• TEEN

    THE MARCH AGAINST FEAR

    JAN. 3, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE MARCH AGAINST FEAR

by Ann Bausum

An exceptionally well-written and -researched account of a crucial civil rights turning point. Full review >

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    LIFE ON SURTSEY

    NOV. 14, 2017

  • CHILDREN'S

    HIGHER, STEEPER, FASTER

    APRIL 18, 2017

CHILDREN'S

HIGHER, STEEPER, FASTER

by Lawrence Goldstone

For those who love history, aviation, or stories of great daring, this is pure pleasure. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MEET CINDY SHERMAN

    OCT. 17, 2017

CHILDREN'S

MEET CINDY SHERMAN

by Jan Greenberg & Sandra Jordan

An excellent, eye-opening exploration perfectly pitched to its audience. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    FAULT LINES IN THE CONSTITUTION

    SEPT. 1, 2017

CHILDREN'S

FAULT LINES IN THE CONSTITUTION

by Cynthia Levinson & Sanford Levinson

A fascinating, thoughtful, and provocative look at what in the Constitution keeps the United States from being “a more... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    ISAAC THE ALCHEMIST

    FEB. 14, 2017

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE QUILTS OF GEE'S BEND

    JUNE 13, 2017

CHILDREN'S

THE QUILTS OF GEE'S BEND

by Susan Goldman Rubin

A handsome volume to enchant a new generation of readers and artists. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    SILENT DAYS, SILENT DREAMS

    OCT. 31, 2017

CHILDREN'S

SILENT DAYS, SILENT DREAMS

by Allen Say ; illustrated by Allen Say

With sensitive text and powerful illustrations, Say brings this remarkable, inspiring life to poignant reality. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BOUND BY ICE

    SEPT. 19, 2017

CHILDREN'S

BOUND BY ICE

by Sandra Neil Wallace & Rich Wallace

Highly appealing narrative nonfiction for anyone who loves true adventure. Full review >

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