January 2024

This curated list of new publications is a great resource for teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents.

 
The Absinthe Underground

The Absinthe Underground

By: Jamie Pacton
ISBN: 9781682634929
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
 
All Charged Up! (Big Ideas That Changed the World #5)

All Charged Up! (Big Ideas That Changed the World #5)

By: Don Brown
ISBN: 9781419766732
Nonfiction, 7-12, Technology / Inventions
 
April & Mae and the Soccer Match

April & Mae and the Soccer Match

By: Megan Dowd Lambert
Illustrated by:
Briana Dengoue
ISBN: 9781623544126
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
 
Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers

Barracoon

By: Zora Neale Hurston, adapted by Ibram X. Kendi
Illustrated by:
Jazzmen Lee-Johnson
ISBN: 9780063098336
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
 
Be A Creative Changemaker

Be A Creative Changemaker

By: Paula Liz
Illustrated by:
Babmi Ramsey
ISBN: 9780760378021
Nonfiction, 7-12, How-To / Activity
 
Bear Finds Eggs

Bear Finds Eggs

By: Karma Wilson
Illustrated by:
Jane Chapman
ISBN: 9781665936552
Fiction, 4-8, Animals
 
Beasts of War

Beasts of War

By: Ayana Gray
ISBN: 9780593405741
Fiction, Teen, Fantasy
 
Big Babies

Big Babies

By: Patrick O'Brien
ISBN: 9781623543662
Nonfiction, 0-3, Animals
 
Birtle and the Purple Turtles

Birtle and the Purple Turtles

By: Tara J. Hannon
ISBN: 9781524880668
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
The Book of Denial

The Book of Denial

By: Ricardo Chávez Castañeda
Illustrated by:
Alejandro Magallanes
ISBN: 9781592703623
Fiction, Teen, Death / Grief / Loss
 
The Book of Whys

The Book of Whys

By: Gianni Rodari
Illustrated by:
JooHee Yoon
ISBN: 9781592703647
Nonfiction, 7-12, Imagination / Play
 
Breath by Breath

Breath by Breath

By: Stephanie Wildman
Illustrated by:
Estefania Razo
ISBN: 9781960137135
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
 
Cans

Cans

By: Russ Thompson
ISBN: 9798989065745
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
 
Chasing Stars

Chasing Stars

By: Meg Gaertner
ISBN: 9781631637902
Fiction, Teen, Family / Community
 
Climbing the Volcano

Climbing the Volcano

By: Curtis Manley
Illustrated by:
Jennifer K. Mann
ISBN: 9780823451661
Fiction, 4-6, Science / Nature
 
The Code of Life

The Code of Life

By: Dr Carla Hafner
Illustrated by:
Mike Scheier
ISBN: 9781838748845
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
 
Come Dance in the Rain

Come Dance in the Rain

By: Steppie Morris
Illustrated by:
Ina Kotanko
ISBN: 9781960137166
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
 
Courtesy Of Cupid

Courtesy Of Cupid

By: Nashae Jones
ISBN: 9781665939881
Fiction, 7-12, Romance
 
The Dark Fable

The Dark Fable

By: Katherine Harbour
ISBN: 9781547613748
Fiction, Teen, Action / Adventure
 
Emma and the Love Spell

Emma and the Love Spell

By: Meredith Ireland
ISBN: 9781547612604
Fiction, 7-12, LGBTQIA+
 
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem: The Vision Of Photographer Roy Decarava

Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem

By: Gary Golio
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9781662680557
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
 
Extra Innings

Extra Innings

By: Fred Bowen
ISBN: 9781682634110
Fiction, 7-12, Sports / Games / Recreation
 
Extreme Engineering: Aqueduct of Segovia

Extreme Engineering

By: Brienna Rossiter
ISBN: 9781637387450
Nonfiction, 7-12, History
 
The Fabulous Fannie Farmer: Kitchen Scientist And America’s Cook

The Fabulous Fannie Farmer

By: Emma Bland Smith
Illustrated by:
Susan Reagan
ISBN: 9781635926125
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
 
Flowers for Sarajevo

Flowers for Sarajevo

By: John McCutcheon
Illustrated by:
Kristry Caldwell
ISBN: 9781682636749
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
 
Fluffalo Buffalo

Fluffalo Buffalo

By: Bess Kalb
Illustrated by:
Erin Kraan
ISBN: 9780593564530
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Frankenstein’s Matzah

Frankenstein’s Matzah

By: K. Marcus
Illustrated by:
Sam Loman
ISBN: 9781951365202
Fiction, 4-6, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
 
Global Baby Grandparents

Global Baby Grandparents

By: Maya Ajmera
ISBN: 9781623544539
Nonfiction, 0-3, Family / Community
 
God Bless My Mommy

God Bless My Mommy

By: Samantha Sweeney
Illustrated by:
Sebastien Braun
ISBN: 9781664350991
Fiction, 0-3, Religion / Spirituality
 
Grandma Kisses

Grandma Kisses

By: Danielle McLean
Illustrated by:
Sarah Ward
ISBN: 9781664351004
Fiction, 0-3, Family / Community
 
The Hare-Shaped Hole

The Hare-Shaped Hole

By: John Dougherty
Illustrated by:
Thomas Docherty
ISBN: 9780711276079
Nonfiction, 4-6, Death / Grief / Loss
 
Horse & Buggy on Wheels!

Horse & Buggy on Wheels!

By: Ethan Long
ISBN: 9780823454839
Fiction, 4-6, Humor
 
I Am a Masterpiece!

I Am a Masterpiece!

By: Mia Armstrong
Illustrated by:
Alexandra Thompson
ISBN: 9780593567975
Fiction, 4-6, Disability
 
The Immortal Games

The Immortal Games

By: Annaliese Avery
ISBN: 9781338754520
Fiction, Teen, Fantasy
 
In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure

In Search of Superpowers

By: Briana Lawrence
Illustrated by:
Joanna Cacao
ISBN: 9781524880705
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
 
The Invocations

The Invocations

By: Krystal Sutherland
ISBN: 9780593532263
Fiction, Teen, Fantasy
 
Jump For Joy

Jump For Joy

By: Karen Gray Ruelle
Illustrated by:
Hadley Hooper
ISBN: 9781662602023
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
 
Market Day

Market Day

By: Miranda Harmon
ISBN: 9780823453672
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
 
Meet the Mushrooms!

Meet the Mushrooms!

By: Sonali Fry
Illustrated by:
Melanie Demmer
ISBN: 9781664351066
Fiction, 0-3, Science / Nature
 
Nessie and the Celtic Maze

Nessie and the Celtic Maze

By: Lois Wickstrom, Jean Lorrah
Illustrated by:
Sara Silvestris Strand
ISBN: 9781954519879
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
 
Night Song

Night Song

By: Mk Smith Despres
Illustrated by:
Hyewon Yum
ISBN: 9781592703944
Fiction, 4-6, Kindness / Generosity
 
Nimoshom and His Bus (softcover edition)

Nimoshom and His Bus (softcover edition)

By: Penny M. Thomas
Illustrated by:
Karen Hibbard
ISBN: 9781774921166
Fiction, 4-6, BIPOC Characters and Creators
 
A Noob’s Diary of an 8-bit Warrior 2: Into the Nether

A Noob’s Diary of an 8-bit Warrior 2

By: Cube Kid
Illustrated by:
Jez, Odone
ISBN: 9781524884338
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
 
On the Loose in New Orleans

On the Loose in New Orleans

By: Sage Stossel
ISBN: 9781467197168
Fiction, 4-6, How-To / Activity
 
On This Day in Black History

On This Day in Black History

By: Christin Farley
ISBN: 9781638191391
Nonfiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
 
Party at Arnie’s

Party at Arnie’s

By: Fynisa Engler
Illustrated by:
Milanka Reardon
ISBN: 9781960137043
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Peg Gets Crackin’

Peg Gets Crackin’

By: Jo Renfro
ISBN: 9781506492070
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Pepper & Me

Pepper & Me

By: Beatrice Alemagna
Illustrated by:
Beatrice Alemagna
ISBN: 9781662640506
Fiction, 4-6, Mental / Physical Health
 
Poemhood: Our Black Revival

Poemhood

By: edited by Amber McBride, Erica Martin, and Taylor Byas
ISBN: 9780063225282
Fiction, Teen, BIPOC Characters and Creators
 
Princess Kira’s Kiwi Jubilee

Princess Kira’s Kiwi Jubilee

By: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
ISBN: 9781419766381
Fiction, 4-6, BIPOC Characters and Creators
 
Saint Valentine the Kindhearted

Saint Valentine the Kindhearted

By: Ned Bustard
Illustrated by:
Ned Bustard
ISBN: 9781514008768
Nonfiction, 4-6, Holidays/Seasons/Celebrations
 
Searching for Home

Searching for Home

By: Chantal Bourgonje
Illustrated by:
Chantal Bourgonje
ISBN: 9781506488783
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
 
Shark Teeth

Shark Teeth

By: Sherri Winston
ISBN: 9781547608508
Fiction, 7-12, Mental / Physical Health
 
Shut Up, This Is Serious

Shut Up, This Is Serious

By: Carolina Ixta
ISBN: 9780063287860
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
 
Sleep: A Kid’s Guide to the Science of Slumber

Sleep

By: Wendy Bjazevich
Illustrated by:
Juliana Eigner
ISBN: 9781638191728
Nonfiction, 7-12, Mental / Physical Health
 
The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree

The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree

By: Lucille Abendanon
ISBN: 9781631638206
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
 
Spider-Man: Quantum Quest! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up #2)

Spider-Man

By: Mike Maihack
ISBN: 9781419770494
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
 
Stay with My Heart

Stay with My Heart

By: Tashie Bhuiyan
ISBN: 9781335010032
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Sun Don’t Shine

Sun Don’t Shine

By: Crissa-Jean Chapell
ISBN: 9781646034307
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
 
Too Much

Too Much

By: Laurel Goodluck
Illustrated by:
Bridget George
ISBN: 9781665911269
Fiction, 4-6, BIPOC Characters and Creators
 
Under the Umbrella

Under the Umbrella

By: Catherine Buquet
Illustrated by:
Marion Arbona
ISBN: 9781772783056
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
 
Wander in the Dark

Wander in the Dark

By: Jumata Emill
ISBN: 9780593651858
Fiction, Teen, Mystery / Thriller
 
We Dream a World

We Dream a World

By: Yolanda Renee King
Illustrated by:
Nicole Tadgell
ISBN: 9781338753974
Nonfiction, 4-6, Cultural Diversity
 
We Need Everyone

We Need Everyone

By: Michael Redhead Champagne
Illustrated by:
Tiff Bartel
ISBN: 9781774920114
Nonfiction, 4-6, BIPOC Characters and Creators
 
When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth

When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth

By: Sean Taylor
Illustrated by:
Zehra Nicks
ISBN: 9780711277236
Nonfiction, 4-6, Animals
 
When Elephants Listen With their Feet

When Elephants Listen With their Feet

By: Emmanuelle Grundmann
Illustrated by:
Clemence DuPont
ISBN: 9781772783032
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
 
When the Rain Comes

When the Rain Comes

By: Alma Fullerton
Illustrated by:
Kim La Fave
ISBN: 9781772783049
Fiction, 4-6, Cultural Diversity
 
You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai

You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai

By: Dean Robbins
Illustrated by:
Maithili Joshi
ISBN: 9781338895087
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
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