Blumenthal, Karen. Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America’s Fight for Freedom. Elizabeth Baddeley, Illus. Addl. Creator Jen McCartney. Roaring Brook, 02/2025. [40]pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6267-2311-5. GRADES [continue reading]
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Barnes, Derrick. I Got You: A Brother’s Promise. Shamar Knight-Justice, Illus. Nancy Paulsen, 08/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-11145-1. GRADES Kindergarten–2. OUTSTANDING. Rasheed shares his heartfelt gratitude for his older brother Anthony, who is [continue reading]
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Social Justice Children’s Book Fair Set for December 6, 2025: The 9th Annual Social Justice Children’s Book Fair is scheduled for December 6, 2025, at Emerson Elementary School in Oakland, CA. 2025 Book Fair – [continue reading]
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ACL Meeting Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
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Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Avi. “Poppy” series. Bond, Michael. A Bear Called Paddington. Burnford, Sheila. The Incredible Journey. Dahl, Roald. The BFG. DiCamillo, Kate. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Gannett, Ruth Stiles. [continue reading]
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We Are All Animals Review
Hoare, Ben. We Are All Animals: Discover What You Have in Common with a Cat, a Bat, a Jellyfish, and 150 Other Animals. Mark Ruffle, Illus. Addl. Creator Christopher Lloyd. What on Earth, 04/2025. 48pp. [continue reading]