Related
The abuelitos are a loving couple who warmly welcome their family to the weekly celebration of love and connection; the counting and addition of well-chosen, and highly supported Spanish is a bonus. Highly recommended.
A must-purchase for all libraries as it reflects the best that modern biographies for young readers have to offer.
A visually stellar, engaging book of quirky facts and creatures, this will draw in readers across grade levels and is a first purchase for all libraries.
This book would be an excellent addition to any elementary collection or one that helps build an understanding of winter vocabulary.
A heartfelt tribute to a master musician whose life has lessons for all of us.
A gorgeously illustrated celebration that is a must-purchase.
This celebration of creativity and resilience is a first purchase for school and public libraries.
A wonderful way to discuss behavior and personality traits with younger readers, this informative Spanish title is an excellent addition to school and public libraries.
A heartfelt picture book celebrating Day of the Dead, this special title also reminds readers that every moment of life is special. Purchase for all picture book shelves.
In a season with a lot of rock books, this is a must-purchase for nonfiction collections as rockhounds will delight in finding out how rocks are born.
Inspiring and uplifting, this is a particularly excellent selection for multicultural families to enjoy together and works in library collections as well.
With some uncommon words and packed with ideas, this compelling and humorous book lends itself as a read-aloud for early grades and is a must for all libraries.
Featuring exceptional accounts and impactful illustrations of different forms of communication, this book is a true celebration of all people living with disabilities and an invaluable learning experience for children and their grown-ups. This is a first purchase for all collections.
An insightful and inspiring biography that shines a well-deserved light on a little-known figure who quietly helped shape the magic of Disney.
A beautifully crafted book about the joys of sharing a special moment, this will inspire in children an appreciation of nature.
A great addition to any library’s biography section for younger readers.
A fascinating tour through the world of animal senses, this will be popular with animal lovers and collectors of weird-but-true nature facts.
This thoroughly researched, beautifully rendered portrait of a complex and pivotal figure is recommended as an essential purchase.
A relevant story about the migration of butterflies and people, this book could be a great read aloud for a unit on butterflies, immigration, or making friends for elementary school readers.
This compelling biography belongs in every library, enhancing instruction and research on women’s history, WWII, the Philippines, and Hansen’s disease.
This timely and timeless collection of nature poems is a perfect addition to any library or classroom.
A vital read that celebrates the power of true authenticity, this is a must-buy for middle school collections.
Like a sun-drenched memory, this book embodies the magic of girlhood fangirl summers, the sun warming your face, and your favorite pop song blasting as if the whole world is yours.
A solid, heartwarming addition to early chapter book collections.
This new standout early reader series is highly recommended for general purchase.
Sure to be a hit with vehicle lovers, this engaging title for early chapter book readers cleverly uses a bulldozer child protagonist to address social fears about new situations and friendships. Highly recommended.
An excellent purchase for upper elementary and middle schools for its short, humorous take on murder mysteries.
With a new-era Pretty Little Liars vibe, this cautionary thriller is the perfect drama for Karen M. McManus and Rory Power fans.
A thought-provoking, uncomfortable thriller that readers won’t be able to forget. Highly recommended.
A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and joy readers want in a love story.
A must-purchase not just for sports fans but any reader looking for hope and stories of belonging.
This is an awesome addition to all collections. People are always looking for community helpers books, and the bonus here is the school setting.
This is a peppy first day of school story to knock game-day jitters out of the park.
A powerful novel about an often-forgotten region and era that highlights the power of education through shared communication to create bonds.
This luminous, heartfelt debut reminds readers the sky is never the limit and will inspire any middle school student who reads it.
Highly recommended for libraries diversifying their YA romance collections with more stories that focus on managing identity, disability, and mental health anxieties in positive ways. A sure delight for fans of authors like Tashie Bhuiyan and Farah Heron.
A relevant and redemptive tale of hope in the darkest of times, with gregarious graphics to satisfy kids and a message to break even the most callous adult’s bitter shell.
Rich with information and heart, this standout blends STEM learning with community building in a memorable package.
A family who lives in their van has everything they need in an important and seldom discussed topic done extremely well. A must-have for most libraries.
A stunningly written and illustrated work of children’s literature, and an essential purchase for school and public library collections.
A gentle, appealing concept book, sure to inspire valuable conversations about social-emotional learning.
A must for every library. It is accessible to young and old, wildly entertaining and effortlessly instructive.
A quirky, kinetic look at transformation, blending humor, heart, and science. A first-purchase for story hours and early nonfiction collections.
Educators, parents, and especially students will absolutely love Pendreigh’s book. It’s beautifully illustrated, funny, and educational; start recommending it ASAP.
A rigorously researched addition to the body of biographies about Einstein, and ideal for upper elementary students.
Hampton transforms Rhodes’s latest informative historical novel into an unforgettably exhilarating adventure.
Now more than ever, all libraries must install these fiercely fiery librarians.
Cranney performs with an addictive energy that’s just pure fun, effortlessly creating Egan’s memorable miniverse of diverse young women on the verge of self-discovery.
Easy access to both print and audio will motivate glorious read-alongs, particularly since Kevin Cornell’s boisterous illustrations shouldn’t be missed.
Interabled: True Stories About Love and Disability from Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples
Pair with Melissa Blake’s Beautiful People for an empathic, inclusive introduction to the disability experience.
Remarkable newbie Vallury ensures Marianayagam’s poignantly thought-provoking, heart-grabbing novel gets all the right feels.
This stunning act of resilience and resistance belongs on all shelves in all formats.
Turpin gloriously embodies Watson’s truth: “In the midst of sadness and grief, there can be joy and goodness.”
Campbell knows exactly how to treat Canadian physician Poleksic’s medical historical debut.
Moving is a common experience in the lives of many young children; here it’s ups and downs are explored with rare attention and sensitivity.
A lyrical lesson on personal boundaries with illustrations guaranteed to help enhance young readers’ vocabularies and imaginations. A must-buy for story hour shelves.
An important reference, resource, and overview of historical accounts surrounding trans identity.
A remarkable debut novel which delves into both adolescent struggles and mental health.
This fantastical tale of stone spirits, dragons, and humans is an enchanting must-have for any school library.
Informational, inspirational, and celebratory, this picture book belongs on the shelf of every library and demands to be read again and again.
Hand to high school athletes looking for nonfiction sports stories that are as realistic as they are joyful.
A lively addition to Spanish picture book collections, this is sure to be a hit with young readers.
A heartfelt contemporary novel for fans of Jennifer L. Holm’s Sunny Side Up and Gennifer Choldenko’s The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.
Fun, humorous, and realistic, with a great representation of students and an emphasis on learning language in a fun manner, this book is a must-have for both libraries and classrooms. This should be the next great read-aloud.
An absolute must-purchase powerhouse of a hybrid illustrated novel packed with humor, storycrafting lessons, and a great rivals-to-teammates tale.
A deeply moving portrayal of contemporary teens living complex lives with dignity and courage, this should find a home in any library serving middle and high schoolers.
Required reading for fans of the original trilogy. A must-have in all collections.
A must-purchase title for any library serving teens, though still relevant for younger readers. Hand to fans of tender explorations of young masculinity like Kenneth M. Cadow’s Gather, Shifa Saltagi Safadi’s Kareem Between, or Alicia D. Williams’s Mid-Air.
Educators can build an entire lesson around zero, especially given the thoughtful resources and chatty time line provided in the back matter.
Friends are simply strangers we have yet to meet; the endearing beast and a message will encourage readers to learn and engage with new things other than react with dread. For all collections.
With rich language and a complex subject matter deftly touched on throughout, this is suitable for intermediate students; it’s no fairy tale, but a retelling that amplifies courage and perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
A great narrative nonfiction purchase on a topic that is rarely discussed.
The animals glow in the illustrations, drawing readers into their magical world while reminding them that facing fears with good friends makes everything better. A recommended purchase
Emezi’s latest novel will help readers see beauty in the void. Fans of their work or Nnedi Okorafor’s “Nsibidi Script” series will doubtlessly gravitate to this one.
A testament to how folklore, craftsmanship, and visual elements can come together to create an unforgettable reading experience.
Highly recommended, especially for those who grew up in a less-than-magical world.
Completely charming and pithy, with laughs galore, this romance should be in all middle school and high school collections.
A mesmerizing ode to poetry, art, and love that stands the test of time, Selznick’s first title for young adults is recommended for all collections.
For avid YA romance readers or casual readers with an interest in LGBTQIA+ experiences, this book provides a heartwarming and relatable overview of a teenager’s life.
An excellent resource for librarians, educators, and parents, this is recommended for school, public, and academic libraries.
A must-purchase text for recent and aspiring library science grads, career planning collections, and anyone exploring career changes in academic and public spheres.
A powerful and inspiring book that will resonate with young readers interested in sports, activism, and Indigenous culture.
A delightful and relatable read, this book is a must-have for libraries and a sure hit with young readers.
A resonant tale of a tween struggling to adapt to change; a must-buy for all middle grade collections.
The personal is profoundly political, and a specific experience feels universally meaningful in this fantastic graphic novel, highly recommended for all middle grade readers.
articles
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
Thank you for visiting.
We’ve noticed you are using a private browser. To continue, please log in or create an account.
