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A worthy title to add to a library’s early chapter book shelves, especially those featuring neurodiversity among young people.
New readers are about to start a long and wonderful friendship with this impeccable new series.
Elementary school readers and their teachers will delight in this laugh-out-loud narrative lesson on poetry writing, or even pick it up just for fun. A recommended purchase for school and public libraries.
A recommended purchase for libraries expanding their early reader sections.
This volume may encourage young readers to expand their knowledge of naming words while engaging in picture hunt visual acuity exercises.
A richly imagined story to help children find balance when they are afraid, this is highly recommended for all collections.
Readers who like realistic fiction, doing good, humor, and friendship stories will want to pick this one up. Recommended for library collections where early chapter realistic fiction is popular.
Fun and irreverent mysteries with relatable humor fill this charmer that highlights the value of friendship and being yourself. Highly recommended.
A good addition to early reader graphic novel collections looking to add more books that feature stories about the power of friendship.
This book has everything: diverse characters, a funny and entertaining plot, and a stand-out, memorable main character. An essential purchase for all.
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Saved by the Smell
A fun, quirky read that will entertain young readers. The series promises more zany adventures, making this a solid choice for most collections.
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Right Back at You
Through authentic and likable characters, readers will learn much about the Holocaust and antisemitism, as well as the importance of leaning on friends and family for support.
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A Study in Secrets
A great choice for tweens who already enjoy or are looking to get into mysteries.
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Inside the Park
With broad appeal beyond baseball, this is a delightful coming-of-age story with humor, honesty, and heart.
Historical realism blends with thrilling sci-fi to deliver a story that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. It’s a timely and excellent choice for readers in a world that continues to struggle with both war and identity.
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The Rehearsal Club
Readers who love mysteries, along with singing and dancing, will enjoy this clever story that opens an intriguing window into theater history.
Beautifully written and accompanied by a glossary and a map of the island, this is a book to be shared again and again. Highly recommended for all libraries.
Hand to fans of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley’s The War that Saved My Life and Kate Albus’s A Place to Hang the Moon. A first purchase for all libraries.
A heartrending story of grief and resilience with a surprising depth despite a brief page count. A recommended first purchase for all collections serving teens and tweens.
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At Home in a Faraway Place
A simple, charmingly written story about a vacation to Guatemala that lacks the cultural depth and plot to add gravitas.
A gentle and wholesome title for growing early readers.
Silly, sweet, and achievable stories for beginning independent readers.
The First State of Being, a middle grade novel about time travel, Y2K, family, friendship, anxiety, and loss, earned Kelly the coveted award.
These selections combine witty dialogue, incongruous situations, goofy characters, and silly plots to keep young readers entertained.
This comical, relatable, and delightful picture book is a must-have for young children and families.
This beautifully written, vibrantly illustrated book would be a solid choice for sharing the culture and life experiences of desert dwellers, whether as windows or mirrors.
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The Summer Love Strategy
Teens searching for stories exploring nuanced friendships will love the easy flow of dialogue, the adventures, the acceptance, and the sweet “friends to girlfriends” romance.
This novel has camp adventures galore and some swoony romantic moments; readers who love the stories of Casey McQuiston, Sophie Gonzales, and Becky Albertalli will add Baldwin to their list of excellent sapphic storytellers.
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Build a Girlfriend
A story brimming with heart and comedy, full of quirky moments that sometimes feel forced and overwhelming.
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With Love, Echo Park
A great addition to realistic fiction, this book has equal parts romance and family drama.
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Werewolf Hamlet
An emotional and engaging tale teetering the line between tragedy and comedy; this is a delightful addition to any middle grade collection.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
A fun, engaging read that is appropriate for all ages but would especially fit in the early reader section of any library.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
A solid chapter book series for Spanish-language children’s collections, especially where diverse religious representation is needed.
A perfect read for fans who love fast-paced unconventional stories with good triumphing over evil and a feel-good ending.
Arango’s fans will celebrate the opportunity to read another poignant story told in verse; it packs a punch, and is brimming with love and optimism. Recommend to fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Barbara O’Connor, and Kwame Alexander.
This compelling novel will leave readers hoping for a future sequel. Hand to readers of the “Rick Riordan Presents” series, and tell them this is even better.
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Rhino’s Run
Teens who enjoyed Lipsyte’s other books may enjoy this, but this is definitely a dropped ball from the normally great writer.
A strong title for holiday early chapter book collections. This is a great purchase for elementary school libraries where Subramaniam’s other books, such as My Name Is Long as a River, are popular.
A sweet purchase for libraries to boost Muslim picture book collections.
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Safe Crossing
Young eco-activists looking for an ambitious but doable local project will find both useful informational guidelines and inspiration here, despite the fictional wrappings.
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I Love You, Mama
A delightful gift book and thoughtful addition to Mother’s Day collections, and a treasure for sharing with little ones.
The art seems to be a tip of the hat to Jon Klassen’s enigmatic work in the humor, the controlled palette, and the incredible story line. Teachers and kids will love this whole package.
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Call Me Gebyanesh
What an unusual, subtle addition to a familiar conflict; this will be a good fit for collections that support social-emotional learning in early elementary students.
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Made for More
A thoughtfully crafted story and unique depiction of a biracial child; the details of one child’s developing self-image and self-concept will resonate for readers.
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The Greatest River
This piece of literature beautifully represents the Ganga river and serves to educate readers on the Hindu beliefs and practices surrounding the river.
A wonderful story to show how it is possible to overcome our fears of doing something new by accepting help from others.
An interesting story, but also one that leaves readers with an unanswered question.
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Moonlight, Goodnight
A serviceable bedtime story with outstanding illustrations, perhaps for post-story-hour naps.
An additional purchase for library collections, particularly where demand for literary adaptations for children is high.
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Eggs, Please!
Highly recommended for most library collections as a fun and educational pick for young food lovers.
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Biology Lessons
An essential and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with older teens navigating the complex world of relationships, identity, and social justice.
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These Vengeful Wishes
Recommended purchase; hand this to fans of Trang Thanh Tran’s She Is a Haunting and Krystal Sutherland’s House of Hollow.
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The Rival
Recommended for school and public libraries; shelve with books aimed at readers leaving the nest and flying on their own for the first time.
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Mystery Royale
This novel takes the successful inheritance-mystery formula and infuses it with dark, illusory magic. Hand this to fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games or Joelle Wellington’s Their Vicious Games.
Smartly told with fast-paced and suspenseful chapters, there is no question librarians would be pleased to add this novel to collections.
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This Is the Year
A sad but hopeful look at our future if climate change continues to be ignored.
This straight shot of pure shonen manga energy is a priority purchase for libraries struggling to meet the needs of middle schoolers who are striving readers.
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Needy Little Things
Riveting and complex, this debut is a robust companion to Jade Adia’s There Goes the Neighborhood and Tiffany D. Jackson’s Monday’s Not Coming.
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The Forest King’s Daughter
A bread-and-butter fantasy romance to consider for secondary purchase.
This novel will resonate with voracious romance readers who look for that combination of heartbreak and joy in stories.
For readers who appreciate fantasy with philosophical depth, this novel is a must-read, offering both a gripping plot and a meditation on the importance of words and empathy in a fractured world.
Hand this to students who never feel like what they do is enough, who just want to feel seen, and who long for that moment of fame and feeling perfect. Highly recommended.
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Royal Heirs Academy
Add this to collections where patrons are constantly seeking new royal reads and hand to older readers looking for a more nuanced, less fantasy-driven battle for the throne.
Teens who love retellings of Emma will devour this story; it is full of smart banter and lovely romantic moments throughout.
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The Scorpion Queen
Recommended for libraries where shorter-length stand-alone fantasy does well.
A well-executed mystery with horror elements, this novel stands out for its social commentary and richly detailed Jamaican setting. A first purchase, hand to fans of Kit Frick’s I Killed Zoe Spanos or Ibi Zoboi’s American Street.
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All the Love Under the Vast Sky
Quick, big-hearted, and well-curated, this is an anthology of stories about love, but not love stories.
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Everything I Promised You
A story that will pull at the heartstrings of those longing for an epic romance.
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No Place Left to Hide
Highly enjoyable and highly recommended. In her second thriller, Lally continues to prove herself one to watch in the genre.
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We Are Family (L.O.L. Surprise)
Kids who love the L.O.L. Surprise! dolls will devour this colorful, straightforward early reader, which is recommended to libraries with larger collections.
Recommended for purchase where the Berenstain Bears are popular.
Cute and filled with the reality of sisters who don’t get along all the time, this graphic novel will appeal to fans of humorous stories with a fairy-tale spin.
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Snap! Crunch! Munch?
Blending easy reader and early graphic novel formats, this enjoyable story captures the fun of family meals and invites readers to chime in with a “Nom. Nom. Nommm.”
Although light on story, the familiarity of the Dean team’s beloved feline character makes this a recommended purchase where those other early reader titles are popular.
This is a well-written book that will appeal to young readers who are beginning to show interest in their self-image; teachers may find that this story serves to increase reader vocabulary.
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Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S
Filled with comical, appealing art and slapstick humor, this book is sure to find its audience.
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Cool Buds: To the Rescue!
A welcome new graphic novel series for early readers who enjoy comic adventures without superheroes. Recommended for libraries serving this age group.
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Makeda Makes a Mountain
Recommended for purchase to expand diverse offerings, but other early readers, such as the “Questioneers” series, will build a stronger collection.
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Lost and Found in the City
A delightful addition to early chapter book collections, especially for young readers who enjoy humorous animal tales.
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Meet the Boxcar Children: Bk. 1
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
This must-have addition to the series continues the journey of an endearing protagonist who authentically illuminates a variety of coming-of-age lessons.
A realistic story about being yourself and feeling good about it, and a perfect title for bedtime.
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Mystery at the Old Ranch: Bk. 4
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
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Secret of the Yellow House. Bk 3
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
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Surprise Island Adventure: Bk. 2
Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level.
A compelling blend of folklore and adventure that will appeal to fans of B. B. Alston's Amari and the Night Brothers and Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, this is a beautiful, inclusive work that’s also a terrific story; highly recommended for middle grade collections.
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The City of Lost Cats
This ambitious multigenre novel provides enough twists to keep readers engaged and wondering how all the distinct elements will come together in resolution.
Perfect for readers who love trains and adventure. A valuable addition with an entertaining story line and enjoyable artwork.
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