AlsoE. B. GoodaleSoft, beautiful paintings in blueberry ink illuminate the way in which the past and present remain close through the memories of three generationsYounger ReadersWord Count 210View book detailsALSC Notable Children's Books 2023
The 2023 edition contains 97 selections published by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALA). The source organizes the selections into Younger Readers, Middle Readers, Older Readers, and All Ages. It is the annual record of titles designated Notable by the ALSC committee.
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47 selections
AlsoE. B. GoodaleSoft, beautiful paintings in blueberry ink illuminate the way in which the past and present remain close through the memories of three generationsYounger ReadersWord Count 210View book details
Bathe the CatAlice B. McGintyDad gives everyone in his diverse family chores to prepare for Grandma’s visit, including bathing the cat. However, the mischievous cat has other plansYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD340LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
Berry SongMichaela GoadeFeaturing informative back matter, this picture book follows a Tlingit grandmother and granddaughter as they gather berries like their ancestors before them. (A 2023 Caldecott Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 740LATOS Book Level 2.9View book details
The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and RebuildingKarina Nicole GonzálezThe power of community, hope, and resilience is captured in this story of a family preparing for Hurricane María in Puerto Rico and their subsequent role in rebuilding their home. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator and Children's Author Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD600LATOS Book Level 2.9View book details
Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale EndingsLaurel SnyderFun, detailed illustrations will enchant young readers as they decide how a variety of fractured fairy tales will play outYounger ReadersView book details
Every Dog in the NeighborhoodPhilip C. SteadFollowing his grandmother’s example of community activism, Louis carries out a census to count every dog in his neighborhood. Along the way, he makes new friends, including furry onesYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4View book details
Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and BelongingPauline David-SaxDynamic, mixed-media illustrations feature bookworm Nicky, who is inspired to overcome her shyness after meeting a diverse group of motorcycle-riding women at her mom’s cafeYounger ReadersView book details
FarmhouseSophie BlackallUsing detailed multimedia art—including materials from salvaged artifacts—and one long, rhythmic sentence, Blackall describes the daily lives of the large family that once lived in her old farmhouseYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure 870LATOS Book Level 5.6View book details
Finding FireLogan S. KlineThis wordless picture book uses a bright palette to tell the story of a young member of a prehistoric community who volunteers to find fire when their source is doused by rainYounger ReadersView book details
Fire Chief FranLinda AshmanRhyming sentences showcase the daily activities of Fran’s fire crew, from their varied emergency runs to how they spend their time at the firehouse in betweenYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD590LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
Fish and WaveSergio RuzzierThis gentle, action-packed comics reader presents a distinctive anthropomorphic pair navigating the early waters of friendship. Flexibility is key as this duo transitions from “me” and “you” to a playful “we.” (A 2023 Geisel Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 220LATOS Book Level 0.7View book details
The FlamingoGuojingIn an exquisitely illustrated, nearly wordless graphic novel, a young girl’s lao lao (grandmother) shares the tale of a flamingo raised from an egg, inspiring the girl to continue the story back homeYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.9View book details
Gigi and OjijiMelissa IwaiGigi’s excitement about meeting Ojiji, her Japanese grandfather, gives way to uncertainty when he arrives. After her mother reassures her, Gigi and Ojiji begin to settle into a new, warm relationship. (A 2023 Geisel Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 500LATOS Book Level 3.3View book details
H Is for HarlemDinah JohnsonAccompanied by gorgeously detailed illustrations, this alphabetical ode to Harlem's Black history and culture celebrates historical figures, buildings, institutions, works of art, and moreYounger ReadersView book details
Hello, Puddle!Anita SanchezThis nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to a puddle and the many animals that use it for shelter and sustenance throughout the seasonsYounger ReadersWord Count 295View book details
A History of MeAdrea TheodorePowerful illustrations illuminate this tale of a Black girl’s journey to finding self-acceptance and pride in her heritage despite the racism she faces as the only Black person in her classYounger ReadersView book details
Honeybee Rescue: A Backyard DramaLoree Griffin BurnsWhen part of Mr. Connery’s bee colony moves to his shed, Mr. Nelson uses his expertise and homemade bee vacuum to rehome the bees without causing harm. Engaging photographs capture the process clearlyYounger ReadersView book details
Hot DogDoug SalatiCity sounds and heat, brought to life with searing oranges, give way to cool, tranquil greens and blues, as a dog and its human sojourn to the beach for fun and relaxation. (The 2023 Caldecott Medal winner)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure NPWord Count 131View book details
How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to the OutsideKari PercivalConversational questions and answers help a group of little ones learn about the process of planting a garden and the wonders of the outdoorsYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD310LFountas & Pinnell Text Level LView book details
I Did It!Michael EmberleyWith determination and some help from friends, a little creature learns to ride a bike. (The 2023 Geisel Award Book)Younger ReadersView book details
João by a ThreadRoger MelloJoão dreams of floating through watery landscapes covered by elaborate embroideries until a hole swallows them. Startled awake, he weaves words together into a comforting lullaby. (A 2023 Batchelder Honor Book)Younger ReadersView book details
John’s TurnMac BarnettEvery Friday during assembly, one student performs a talent. When it's John's turn, everyone can tell he's nervous, but his ability to dance ballet surprises and delights his classmatesYounger ReadersWord Count 324View book details
KittyRebecca Jordan-GlumGranny thinks cat-sitting will be easy until, without her knowledge, a raccoon switches places with the cat and proceeds to cause chaosYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4View book details
Knight OwlChristopher DeniseA young owl achieves his dream of becoming a knight, but his bravery and cleverness are quickly put to the test in this charming and humorous picture book. (A 2023 Caldecott Honor Book)Younger ReadersView book details
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word PaintersDuncan TonatiuhA Mexihcah girl describes the beauty and importance of language, culture, and tradition to her younger brother in this tale about Mesoamerican storytelling and bookmaking. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)Younger ReadersATOS Book Level 4.3AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)View book details
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed PercussionShannon StockerThis picture book biography tells the true story of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, who creates incredible music and becomes the world's first full-time solo percussionistYounger ReadersView book details
Lizzy and the CloudTerry Fan, Eric FanLifelike illustrations capture this whimsical account of Lizzy as she cares for her growing pet cloud and learns tough lessons about knowing when to set something she loves freeYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD620LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
Luli and the Language of TeaAndrea WangIn her class of English language learners, Luli creates community and breaks the ice by sharing a pot of tea, a ritual common across many culturesYounger ReadersView book details
Magic: Once Upon a Faraway LandMirelle OrtegaFrom her family’s pineapple farm in Mexico, a young girl relates a story of the beauty and magic of transformation: words to stories, rain and dirt to fruit, and threads to blankets. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)Younger ReadersView book details
Me and the Boss: A Story about Mending and LoveMichelle EdwardsA little boy and his older sister learn to embroider at a library program. Although he struggles at first, he persists in finishing his project and surprises his sister by mending her teddy bearYounger ReadersView book details
The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the BorderStephen BriseñoIn a heartening story of compassion and generosity, Noemi and her mother, who are denied entry into the U.S. from Mexico, add their names to the notebook, an unofficial list of those waiting to cross the border. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Children's Author Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.2View book details
Out of a JarDeborah MarceroA bunny bottles up his overwhelming emotions and hides them away. When storage becomes a problem, he learns to embrace difficult feelings in order to let them goYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
Owl and PenguinVikram MadanIn three short chapters, Owl and Penguin support each other and find humor in sharing ice cream, attempting to fly, and enjoying a rainy day. (A 2023 Geisel Honor Book)Younger ReadersView book details
Powwow DayTraci SorellUnable to dance at her local powwow due to a recent illness, a young girl finds hope for next year while watching her community dance for her healing. Back matter provides additional information about powwowsYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
A Seed GrowsAntoinette PortisThe lifecycle of a sunflower from seed to flower and back to seed is presented in minimalistic, lyrical text accompanied by richly textured images of the plant at each stage of development. (A 2023 Geisel and Sibert Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 401LATOS Book Level 2.8View book details
Still Dreaming / Seguimos soñandoClaudia Guadalupe MartínezFearing separation, a family makes the difficult decision to leave their home in this poignant story, told through the eyes of a child, that recounts the Mexican Repatriation in the U.S. during the 1930s. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 479LATOS Book Level 3.2View book details
Sweet Justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus BoycottMara RockliffExceptional writing and rich illustrations shed light on everyday civil rights hero Georgia Gilmore in this thoroughly researched picture book biography. (A 2023 Sibert Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD840LATOS Book Level 4.6View book details
The TalkAlicia D. WilliamsThis picture book highlights the sensitive conversation many Black and brown families must have with their children about safety because of their skin colorYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 2.8View book details
The Three Billy Goats GruffMac BarnettInfused with clever language and humor, the classic tale of the “Three Billy Goats Gruff” is retold with delightfully surprising illustrationsYounger ReadersView book details
Too EarlyNora EricsonA father and child wake in time to watch the sunrise in this relatable early morning story illustrated with deep blues and beckoning yellow sunlightYounger ReadersWord Count 360View book details
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and PhotographsChana StiefelYears after the Holocaust, Yaffa Eliach traveled the world to collect photographs from former members of her destroyed shtetl, which were used to create the Tower of Life memorial exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Museum. (A 2023 Sibert Honor Book)Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 4.8View book details
A Walk through the Rain ForestMartin JenkinsRealistically detailed, grayscale illustrations featuring splashes of color adorn this sophisticated seek-and-find, which conversationally describes the plants and animals one may see on a walk through a Malaysian rain forestYounger ReadersView book details
Where Wonder GrowsXelena GonzálezA grandmother helps her granddaughters discover and appreciate the natural elements of Mother Earth and the healing and strength found in intergenerational communities and families. (The 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner)Younger ReadersView book details
The World Belonged to UsJacqueline WoodsonA flashback to a childhood "not so long ago" shows a time when a diverse group of kids were free to explore and play on their Brooklyn block during the summerYounger ReadersLexile Text Measure 970LATOS Book Level 6.4View book details
Yellow Dog BluesAlice Faye DuncanEmbroidered illustrations and lyrical language tell the story of a little boy’s journey along the Mississippi Blues Trail as he chases his runaway dog, who just wants to sing the bluesYounger ReadersView book details
Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This CountryKelly YangYang partners with various Asian American and Asian artists to create an ode to Asian American changemakers. Biographical back matter complements the sparse textYounger ReadersView book details
Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle’s Incredible Journey HomeLindsay MooreFollowing loggerhead sea turtle Yoshi’s 25,000-mile journey home after 20 years of captive rehabilitation, this informational picture book utilizes lyrical text, maps, and infographicsYounger ReadersView book detailsMiddle Readers
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Aviva vs. the DybbukMari LoweHaunted by a mischievous dybbuk, Aviva rekindles an old friendship, finds support in her Orthodox Jewish community, and begins to come to terms with a repressed traumatic memoryMiddle ReadersView book details
Black Bird, Blue RoadSofiya PasternackZiva will do anything, even bargain with the Angel of Death, to cure her twin brother’s leprosy in this spiritual adventure set in the Khazarian Jewish EmpireMiddle ReadersView book details
Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights MovementAngela JoyAccompanied by striking cut-paper illustrations, this moving picture book biography illuminates Mamie Till-Mobley’s life and the ways in which the murder of her son affected her activism during the civil rights era. (A 2023 Caldecott and Sibert Honor Book)Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 680LATOS Book Level 4.4View book details
Concrete: From the Ground UpLarissa TheuleInformative and humorous, this picture book offers a fascinating introduction to the history, characteristics, and uses of a ubiquitous building material: concreteMiddle ReadersView book details
Different: A Story of the Spanish Civil WarMónica MontañésTold in the alternating voices of two brothers, this picture book reveals the everyday life and deprivation faced by the siblings during the Spanish Civil War. (A 2023 Batchelder Honor Book)Middle ReadersView book details
Dragonfly EyesCao WenxuanIn a story spanning three generations, a family, whose wealth brings them great honor, becomes a target for abuse and persecution during China’s Cultural Revolution due to their mixed heritage and possessions. (A 2023 Batchelder Honor Book)Middle ReadersView book details
FreewaterAmina Luqman-DawsonA lyrical narrative tells the story of several children who escape slavery to discover freedom among a community of formerly enslaved Black people living in the Great Dismal Swamp. (The 2023 Newbery Award winner)Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.59View book details
FrizzyClaribel A. OrtegaTired of getting her hair straightened at the salon, Dominican American Marlene goes to her aunt for affirmation and hair care tips. This graphic novel challenges societal beauty standards while celebrating naturally curly hair. (The 2023 Pura Belpré Children’s Author Award winner)Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 440LATOS Book Level 3View book details
Jennifer Chan Is Not AloneTae KellerWhen UFO-obsessed Jennifer Chan disappears after “the Incident,” Mallory feels partly responsible and begins to search for her in this sensitive examination of the complex social dynamics of middle-school bullyingMiddle ReadersLexile Text Measure 640LATOS Book Level 4.1View book details
Just a Girl: A True Story of World War IILia LeviHarper, $16.99 (9780063065086). During Mussolini’s reign, Lia and her family leave their home because of the persecution of Jews. Based on her adult memoir, Levi retells her story through the eyes of a child experiencing racism and hatred of Jews during the period. (The 2023 Batchelder Award Book)Middle ReadersView book details
The Last MapmakerChristina SoontornvatA mapmaker’s apprentice, Sai joins a group of explorers on a journey to map unexplored territories. Filled with secrets and double-crossing, this seafaring adventure follows Sai as she charts a new path to her destiny. (A 2023 Newbery Honor Book)Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 740LATOS Book Level 4.7View book details
Little MonarchsJonathan CaseIn a postapocalyptic future where sun exposure is deadly to mammals, Elvie and her caretaker follow migrating monarch butterflies as they try to develop a vaccine that will protect humanity for goodMiddle ReadersLexile Text Measure 459LATOS Book Level 3.1View book details
Love in the LibraryMaggie Tokuda-HallTokuda-Hall draws upon her grandparents’ experiences during WWII in this tender picture book, which sees Tama and George fall in love while imprisoned in a Japanese American incarceration campMiddle ReadersLexile Text Measure 620LATOS Book Level 4View book details
Maizy Chen’s Last ChanceLisa YeeAs Maizy gets to know her ailing grandfather and helps run the family’s Chinese restaurant during an unplanned summer in Minnesota, she also discovers her family history and fights racial prejudice. (A 2023 Newbery Honor Book)Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 670LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
OdderKatherine ApplegateInspired by true events, this novel in verse tells of a curious sea otter who is rehabilitated after nearly dying. Unfit for life in the wild, she begins to foster orphaned otter pupsMiddle ReadersLexile Text Measure NP0LATOS Book Level 0.1View book details
The Ogress and the OrphansKelly BarnhillAn ogress joins forces with a group of orphans to bring love and compassion back to their town after years of apathy left a devastating markMiddle ReadersWord Count 99555View book details
On the Move: Home Is Where You Find ItMichael RosenIn this poetic meditation on human migration, Rosen connects his Polish Jewish family's history of loss and escape during the Holocaust with contemporary refugee and migrant experiencesMiddle ReadersView book details
Out of the Shadows: How Lotte Reiniger Made the First Animated Fairytale MovieFiona RobinsonUsing cut-paper illustrations, this account covers the early life and career of Lotte Reiniger, who created the first feature-length animated film using a similar art techniqueMiddle ReadersView book details
Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAnika Aldamuy DeniseTracing her journey from the Bronx to the Capitol Building, this inspiring biography of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the country’s youngest congresswoman, reminds readers of their own ability to make a difference. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)Middle ReadersView book details
A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River RebornPatricia NewmanLerner/Millbrook, $31.99 (9781541598706). A century after the damming of the Elwha River, members of the negatively impacted Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and activists joined forces to remove the dams and restore the local ecosystemMiddle ReadersView book details
A Rover’s StoryJasmine WargaTold through multiple viewpoints, this tale of emotional rover Resilience’s mission to Mars will keep readers with an interest in STEM on the edge of their seatsMiddle ReadersView book details
The Secret Battle of Evan PaoWendy Wan-Long ShangWhen Evan Pao moves to a Virginia town where everyone is obsessed with the Civil War, his research into Chinese American history sparks classroom conversations surrounding systemic racismMiddle ReadersLexile Text Measure 669LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in AmericaSelene CastrovillaThis little-known Civil War story celebrates formerly enslaved fugitive George Scott, whose courageous acts helped the Union army defeat Confederate soldiers at Fortress MonroeMiddle ReadersView book details
Seen and Unseen: What Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams’s Photographs Reveal about the Japanese American IncarcerationElizabeth PartridgeIn an account that masterfully combines text and illustration, the works of three different photographers are used to showcase and examine the unjust incarceration of Japanese and Japanese Americans during WWII. (The 2023 Sibert Award winner)Middle ReadersView book details
Smaller SisterMaggie Edkins WillisWhen Lucy’s big sister develops an eating disorder, it has a profound effect on the whole family. This graphic novel explores disordered eating, adolescence, and sisterhood with empathy, honesty, and humorMiddle ReadersLexile Text Measure GN440LATOS Book Level 3View book details
Srta. QuincesKat FajardoFifteen-year-old Suyapa/Sue is not looking forward to summer away from friends in rural Honduras, much less celebrating her quinceañera. This coming-of-age graphic novel is a celebration of self-acceptance and embracing cultural tradition. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)Middle ReadersView book details
Swim TeamJohnnie ChristmasUsing a blue palette and intergenerational storytelling, this graphic novel follows Bree as she becomes empowered as a swimmer and learns about the racism that historically prevented Black Americans from participating in this sportMiddle ReadersWord Count 9986View book details
Those Kids from Fawn CreekErin Entrada KellyWhen a new kid comes to the sleepy town of Fawn Creek, the small, close-knit, seventh-grade class discovers what it means to be yourself and how to be a friendMiddle ReadersWord Count 52931View book details
TumbleCelia C. PérezWhen 12-year-old Addie’s stepfather asks to adopt her, she sets out to discover the mystery of her father’s famous luchador family and learns more about herself along the way. (A 2023 Pura Belpré Children's Author Honor Book)Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details
The Universe in YouJason ChinStunning, detailed illustrations matched with fact-filled text transport readers into the microscopic building blocks of life, including cells, nuclei, and elementary particlesMiddle ReadersView book details
Violet and Jobie in the WildLynne Rae PerkinsWhen indoor mouse siblings are dropped off in a state park to fend for themselves, they learn how to survive and forge important friendships with the other animalsMiddle ReadersLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4.2View book detailsOlder Readers
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Ain’t Burned All the BrightJason ReynoldsAn interplay of poetry and art showcases a Black family during the first summer of COVID. In three breaths, the teen narrator describes how his family copes with the challenges of that time. (A 2023 Caldecott Honor Book)Older ReadersATOS Book Level 5.2AR Interest Level UGView book details
American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the SouthGail JarrowThis thoroughly researched and engaging history details the discovery and treatment of devastating cases of hookworm in the southern U.S. in the early twentieth centuryOlder ReadersView book details
The Bluest SkyChristina Diaz GonzalezWith his abuela in a high political position, Hector lives comfortably in Cuba and is surprised to learn his mother plans for their family to flee the country when Castro opens the port of MarielOlder ReadersLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
CapriceCoe BoothWhen an incident at summer camp triggers repressed traumatic memories, Caprice endeavors to garner support from her community center and family and express her needs through tough conversations and poetryOlder ReadersLexile Text Measure 590LATOS Book Level 4View book details
The Door of No ReturnKwame AlexanderKofi, an Asante boy in 1860s Africa, loves to swim and listen to his grandfather's stories. But when his brother accidentally kills a prince, Kofi is kidnapped and his future is forever changedOlder ReadersLexile Text Measure NP0LATOS Book Level 5.9View book details
How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary StepsPamela S. TurnerWith a humorous, conversational tone, this informative and accessible account describes the seven evolutionary steps that brought humans to where we are todayOlder ReadersView book details
I Must Betray YouRuta SepetysIn 1989 Communist Romania, 17-year-old Cristian Florescu struggles to live his life and protect his secrets without hurting those he loves mostOlder ReadersLexile Text Measure 550LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
In the Key of UsMariama J. LockingtonTold in alternating perspectives, two Black girls connect at music camp and help each other through parental loss, family pressures, and mental health strugglesOlder ReadersView book details
Iveliz Explains It AllAndrea Beatriz ArangoIveliz’s thoughts and emotions are revealed in poignant, candid diary entries that chronicle her experiences with grief, relationships, bullying, and family conflict. (A 2023 Newbery Honor Book)Older ReadersLexile Text Measure 940LATOS Book Level 6.2View book details
The Patron Thief of BreadLindsay EagarPart of a roving gang of street urchins, Duck sets out to prove her worth by posing as a baker's apprentice. She soon realizes there is more to life and family than what she’s always knownOlder ReadersView book details
The Road to AfterRebekah LowellTold in verse, this moving novel follows Lacey and her family as they figure out what comes next after escaping from domestic abuseOlder ReadersView book details
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle ButlerIbi ZoboiIn poetry and prose framed around themes of stars and the universe, Zoboi tells the story of the singular and visionary science fiction writer Octavia Estelle ButlerOlder ReadersLexile Text Measure 1029LATOS Book Level 7View book details
Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for JusticeTommie Smith, Derrick BarnesThis boldly illustrated, black-and-white graphic autobiography tells the story of athlete and scholar Dr. Tommie Smith’s journey to Olympic gold and his choice to raise his fist in protest of racial discriminationOlder ReadersView book detailsAll Ages
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Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the SkyNana Ekua Brew-HammondThe long and complex history of the color blue, once so difficult to acquire, is explored through stunning acrylic illustrations and easy-to-read, descriptive textAll AgesLexile Text Measure AD1060LATOS Book Level 7.3View book details
Isla to IslandAlexis CastellanosIn this nearly wordless graphic novel, Marisol’s world loses its color when she must emigrate alone to New York City. However, she rediscovers brightness in books, flowers, and foodAll AgesView book details
Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy TheoriesElise GravelThis hilarious and informative graphic nonfiction book breaks down media literacy in an accessible, kid-friendly wayAll AgesView book details
Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play among Figures of SpeechTed Kooser, Connie WanekIn sections based on the four elements, this poetry collection sees two poets employ figures of speech to playfully explore and reimagine everyday objects and the natural worldAll AgesView book details
The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete NonsenseJon ScieszkaUsing clever wordplay, Scieszka turns Mother Goose rhymes on their head Dada-style in a humorous work that encourages readers to continue the fun on their ownAll AgesView book details
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic SpiritualCarole Boston WeatherfordTaking inspiration from the classic African American spiritual, this picture book rendition highlights moments in Black history and the resilience of the Black communityAll AgesView book details