Faruqi, Reem. Anisa’s International Day. Reem Faruqi, Illus. Harper, 10/2022. 102pp. Fiction. GRADES 2 – 4. $16.99. 978-0-06-320623-6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Anisa, of Pakistani descent, wears a new Pakistani outfit to school, inspiring her third grade [continue reading]

Werner, Rachel. Moving & Grooving to Fillmore’s Beat. Jerrard K. Polk, Illus. Capstone, 08/2023. 32pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES Kindergarten – 5. $18.99. 978-1-68446-762-4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The Fillmore district of San Francisco is celebrated in this rhyming [continue reading]

Newall, George and Tom Yohe. Schoolhouse Rock: The Updated Official Guide. Various Illustrators. Hyperion, 01/2023. 112pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 3 – 7. $17.99. 978-1-368-07774-3. ADDITIONAL. Adapted from a book for adults, this collection of the lyrics [continue reading]

McDonald, Megan. Stink, Superhero Superfan. Peter H. Reynolds, Illus. Stink Moody Series; bk. 13. Candlewick, 03/2023. 148pp. Fictio.n GRADES 2 – 4. $14.99. 978-1-5362-1507-6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In the thirteenth entry in this popular series, Judy [continue reading]

Lowry, Lois. Windeby Puzzle, The: History and Story. Jonathan Stroh, Illus. Clarion, 02/2023. 186pp. Fiction. GRADES 5 – 8. $16.99. 978-0-35-867250-0. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The bulk of this unusual novel is made up of two short [continue reading]

Hinrichs, Alexandra S.D. I Am Made of Mountains. Vivian Mineker, Illus. Charlesbridge, 05/2023. [42]pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES Kindergarten – 5. $18.99. 978-1-62354-260-3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this informational picture book, sixteen national parks are celebrated in rhyming [continue reading]

Alexander, Kwame and Deanna Nikaido. How to Write a Poem. Melissa Sweet, Illus. HarperCollins/Quill Tree, 04/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 3. $18.99. 978-0-06-306090-6. OUTSTANDING. In this companion to Alexander’s How to Read a [continue reading]