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Soft, beautiful paintings in blueberry ink illuminate the way in which the past and present remain close through the memories of three generations.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780358153948
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Aviva vs. the Dybbuk
Haunted 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 memory.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781646141258
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Bathe the Cat
Dad gives everyone in his diverse family chores to prepare for Grandma’s visit, including bathing the cat. However, the mischievous cat has other plans.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452142708
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Berry Song
Featuring informative back matter, this picture book follows a Tlingit grandmother and granddaughter as they gather berries like their ancestors before them.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316494175
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Caprice
When 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 poetry.
- Fiction, General Fiction, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545933346
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Every Dog in the Neighborhood
Following 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 ones.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823444274
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Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging
Dynamic, 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 cafe.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593378823
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Fire Chief Fran
Rhyming 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 between.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781635924268
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Gigi and Ojiji
Gigi’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.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780063208063
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Hot Dog
City 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.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593308431
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In the Key of Us
Told in alternating perspectives, two Black girls connect at music camp and help each other through parental loss, family pressures, and mental health struggles.
- Fiction, General Fiction, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780374314101
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John’s Turn
Every 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 classmates.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536203950
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Kitty
Granny thinks cat-sitting will be easy until, without her knowledge, a raccoon switches places with the cat and proceeds to cause chaos.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250768049
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Knight Owl
A 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.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316310628
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Lizzy and the Cloud
Lifelike 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 free.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534483170
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Luli and the Language of Tea
In her class of English language learners, Luli creates community and breaks the ice by sharing a pot of tea, a ritual common across many cultures.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823446148
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Maizy Chen’s Last Chance
As 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.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2023 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781984830258
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Me and the Boss: A Story about Mending and Love
A 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 bear.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593310670
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The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border
In 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.
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Out of a Jar
A 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 go.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593326374
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Owl and Penguin
In three short chapters, Owl and Penguin support each other and find humor in sharing ice cream, attempting to fly, and enjoying a rainy day.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823451500
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The Road to After
Told in verse, this moving novel follows Lacey and her family as they figure out what comes next after escaping from domestic abuse.
- Fiction, General Fiction, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593109618
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The Secret Battle of Evan Pao
When 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 racism.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338678857
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The Talk
This picture book highlights the sensitive conversation many Black and brown families must have with their children about safety because of their skin color.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534495296
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Those Kids from Fawn Creek
When 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 friend.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062970350
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Too Early
A father and child wake in time to watch the sunrise in this relatable early morning story illustrated with deep blues and beckoning yellow sunlight.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419742071
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Tumble
When 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.
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Where Wonder Grows
A grandmother helps her granddaughters discover and appreciate the natural elements of Mother Earth and the healing and strength found in intergenerational communities and families.
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The World Belonged to Us
A 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 summer.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399545498
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Yellow Dog Blues
Embroidered 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 blues.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802855534