GRANDITS, John. Dog & Cat: Concrete Poems & Conversations. Carus Kids.
Gr 3-7–A heartwarming and nerve-racking poem that accurately portrays one family’s emotional roller-coaster, told in the voices of its feline and canine companions, and a must-have for libraries.

HUGHES, Langston. Aunt Sue’s Stories. illus. by Gary Kelley. Creative Eds.
Gr 2-4–A stellar combination of words and illustrations sure to inform and inspire kids across a wide range of ages. A must-read.

JACOB, Lucinda & Sarah Webb, eds. I Am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere. illus. by Ashwin Chacko. Little Island.
Gr 3 Up–This delightful collection of Irish poetry for children, which includes some familiar poems and others new to discover, will appeal to young and old alike and is perfect for reading aloud.

LEWIS, Amanda West. A Planet Is a Poem. illus. by Oliver Averill. Kids Can.
Gr 3-5–This combination of poems and planets is a fun way to introduce readers to both.

SHANTÉ, Angela. The Unboxing of a Black Girl. Page Street YA.
Gr 9 Up–Shanté adeptly addresses racism, implicit bias, gender, sexuality, sexual violence, and mental health, encouraging readers to care for themselves, think, research, and act.

SILVERMAN, Erica. The City Sings Green & Other Poems About Welcoming Wildlife. illus. by Ginnie Hsu. HarperCollins/Clarion.
PreS-Gr 3–The concept of worldwide changes to better support urban wildlife is told through exquisite rhymes wrapped around big, bold blossoms of color that will captivate readers.

WATSON, Renée. Black Girl You Are Atlas. illus. by Ekua Holmes. Penguin/Kokila.
Gr 7 Up–Brimming with vibrant, layered poetry and stunningly textured collage art, this ballad for Black girls is a must for all collections.

YOLEN, Jane. In and Out the Window. illus. by Cathrin Peterslund. Philomel.
Gr 5-8–Full of old favorites and new poems, this collection is a must-have for middle school libraries and is good for the entire family.