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Best Middle-Grade History of 2020

CHILDREN'S

LIFTING AS WE CLIMB

by Evette Dionne

A lively and critical addition as the United States commemorates the centennial of women’s suffrage. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

BLOOD AND GERMS

by Gail Jarrow

A fascinating example of excellence in juvenile nonfiction. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE MAYFLOWER

by Kate Messner ; illustrated by Dylan Meconis

Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

ASTRONAUTS

by Jim Ottaviani ; illustrated by Maris Wicks

Exhilarating—as well as hilarious, enraging, or both at once depending on the reader. Full review >

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