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An excellent choice for a book report and a good addition to a children’s nonfiction collection.
A pleasant, nonessential purchase for libraries.
A gripping, authentic window into the soul of a young person, this would be a solid addition to any collection.
Middle and early high school readers who love a gripping adventure or survival story will tear through this one. Highly recommended.
This strong SEL title is a perfect addition to any library with dinosaur lovers and children who are new to the school environment.
A lovely back-to-school story that a growing number of children will find relatable and that will encourage empathy in others.
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Archie & Pip First Day of School
A solid addition to any library’s school-themed picture book collection.
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Welcome to Unicorn School
A sweet reminder that although school might initially appear to be challenging, with the support of parents and friends, learning will be fun.
A first purchase. This is a great title for sharing with children to encourage vocalization of feelings, especially those related to the experience of going to school for the first time.
A sweet and useful way to empower young readers to have ownership over the supplies that will help them reach their dreams.
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Monsters at School
A lively read-aloud for preschool classrooms or home, with detailed illustrations that beg for close examination.
A strong introduction to informational books for beginning readers.
Informative and inspirational without veering into sentimentality, this title is useful across curricula and will have readers rethinking the value of items that appear seemingly worthless. Highly recommended.
As an important work in combating mob mentality and misinformation, this is a good purchase for libraries to connect historical events to today’s current issues.
An interesting, albeit brief, introduction to the history of humans and dogs with enough detail to capture the variety of ways that the relationship has been of benefit.
Pair this with a traditional biography of Washington for a refreshing look into the legacy of both the president and the painter. Highly recommended.
A fun and colorful ABC book for board book collections.
A very interesting and well-illustrated biography, this is surely a necessity for the shelves.
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Small Steps, Big Change
This is an appealing option for parents and caregivers looking for ways to introduce sustainability topics to young children.
For graphic depictions of how humans get fuel, this is a fine collection of images, but the text will leave readers wanting more.
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Close Up and Far Out
Providing a unique take on the highs and lows of two monumental discoveries, this is a recommended purchase for libraries where narrative nonfiction and science topics circulate well.
An inspiring and detailed biography of strength in the face of adversity, and a highly recommended purchase.
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Saltwater Boy
A beautifully written love story to the Australian coast meets a coming-of-age saga with mixed success. An additional purchase.
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Find Her
Cherokee writer Reno crafts a powerful debut centering an important issue affecting Indigenous women and families; a strong purchase for all middle schools.
A sensitive and powerful look at grief with the uplifting reminder that even with all the bad crowded in, there is still room for joy and happiness. Highly recommended.
This highly readable verse memoir beautifully portrays the internal anguish of growing up and adapting to life in a new country.
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Dreams Come to Life
Fans of Five Nights at Freddy’s or Goosebumps will enjoy the worldbuilding and satire. There’s plenty of excellent craft, but perhaps not enough to ignore the goofy twists.
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Tale of the Flying Forest
Tales within tales create a modern Jewish-based fairy tale, to be purchased where reimaginings and fractured fairy tales are popular.
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Let’s Go, Coco!
Good representation but doesn’t add many surprises to the always-growing world of kids’ graphic novels about friendship drama. Even so, this will still be much appreciated by kids who devour these stories, particularly if they like a sports twist.
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The Truth About 5th Grade
A lightly comical tale of fifth grade that fans of Diary of Wimpy Kid and similar books will enjoy.
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Unico: Awakening
A reimagining of a beloved classic that will appeal to fans of heartfelt adventure manga and works like She-Ra and the Princess of Power. An ideal series to help fill the middle grade manga demand.
Those familiar with Hunsinger’s moving New Yorker comic story “How to Draw a Horse” will be thrilled with this beautiful, heartfelt, longer work. A must-have for any library serving middle and high school students.
This is sure to be a hit with fans of the X-Men franchise, but Baptiste’s inclusion of real-world topics is the story’s true superpower.
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Stand Up!
This is another fine addition to the middle grade graphic novel genre that embraces individuality and lets readers know it’s okay to be themselves and no one is perfect.
This is a story that will resonate with many readers, especially those who enjoy fantasy and coming-of-age stories.
A quintessential fantasy that will delight readers of all ages who can handle intense storylines; this will circulate well in public and school libraries alike.
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Splinter & Ash
Encourage readers to push through early chapters for a character-driven fantasy series opener with tons of adventure. Recommended for most collections, especially those serving fans of Jennifer Nielsen or Kate O’Hearn.
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Taxi Ghost
Every library that already owns Escabasse’s previous work will want to add this to their shelves.
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Loving, Ohio
This coming-of-age story for teens may run a bit slow at times but brings more excitement and panic when dealing with something truly haunting in the dark.
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Twin Flames
Recommended for readers of fantasy, this novel incorporates diverse perspectives, including exploration of LGBTQIA+ and immigrant identities.
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Mighty Millie Novak
This coming-of-age debut featuring a beautifully flawed queer-identifying protagonist endeavoring to succeed in a largely underrepresented sport will likely be enjoyed by readers beginning their roller derby journey or those who can’t get enough of it, as well as those curious to know more about derby culture.
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The Loudest Silence
An important addition to YA collections, to be enjoyed by any readers who like coming-of-age books and especially those who are looking for relatable stories about queer, aro-ace, or disabled teens.
A candy bar of a book readers will want to devour in one sitting. Recommended for purchase.
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Death at Morning House
A fun, thrilling mystery than spans almost a century, and a must-read for mystery fans.
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Rise
Finch’s debut is perfect for readers of other myth-based books, such as “Percy Jackson,” and fans of the Marvel cinematic universe who want to learn more about traditional Norse mythology.
A emotionally rich and complex coming-of-age story. Amélie is a well-written character teenagers will understand and will want to root for.
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unOrdinary, Volume 2
This second volume continues to do a lot of what its predecessor did well. Stirring characters, impressive art, and a rousing plot makes this a worthwhile purchase for young adult collections.
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Guardians of Dawn: Ami
A new guardian rises and tensions build in this action-packed second installment.
With broad appeal to both WWII and mystery enthusiasts, this highly recommended title is a first purchase for all libraries serving tweens and teens.
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Silent Sister
Recommended. Readers who like a challenging mystery tied up with the trials of growing up, love, jealousy, and the importance of family will find much to like here.
This healing slice-of-life graphic novel lights a bright path for LGBTQIA+ romance plots by including characters with intersectional experiences. A must-have for all collections.
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Our Shouts Echo
When the world seems to be collapsing, living can be the hardest challenge to overcome. A first choice for collections serving older teens.
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Time and Time Again
Readers will be invested in Phoebe’s transformation into a more empowered and confident teen, and Phoebe and Jess make a compelling and fun-to-watch pair. A recommended purchase for libraries where teen romances circulate well.
This coming-of-age cozy fantasy is recommended for all YA collections, but especially any collection lacking queer-inclusive titles.
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Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts
A LGBTQIA+ romance wrapped in wishes, self-discovery, and roses. Hand to older teens who like their romance with a healthy dose of angst.
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The Ping-Pong Queen of Chinatown
Yang creates an extraordinarily rich cultural background in this beautifully written work. Recommended.
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