Guillory, Sarah. Wish with Wings, A. Roaring Brook, 05/2026. 288pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-250-34939-2.GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING. Twelve-year-old Evan believes a good day means coming home dirtier than when she left, a view not shared by her mother and great aunt, who worry about strong-willed [continue reading]
We Are Joy Review
Giles, Chrystal D. We Are Joy. Kitt Thomas, Illus. Random House, 06/2026. [31]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-64773-8. GRADES Kindergarten–8. OUTSTANDING. We Are Joy is an uplifting picture book for African American families that celebrates the simple moments that bring happiness. Through food, family, books, nature, blue [continue reading]
Weather Keeper Review
Buchet, Nelly. Weather Keeper, The. Elizabeth Haidle, Illus. Enchanted Lion, 09/2026. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-59270-495-8. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. See what it is like being a weather keeper: a person who lives far to the north, away from everyone, keeping track of and reporting on the [continue reading]
Year Without Home Review
Bidania, V.T. Year Without Home, A. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen, 01/2026. 409 [+14]pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-69720-7. GRADES 4–6. OUTSTANDING. Based on real-life experiences, Bidania’s novel-in-verse takes the reader to Laos following the Vietnam War as her multi-generational family flees their home country to find safety [continue reading]
Can Mud Be That Review
Markle, Sandra. Can Mud Be That?! Alexandra Colombo, Illus. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-638-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. When is mud more than simple mud? Apparently all the time, as this informative picture [continue reading]
Watermelon Pool Review
Lune, Bonsoir. Watermelon Pool. Bonsoir Lune, Illus. Translated from the Korean by Frances Cha. Penguin/Dial, 06/2026. [54]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 979-8-2171-1178-7. GRADES Kindergarten–2. OUTSTANDING. Summertime is here amongst an East Asian countryside of green [continue reading]
When Tomorrow Burns Review
Keller, Tae. When Tomorrow Burns. Random House, 03/2026. 272pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-0-593-48558-3. GRADES 5–8. OUTSTANDING. Newbery winner Tae Keller pens a superb novel examining both literal and figurative fires burning in the lives of [continue reading]
Odds and Ends Review
Hurme, Maija. Odds and Ends. Maija Hurme, Illus. Translated from the Finnish by Mia Spangenberg. Enchanted Lion, 04/2026. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-59270-479-8. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. What are lasts? Find out as this white [continue reading]