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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
LONE WOMENAcrobatic storytelling, both out there and down-home. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
WHITE CAT, BLACK DOGby Kelly Link ; illustrated by Shaun Tan
Enchanting, mesmerizing, brilliant work. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
COMMITMENTby Mona Simpson
Simpson beautifully explores the sacrifices that keep a family together even when it's coming apart. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE GREAT RECLAMATIONby Rachel Heng
Like a drop of rain that holds the reflection of the world, crystalline and beautiful. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
WEATHERINGA compelling contribution to the literature on the important issue of health care inequity. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >HISTORY
GUARDIANS OF THE VALLEYby Dean King
A welcome study of environmental politics in action. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
SKINFOLKAn earnestly felt, beautifully wrought story of an American family in all its complexity. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
BIRDGIRLAn excellent mix of travelogue, memoir, and advocacy. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
NEARER MY FREEDOMby Monica Edinger & Lesley Younge
An excellent way to understand a remarkable individual and his times. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THE MEMORY EATERAn eerie tale offering equal measures of fright, angst, and emotional catharsis. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
FREE RADICALSby Lila Riesen
A smart, powerful, poignant tale of identity, freedom, and family. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
INTO THE LIGHTby Mark Oshiro
An important and searing read on the value of family, agency, and belief. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE MANY ASSASSINATIONS OF SAMIR, THE SELLER OF DREAMSby Daniel Nayeri ; illustrated by Daniel Miyares
An enticing taste of a rich historical world. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
CALLING THE MOONedited by Aida Salazar & Yamile Saied Méndez
A powerful, vibrant, and empowering celebration of an important milestone. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS
BEA WOLFby Zach Weinersmith ; illustrated by Boulet
Wonderfully weird. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
MAKING MOREby Katherine Roy ; illustrated by Katherine Roy
A perennially hot topic explored with a deft mix of specific details and light touches. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE TREE AND THE RIVERby Aaron Becker ; illustrated by Aaron Becker
Look upon this work, ye mighty picture-book creators, and despair. A stunning accomplishment. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
JOVITA WORE PANTSby Aida Salazar ; illustrated by Molly Mendoza
Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale of unconventional leadership. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
MY BABA'S GARDENby Jordan Scott ; illustrated by Sydney Smith
A quiet, tender, and profoundly moving celebration of intergenerational love. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
BIG TUNEby Alliah L. Agostini ; illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice
An exuberant celebration of community that leaps off the page. Full review >
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