Tavares, Matt. Hoops. Matt Tavares, Illus. Candlewick, 03/2023. 224pp. Graphic. Trade $22.99. 978-1-5362-0136-9. Paper $12.99. 978-1-5362-3195-3. GRADES 3–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows the girls who play on the [continue reading]
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There Was a Party for Langston Review
Reynolds, Jason. There Was a Party for Langston. Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey, Illus. Atheneum, 10/2023. [56]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5344-3944-3. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. In his author’s note, Reynolds explains how seeing a photo of [continue reading]
Serving Patrons with Disabilities Review
Laskin, Kodi. Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities. Addl. Creators Leah Keevan, Jackie Kruzie, Katherine Schneider, Cecilia James, and Alex Kerr. ALA Editions, 02/2023. 79pp. Professional. Paper $39.99. 978-0-8389-3731-0. GRADES [continue reading]
If Lin Can Review
Ho, Richard. If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars. Huynh Kim Lien, Illus. Add Creator Phùng Nguyên Quang. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [38]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-372-3. GRADES Kindergarten-1. [continue reading]
That Flag Review
Fryer Brown, Tameka. That Flag. Nikkolas Smith, Illus. HarperCollins, 01/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-0630-9344-7. GRADES 1-5. OUTSTANDING. Best friends Bianca and Keira are alike in all the ways that matter, like how they [continue reading]
Dim Sum Palace Review
Fang, X. Dim Sum Palace. X. Fang, Illus. Penguin /Tundra, 09/2023. [42]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7748-8198-9. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Too excited to sleep, a young girl named Liddy follows the delicious smells of a [continue reading]
Dinosaurs in Boots Review
Treleaven, Lou. Dinosaurs in Boots. Paul Nicholls, Illus. Early Bird Stories: Early Bird Readers—Blue. Lerner, 01/2024. [28]pp. Reader. PLB $30.65. 979-8765610329. Paper $9.99. 979-8765623701. GRADES 1–2. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Bones by Jill Atkins [continue reading]
Artemis Mission Review
Rhatigan, Joe. Artemis Mission: Return to the Moon. Addl. Creators Beth Adelman. Alternator Books: Space Explorer Guidebooks. Lerner, 01/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765609095. Paper $10.99. 979-8765624944. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Double [continue reading]