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STEM titles cover lunar phases, turtles, and carbon atoms. Picture book biographies celebrate artists, such as Matisse and Yo-Yo Ma, and current changemakers, such as Ketanji Brown Jackson and Lionel Messi.

The latest history books from Ann Bausum, Gail Jarrow, and Kate Messner will astonish. Empowering offerings about incredible women will inspire. And high-interest cookbooks will entice young foodies.

Margarita Engle profiles Latine heroes, and Traci N. Todd compiles selections from Black poets.

The most recently updated Britannica encyclopedia and the ultimate book about whales will keep kids intrigued for days.

Whether brushing up on fantasy or learning how to inspire families to make a difference in their communities, librarians can update their toolkits with these new books.

Whether looking for a starter list of popular anime or wanting to stock up on stellar audiobooks, these works will keep kids and teens engaged in the new year.

We review Jason Reynolds' audio-exclusive Soundtrack, a new title from Melissa de la Cruz, and fantastic holiday works for Eid and Ramadan.

A fantasy series opener by Chanel Miller and a picture book from the newest Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets are featured in November's web stars.

An audiobook of Tuck Everlasting is narrated by Alexis Bledel for its 50th anniversary; Stacy McAnulty goes to Venus in the latest "Our Universe" book. We herald these and more titles in our November stars list.