Medina, Meg. Graciela in the Abyss. Balbusso, Anna and Elena, Illus. Candlewick, 07/2025. 256pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-1945-6. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Newbery-award-winning author Medina enters the fray of fantasy in her latest middle-grade novel. [continue reading]
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Call Me Gray Review
Larsen, Andrew. Call Me Gray. Tallulah Fontaine, Illus. Addl. Creator Bells Larsen. Kids Can, 10/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $21.99. 978-1-5253-1135-2. GRADES Kindergarten–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Every winter Gray and their dad create an ice rink, [continue reading]
CeeCee Review
Keller, Shana. CeeCee: Underground Railroad Cinderella. Laura Freeman, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-389-1. GRADES 1–4. UNSATISFACTORY. Keller presents a tale that is neither a Cinderella story nor an effective depiction of [continue reading]
(S)Kin Review
Zoboi, Ibi. (S)Kin. HarperCollins/Versify, 02/2025. 400pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-0628-8887-7. GRADES 9–12. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Narrated by two half-sisters who discover each other in the course of this novel in verse, (S)KIN explores themes of magic, [continue reading]
Cesar’s Cerulean Surprise Review
Lacika, Jenny. Cesar’s Cerulean Surprise. Laura Sandoval Herrera, Illus. Storytelling Math. Charlesbridge, 10/2025. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-439-3. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Cesar’s younger sister Gabi’s birthday present is a new box of sixty-four crayons, [continue reading]
Most Perilous World Review
Gaddy, Kristina R. A Most Perilous World: The True Story of the Young Abolitionists and Their Crusade Against Slavery. Dutton, 06/2025. 354pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0593855522. GRADES 8–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Thoroughly researched and packed with historical [continue reading]
Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops Review
Jackson, Tom. Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669273. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683941. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus by Tom Jackson for series review. [continue reading]
T. Rex vs. Ankylosaurus Review
Jackson, Tom. T. Rex vs. Ankylosaurus: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669259. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683927. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus by Tom Jackson for series [continue reading]