Showing 1–15 of 15 titles
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26 Fairmount Avenue
DePaola looks back to 1938 when his family, overcoming fire and flood, builds a new house. That year Tomie “quits” kindergarten, shares “chocolates” with Nana upstairs, critiques a movie, practices mural art, and finally moves to 26 Fairmount Avenue.
- Nonfiction, Literature
- John Newbery Medal 2000 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 0-399-23246-X
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Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Thirteenth-century England springs to life in twenty-one dramatic individual narratives that introduce young inhabitants of village and manor, from Hugo, the lord's nephew, to Nelly, the sniggler. Schlitz's elegant monologues and dialogues draw back the curtain on the period, revealing character and relationships and hinting at stories untold.- Nonfiction, Literature
- John Newbery Medal 2008 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763615789
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Hole in My Life
Gantos courageously recounts his turbulent youth and young adulthood in this powerful and heart-wrenching memoir. He weaves literary quotes and allusions in superb text to echo the impact of the printed word on his life. The arresting book design mirrors his graphic prison experience and compelling vignettes engage the reader.- Nonfiction, Literature
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780374399887
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I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
Sixteen illustrators and fourteen poets come together to address themes of culture, identity, and community.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781620143117
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Imagine
Herrera uses poetry to recount his journey and invites readers to imagine their own future full of possibilities.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763690526
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Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance
This collection of oft-overlooked works by women poets of the Harlem Renaissance is interwoven with Grimes’ own golden shovel poetry.
- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781681199443
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My Name is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez/Me llamo Gabito: la vida de Gabriel García Márquez
Raúl Colón's evocative, tropical illustrations pull the eye into Gabriel García Márquez's imaginative world, introducing children to the early life of this celebrated Colombian author in “My Name is Gabito.- Nonfiction, Literature
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2008 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780873589345
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National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry: More Than 200 Poems with Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom!
Bold, colorful photos, paired with kid-friendly poems about nature, connect readers to the outside world and show how easily poetic inspiration comes from our planet.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781426320958
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Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir
This distinguished memoir in verse highlights bestselling author and poet Nikki Grimes' formative years, detailing the people, places, and events that shaped her life.
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Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
This riveting picturebook biography of Pura Belpré, following her from Puerto Rico to her new life in Nueva York, captures her professional life, legacy, and lifelong passion for storytelling and public libraries. -
A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day
This homage to Ezra Jack Keats takes the form of a biographical poem, telling of his creation of Peter, the young, black protagonist of The Snowy Day, and Keats' impact on children's literature.- Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780425287682
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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
George Moses Horton overcame slavery and illiteracy to become a remarkable poet. His love of words and success as a poet will inspire readers.- Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781561458257
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Some Writer! The Story of E. B. White
This enticing biography of beloved children's book author E. B. White seamlessly incorporates photographs, personal letters, pages from his books, and collage illustrations with engaging text.- Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780544319592
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Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
In 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 Butler.
- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography, Literature, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399187384
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Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba
In a heartwarming and loving portrayal of her childhood days in Cuba, Ada describes her deep friendship with a beloved dance teacher. Readers meet relatives and share the tragedy of the loss of Ada's beloved uncle.- Nonfiction, Literature
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2000 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780689806315