This darkly thrilling tale, set in a world where the Dead don’t always stay that way, is grounded by an endearing and psychologically complex heroine.
Kao Kalia Yang recalls how her father climbed a tree to offer her a vision of life beyond the refugee camp she lived in as a child in this moving picture book.
This tale of a couple whose lives are overrun by poultry is one of the most bighearted picture books of the year—a truly fine feather.
All Anthony “Ant” Joplin wants is to uphold the family tradition of winning the local spades tournament.
Award-winning author Brandy Colbert’s history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is a horrifying account told with great care.
Sharon Cameron dives deep into another little-known aspect of WWII to create a completely immersive historical tale.
After she attends a party with the coolest girls in school, Becca realizes they’re not a squad—they’re more like a pack.
When Frances discovers her magical powers, she’s determined to use them to solve her brother’s murder in this atmospheric historical novel.
Bad Witch Burning is a powerful debut novel and a moving gift “for girls who need to scream but smile instead.”
Edie In Between is a winning portrait of one girl’s evolution toward embracing the magical abilities that make her different.
Caldecott Honor illustrator Christian Robinson outdoes himself in this picture book biography of musician Nina Simone, written by Traci N. Todd.
When a mouse misses out on the big cheese festival, he tries to turn back time and ends up crossing paths with Albert Einstein.
Engaging and playful, This Is Ruby is an ideal read-aloud for getting to know new classmates and building classroom community.
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