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Review of The Purple One: A Story of Prince
The Purple One: A Story of Prince by Matthew Burgess; illus. by Sirin ThadaPrimary Enchanted Lion 64 pp.11/24 9781592704224 $19.95This tribute to the life and artistry of the iconic musician offers readers a chance to delve into Prince’s (1958–2016) evolution from music-loving child to determined young adult set on conquering...
Week in Review, December 9th-13th
This week on hbook.com... December Notes from the Horn Book Newsletter: Fanfare Edition, featuring annotations of all fifty-three books on 2024's list Rosanne Parry Talks with Roger about A Wolf Called Fire From the November/December 2024 Horn Book Magazine: Tomorrow by Nikki Giovanni Calling Caldecott: Golden Gate...
Call for second-round nominations
We Need Your Nominations! Hello, Calling Caldecott readers! As the year comes to a close, we’re calling on you to help us identify the most distinguished picture books of 2024. We’re inviting you to submit three more nominations to keep the conversation vibrant and ensure we spotlight the very best...
Review of They Call Me Teach: Lessons in Freedom
They Call Me Teach: Lessons in Freedom by Lesa Cline-Ransome; illus. by James E. Ransome Primary, Intermediate Candlewick 40 pp. 9/24 9780763681555 $18.99 This poetic picture book tells the inspiring tale of a young enslaved man, “a compilation of many of the real-life stories of the people who resisted, fought,...
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Review of My Hair Is a Book
My Hair Is a Book by Maisha Oso; Primary Harper/HarperCollins 32 pp.9/24 9780063249103 $19.99Oso praises the diversity, beauty, and history of Black hair with poetic language in this ode to self-acceptance and cultural identity, joining Barnes’s Crown (rev. 11/17) and other similarly celebratory picture books. Through imaginative metaphors, she likens...
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Review of The Table
The Table by Winsome Bingham and Wiley Blevins; illus. by Jason GriffinPrimary, Intermediate Porter/Holiday 56 pp.9/24 9780823456420 $19.99e-book ed. 9780823461530 $11.99This moving narrative centers on a simple wooden table and its role in the lives of two families whose members are shown in the powerful illustrations only by their hands....
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Review of The Doll Test: Choosing Equality
The Doll Test: Choosing Equality by Carole Boston Weatherford; illus. by David Elmo CooperPrimary Carolrhoda 32 pp.11/24 9781728477930 $18.99This powerful picture book brings to life the essential research of psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, whose work significantly influenced the fight against segregation, having concluded that “school segregation made Black children...
Week in Review, October 21st-25th
This week on hbook.com... Libba Bray Talks with Roger about Under the Same Stars From the September/October 2024 Horn Book Magazine: Publishers' Preview: Fall 2024: Katherine Rundell | Jasmine Warga | Codie Crowley Calling Caldecott: Being Home by Annisha Jeffries The Mango Tree / La mata de mango...
Being Home
November is Native American Heritage month, and Being Home, illustrated by Michaela Goade and written by Tracie Sorell, offers a heartfelt reminder of the importance to Native communities of family, tradition, and belonging. This exquisite picture book follows a young Cherokee girl and her mother on a journey — leaving...
Scientists in action
These nine nonfiction books, recommended for preschool, primary, and/or intermediate readers, offer a glimpse at the variety of work scientists (including a president!) can do — from biology to psychology to astronomy. See also the Scientists tag in the Guide/Reviews Database. Thomas Jefferson’s Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a...
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