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]
Review
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]
Eventown Review
Haydu, Corey Ann. Eventown. Fiction. K. Tegen/HarperCollins, 02/2019. 328pp. $16.99. 978-0-06-268980-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 3-7. Something sad has happened in Elodee’s family, but no one wants to talk about it. The good news is they are [continue reading]
Beware of the Crocodile Review
Jenkins, Martin. Beware of the Crocodile. Satoshi Kitamura, Illus. Non-fic. Candlewick, 03/2019. 29pp. $16.99. 978-0-7636-7538-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-3. The opening scene of a toothy, open-mouthed crocodile grabs attention and doesn’t let go until the index [continue reading]
Planting Stories Review
Denise, Anika Aldamuy. Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré. Paola Escobar, Illus. Biog. HarperCollins, 01/2019. [36]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-274868-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3. This picture book biography of noted librarian Pura Belpré begins [continue reading]
OUTSTANDING! – May 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]
On the Come Up Review
Thomas, Angie. On the Come Up. Fiction. Balzer & Bray, 02/2019. 447pp. $18.99. 978-0-06-249856-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 8-12. Thomas takes an incisive and nuanced look at perceptions and personas of black teens in this stunning follow-up [continue reading]