THUNDER BOY JR. by Sherman Alexie
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: May 10, 2016

"An expertly crafted, soulful, and humorous work that tenderly explores identity, culture, and the bond between father and son. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Thunder Boy Smith Jr. hates his name. Read full book review >
SOMOS COMO LAS NUBES / WE ARE LIKE THE CLOUDS by Jorge Argueta
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Oct. 11, 2016

"Poignant, heartbreaking, and, sadly, timely. (author's note) (Bilingual picture book/poetry. 8 & up)"
With tenderness and humanity, this bilingual book describes the hopes, fears, and uncertainties of the thousands of displaced children that arrive every year at the southern border of the United States. Read full book review >

PREACHING TO THE CHICKENS by Jabari Asim
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Oct. 11, 2016

"After absorbing this must-read bit of personal history about John Lewis, young readers will never see this serious-faced congressman in quite the same way. (Picture book/biography. 5-8)"
A glimpse into the childhood whimsy of an important African-American congressman who has become famous for his words. Read full book review >
WORM LOVES WORM by J.J. Austrian
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Jan. 5, 2016

"As in life, love conquers all. (Picture book. 3-8)"
Austrian and Curato turn the simple wedding of two worms into a three-ring circus that slyly turns the whole controversy over same-sex versus heterosexual marriage on its head. Read full book review >
AT NIGHT by Helga Bansch
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Aug. 28, 2016

"With the feel of a fine and handsome tintype, this Austrian import makes night newly beguiling. (Picture book. 2-6)"
For all but a few, the night is a foreign country. Read full book review >

HAVE YOU SEEN ELEPHANT? by David Barrow
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: March 1, 2016

"Younger audiences will be screaming 'There it is!' from the get-go. (Picture book. 3-5)"
A small child plays hide-and-seek with a surprisingly elusive (except to viewers) elephant. Read full book review >
WHOOSH! by Chris Barton
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: May 3, 2016

"A delightfully child-friendly and painfully necessary diversification of the science field. (Picture book/biography. 4-8)"
A tinkering African-American boy grows up to become the inventor of a very popular toy. Read full book review >
KING BABY by Kate Beaton
Kirkus Star
by Kate Beaton, illustrated by Kate Beaton
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Sept. 13, 2016

"Long live King and Queen Baby! (Picture book. 3-8)"
King Baby rules. Read full book review >