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FIFTY CENTS AND A DREAMby Jabari Asim & illustrated by Bryan Collier
An outstanding achievement and a life worthy of note. Full review >
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ELECTRIC BENby Robert Byrd & illustrated by Robert Byrd
A work of breadth and energy, just like its subject; engaging and brimming with appeal for a wide audience. Full review >
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HEROES OF THE SURFby Elisa Carbone & illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Riveting reading, well-timed for the centennial of the Titanic’s sinking. Full review >
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THE MIGHTY MISS MALONEDeza is one great heroine in her own right, a fitting literary companion to Bud Caldwell. Full review >
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WE MARCHby Shane W. Evans & illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action. Full review >
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND FREDERICK DOUGLASSA marvel of history writing that makes complicated history clear and interesting. Full review >
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SPIRIT SEEKERby Gary Golio & illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
Lyrically narrated, resplendently illustrated, and deeply respectful of both subject and audience. Full review >
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DRUMMER BOY OF JOHN JOHNby Mark Greenwood & illustrated by Frané Lessac
A joy to read. Play calypso music and celebrate! (author’s note, glossary and pronunciation guide, author’s sources)... Full review >
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THE AMAZING HARRY KELLARby Gail Jarrow
Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a... Full review >
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THE CASE OF THE DEADLY DESPERADOSA rich vein of wisdom runs through this highly entertaining, swashbuckling series debut. Full review >
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WE'VE GOT A JOBLevinson builds her dramatic account around the experiences of four young arrestees—including a 9-year-old, two teenage... Full review >
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CASTLEby David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan & illustrated by David Macaulay
And will a young scholar read it again and look for more? You bet—it’s great fuel for the imagination. Full review >
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ONE TIMES SQUAREby Joe McKendry & illustrated by Joe McKendry
Just like Times Square itself, the pages are filled to the brim. Full review >
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GEORGIA IN HAWAIIby Amy Novesky & illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Accessible, unfussy and visually charming. Full review >
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TWELVE KINDS OF ICEby Ellen Bryan Obed & illustrated by Barbara McClintock
Irresistible. Full review >
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HAND IN HANDby Andrea Davis Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney
A feast for readers whose eyes are (or should be) on the prize, in a volume as well-turned-out as the dapper W.E.B. Dubois,... Full review >
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SHADOW ON THE MOUNTAINby Margi Preus
A morally satisfying page turner. Full review >
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THE DOGS OF WINTERby Bobbie Pyron
Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable. Full review >
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THE IMPOSSIBLE RESCUEOutstanding nonfiction writing that makes history come alive. Full review >
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SPLENDORS AND GLOOMSSchlitz’s prose is perfect in every stitch, and readers will savor each word. Full review >
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MONSIEUR MARCEAUby Leda Schubert & illustrated by Gérard DuBois
An exceptional life; a stunning achievement. Full review >
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DISCOVERING BLACK AMERICAFrom attractive page design to an afterword that encourages readers to search for their own history, there has been much... Full review >
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