Torrubiano, Susana. El Hada Rosa. Giula Orecchia, Illus. nubeOcho, 05/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-84-19607-87-4. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see the review for the English edition: A Different Kind of Fairy by [continue reading]
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Lunar New Year Love Story Review
Yang, Gene Luen. Lunar New Year Love Story. LeUyen Pham, Illus. First Second, 01/2024. 343 [+9]pp. Graphic. Trade $25.99. 978-1-626-72810-3. Paper $17.99. 978-1-250-90826-1. GRADES 8–12. OUTSTANDING. Valentina (Val) loves to love Valentine’s Day. But once [continue reading]
College Gymnastics Review
Scheffer, Janie. College Gymnastics. All-Access Gymnastics: Lerner Sports. Lerner, 01/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $31.99. 979-8765608579. Paper $9.99. 9798765623428. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Epic Gymnastics Moments by Margaret J. Goldstein for series review. [continue reading]
Best Gymnastics Teams Review
Scheffer, Janie. Best Gymnastics Teams. All-Access Gymnastics: Lerner Sports. Lerner, 01/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $31.99. 979-8765608548. Paper $9.99. 979-8765623398. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Epic Gymnastics Moments by Margaret J. Goldstein for series [continue reading]
Epic Gymnastics Moments Review
Goldstein, Margaret J. Epic Gymnastics Moments. All-Access Gymnastics: Lerner Sports. Lerner, 01/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $31.99. 979-8765608562. Paper $9.99. 979-8765623411. GRADES 2–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This five-book series is a great introduction to all levels of [continue reading]
Hoops Review
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]
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]