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ARMSTRONG & CHARLIE

by Steven B. Frank

Unforgettable, well-drawn titular characters are the heart of this deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny story about... Full review >

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DEWEY FAIRCHILD, PARENT PROBLEM SOLVER

by Lorri Horn ; illustrated by Agnieszka Grochalska

After all, as Horn puts it in this winning debut, “where you found kids, you always found parents who needed some assistance... Full review >

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HELLO, UNIVERSE

by Erin Entrada Kelly

An original and resonant exploration of interconnectedness and friendship. Full review >

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SEE YOU WHEN I SEE YOU

by Rose Lagercrantz ; illustrated by Eva Eriksson

A story about making life whole—that’s also really funny. Full review >

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THE FIRST RULE OF PUNK

by Celia C. Pérez

A charming debut about a thoughtful, creative preteen connecting to both halves of her identity. Full review >

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PATINA

by Jason Reynolds

Another stellar lap—readers will be eager to see who’s next Full review >

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THE SWEETEST SOUND

by Sherri Winston

Readers will be rooting for both Cadence as she claims her gift and the community who supports her. Full review >

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