Showing 1–11 of 11 titles

• Audience: All Ages
• Award year: 2018

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  Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

  By Derrick Barnes, Gordon C. James (Illustrator)

  In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 2018 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781572842243
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  Grand Canyon

  By Jason Chin

  Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon.

  • Nonfiction, Geology, Natural History
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title), Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781596439504
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  Her Right Foot

  By Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris (Illustrator)

  Part history and part call to action, this nonfiction picture book reminds readers of the genesis of the Statue of Liberty and its relevance today.

  • Nonfiction, History, US History
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781452162812
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  I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups

  By Chris Harris, Lane Smith (Illustrator)

  Hilarity and nonsense characterize this illustrated poetry collection, which engages the reader in a lively conversation between the writer and illustrator.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780316266574
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  Lead Belly, Baby!

  By Dan Zanes

  American folk and blues legend Lead Belly lives on in this collection of new interpretations by contemporary musicians, led by Dan Zanes. An informational booklet provides context to the lively music.

  • Folk Songs
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 994211964
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  Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability

  By Shane Burcaw, Matt Carr (Illustrator)

  Candidly addressing questions about his disability and its impact on his life, Burcaw offers readers an opportunity to develop empathy for what it means to be “different.” Carr's brilliant photos of comically-staged scenes, along with family shots and outsized graphics, add to this book's tone and liveliness.

  • Nonfiction, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities, Autobiography
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781626727717
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  Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

  By Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)

  In this bold homage, the authors emulate the style of their favorite poets. Stunning collages illuminate this joyful celebration of poetry.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780763680947
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  Rise Shine #Woke

  By Alphabet Rockers

  Alphabet Rockers' combination of empowering lyrics, inspirational clips, and varied hooks and beats offers fun, engaging songs for young activists and their families.

  • Songs
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 1005370951
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  Stop, Breathe & Think Kids

  Practice mindfulness, meditation, and compassion-building from a selection of preset guided meditations. Track emotions pre and post-mediation to build emotional regulation skills.

  • Notable Children's Digital Media 2018
  • All Ages, Parents/Caregivers - for digital media only
  • ISBN: 999954
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  The Street beneath My Feet

  By Charlotte Guillain, Yuval Zommer (Illustrator)

  This beautiful, sturdy foldout book digs right down to the center of the Earth.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781682971369
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  Swing Set

  By Jazzy Ash

  Jazzy Ash and friends present a celebration of African-American musical culture, including toe-tapping songs, call-and-response rhymes, and playground chants.

  • Songs, Jazz
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 994211936