Showing 1–50 of 115 titles
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¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market
Little Lobo and his dog, Bernabé, make their rounds in a bustling border town market in this charming story that is sprinkled with Spanish and cultural references throughout. There is always more to see and do at el mercado, so let's go because you never know who you'll find there. -
Accused! The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys: Lies, Prejudice, and the Fourteenth Amendment
The impeccably researched story of nine African American young men falsely accused of raping two white girls in 1931 Scottsboro, Alabama.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629797755
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Across the Bay
In search of his father, Carlitos ferries from his serene home in Cataño to San Juan, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of Puerto Rico's capital. -
All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
With accessible language and illustrations, this biography introduces readers to the everyday man who invented a powerful microscope that could magnify the living world to an astonishing scale. -
All the Greys on Greene Street
Olympia must navigate both the disappearance of her father and her mother's growing struggle with depression.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780451479532
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Art This Way
An interactive board book to help foster art appreciation in young children.- Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780714877211
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At the Mountain's Base
A lyrical story of a Cherokee family bonding through song and weaving as they celebrate a family member's service in the military.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735230606
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B Is for Baby
The letter B is cleverly featured in this story of a baby's day in her African village.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536201666
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The Balcony
A whimsical, wordless picturebook that shows a young girl making her new house a home.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534405882
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Bear Came Along
After tumbling into a river, Bear is swept into an epic journey, collecting woodland companions along the way.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316464475
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The Beast Player
In this complex fantasy, the future of the kingdom falls in young Elin's hands when she discovers she can communicate with Royal Beasts. Elin must decide to sacrifice her beliefs to save the kingdom from ensuing chaos or preserve the dignity and freedom of the animals she loves.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250307460
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Because of the Rabbit
Emma helps her father rescue a pet rabbit that supports her socialization as she transitions into public school.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545914246
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The Bell Rang
A young enslaved girl's daily routine is altered by her brother's escape to freedom.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781442421134
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Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
A family visits the border fence dividing California and Mexico to share gifts with their grandmother at La Posada.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780374303730
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Beverly, Right Here
After the loss of her beloved dog, Beverly runs away from home and starts a new life.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763694647
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A Big Bed for Little Snow
In spite of Mommy's warnings, Little Snow simply cannot resist jumping on his big, new feather bed.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316478366
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The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs
Anna Atkins' curiosity about science led her to experiment with the new art of photography, particularly cyanotypes.- Nonfiction, Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419725517
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The Book Hog
The Book Hog loves books, but this scooter-driving, beret-wearing, bibliophile hog has a big secret: he can't read! Clues to decoding the text abound in the appealing illustrations, including fun details that readers will love to devour. From cover to cover, a love letter to libraries, books, and learning to read.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781368036894
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The Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come
With dramatic art, this picturebook biography tells the story of Aaron Lansky's mission to save Yiddish literature.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481472203
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Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race across America
The well-researched, compellingly written account of 20 aviators competing in the first all-female, cross-country air derby.- Nonfiction, History, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781626721302
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The Bridge Home
Determined to escape their abusive father, Viji and her sister run away and make a new home on a bridge in Chennai, India.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781524738112
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Brown: My Alter Ego Is a Superhero
When bullies destroy his fort, Rusty dons superhero garb and seeks revenge.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020, Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702121
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Carter Reads the Newspaper
This engaging nonfiction picturebook highlights the life and determination of little-known civil rights pioneer, Dr. Carter Woodson.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781561459346
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Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot!
Chick (a baby chicken) instructs his friend Brain (underwear-clad human with an exposed brain) in good manners. Each chapter has simple, repetitive words to support beginning readers. The cartoon-style illustrations in a graphic novel format reinforce the non-stop hilarity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763679361
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Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln. -
Dinosaur Feathers
This tongue-twisting, brightly illustrated poetry book introduces readers to a gaggle of dinosaurs.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823443307
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The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree
Fifth-grader Mafalda discovers what is important in life as she loses her sight to a degenerative disease in this thoughtful, coming-of-age novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534439627
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Do Fish Sleep?
Ten-year-old Jette comes to terms with her younger brother's death in this honest story about loss and the search for understanding.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702855
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Double Bass Blues
Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524718527
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Each Tiny Spark
Emilia faces family challenges when her dad returns from overseas military service.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780451479723
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Field Trip to the Moon
When a child is left behind on a class field trip to the moon, an unexpected adventure unfolds.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823442539
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Firefighters' Handbook
Do you want to become a firefighter? Learn about their rigorous training in this informative picturebook.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534417335
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Flubby Is Not a Good Pet!
Flubby, a very lazy, but loveable, cat can always be counted on to bring comfort and kindness when they are needed most.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524787769
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For Black Girls Like Me
Makeda, adopted into a white family, struggles to fit in and find herself at home and in school.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374308049
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The Forgotten Girl
Two classmates discover an abandoned grave, launching a ghost story that brings the history of segregation to life.- Fiction, Scary Stories
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338317244
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
A sweetly illustrated concept book that informs from cover to cover through the lens of a contemporary family. From shape to smell, readers learn how shared traditions of fry bread transcend land, tribal nations, and time. With extensive supporting notes, Fry Bread is both joyful celebration and an important cultural history. -
Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany
This brief history of how basketball became an Olympic sport looks at the ethical issues surrounding the U.S. team's decision to participate in the 1936 Olympics.- Nonfiction, History, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525514633
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Genesis Begins Again
Painfully self-conscious about her dark skin, 13-year-old Genesis faces new challenges when her family moves to suburban Detroit and she starts a new school.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481465809
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Going Down Home with Daddy
An African American family reunion gives a boy a chance to connect to his vibrant roots as he contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781561459384
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Grandpa's Top Threes
Henry uses Grandpa's favorite game, “Top Three,” to help his grandfather grieve.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536211252
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Hector: A Boy, a Protest, and the Photograph That Changed Apartheid
The true story of the dramatic photograph of a young boy's tragic death that became a symbol of the injustice of Apartheid.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781624146916
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Hey, Water!
Hey, Water! celebrates water in its many forms and pathways, speaking to the youngest reader with simple--but not simplistic--language, clear labels, contrasting colors, and varied scale that convey accurate information on every page. Supporting diagrams and a note on conservation expand this concept book for a broader audience. -
How to Read a Book
Bright collage illustrations and poetic imagery depict many of the countless ways to savor a book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062307811
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I Can Make This Promise
Twelve-year-old Edie discovers a box in her family's attic that reveals her mother's Suquamish/Duwamish heritage.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062871992
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I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
Sixteen illustrators and fourteen poets come together to address themes of culture, identity, and community.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781620143117
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Indian No More
In 1954, Regina and her family move from their reservation to Los Angeles after their tribe is terminated by the U.S. government.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781620148396
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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
This unflinching adaptation makes crucial history accessible for children and teens.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780807049396
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Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
A moving memoir recounts the WWII experiences of an artistic young man through his contemporaneous writing and illustration on the front line.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Autobiography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781534404908
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It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way
This biography for young readers recounts the life of a trailblazing Japanese American picturebook artist.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062447623
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It Rained Warm Bread: Moishe Moskowitz's Story of Hope
Spare poetry documents Moishe's struggle for survival during the Holocaust.- Fiction, Poetry, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250165725