Reynolds, Jason. There Was a Party for Langston. Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey, Illus. Atheneum, 10/2023. [56]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5344-3944-3. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. In his author’s note, Reynolds explains how seeing a photo of [continue reading]
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Laskin, Kodi. Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities. Addl. Creators Leah Keevan, Jackie Kruzie, Katherine Schneider, Cecilia James, and Alex Kerr. ALA Editions, 02/2023. 79pp. Professional. Paper $39.99. 978-0-8389-3731-0. GRADES [continue reading]
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That Flag Review
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Dim Sum Palace Review
Fang, X. Dim Sum Palace. X. Fang, Illus. Penguin /Tundra, 09/2023. [42]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7748-8198-9. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Too excited to sleep, a young girl named Liddy follows the delicious smells of a [continue reading]
Imani Finds the Right Notes Review
Lewis, Cicely. Imani Finds the Right Notes. Anastasia Magloire William, Illus. Hair Magic. Lerner, 01/2024. 40pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 978-1-7284-8689-5. Paper $9.99. 979-8765624227. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Imani and the Great Hair [continue reading]
Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White: Who Would Win? Review
Stabler, David. Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White: Who Would Win? Lerner Sports: All-Star Smackdown. Lerner, 08/2023. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $30.65. 978-1-7284-9086-1. Paper $9.99. 979-8765602447. GRADES 3–6. HIGH ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see: Lebron James vs. [continue reading]
Imani and the Great Hair Experiment Review
Lewis, Cicely. Imani and the Great Hair Experiment. Anastasia Magloire William, Illus.Hair Magic. Lerner, 01/2024. 40pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 978-1-7284-8687-1. Paper $9.99.979-8765624234. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL. Imani has a special ability: her hair changes into new [continue reading]