively readable–a must-purchase for library and classroom collections alike!
A must-purchase for libraries looking for books on algorithms, bias, and media literacy.
A lovely look at the seasons, an excellent choice for story time, that shows the sensory experience of a child who is never depicted as anything but whole.
This is a perfect fit for SEL lessons about owning up to one’s mistakes and asking for forgiveness. A must-buy and ideal read-aloud for all libraries.
This is a delightful and highly recommended picture book that celebrates imagination, communication, and the power of forming new friendships. It supports social-emotional learning (SEL) by encouraging openness, curiosity, and embracing unexpected connections, making it ideal for school libraries.
This book offers a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education, making it an excellent addition to school library collections. It celebrates themes of self-identity, bravery, and understanding scientific concepts in a fun, accessible way, making it valuable for young readers and for social-emotional learning.
Heartfelt and moving, this is an exceptional and a must-have for the shelves helping children deal with divorce and other challenges.
This simple yet highly effective early reader will greatly help new readers. A first purchase for all early reader collections.
This is a tender, culturally rich story that belongs in every school and community library. A touching celebration of culture, honesty, and family that inspires young readers to cherish their roots.
A definite first purchase that can be read as a standalone or as part of its series.
A timely, heartfelt, and emotive adventure for fans of survival or dog narratives utilizing a quick pace to grip readers.
Timely and immediately engaging, this is a clear first purchase for all middle grade and YA collections
Bittersweet and emotional, this title is perfect for graphic novel and memoir shelves and as a curricular tie-in.
Young readers will be motivated to engage with science in the latest edition of this series.
This would be an excellent addition to any children’s biography collection, especially those needing stories about health care workers or rural communities.–Debbie Tanner
A must-have title that brings the wonders (and challenges) of Antarctica vividly to life.
Above all, this essential book provides a unique perspective by showing how communities can enjoy the experience of watching animals that live nearby and assist them as needed so that they continue to live satisfying lives.
Will picture book readers take up the message in this dazzling display of artistic versatility, that art is something they can make themselves as well as admire in books and on museum walls? Of course they will.
A funny yet realistic glimpse into the lives of young adults struggling with mental illness as they strive towards brighter futures by trying to connect with the world around them and finding understanding friends.
With language guaranteed to tickle any middle grader’s funny bone, this book makes learning about the endocrine and exocrine systems fun and engaging. Recommended for every middle school library.
This novel is as much about courage and redemption as it is about folklore and danger. Dark, lyrical, and unforgettable, it lingers long after the final page. Fans of haunting myths and richly drawn characters will find much to savor here.
This tender story about empathy, war, and family is a must-buy for libraries with readers who already love Applegate’s dynamic repertoire.
Readers should get ready to laugh and cry as they spend the summer helping Glory and Gus solve the mystery of belonging.
This guide is a smart, accessible blueprint for youth and caregivers interested in making positive changes in their communities by providing sound advice and plans, moderated by the reality that creating change can be challenging. A great first buy for all libraries.
Hand this collection to any reader who is looking for a place made for them; they will find it between these pages.
From the informative bilingual poems to the incredible artwork, this title is a great choice to learn more about these important peoples. A must-have for children’s book collections.
A deeply affirming portrayal of sibling dynamics and growing up. Highly recommended for collections exploring family, emotional resilience, and love in all its quiet forms.
This gorgeously illustrated picture book about sisterhood is a must-purchase for all collections.
For story hours and read-alones, this is for dinosaur lovers and all readers
Gentle and loving, this is a ghost story for readers who are looking for something beyond the traditional scary ghost story for a tale of everlasting connection. Wistful and wish-fulfillment personified: What reader has not hoped that a loved one long gone is near?
For nonfiction that elicits an emotional investment from readers, this is an excellent purchase for all libraries.
A must-purchase biography that illuminates both an important American innovator and the origins of a timeless art form.
A strong first buy for its explanations and examples of how to become an ally, while clearly explaining that it is ongoing and personal work.
A superb effort for enthusiasts who want the latest technological advances in dinosaur research. Perfect for libraries, classrooms, and research.
This powerful tale of race and American culture and history seamlessly weaves a popular middle grade topic, football, with crucial lessons about justice and humanity for tween and younger teens. This is Barnes at his best and is a required purchase for middle school libraries.
Lovers of historical fiction will thoroughly enjoy this novel, which is recommended for all junior high and high school collections.
A strong addition for library collections looking to expand their Sapphic sports and rom-com offerings.
A middle grade must-read highly recommended for fans science fiction and books like A Wrinkle in Time.
A skillful tale of family lost and found, one that skillfully weaves discussion of heavier and relevant topics into a comedic plot.
A must-buy for any school library (and many public libraries) where patrons are actively using AI tools or considering AI-related careers. This book is equally valuable for librarians (and teachers) developing instruction on research methodologies, digital literacy, or copyright ethics.
History lovers and budding political enthusiasts will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at presidential history.
A deeply human, absolutely riveting, and expansively inclusive marine biology nightmare.
A highly recommended Christmas story that captures the magic of friendship, this title has something for the young at heart of all ages and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
For patrons looking for a heartwarming, comforting Christmas tale, this is perfection.
Recommended for lower elementary grades where fearless books on difficult topics, here masterfully captured in wordless form, are collected and lauded as required viewing.
An immensely engrossing historical story, perfect for introducing elementary readers to past visionaries and locations.
An excellent introduction to an American pioneer and a good segue into classroom discussions of the upcoming Artemis expeditions.
Highly recommended for both school and public libraries seeking to support STEM learning, global awareness, and reading skills.
A virtuoso trio (with ending identifying credits!) connects then and now with gratifyingly healing results.
Sanderson gifts readers with a brilliantly distinctive, hair-raisingly convincing performance of Mackay’s brilliant debut.
Gibson single-voicedly transforms an already electrifying read into a polyphonic marvel.
Van Ness gloriously elevates these pages into empowering, enlightening entertainment.
A must-purchase for Spanish-language YA collections, this first volume in a planned trilogy will draw readers in from the start.
A standout among early readers. Every library should have a copy of this one on the shelves.
An exceptional choice for libraries that cherish the stories of unsung, exceptional American people.
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.
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.
Another excellent title from Fitzharris. Recommended for all middle schools.
An essential addition to middle and high school libraries, this graphic novel is a green how-to manual for 2025.
A skilled author of popular Australian children’s books takes on issues of suicide and serious illness with love and care in her first YA novel.
A highly recommended read for fans of young adult psychological thrillers and Jackson’s previous works.
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