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Can’t-Miss Picture Books by Celebrity Authors

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE ADVENTURES OF QAI QAI

    SEPT. 27, 2022

CHILDREN'S

THE ADVENTURES OF QAI QAI

by 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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    CON POLLO

    OCT. 11, 2022

CHILDREN'S

CON POLLO

by Jimmy Fallon & Jennifer Lopez ; illustrated by Andrea Campos

A fluffy, uber-adorable, bite-sized introducción al español. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THE WAY CHAMPS PLAY

    DEC. 6, 2022

CHILDREN'S

THE WAY CHAMPS PLAY

by Naomi Osaka ; illustrated by Kamala Nair

With its big-name author, this book is a Grand Slam. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THE KINDEST RED

    JAN. 10, 2023

CHILDREN'S

THE KINDEST RED

by 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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THE GREEN PIANO

    JAN. 10, 2023

CHILDREN'S

THE GREEN PIANO

by 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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    PUT YOUR SHOES ON & GET READY!

    JAN. 10, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE KNOWING

    MARCH 7, 2023

CHILDREN'S

THE KNOWING

by Ani Di Franco ; illustrated by Julia Mathew

A sweet, lyrical book perfect for bedtime sharing. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    MARY CAN!

    MARCH 28, 2023

CHILDREN'S

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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW

    MARCH 28, 2023

CHILDREN'S

I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW

by 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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    DOLLY PARTON'S BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIG

    APRIL 25, 2023

CHILDREN'S

DOLLY PARTON'S BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIG

by 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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    PIGS CAN'T LOOK UP

    MAY 16, 2023

CHILDREN'S

PIGS CAN'T LOOK UP

by Vincent D’Onofrio ; illustrated by Shelly Cunningham

A tender tale with a reminder to look up and all around us. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    JUST BECAUSE

    SEPT. 12, 2023

CHILDREN'S

JUST BECAUSE

by Matthew McConaughey illustrated by Renée Kurilla

Charming and thought-provoking proof that we all contain multitudes. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    PROUD MOUSE

    SEPT. 12, 2023

CHILDREN'S

PROUD MOUSE

by 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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    BUSY BETTY & THE CIRCUS SURPRISE

    OCT. 3, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    MY LITTLE SWEET BOY

    NOV. 7, 2023

CHILDREN'S

MY LITTLE SWEET BOY

by 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 >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    STACEY'S REMARKABLE BOOKS

    DEC. 13, 2022

CHILDREN'S

STACEY'S REMARKABLE BOOKS

by Stacey Abrams ; illustrated by Kitt Thomas

A worthy message delivered with a generous dose of inclusivity. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    I AM MORE THAN

    APRIL 2, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    WAITING IN THE WINGS

    APRIL 30, 2024

  • CHILDREN'S

    MY LOST FREEDOM

    APRIL 16, 2024

CHILDREN'S

MY LOST FREEDOM

by George Takei ; illustrated by Michelle Lee

A candid yet tender glimpse at a bleak chapter in U.S. history. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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