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Best Middle-Grade Historical Fiction of 2020

CHILDREN'S

LETTERS FROM CUBA

by Ruth Behar

Warmhearted cross-cultural friendship for a refugee on distant shores: both necessary and kind. Full review >

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THE BLACKBIRD GIRLS

by Anne Blankman

Out of the nuclear fallout springs a moving tale of love and loss. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SHOW ME A SIGN

by Ann Clare LeZotte

A vivid depiction of Deaf community along with an exciting plot and beautiful prose make this a must-read. Full review >

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