Recommendations from our site
“Genesis Begins Again, we would say, is for 12 years and up. This book is definitely hard-hitting. The book tells the story of a 13-year-old called Genesis, who deals with colorism, self-loathing and problems like her father’s gambling and alcoholism. It’s just a really, really powerful book that I think kids in this age range haven’t really seen before. It really opened up questions and we thought it was beautifully written.” Read more...
The Best Children’s Books: The 2020 Newbery Medal and Honor Winners
Krishna Grady, Librarian
Our most recommended books
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Finding Home: Amazing Places Animals Live
Mike Unwin, Jenni Desmond (illustrator) -
Olivetti
by Allie Millington -
Akata Witch
by Nnedi Okorafor -
Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion
by Annelise Gray -
No. 5 Bubblegum Street
Mikołaj Pa, Gosia Herba (illustrator), translated by Scotia Gilroy -
Father Christmas Goes on Holiday
by Raymond Briggs
