Showing 1–50 of 97 titles
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Ain’t Burned All the Bright
An 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.
- Fiction, Poetry, Verse Novel, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781534439467
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Also
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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American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South
This thoroughly researched and engaging history details the discovery and treatment of devastating cases of hookworm in the southern U.S. in the early twentieth century.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Health & Medicine, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781684378159
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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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Black Bird, Blue Road
Ziva 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 Empire.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780358572039
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Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
The long and complex history of the color blue, once so difficult to acquire, is explored through stunning acrylic illustrations and easy-to-read, descriptive text.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781984894366
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The Bluest Sky
With 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 Mariel.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593372791
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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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Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement
Accompanied 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.
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Concrete: From the Ground Up
Informative and humorous, this picture book offers a fascinating introduction to the history, characteristics, and uses of a ubiquitous building material: concrete.
- Nonfiction, Science, Technology
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536212501
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding
The 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.
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Different: A Story of the Spanish Civil War
Told 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.
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The Door of No Return
Kofi, 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 changed.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Verse Novel, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316441865
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Dragonfly Eyes
In 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.
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Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings
Fun, detailed illustrations will enchant young readers as they decide how a variety of fractured fairy tales will play out.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452144825
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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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Farmhouse
Using 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 farmhouse.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316528948
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Finding Fire
This 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 rain.
- Fiction, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536213027
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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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Fish and Wave
This 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.”
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780063076679
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The Flamingo
In 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 home.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593127315
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Freewater
A 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.
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Frizzy
Tired 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.
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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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H Is for Harlem
Accompanied by gorgeously detailed illustrations, this alphabetical ode to Harlem's Black history and culture celebrates historical figures, buildings, institutions, works of art, and more.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Alphabet Books, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316322379
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Hello, Puddle!
This nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to a puddle and the many animals that use it for shelter and sustenance throughout the seasons.
- Nonfiction, Science, Environment
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780358381440
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A History of Me
Powerful 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 class.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823442577
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Honeybee Rescue: A Backyard Drama
When 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 clearly.
- Nonfiction, Science, Environment, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781623542399
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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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How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps
With a humorous, conversational tone, this informative and accessible account describes the seven evolutionary steps that brought humans to where we are today.
- Nonfiction, Science, Social Sciences
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781623542504
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How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to the Outside
Conversational questions and answers help a group of little ones learn about the process of planting a garden and the wonders of the outdoors.
- Nonfiction, Science, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593226797
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I Did It!
With determination and some help from friends, a little creature learns to ride a bike.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823446513
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I Must Betray You
In 1989 Communist Romania, 17-year-old Cristian Florescu struggles to live his life and protect his secrets without hurting those he loves most.
- Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781984836038
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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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Isla to Island
In 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 food.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781534469242
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Iveliz Explains It All
Iveliz’s thoughts and emotions are revealed in poignant, candid diary entries that chronicle her experiences with grief, relationships, bullying, and family conflict.
- Fiction, Verse Novel
- John Newbery Medal 2023 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593563977
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Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone
When 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 bullying.
- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593310526
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João by a Thread
João 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.
- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2023 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781953861344
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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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Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II
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.
- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2023 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780063065086
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Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
This hilarious and informative graphic nonfiction book breaks down media literacy in an accessible, kid-friendly way.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781797214917
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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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A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
A Mexihcah girl describes the beauty and importance of language, culture, and tradition to her younger brother in this tale about Mesoamerican storytelling and bookmaking.
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The Last Mapmaker
A 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.
- Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2023 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536204957
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
This 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 percussionist.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593109694
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Little Monarchs
In 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 good.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823442607