Tavares, Matt. Hoops. Matt Tavares, Illus. Candlewick, 03/2023. 224pp. Graphic. Trade $22.99. 978-1-5362-0136-9. Paper $12.99. 978-1-5362-3195-3. GRADES 3–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows the girls who play on the [continue reading]

Reynolds, Jason. There Was a Party for Langston. Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey, Illus. Atheneum, 10/2023. [56]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5344-3944-3. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. In his author’s note, Reynolds explains how seeing a photo of [continue reading]

Laskin, Kodi. Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities. Addl. Creators Leah Keevan, Jackie Kruzie, Katherine Schneider, Cecilia James, and Alex Kerr. ALA Editions, 02/2023. 79pp. Professional. Paper $39.99. 978-0-8389-3731-0. GRADES [continue reading]

Ho, Richard. If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars. Huynh Kim Lien, Illus. Add Creator Phùng Nguyên Quang. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [38]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-372-3. GRADES Kindergarten-1. [continue reading]

Fryer Brown, Tameka. That Flag. Nikkolas Smith, Illus. HarperCollins, 01/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-0630-9344-7. GRADES 1-5. OUTSTANDING. Best friends Bianca and Keira are alike in all the ways that matter, like how they [continue reading]

Fang, X. Dim Sum Palace. X. Fang, Illus. Penguin /Tundra, 09/2023. [42]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7748-8198-9. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Too excited to sleep, a young girl named Liddy follows the delicious smells of a [continue reading]