Soft illustrations and tender language contrast the sharp poignancy of this picture book about the lingering trauma of war and displacement. Bunny is disturbed by an event at school but isn’t ready to talk about it yet; lying awake, he... Read More

Vanessa F. Penney’s magical novel "The Witch of Willow Sound" is about rural prejudice, the wounds of the past, and forgiveness. Pulled from her perambulatory routines by an emergency phone call from her mother, Phaedra travels to... Read More

Spicy flavors zing through "Heartland Masala", a delightful cookbook by mother-son team Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji. Recreating traditional Indian dishes in American kitchens, the book combines culinary history and commentary with a wealth... Read More

Patterns and textures layer in the jewel-toned collage illustrations of this exquisite picture book that honors the bond between mother and child. A girl muses on all the memories held in her mother’s scent: happy days, rosy cheeks,... Read More

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’s dynamic mini-biography anthology celebrates Latine and Hispanic lives and legacies through stories of heritage and resilience. The book introduces fifty-two Latine and Hispanic figures, including scientists,... Read More

Equal parts cozy and spooky, this autumnal picture book demonstrates the importance of openness among friends—and the monstrous consequences of hidden resentments. When the weather turns cold and the crowds abandon the headlands, Fox... Read More

A riveting story set in the hemispheric crossroads between Panama and Colombia, journalist Belén Fernández’s "The Darién Gap" reports on the inhospitable journey migrants and refuge seekers endure for a chance at a better life in... Read More

The life, career, and activism of actor George Takei are chronicled in the stirring graphic novel "It Rhymes with Takei". Takei gave up studying architecture when he heard the siren call of the stage. Despite the limited roles available... Read More