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12 Early 2023 Books We Love

FICTION

CALL AND RESPONSE

by Gothataone Moeng

A lovely debut brimming with deeply felt and well-rounded stories. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE HUMANITY ARCHIVE

by Jermaine Fowler

A timely, powerful approach to history that looks into the past to find a path into a better future. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE IN-BETWEEN

by Katie Van Heidrich

Stellar writing, perfect pacing, and a sophisticated treatment of universal themes make this a must-read. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

JUST JERRY

by Jerry Pinkney ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

A moving work from a legend of children’s literature and a testament to his legacy of visual storytelling. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

AN AMERICAN STORY

by Kwame Alexander ; illustrated by Dare Coulter

With powerful art from a bold new talent, this is a probing and sensitive take on a devastating chapter of U.S. history. Full review >

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