“A Forest Song” is a beautiful example of a ‘cento’, a poetic form that gathers borrowed lines and reimagines them as something entirely new. As the poet wanders through a rich, green forest, they pause to appreciate the creatures and plants that bring the landscape to life, speaking in lyrical language. Kirsten Hall seamlessly blends phrases from 38 renowned poets - including Robert Frost, Sarojini Naidu, Edgar Allan Poe, and Emily Dickinson - with her own writing, creating

“No More Chairs” deserves a place on every teacher’s read-aloud list this year. Inspired by a true story, this moving picture book...

If you’ve ever dismissed graphic novels as mere child’s play, “Band Nerd” is here to prove you wrong. This isn’t a light-hearted story...

If you love history, adventure, and art, this book is just for you. It delves into the untold story of the First Nations woman who...

This is one of the most creative books I’ve ever read! Inspired by a hand-embroidered shawl from Palestine, Isol Misenta takes it to the...

A young boy’s cherished bird escapes. The heartache and the mammoth task of looking for the lost bird is nothing compared to the...

Seventh-Grader Alina Butt has a challenging time navigating new friendship equations after the summer holidays. On top of it, it doesn’t...

Wow, what a book! Hadley and Willow, middle graders, meet at a conference for mom-influencers where their mothers are panelists. Their...

There’s something about the way Barbara Dee writes that makes all her books so well paced. In her most recent middle-grade creation “Tear...

Though this isn’t a very ‘recent’ release, it is just the perfect time to share this book because the end of the school year often...

This is a charming middle-grade novel that blends mythology with themes of loss, resilience, and hope. The story follows Kai, a young boy...

Corinna Luyken’s latest creation “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘴” is very different from contemporary picture books. The illustrations and the...

If you are a fan of “𝘈 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘖𝘴” by DJ Corchin, it is high time that you pre-order his upcoming picture book “𝘈...

Navigating the shock of a school shooting can be traumatic – and on top of that, sixth-grader Bea had cerebral palsy, making it extra...

There’s a gap in good non-fiction chapter books for upper elementary and Candace Fleming once again hooks this group. Fans of her...

Verity Nelson – Very – is the student body president, a debate club nerd, first chair charinetist and can do more push-ups than anyone...

I’ve always had a soft spot for novels written in verse—their quick pace pulls me in, yet they often deliver a deeper emotional impact...

Just finished reading “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿” by Ellen Oh, the founder of ‘We Need Diverse Books.’ This spooky story will...

Ajay Anthonipillai, an eighth grader, comes from a strict Tamil family of Sri Lankan origin. He is expected to be perfect in his school...

“When You’re a Boy” by Blake Nuto is one book that should be on every reader’s radar. As father and son go on a hike, the exploration...