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Tales from the Hinterland: The Hazel Wood, Book 3

age 16+

Dark fairy tales feature young women in deadly jeopardy.

By Melissa Albert

(2021)

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

age 4+

Lovely picture book celebrates family identity, heritage.

By Joanna Ho

(2021)

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The Alphabet's Alphabet

age 4+

In clever, creative book, alphabet is a family of letters.

By Chris Harris

(2021)

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff -- The FULL Story

age 4+

Dynamic art, clever text make for fun update of classic.

By Richard Jackson

(2020)

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No Reading Allowed: The WORST Read-Aloud Book Ever

age 4+

Hilarious fun with silly sound-alike sentences, great art.

By Raj Haldar, Chris Carpenter

(2020)

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I Talk Like a River

age 4+

Beautiful, personal tale of boy's struggles with stuttering.

By Jordan Scott

(2020)

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Her Body Can

age 4+

Sweet body-positive book encourages body- and self-love.

By Katie Crenshaw, Ady Meschke

(2020)

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Smash It!

age 16+

Teen experiments with personal, social risks in bold novel.

By Francina Simone

(2020)

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Not Quite Snow White

age 4+

Heartwarming story shows a princess can be any color.

By Ashley Franklin

(2019)

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Always Together at Christmas

age 4+

Reassuring look at how Christmas 2020 is a little different.

By Sara Sargent

(2020)

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The Little Mermaid

age 4+

Fresh fairy tale twist focuses on friendship, not romance.

By Jerry Pinkney

(2020)

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The Couch Potato

age 4+

Lively tale encourages and celebrates screen-free time.

By Jory John

(2020)

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Black Is a Rainbow Color

age 4+

Smart verse and bright art assert the sanctity of Blackness.

By Angela Joy

(2020)

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

age 4+

Vivid art, powerful story about sisters overcoming bigotry.

By Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali

(2019)

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A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!

age 4+

Captivating bio of Latinx star of "West Side Story."

By Anika Aldamuy Denise

(2020)

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Frankenstein Doesn't Wear Earmuffs!

age 4+

Funny take on protective parents and eager trick-or-treater.

By John Loren

(2020)

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Grown

age 16+

Cautionary tale of teen under sway of predatory pop star.

By Tiffany D. Jackson

(2020)

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Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything

age 16+

Compelling coming-of-ager blends sci-fi and folklore.

By Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

(2020)

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The Farmer and the Monkey

age 4+

Farmer gets a second unexpected circus guest in fun sequel.

By Marla Frazee

(2020)

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She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game

age 4+

Lively stories of girls who broke barriers, smashed records.

By Chelsea Clinton

(2020)

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