Best Informational Picture Books of 2015

by Jonah Winter ; illustrated by Shane W. Evans

A much-needed picture book that will enlighten a new generation about battles won and a timely call to uphold these... Full review >

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by Don Tate ; illustrated by Don Tate

While the author justifiably bemoans the disproportionate number of titles about African-Americans that focus on slavery,... Full review >

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by April Pulley Sayre ; photographed by April Pulley Sayre

Wonder-full in every way. Full review >

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by Margarita Engle ; illustrated by Rafael López

A beautiful account of a young girl’s bravery and her important contribution toward gender equality in the creative arts. Full review >

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by Elin Kelsey ; illustrated by Soyeon Kim

Profound and entirely wonderful. Full review >

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by Hanmin Kim ; illustrated by Hanmin Kim ; translated by Sera Lee

Exquisite. Full review >

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by Meghan McCarthy ; illustrated by Meghan McCarthy

While Greenwood was indeed an interesting character, the more valuable—even revolutionary—takeaway is that history isn’t... Full review >

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by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

From the author’s heart to America’s readers: a tribute to a man who believed in and lived black pride. Full review >

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by Greg Pizzoli ; illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

An appealingly colorful, deadpan account of a remarkably audacious and creative criminal. Full review >

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by Owen Davey ; illustrated by Owen Davey

A vast amount of information on monkeys is expertly delivered in both text and image without patronizing either readers or... Full review >

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by Lesa Cline-Ransome ; illustrated by G. Brian Karas

This inventive look at maritime history has significant modern child appeal. Full review >

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by Selina Alko ; illustrated by Sean Qualls ; Selina Alko

Despite the gentle way this book unfolds, the language and images deal a blow to racist thinking and just might inspire the... Full review >

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