Book Reviews

Sort By

csm_book

Like a Love Story

age 15+

Emotional tale about self-acceptance set during AIDS crisis.

By Abdi Nazemian

(2019)

csm_book

The Undefeated

age 6+

Poetic tribute to African American heroes and struggles.

By Kwame Alexander

(2019)

csm_book

Let the Children March

age 6+

Powerful art amplifies inspiring civil rights protest tale.

By Monica Clark-Robinson

(2018)

csm_book

Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote

age 6+

Lively tales of 10 who led fight for women's voting rights.

By Kirsten Gillibrand

(2018)

csm_book

I Am Neil Armstrong: Ordinary People Change the World

age 6+

Science-rich picture bio tracks first "small step" on moon.

By Brad Meltzer

(2018)

csm_book

I Am Sonia Sotomayor: Ordinary People Change the World

age 6+

Positive messages in engaging bio of Supreme Court justice.

By Brad Meltzer

(2018)

csm_book

Bright We Burn: And I Darken, Book 3

age 15+

Mature, bloody trilogy meets an absorbing, satisfying end.

By Kiersten White

(2018)

csm_book

Road Trip with Max and His Mom

age 6+

Fun road trip sequel explores emotional effects of divorce.

By Linda Urban

(2018)

csm_book

Who Says Women Can't Be Computer Programmers?: The Story of Ada Lovelace

age 6+

Playful bio of female who pioneered programming in 1800s.

By Tanya Lee Stone

(2018)

csm_book

Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten

age 6+

Charming, artful bio celebrates singer, music, kindness.

By Laura Veirs

(2018)

csm_book

The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes

age 6+

Clever twist on classic tale adds dimension and great art.

By Ying Chang Compestine

(2017)

csm_book

A Different Pond

age 6+

Exquisitely tender family story of Vietnamese refugees.

By Bao Phi

(2017)

csm_book

Now I Rise: And I Darken, Book 2

age 15+

Bloodier, sexier, and more absorbing than the first.

By Kiersten White

(2017)

csm_book

The Youngest Marcher: The True Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Right Activist

age 6+

Charming, inspiring tale of 9-year-old protester.

By Cynthia Levinson

(2017)

csm_book

Abraham

age 6+

Powerful bio of Abraham Lincoln uses his own words.

By Frank Keating

(2017)

csm_book

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

age 6+

Inspiring bio of Supreme Court justice empowers girls.

By Debbie Levy

(2016)

csm_book

Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan

age 6+

Document inspires vivid, moving portraits of slaves' lives.

By Ashley Bryan

(2016)

csm_book

The Underground Railroad

age 15+

Riveting, thought-provoking, brutal runaway slave story.

By Colson Whitehead

(2016)

csm_book

The Things They Carried

age 15+

Vet's stunning, devastating Vietnam War stories; a classic.

By Tim O'Brien

(1990)

csm_book

Sula

age 15+

Haunting, complex tale of friendship best for older teens.

By Toni Morrison

(1973)

Or browse by category:

Want personalized picks that fit your family?

Narrow results

48 results

Ages

Entertainment type

Genre

Topics

More ways to browse

Book Reviews

Sort By

Pages