Novels in Verse for Tweens Alexander, Kwame. The Door of No Return. Applegate, Katherine. Odder. Arango, Andrea Beatriz. It’s All or Nothing, Vale. Arango, Andrea Beatriz. Iveliz Explains It All. Baldwin, Cindy. No Matter [continue reading]
Welcome ACL Helfeld Scholars, Part 2!
Pedro Perez Hello I’m Pedro Perez . I’m from San Pablo California! I’ve worked in libraries since 2008. I’ve always been fascinated by children’s literature, children’s programming, and storytelling. I enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, but I [continue reading]
This Makes That with Annemarie Review
Brunetti, Ivan. This Makes That with Annemarie. Ivan Brunetti, Illus. Toon, 05/2025. [36]pp. Reader. Trade $13.99. 978-1-6626-6556-1. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Annemarie (previously featured in Brunetti’s Shapes and Shapes with Annemarie, 2023) and her classmates [continue reading]
Roman Soldiers Review
Evans, Tegen. Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army. Tom Froese, Illus. Nosy Crow, 05/2025. 28pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8887771540. GRADES 5–8. ADDITIONAL. Using a brief, simple text, this describes the life [continue reading]
Orson and the World’s Loudest Library Review
Gehl, Laura. Orson and the World’s Loudest Library. Stephanie Roth Sisson, Illus. Astra, 04/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6626-0208-5. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. After undergoing renovation the local public library reopens, but to Orson’s [continue reading]
Poo Pile on the Prairie Review
Hevron, Amy. Poo Pile on the Prairie. Amy Hevron, Illus. Tiny Habitats. Beach Lane, 02/2025. [44]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-6659-3502-9. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. The year in the life of a pile of bison poop is [continue reading]
Where the Deer Slip Through Review
Howes, Katey. Where the Deer Slip Through. Beth Krommes, Illus. Beach Lane, 06/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-6659-1827-5. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. From dawn until nightfall, we watch as various pine forest animals enter a [continue reading]
Who’s Making All That Noise?! Review
Lunde, Darrin. Who’s Making All That Noise?! Erica J. Chen, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-626-7. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Part of Lunde’s series of picture books depicting aspects of nature including Whose [continue reading]