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Nov 22, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner |Amanda MacGregor
. May 2024. 32p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781623542955. COPY ISBN Gr 2-4–Black and brown children are encouraged to stand tall and proud in this second-person narrative. Illustrations show the children at school, facing struggles and learning about important figures in science, politics, and art. Three children study real-world figures, such as Katherine Johnson and Shirley Chisholm.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner
PreS-Gr 2–A group of four hikes a mountain. Along the way, they talk to nature—the birds, the trees, the waterfall—and nature responds in onomatopoeic sounds. The group comprises one adult and three children of different ages and ethnicities. It is unclear how they know each other. It is also unclear who the narrator is, but the artwork is smartly composed in a way that suggests any of the four characters could be narrating this relaxing nature journey.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner
K-Gr 2–Two children at a park want to go down the slide, but it is big and scary. One has an idea: they should move their bodies and pretend to be something else, like a “calm and courageous” lion cub or a “strong and bold” mountain. After trying out a few fun, creative poses, they feel brave enough to use the slide—and it’s delightful. Text is simple, a handful of sentences on each spread.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner |Kara Yorio |Andrew Bauld
Throughout history and around the world, dancing has been a way for people to express themselves and celebrate their cultural identity. Share these titles with young readers in time for National Dance Day on September 21. Breaking to the Beat! by Linda J Acevedo. illus. by Frank Morrison. Lee & Low. ISBN 9781643796390. K-Gr 3–Break dancing began its life in inner cities where underprivileged kids looked for a way to express their creative sides.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner
Kids pose with their ocean-themed crafts in a photo booth at the Agave Public Library in Phoenix, AZ. Youth librarians are a busy lot. Between the stacks of potential story time books, piles of yarn, construction paper, and googly eyes scattered across our workrooms; snacks for teens; and monthly reports to write, finding time to plan and execute great programs can be no easy feat. What to do?
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner |Amanda MacGregor |Karen Jensen
by (text) & illus. by Happy Garaje . (Our World). Oct. 2024. 20p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9798888592335. COPY ISBN PreS-Gr 1–A young girl in a bright, polka-dot dress invites readers to spend a day with her in the Philippines. Readers meet her lola (grandmother), tatay (father), and other cheerful members of her family. On display are vehicles, enjoyable food, and a good night scene at the end of a busy day. This board book has vivid illustrations packed with color and personality.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
slj.com | Laura Dooley-Taylor |Chance Lee Joyner |Molly Dettmann |Kate Newcombe
This month's starred titles include a first day of school story by June Sobel, biographies on Mae Jemison and Roberto Clemente, and a new picture book from Kyle Lukoff. From the top: Sobel's First Day, Hooray! illus. by Nabila Adani; Oso's My Hair Is a Book. illus. by London Ladd; White's Brave Like Fireweed. illus. by Jesse White Back-to-SchoolSOBEL, June. First Day, Hooray! illus. by Nabila Adani. HarperCollins/Clarion. Picture BooksHRAB, Naseem. How to Staycation Like a Snail. illus.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
slj.com | Laura Dooley-Taylor |Chance Lee Joyner |Molly Dettmann |Kate Newcombe
As educators realize how including RPGs in libraries and other school spaces can create educational opportunitiesas well as foster social-emotional learning skills, here are some books and graphic novels that feature the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons. Middle GradeRoll for Initiative by Jaime Formato. Running Pr. ISBN 9780762481064.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner |Kara Yorio |Andrew Bauld
AVANT-GARDE, Zaila Words Are Magic! illus. by Felicia Whaley. Random. PreS-Gr 1–“Words are magic! Have you heard? Pick a letter. Make a word!” This book is sure to entertain and educate families and other library patrons. BATES, Janet Costa. A Week of Shenanigans. illus. by Gladys Jose. Candlewick. Gr 2-4–A delightful book full of funny moments, great relationships, and learning opportunities for two best friends. DAVID, Arihhonni.The Good Game. Holiday House.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
slj.com | Chance Lee Joyner |Kara Yorio |Andrew Bauld
Two picture books take on the magic of trees springing up from mere seeds in stories with redemptive themes as well as teaching moments. Two entries take on the magic of trees springing up from mere seeds in stories with redemptive themes as well as teaching moments. CHOI, Yangsook. Peach Heaven. illus. by the author. 32p. Farrar. Jul. 2024. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780374391300.
