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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Rap It Up!
This ode to hip-hop and rap is a perfect partnership between music and literature; a great purchase for your library’s picture book collection.
A fascinating look at a lesser-known field for working dogs and a surefire hit for a fictional tale that has uses for both cross-curricular connections and young dog enthusiasts.
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Otto and the Story Tree
A good read-aloud for elementary children, this tale covers how life can become a bit more hopeful with a little help from one’s friends.
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A Cup of Quiet
A heartfelt story of time shared with family, this story will encourage imagination and exploration with elementary and primary aged children.
A gratitude-enriched lesson for children that everyone has a different purpose, this book has a quiet but lasting impact for lessons on being true to oneself.
An additional purchase for most school libraries.
For public libraries, this book is an essential resource to celebrate diversity, promote positive representation, and engage readers in meaningful conversations about identity, joy, and the power of self-belief.
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Night Song
Children will love and relate to the arc of Bernard’s story as he patters from job to job; this is a quiet lesson on finding one’s place, big or small, night or day.
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This Is Our City
Few stories capture the joy of playing pretend in such a simple, direct way as this immensely charming book, perfect for reading aloud or independent exploration.
Pair with the original book for a heartwarming set of stories about a unicorn who is just the right size.
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The Keeper of Stories
An inspirational instance of people spontaneously coming together to help out in the wake of a natural urban disaster.
A gorgeous and uplifting tale that will find a home in all collections. Highly recommended.
It’s hard to imagine an audience that wouldn’t be inspired by Ruthie Rose’s idea or a setting that wouldn’t be improved by implementing it.
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The Gift of the Great Buffalo
This is a great volume for bringing an authentic First Nation voice to a historical period.
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The Lonely Goose
By introducing readers to themes of love and loss while fostering an appreciation for wildlife, this stunning book is sure to inspire curiosity and empathy.
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Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
What a joyful way to impart information, complete with a female-heavy group of workers, and make children rethink what they know about tools.
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Fierce Aunties!
A tale of feminine magic, power, and strength. A must-purchase and a wonderful read.
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The Underwood Tapes
A time-bending, twisted tale that will intrigue readers needing reassurance in grief while unraveling a mystery.
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Unhallowed Halls
A mild introduction to dark academia that will leave seasoned readers wanting more.
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The Meadowbrook Murders
A cutthroat boarding school story recommended for purchase where murder mysteries are particularly popular.
A strong entry point into dark academia fantasy, recommended for all libraries serving YA readers.
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A Catalog of Burnt Objects
The amount of sexual innuendo, dangerous situations, and strong language make this work for older teens and adults, and otherwise not an essential purchase.
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The Trial Period
Using the backdrop of a school musical, Morrow integrates a whole cast of characters with a variety of backgrounds to create wonderful scenes and dialogue that gets straight to the heart of teen issues and wanting to fit in; the sweetly written romance is lovely in how it surprises both protagonists.
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.
A gentle and wholesome title for growing early readers.
Silly, sweet, and achievable stories for beginning independent readers.
An exuberant love letter to all sorts of bellies and the people they belong to. Highly recommended for all collections.
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Kenzie’s Little Tree
A heartfelt book that will resonate with families familiar with the struggles that come with chronic illness.
There are many stories about standing up to an overbearing friend, but the fanciful twist on this one makes it stand apart. Recommended for most collections.
Considering this series’ fresh take on dystopian fiction with themes of mental health and eugenics, it is a must-have for library collections worthy of its place next to Lois Lowry’s The Giver and Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games.
Recommended as a purchase for libraries seeking more stories with queer characters, or for those who want lighter sci-fi.
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Under the Same Stars
A moving love letter to courage, connection, and the long fight against oppression.
This unputdownable adventure is highly recommended for all collections and perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab’s “Shades of Magic” series.
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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