Searing and feminist, this dystopia reads with deceptive grace. In a harsh island enclave where the mountain’s mica is necessary for survival, Jena—a young, slight girl... Read More

In the sequel to Evil Librarian, Michelle Knudsen delivers a story filled with romance, drama, and, of course, demons. Last year, Cynthia “Cyn” Rothschild saved her best... Read More

A Child of Books is a gorgeous book about creativity, imagination, and a love of books. The first-person narrative describes the joy and the adventure of stories. In simple... Read More

Intensely intricate detail on all manner of magical creatures and peoples. If you’re serious about your role-playing games, you’ll be just as serious about bringing these... Read More

This adorable book is full of whimsical animals, all bedecked in festive holiday outfits. Another delight is to discover that the pages turn into holiday cards and envelopes,... Read More

When Girl gets lost in the night while playing hide and seek, Dragon frantically tries to find her. With rhythmic, lyrical text that is a joy to read out loud, the bond between... Read More

The processes of making cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, fleece, and rubber are all detailed in this smart picture book. Might sound overwhelming, but Butterworth and... Read More

With several educational themes—electricity, hypnosis, the placebo effect, the scientific method, and a good dose of American and French history—this mesmerizing picture... Read More

Intimate personal stories and photos of transgender teenagers invite discussion of the gender continuum. Most people struggle to find their place in the world and with identity... Read More

This is not your average alien invasion story, with humor, darkness, and symbolism that will satisfy teens of both genders. Teenage martial artist and newly clairvoyant, Jesse... Read More

Building a highway is the focus of this educational, Spanish-language title. Activities depicted include staking the land, machines excavating earth, dumping cement, rolling the... Read More

Little ones learning their letters will find this British designer’s take on the illustrated alphabet, in which he assigns each letter a word to display, especially nifty.... Read More