Henkes, Kevin. Sweeping Up the Heart. Fiction. Greenwillow, 03/2019. 183pp. $16.99. 978-0-06-285254-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-7. It’s 1999, and 12-year-old Amelia is frustrated by her rigid single father’s reluctance to seek any sort of adventure and [continue reading]
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OUTSTANDING! – July 2019
Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Members can see full reviews of these books and many more [continue reading]
You Are Light Review
Becker, Aaron. You Are Light. Aaron Becker, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 03/2019. [16]pp. $15.99. 978-1-5362-0115-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. Using a poetic text, this innovative book describes the importance of the sun and how it impacts [continue reading]
Last of the Name
Parry, Rosanne. Last of the Name. Fiction. Carolrhoda, 04/2019. 334pp. $17.99. 978-1-5415-4159-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-9. Fleeing violence and starvation in Ireland, 12-year-old Danny O’Carolan and his older sister land in the proverbial fire as they [continue reading]
Mammals Review
Forshaw, Nick. Mammals! William Exley, Illus. Non-fiction. Explorer Series. What on Earth! 03/2019. 38pp. $14.95. 978-0-9955770-7-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-6. Part of the Explorers series, this book introduces readers to Agent Osprey, who explains what mammals [continue reading]
OUTSTANDING! – June 2019
Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Members can see full reviews of these books and many more [continue reading]
Wildheart Review
Bertagna, Julie. Wildheart: The Daring Adventures of John Muir. William Goldsmith, Illus. Graphic novel. Yosemite Conservancy, 03/2019. 128pp. $17.99. 978-1-930238-94-7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES 3-6. This graphic novel biography by Julie Bertagna introduces middle grade readers [continue reading]
Because Review
Willems, Mo. Because. Amber Ren, Illus. Picture Book. Hyperion, 03/2019. [40]pp. $17.99. 978-1-368-01901-9. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-3. A causal chain of contributors demonstrates the skill, collaboration, and community support required to stage a modern orchestral concert [continue reading]