MacLeod, Kathy. Continental Drifter. Kathy MacLeod, Illus. First Second, 04/2024. 230pp.Graphic. Trade $22.99. 978-1-250-81373-2. Paper $14.99. 978-1-250-81374-9. GRADES 5–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In Bangkok, eleven-year-old Kathy, half Thai, half American, is used to feeling alone. Evenwhen [continue reading]
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Cactus Queen Review
Alexander, Lori. Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park. JenEly, Illus. Calkins Creek, 03/2024. [45]pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6626-8021-2.GRADES 2–5. OUTSTANDING. At the turn of the twentieth century, a young woman moved to [continue reading]
Do You Remember Review
Smith, Sydney. Do You Remember? Sydney Smith, Illus. Neal Porter, 10/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-8234-4262-1. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Lying in bed, a mother and child trade memories. Calm, full-page, painterly illustrations alternate [continue reading]
Oh No, the Aunts Are Here Review
Rex, Adam. Oh No, the Aunts Are Here. Lian Cho, Illus. Chronicle, 05/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $16.99. 978-1-7972-0794-0. GRADES Preschool–3. ADDITIONAL. A young child and their family are overwhelmed when four aunts arrive on [continue reading]
Eclipse Review
Rash, Andy. Eclipse. Andy Rash, Illus. Scholastic, 09/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-338-60882-3. GRADES Kindergarten–4. OUTSTANDING. When a young elementary school student learns of an upcoming eclipse, he makes plans to see it with [continue reading]
Summer is for Cousins Review
LaRocca, Rajani. Summer is for Cousins. Abhi Alwar, Illus. Abrams, 05/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-4197-5733-4. GRADES Preschool–3. OUTSTANDING. Every summer an Indian American family’s vacation is full of fun-filled activities and traditions. Seven [continue reading]
You and the Bowerbird Review
Gianferrari, Maria. You and the Bowerbird. Maris Wicks, Illus. Roaring Brook, 08/2023. [48]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-2508-4987-8. GRADES 1–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. On the edge of an Australian rainforest, a young, brown-skinned child observes, draws, and [continue reading]
More Than a Dream Review
Williams, Yohuru. More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Michael G. Long, Illus. Farrar Straus Giroux, 08/2023. 272pp. Nonfiction. Trade $21.99. 978-0374391744. GRADES 8–12. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Go beyond feel-good nostalgia to explore the political maneuvering, debate, sexism, and logistics behind the [continue reading]