Illustrated by Supriya Kelkar 4 stars A beautiful picture book biography of Kamala Harris to inspire action and helping others regardless of how old you are. Follows Harris’ life and highlights her actions to stand up for herself and others in her childhood, in college, and as an adult. While the text is brief, it…
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Illustrated by Kat Fajardo 5 stars Another wonderful volume in The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class series. The third book follows Poppy Song, who loves baking and spending time with her grandmother. Poppy can’t wait for her grandmother, Po Po, to be the Valued Visitor in Mrs. Z’s class. But when Po Po starts acting…
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4 stars An entertaining 80s/90s throwback with a fun Goosebumps-vibe for a YA audience. In 1987, Cori, Maz, and Sam are the best of friends. But after Sam goes missing, nothing is the same. Flash forward five years and Maz and Cori no longer see each other. That is until Sam comes back. Now they’ll…
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Illustrated by Marta Altés 3.5 stars Another fun story featuring Oona, Lucy, and Horace. Things are going well for Oona the Underwear Fairy… until she has a run-in with some vengeful leprechauns. Now she must help Lucy stop the leprechauns’ mischief so Lucy can fulfill her duties as the Tooth Fairy. Nicely written. Great humor…
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By Aubrey Gordon 4 stars A great read that confronts many popular myths about weight, health, and the lives of fat people. Using research to back up her claims, Gordon expertly shows the inaccuracy and harm in such myths and how they lead to discrimination and affect the wellbeing of fat people. Gordon goes through…
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by Tonya Duncan Ellis Illustrated by Jenin Mohammed 5 stars A beautiful celebration and history of Emancipation Park. Told from the perspective of the park itself, the book follows the park’s founding in 1872, its vital role in the community especially during the time of Jim Crow laws, its years of disrepair, and its eventual…
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by Laura Obuobi Illustrated by Olivia Duchess 4 stars An absolutely stunning picture book biography of Michaela Mabinty DePrince. The story follows DePrince’s life from her time at an orphanage in Sierra Leone, her adoption and moving to the US, her passion for ballet growing up, and her success as a ballerina. It also explores…
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by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown Illustrated by Christine Almeda 4 stars A nice, upbeat chapter book about working together, helping others, and what it means to be awesome. When she learns her grandparents will have to move from their home, Sarai Gonzalez uses her skills in baking, dance, and problem-solving to help them. I…
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4 stars I have been enjoying slowly making my way through Oliver’s collections. While I absolutely adore her nature poetry, I was pleasantly surprised by this collection’s themes of love and relationships. Wonderfully crafted, these short poems leave the reader with a wonderful sense of calm. A sweet collection celebrating the joys of love and…
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Translated by Kathryn Henzler 4 stars What happens to a powerful sorceress after she defeats the Demon King? Referred to as the Witch From the Forest of No Return, Jeanne mostly keeps to herself in her home inside a tree. One day, she summons a guardian beast… who turns out to be a cat from…
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