Ribay, Randy. Everything We Never Had. Kokila, 08/2024. 264[+8]pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5934-6141-9. GRADES 9–12. OUTSTANDING. In a character-driven family story, Bay Area author Ribay portrays four generations of Filipino American men during formative moments [continue reading]
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Olivetti Review
Millington, Allie. Olivetti. Macmillan/Feiwel & Friends, 03/2024. 246[+3]pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-250-32693-5. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Olivetti Brindle, a vintage typewriter, will go to any length to keep his beloved family together, even if that [continue reading]
Popcorn Review
Harrell, Rob. Popcorn. Penguin Random House/Dial, 09/2024. 269pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5936-9792-4. GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING. The pressure is on—and steadily growing—for seventh grader Andrew Yaeger, who struggles to manage his anxiety and OCD throughout a [continue reading]
Vice Principal Problem Review
Magoon, Kekla. Blue Stars: Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem. Molly Murakami, Illus. Addl. Creator Cynthia Leitich Smith. The Blue Stars. Candlewick, 03/2024. 176pp. Graphic. Trade $22.99. 978-1-5362-0499-5. Paper $12.99. 978-1-5362-2866-3. GRADES 3–6. OUTSTANDING. In [continue reading]
Circuit Review
Jiménez, Francisco. Circuit, The: Graphic Novel. Celia Jacobs, Illus. Adapted by Andrew J. Rostan. Clarion/Harper Collins, 03/2024. 227 [+6]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-3583-4821-4. Paper $15.99. 978-0-3583-4822-1. GRADES 3–7. OUTSTANDING. Adapted from Francisco Jiménez’s 1998 award-winning [continue reading]
What We Wear When We Take Care Review
Finan, Sarah. What We Wear When We Take Care. Sarah Finan, Illus. Candlewick, 06/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-2770-3. GRADES Preschool–1. OUTSTANDING. With rhythmic pacing and captivating sound imagery, we learn about the safety [continue reading]
Work Review
Feinberg, Shaina. Work: Interviews with People Doing Jobs They Love. Julia Rothman, Illus. Candlewick, 12/2024. 63pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-3266-0. GRADES Kindergarten–3. ADDITIONAL. Experience the vastness of what people call work while journeying with this [continue reading]
Everyone Gets a Turn Review
Dubuc, Marianne. Everyone Gets a Turn. Marianne Dubuc, Illus. Princeton Architectural, 03/2024. 60pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7972-2729-0. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Four forest friends (Bear, Hare, Turtle, and Mouse) encounter an egg, and together decide [continue reading]