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A solid and browsable introduction to the veterinary profession that will pique the interest of young animal lovers.
Readers of all ages, especially those who love basketball, will rejoice over “Wat’s” triumphs.
A worthy purchase for the animal lovers in the library.
Recommended for libraries where biographies for younger children are popular.
An exceptional addition to all collections.
Highly recommended. This outstanding work has offerings in both theory and practice and is an excellent resource for both LIS students and experienced librarians.
A helpful collection of lessons and resources for elementary school librarians and science teachers that supports interdisciplinary and active learning.
Highly recommended for professional or staff collections in academic, public, school, and all libraries.
An interesting though repetitive roundup of stories from booksellers and librarians that will make readers feel the passion behind the professions.
Necessary for any school teaching multilingual education.
A must for all educators. For new teachers, it provides aspirational direction to teach literacy; for veteran teachers, it will reawaken a passion for the art of teaching literacy.
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Just Read It: Unlocking the Magic of Independent Reading in Middle and High School Classrooms
A must-purchase for professional collections. English instructors, school librarians, and others focused on promoting literacy through independent reading in middle and high schools will find valuable resources to use throughout the school year.
A good starting point for librarians looking to further holistic literacy in their communities, as well as their own careers.
Ideal for classroom study of the Holocaust and for history lovers. Recommended.
With the format leaning more explorative and “surfable” than research-focused, this book may need some handselling to find the right audience. An additional purchase.
Its edgy title may attract attention, but it’s the compelling narrative and enlightening content that will keep readers engaged from cover to cover. A recommended read for high school students and educators alike.
This book’s comprehensive approach and conversational style invite readers to learn about the election process for its top leader, from declaring candidacy to the first day on the job. Highly recommended for all juvenile nonfiction collections.
A fascinating and beautifully illustrated biography of one of our most celebrated architects. Highly recommended.
An impressive assemblage of the building blocks of the language, this work is especially recommended for linguists and families of the Cherokee and other Indigenous groups.
In addition to being a useful mentor text on the second-person voice, this is an excellent addition to biography collections and displays highlighting Black and Women’s History months.
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Animal Superpowers!
Animal lovers and nonfiction readers will delight in this compelling work and surefire hit.
Revelatory. Shelve this alongside Howard Zinn’s A Young People’s History of the United States and Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People for a more complete understanding of American history.
A useful introductory text; for a more in-depth look at trauma-informed practices, try Alex Shevrin Venet’s Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education.
While it may quickly become somewhat dated, this is a helpful resource for ways to incorporate teaching AI into any classroom, grade level, or subject area.
Academic and thoughtful, while still accessible, this professional learning text is a must-have for educators and leaders of every stripe.
So here’s my challenge: I dare you to get outside, in your community. Connect with your neighbors. Make a project out of it — get some extra credit or community service hours in.
Mother's Day is coming up and there is no shortage of new board and picture books to share with young readers leading up to the holiday. Across this selection, the maternal figures featured illustrate the special bond between a mother and child. Enjoy these titles to celebrate moms of all kinds on Mother's Day and throughout the year.
Genre-blending books offer readers the opportunity to comfortably expand across boundaries and try something different while still in the safety of their preferred reading choice. Here are 14 middle grade graphic novels that blend genres to perfection.
In Finally Fitz, I wanted to write a mental health representation that felt true to my experience, one where the symptoms aren’t so obvious in a culture that conflates perfectionism with ambition.
My mission is to create stories that teens can see themselves in and be entertained by so I can help them find a way through life despite what may have happened to them so far.
What a wonderful world we live in to see so much great representation in middle grade.
The lack of back matter makes this more fitting for perusing rather than reports, but the entertaining package and perennial topic make this a great choice for Spanish-language nonfiction shelves.
A biographical text that teaches the importance of inclusion, heritage, and seeing yourself in the stories you read. A must for biography shelves.
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La Mala Suerte Is Following Me
A humorous and unique discussion starter for similar superstitions and a worthy addition to picture book collections.
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Medias naranjas: Lucy & Desi
This colorful book will have young readers laughing at the Ricardos’s 1950s TV antics, told in both English and Spanish.
An unsuccessful adaptation of a well-loved show. Not recommended.
While the message celebrating reading is commendable, the execution is unsatisfying.
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Monolith
An enjoyable if mild comfort read with few surprises, this book is recommended as a secondary purchase where books by K.A. Holt or Gary Schmidt are popular.
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¡Mi amigo Robot!
An excellent addition to Spanish-language picture book collections, and a solid choice for young fans of science, technology, and robots!
You know, what we’re really talking about is empowerment—feeling like even the smallest parts of us have power and worth. That could be super important to a middle school kid.
These books all share anxiety as a theme, but in conversation with each other they feel like they are capturing something essential about the power of middle grade books.
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Librarian Angela Frederick discusses graphic novels perfect for foodies and those who like to cook, or eat, food
Just in time for National Poetry Month, check out these novels in verse!
An excellent, Spanish-language choice for the elementary civics curriculum, especially leading up to the election season, that can be used for read-alouds or independent reading.
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El rosa, el azul y tú
Gravel’s effort to include all types of families and professions makes this an important read to break down how gender barriers divide people instead of bringing them together. Purchase where there’s a need for accessible, informational titles about gender in Spanish.
An additional purchase where novelty titles are popular.
Not a recommended purchase.
An additional purchase where secular Christmas books are in high demand.
A sweet countdown to the holiday, this could be an additional purchase for large board book collections.
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Los Trenes (Nivel 1)
All aboard! This is a fun and informative book about locomotives for Spanish-language early elementary collections.
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Love Is My Favorite Color
For nap time collections or for roundups about love of many kinds, this book offers a surprising platform for meaningful discussions about life’s most important values.
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Harriet’s Reflections
An awkward but gentle inquiry into self-esteem, imagination, and self-governance, done with humor and wonderful watercolor-like paintings.
With imaginative world-building, impactful action, and underdog leads, this book stays true to the spirit of shonen manga while carving out its own unique identity.
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Ian: Mirar más allá
A strong selection for libraries looking to increase the disability representation on their Spanish language shelves.
A first purchase for all libraries; there are too few beautiful portraits of beloved Persians.
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The Adventures of Invisible Boy
Packed with witty humor and thrilling adventure, this graphic novel will draw fans of “Captain Underpants” and belongs on middle grade library shelves.
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The Case of the Pilfered Pin
This is a great book with a well-developed storyline and characters. Highly recommended for middle grade collections in school and public libraries.
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The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River
A great addition to nonfiction collections covering dams, ecology, and history of the Southwest.
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Sense and Sensibility
A coming-of-age classic set in Regency England. A must-have for teens and adults alike.
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Pride and Prejudice
A Regency-era, satirical romance with themes that have stood the test of time. A staple for all teen collections.
Use this in Spanish language STEM story time and nature exploration.
It's been an embarrassment of podcast riches over on The Yarn recently. Here are five recent episodes for your listening pleasure.
Teamwork, competition, and the glory of team sports drive these graphic novel stories for elementary through high school readers.
These YA novels pair a lyrical verse format with engaging narratives of teen girls coming of age.
In the latest Adult Books for Teens roundup, find 10 titles published for adults with strong crossover appeal to teens.
Isabel in Bloom will be my fourth middle grade novel (my first one in verse). When I began writing it, a few intriguing images had come to me: a girl on a plane, a dried-up school garden, and a balikbayan box.
These Take Five lists can help you with collection development, displays, reading lists, and more
A wonderful addition to library collections; this book is perfect for budding historians and those who enjoy learning new facts on a range of subjects.
This fun, easy-to-follow Kawaii drawing guide will have wide appeal among kids and tweens.
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Tree. Table. Book
A sweet story of friendship across generations about a timely and tough topic, with broad appeal.
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Compass and Blade
A solid romantasy purchase for any collection and ideal for fans of Lauren Roberts and BookTok trending books.
The tone and content may not be entirely suitable for this book’s intended audience, and the execution leaves much to be desired and misses the mark in delivering a delightful holiday read.
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Sky’s End
Not a priority purchase, but a fun addition to collections serving teens in their vintage dystopian era.
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The Atlas of Us
This romance, with gentle but explicit sex scenes, deals realistically with teens’ denial after the loss of a loved one. Recommended for mature YA audiences of all collections.
Share these two picture books, which present two different interpretations of the same tradition, with young readers who are gearing up for Passover.
Fifteen outstanding books of poetry and seven novels in verse have been recognized as 2024 Notable Books. Selections include a range of formats—lively nonfiction, fantasy, and moving verse novels—written by familiar poets and debut authors.
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Speak
This modern classic about sexual assault, bullying, and mental health is for everyone, and a must in every collection. Libraries should also include the recent graphic novel adaptation.
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The Outsiders
This timeless classic is as relevant today as it was when it was written. Be sure to have multiple copies in any library that serves middle and high schoolers.
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Jane Eyre
An archetypal Gothic romance with a refreshingly modern air, this one is a shoo-in for libraries serving middle and high schoolers.
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Things Fall Apart
A key document of African identity and decolonization that comes within a propulsive, eye-opening hero quest, strongly recommended for all high school libraries.
PREMIUM
1984
Due to the complexity of topics and discussion of sexuality and torture, this book is recommended for older teens.
Orr’s latest will delight middle grade readers searching for escape and home simultaneously. Highly recommended for middle grade fiction collections.
This picture book is a perfect model of text and illustrations coming together to produce a stunning final product for children. Highly recommended.
Three poetry books are starred this National Poetry Month, as well as biographies of Mae Jemison and Chadwick Boseman.
It's a quiet story, but one that makes it clear that Cecil is seen, that kids like Cecil are seen. I look forward to more from Jonathan Todd.
If AI becomes capable of writing unique novels, just for you, that are better than anything you've ever read before, what would become of the shared experience of a beloved book?
From poems about planets and trees to poems about LGBTQIA+ heroes, young readers from elementary through high school will find something to enjoy here. Share these titles for National Poetry Month and all year long.
The concept of liminality plays a crucial role in Otherworldly, and as such, many of the important moments happen in liminal spaces.
PREMIUM
King Cheer
This graphic novel will fit nicely into the collection that already has graphic novels with LGBTQIA+ characters and where the previous volume is popular.
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