Lacika, Jenny. Cesar’s Cerulean Surprise. Laura Sandoval Herrera, Illus. Storytelling Math. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-439-3. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Cesar’s younger sister Gabi’s birthday present is a new box of sixty-four crayons, [continue reading]
Most Perilous World Review
Gaddy, Kristina R. A Most Perilous World: The True Story of the Young Abolitionists and Their Crusade Against Slavery. Dutton, 06/2025. 354pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0593855522. GRADES 8–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Thoroughly researched and packed with historical [continue reading]
Encyclopedia Brown Read-Alikes
READ-ALIKES Encyclopedia Brown (short Who Done It? mysteries) by Donald Sobel Barnett, Mac. “Brixton Brothers” series. Bowman, Marina J. Hailey Haddie’s Minute Mysteries. Cheshire, Simon. “Saxby Smart” series. Clover, Andrew. “Rory Branaga: Detective” series. [continue reading]
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026: Mark your calendar for the upcoming annual ACL Performers’ Showcase, which is planned for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at the Fremont Library! As many ACL members know, [continue reading]
Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts Review
Sullivan, Annie. Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts. Paula J. Becker, Illus. Random, 08/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-70960-3. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A little monster girl with green skin and wild, multicolored hair comes [continue reading]
From BAM! to BURP! Review
Stewart, Melissa. From BAM! to BURP! A Carbon Atom’s Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU. Marta Alvarez Miguens, Illus. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. [36]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-446-1. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. The creation of carbon [continue reading]
Women on a Mission Review
Slade, Suzanne. Women on a Mission: The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon. Molly Magnell, Illus. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. 48pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-395-2. GRADES 2–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A dozen female scientists are profiled [continue reading]
Haunted Scavenger Hunt Review
Patschke, Steve. Haunted Scavenger Hunt, The: A Spook-tacular Story. Roland Garrigue, Illus. Templar, 07/2025. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $15.99. 978-1-5362-3523-4. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Four ethnically diverse friends find a box with a skeleton key [continue reading]