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EXTRA YARN

by Mac Barnett & illustrated by Jon Klassen

A quiet story of sharing with no strings attached. Full review >

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NO CRYSTAL STAIR

by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson & illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

A stirring and thought-provoking account of an unsung figure in 20th-century American history. Full review >

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CHUCK CLOSE: FACE BOOK

by Chuck Close

Art lovers of all ages will revel in this vivid, wonderfully affecting book, which is almost as ingenious and memorable as... Full review >

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AND THEN IT'S SPRING

by Julie Fogliano & illustrated by Erin E. Stead

This sweet seedling will undoubtedly take root and thrive. Full review >

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AND THE SOLDIERS SANG

by J. Patrick Lewis & illustrated by Gary Kelley

Grim, upsetting and utterly beautiful, this is both a strong anti-war statement and a fascinating glimpse of a little-known... Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LIFE: AN EXPLODED DIAGRAM

by Mal Peet

Sophisticated teens and adults will appreciate this subtle yet powerful exposition of the far-reaching implications of war Full review >

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CODE NAME VERITY

by Elizabeth Wein

A carefully researched, precisely written tour de force; unforgettable and wrenching. Full review >

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