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THE ADVENTURES OF QAI QAIby Serena Williams ; illustrated by Yesenia Moises
An upbeat, energetic reminder that all children need support to help them learn to believe in themselves. Full review >
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CON POLLOby Jimmy Fallon & Jennifer Lopez ; illustrated by Andrea Campos
A fluffy, uber-adorable, bite-sized introducción al español. Full review >
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THE WAY CHAMPS PLAYby Naomi Osaka ; illustrated by Kamala Nair
With its big-name author, this book is a Grand Slam. Full review >
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THE KINDEST REDby Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali ; illustrated by Hatem Aly
A loving and lovely celebration of the many ties—sisterly, friendship, communal—that bind. Full review >
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THE GREEN PIANOby Roberta Flack with Tonya Bolden ; illustrated by Hayden Goodman
A moving testimonial to the effects of instilling a love of live music in childhood. Full review >
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PUT YOUR SHOES ON & GET READY!by Raphael G. Warnock ; illustrated by TeMika Grooms
Good-humored inspiration from heel to toe. Full review >
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THE KNOWINGby Ani Di Franco ; illustrated by Julia Mathew
A sweet, lyrical book perfect for bedtime sharing. Full review >
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MARY CAN!by Mary J. Blige ; illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin
Will please the author’s adult fans and win her a new generation of admirers. Full review >
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I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOWby Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson ; illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz
A gentle testament to one of the few things that never changes—a parent’s love. Full review >
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DOLLY PARTON'S BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIGby Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl ; illustrated by MacKenzie Haley
Music takes center stage and bullies get properly pun-ished in this hearty and wholesome howl. Full review >
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PIGS CAN'T LOOK UPby Vincent D’Onofrio ; illustrated by Shelly Cunningham
A tender tale with a reminder to look up and all around us. Full review >
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JUST BECAUSEby Matthew McConaughey illustrated by Renée Kurilla
Charming and thought-provoking proof that we all contain multitudes. Full review >
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PROUD MOUSEby Cara Mentzel & Idina Menzel ; illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett
Little sibs unite and distinguish yourselves! A nice lesson for kids who sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Full review >
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BUSY BETTY & THE CIRCUS SURPRISEby Reese Witherspoon ; illustrated by Xindi Yan
A sure bet for a kid-tested, puppy-approved storytime. Full review >
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MY LITTLE SWEET BOYby Hilary Duff ; illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley
Though directed at sons, the guidance presented is sensible for kids of all genders navigating life. Full review >
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STACEY'S REMARKABLE BOOKSby Stacey Abrams ; illustrated by Kitt Thomas
A worthy message delivered with a generous dose of inclusivity. Full review >
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JUST ONE MORE SLEEPby Jamie Lee Curtis ; illustrated by Laura Cornell
Charming family fun. Full review >
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I AM MORE THANby LeBron James ; illustrated by Niña Mata
Interactive, fun, and motivating. Full review >
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PIPER CHEN SINGSby Phillipa Soo & Maris Pasquale Doran ; illustrated by Qin Leng
This book sings. Full review >
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WAITING IN THE WINGSby Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton ; illustrated by E.G. Keller
Adorable, enchanting, and very ducky indeed. Full review >
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MY LOST FREEDOMby George Takei ; illustrated by Michelle Lee
A candid yet tender glimpse at a bleak chapter in U.S. history. Full review >
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