Best Informational Picture Books of 2021

by Larry Dane Brimner ; illustrated by Maya Gonzales

A critical contribution to discussions of equal access and of systemic racism. Full review >

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by Jeff Gottesfeld ; illustrated by Matt Tavares

Impeccably honors its subject. Full review >

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by Madison Moore ; illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre

A brief but nonetheless impressive sports history that is too often overlooked. Full review >

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by Alex Nogués ; illustrated by Miren Asiain Lora ; translated by Lawrence Schimel

A marvelous combination of scientific inquiry and wonder. Full review >

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by Rachel Poliquin ; illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler

This engaging presentation invites readers to dive in. Full review >

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by Maria Popova ; illustrated by Ping Zhu

A story as charmingly mesmerizing as a silvery snail’s trail on a summer morning. Full review >

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by Anna Crowley Redding ; illustrated by Yas Imamura

A sweet windfall of history and inspiration. Full review >

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by Rob Sanders ; illustrated by Robbie Cathro

As beautiful as it is informative about this little-known battle in the fight for equality. Full review >

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by Peter Sís ; illustrated by Peter Sís

An extraordinary life memorably and evocatively presented. Full review >

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by Schele Williams ; illustrated by Tonya Engel

A truly powerful perspective shift. Full review >

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by Ibi Zoboi ; illustrated by Loveis Wise

Zoboi’s poetic retrospective breathes life into Black history narratives and reverently celebrates Black lives. Full review >

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