Lyfoung, Vicky. Hmong: A Graphic History. Vicky Lyfoung, Illus. Translated from the French by Kao-Ly Yang. Lerner/Graphic Universe, 04/2026. 158pp. Graphic. PLB $38.65. 979-8-7656-5981-6. Paper $18.99. 979-8-7656-5982-3. GRADES 6–Adult. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Who are the Hmong? [continue reading]
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Here Come the Aunties Review
Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Here Come the Aunties. Aphelandra, Illus. HarperCollins/ Heartdrum, 02/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-0633-7469-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Among Native people, the term “auntie” is a role that can be fulfilled [continue reading]
Opting Out Review
Kobabe, Maia. Opting Out. Maia Kobabe, Illus. Addl. Creator Swati “Lucky” Srikumar. Scholastic/Graphix, 05/2026. 255pp. Graphic. Trade $25.99. 978-1-5461-1012-5. Paper $14.99. 978-1-339-01224-7. GRADES 5–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. It’s the end of sixth grade and Saachi is [continue reading]
Attack Bunnies Review
Gehl, Laura. Attack Bunnies. Julia Patton, Illus. Beaming, 02/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5064-9225-4. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL. A pair of spirited bunnies team up to protect the forest creatures from harm, and they are [continue reading]
World Game Review
Coy, John. World Game, The: Soccer Circles the Globe. Phung Nguyen Quang, Illus. Carolrhoda, 05/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8-7656-6798-9. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL. Action-packed digital illustrations demonstrate how popular football, or American soccer, is [continue reading]
Explore Ancient Egypt Review
Wagner, Zelda. Explore Ancient Egypt. Lightning Bolt Books: Early Civilizations. Lerner, 01/2026. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8-7656-8924-0. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-2893-0. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Explore Ancient India by Candice Ransom for series [continue reading]
Explore Ancient China Review
Wagner, Zelda. Explore Ancient China. Lightning Bolt Books: Early Civilizations. Lerner, 01/2026. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8-7656-8926-4. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-2895-4. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Explore Ancient India by Candice Ransom for series [continue reading]
Explore Ancient India Review
Ransom, Candice. Explore Ancient India. Lightning Bolt Books: Early Civilizations. Lerner, 01/2026. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8-7656-8932-5. Paper $9.99. 979-8-3480-2901-2. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: These series nonfiction titles give readers a fast, broad overview [continue reading]