In Jay Carmichael’s novel "Marlo", two gay men navigate their relationship in Melbourne, Australia, in the conservative 1950s. Christopher has just moved to the big city, seeking a fresh start and reprieve from his small homophobic... Read More

Josep Sucarrats’s radiant visual encyclopedia "Markets" introduces global markets and bazaars. A warm foreword by Spanish chef Ferran Adrià of El Bulli restaurant fame sets the stage for this encouraging exploration of markets around... Read More

For the child perhaps still too little to ask comes this bright, informative board book introducing key elements of the Passover seder. The table is set with candles, wine, matzoh, and a full seder plate; juice is poured, hands are... Read More

Sonny’s class is supposed to bring in their favorite objects from home for show and tell, but all the cool things his classmates bring make Sonny a little embarrassed of his life as a member of the Irish Travellers. Then his uncle Jim... Read More

“You should see my mommy when she marches,” boasts a proud child in this inspiring picture book about taking a stand. Her mother leads the way in rainbow pants, her protest sign held high; behind her trails a diverse gathering of... Read More

Gustav and Henri get into sticky and amusing situations in Andy Matthews and Peader Thomas’s graphic novel Gustav & Henri: Tiny Aunt Island. The book consists of three delightful short stories full of adventure and mischief. In the... Read More

A young girl’s grandfather plants a pecan tree when she is born and teaches her to care for it in this story that is at once an education on pecan farming and a reminder of the importance of family histories and legacies. The royal... Read More

Imaginative and captivating, Erika Nesvold’s "Off-Earth" poses vital, wide-ranging ethical questions about the future of human communities in outer space. While books on interplanetary travel typically focus on technology, this... Read More