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THE SONG WITHIN MY HEARTby David Bouchard ; illustrated by Allen Sapp
A stunning picture book that celebrates life, family relations, and determination to preserve traditions and heritage. Full review >
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THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFESet against a backdrop of war and sacrifice, Ada’s personal fight for freedom and ultimate triumph are cause for celebration. Full review >
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GONE CRAZY IN ALABAMARich in all areas, Delphine and her sisters’ third outing will fully satisfy the many fans of their first two. Full review >
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STELLA BY STARLIGHTA tale of the Jim Crow South that’s not sugar-coated but effective, with a trustworthy narrator who opens her heart and... Full review >
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ECHOby Pam Muñoz Ryan ; illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova
A grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance, it’s... Full review >
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NIGHT ON FIREby Ronald Kidd
Beautifully written and earnestly delivered, the novel rolls to an inexorable, stunning conclusion readers won’t soon forget. Full review >
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LITTLE ROBOTby Ben Hatke ; illustrated by Ben Hatke
Girl power at its best. A sure winner! (Graphic novel. 3-12) Full review >
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FULL CICADA MOONIn her acknowledgments, the author states that Mimi is “for anyone who has big dreams but is short on courage.” By the... Full review >
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AMAZING PLACESedited by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; illustrated by Chris Soentpiet & Christy Hale
Amazing, indeed: American readers will come away both proud of what the country has to offer and eager to visit the sites in... Full review >
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BLACKBIRD FLYChildren’s literature has been waiting for Apple Yengko—a strong, Asian-American girl whose ethnic identity simultaneously... Full review >
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POEMS IN THE ATTICby Nikki Grimes ; illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
Succinct poetry shines in this impassioned celebration of history; the stories of this African-American family traveling the... Full review >
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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CRAZY HORSEby Joseph M. Marshall III ; illustrated by Jim Yellowhawk
This powerful introduction to a great warrior and leader invites readers to ponder the meaning of “hero.” (author’s note,... Full review >
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FINDING SOMEPLACEA perfect storm of suspense and fine character building. Full review >
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THE MARVELSby Brian Selznick ; illustrated by Brian Selznick
Time, grief, forgiveness, and love intersect in epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit. Full review >
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DREAM ON, AMBERby Emma Shevah ; illustrated by Helen Crawford-White
A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse. Full review >
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RED BUTTERFLYAn adoption story that’s rich in family complexities and that readers won’t abandon. Full review >
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FUNNY BONESby Duncan Tonatiuh ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
Following on his Sibert Honor–winning Separate Is Never Equal (2014), Tonatiuh further marks himself as a major nonfiction... Full review >
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LOLA LEVINE IS NOT MEAN!by Monica Brown ; illustrated by Angela Dominguez
Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character. Full review >
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HILOby Judd Winick ; illustrated by Judd Winick
A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots Full review >
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