Alexander, Lori. Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize. Rebecca Santo, Illus. Clarion, 01/2025. 120pp. Biography. Trade $18.99. 978-0-06-324599-0.GRADES 3–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. From childhood Barbara was driven by a love of science. Born [continue reading]
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Crown of Stories Review
Weatherford, Carole Boston. Crown of Stories, A: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison. Khalif Tahir Thompson, Illus. HarperCollins/Quill Tree, 04/2024. [48]pp. Biography. Trade $19.99. 978-0-06-291103-2. GRADES 1–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Weatherford uses the [continue reading]
Ash’s Cabin Review
Wang, Jen. Ash’s Cabin. Jen Wang, Illus. First Second, 08/2024. 320pp. Graphic. Trade $25.99. 978-1-250-75405-9. GRADES 7–12. OUTSTANDING. Sixteen-year-old Ash is a trans teen determined to find their grandfather’s fabled Northern California “cabin in the [continue reading]
Big Jim and the White Boy Review
Walker, David F. Big Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined. Marcus Kwame Anderson, Illus. Addl. Creator Isabell Struble, Colorist. Ten Speed Graphic, 10/2024. 282pp. Graphic. Trade $25.99. 978-1-9848-5772-9. GRADES 6–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Through [continue reading]
Map for Falasteen Review
Odeh, Maysa. Map for Falasteen, A: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home. Aliaa Betawi, Illus. Henry Holt, 10/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-250-89670-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. When her teacher shows the class a [continue reading]
Ferris Review
DiCamillo, Kate. Ferris. Candlewick, 03/2024. 226pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-3105-2. GRADES 3–5. OUTSTANDING. Rising fifth grader Ferris is navigating a lot of changes in her family and home. Her aging grandma is beginning to suffer [continue reading]
Bear’s Lost Glasses Review
Timmers, Leo. Bear’s Lost Glasses. Leo Timmers, Illus. Translated from the Dutch by David Colmer. Gecko, 08/2024. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-77657-594-7. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Originally published in Dutch in 2023, this smoothly [continue reading]
World of Dogs Review
Sarosiak, Carlie. World of Dogs, A: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers. Luisa Uribe, Illus. Nosy Crow, 09/2024. 96pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-88777-096-3. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Did you [continue reading]