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A Whale of a Time

Written by Lou Peacock Illustrated by Matt Hunt
7-10

Winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Kids’ Book Awards Featured in The New York Times’ Holiday Gift Books for Children Named One of Smithsonian Magazine’s Ten Best Children’s Books of 2023 Named a Most Anticipated Kids’ Book by Barnes & Noble A wonderful gift for all ages, this beautiful, rib-tickling…

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This Is Not A Small Voice

Written by Traci N. Todd Illustrated by Jade Orlando
8-12

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2025 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2025 A beautiful, bold collection of more than 100 dazzling poems by Black poets for the whole family to treasure. Discover classic favorites and new stars. This gorgeously illustrated children's anthology is the perfect introduction…

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She’ll Be the Sky

Written by Ella Risbridger Illustrated by Anna Shepeta
8-12

A forceful, passionate, and uplifting collection of poems by women and girls that is guaranteed to inspire, delight, and empower. From well-loved poets—including Maya Angelou, Wendy Cope, Lucille Clifton, and Christina Rossetti — to newer voices—such as Amanda Gorman, Yrsa-Daley Ward, and Amineh Abou Kerech — this outstanding collection from…

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