Review

Ramel, Marissa. Landing in a New Pond. Jennifer Doehring, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2026. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-568-0. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. After moving to a new house and not having others to play with, a [continue reading]

Quezada Padron, Angela. Sisters All the Time. Angela Quezada Padron, Illus. Steam Works. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-677-9. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Mari loves Saturdays, the day her half-sister Luz comes to visit.  [continue reading]

Sheinkin, Steve. Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match that Changed the World. Thien Pham, Illus. Addl. Creator Maurice Ashley. Roaring Brook, 09/2026. 240pp. Graphic. PLB $22.99. 978-1-250-33477-0. Paper $14.99. 978-1-250-33476-3. GRADES 4–9. HIGH ADDITIONAL.            For [continue reading]

Martín, Pedro. Mexikid Dreams: A Graphic Memoir. Pedro Martín, Illus. Dial, 09/2026. 320pp. Graphic. PLB $24.99. 979-8-2170-0248-1. Paper $14.99. 979-8-2170-0249-8. GRADES 4–8. OUTSTANDING.      The 1971 San Fernando earthquake uproots Pedro’s family, forcing them north to [continue reading]

Guillory, Sarah. Wish with Wings, A. Roaring Brook, 05/2026. 288pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-250-34939-2.GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING.      Twelve-year-old Evan believes a good day means coming home dirtier than when she left, a view not shared by her mother and great aunt, who worry about strong-willed [continue reading]

Giles, Chrystal D. We Are Joy. Kitt Thomas, Illus. Random House, 06/2026. [31]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-64773-8. GRADES Kindergarten–8. OUTSTANDING.       We Are Joy is an uplifting picture book for African American families that celebrates the simple moments that bring happiness. Through food, family, books, nature, blue [continue reading]

Buchet, Nelly. Weather Keeper, The. Elizabeth Haidle, Illus. Enchanted Lion, 09/2026. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-59270-495-8. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL.            See what it is like being a weather keeper: a person who lives far to the north, away from everyone, keeping track of and reporting on the [continue reading]

Bidania, V.T. Year Without Home, A. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen, 01/2026. 409 [+14]pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-69720-7. GRADES 4–6. OUTSTANDING.          Based on real-life experiences, Bidania’s novel-in-verse takes the reader to Laos following the Vietnam War as her multi-generational family flees their home country to find safety [continue reading]