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30 Most Anticipated Picture Books for Fall

CHILDREN'S

HOW DO YOU DANCE?

by Thyra Heder ; illustrated by Thyra Heder

A gleeful, tender celebration of self-expression through movement, destined to become a favorite read-aloud. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

RISE!

by Bethany Hegedus ; illustrated by Tonya Engel

This deeply important story will foster further discussion around racism, sexual abuse, and courage. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A LIKKLE MISS LOU

by Nadia L. Hohn ; illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

This joyful book celebrates the importance of language and taking it as your own, from early. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A PLACE TO LAND

by Barry Wittenstein ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Gives readers a fresh and thrilling sense of what it took to make history. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MY FOOTPRINTS

by Bao Phi ; illustrated by Basia Tran

Both a meaningful effort toward inclusion and a solid conversation starter about bullying Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

WAIT, REST, PAUSE

by Marcie Flinchum Atkins

A refreshingly original exploration of a physical process both common and important in the natural world. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A LIFE MADE BY HAND

by Andrea D'Aquino ; illustrated by Andrea D'Aquino

This distinctive biography brims with artistic vision as it informs about a signature sculptor. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE MANY COLORS OF HARPREET SINGH

by Supriya Kelkar ; illustrated by Alea Marley

This simple yet sensitive story about a child coming to terms with things beyond his control will resonate across cultures.... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

OSCAR SEEKS A FRIEND

by Pawel Pawlak ; illustrated by Pawel Pawlak ; translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones

Color and composition combine to beautifully express friendship and the wonders of the world. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

STRANGE BIRDS

by Celia C. Pérez

A beautiful tale of the value of friendship against unconquerable odds. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

JUST ASK!

by Sonia Sotomayor ; illustrated by Rafael López

An affirmative, delightfully diverse overview of disabilities. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

JUST BECAUSE

by Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

Charming, playful, and extraordinary imaginings will galvanize young minds to find inspired answers to their own questions. Full review >

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