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by Nadia Ahmed
K-Gr 3–Finn is a ghost who overcomes his anxiety through perseverance and finds the courage to participate in the best day of the year: Halloween. When Finn is afraid, “his stomach swoops, his hands sweat, and he can’t move,” leaving him in a paralyzing panic.…Read More on SLJ.com
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by James Dean & Kimberly Dean (text) & illus. by James Dean
K-Gr 2–Once upon a time, a cool kitty wandered through the woods and into the home of three bears, where he found pizza that was just the right temperature and a guitar that was just the right size for his little paws. Pete the Kitty embodies the character of Goldilocks in this fairy-tale twist.…Read More on SLJ.com
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by Christopher Stewart
Gr 2-4–Ari, a nine-year-old member of the Secret Kindness Society, embarks on a journey of community service with his friends, guided by the rules to spread joy, have fun, be creative, and stay secret. While the reason for their secrecy isn’t clear, their mission leads them to collaborate with a classmate to donate food to a local pantry..…Read More on SLJ.com
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by Kaela Rivera
Gr 2-3–LEGO DREAMZzz introduces young readers to a thrilling universe-spanning TV shows, web shorts, building sets, and books. In this double-header, friends battle against The Nightmare King and his Grimspawn minions, who threaten to plunge the dream realms into chaos.…Read More on SLJ.com
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by Erica B Marcus
Gr 7 Up–Marcus, a high school teacher, offers perspective, awareness, and activities in this title aimed at helping teens shift their relationship with technology from addiction to mindful engagement. This book guides teens to healthy tech habits by giving them agency to make informed choices. …Read More on SLJ.com
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by Veronica Mang
Gr 2-4–Three young “spies in training” are set on solving a mysterious occurrence at their school. As the school band prepares for their big concert, musical instruments start disappearing left and right. …Read More on SLJ.com
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by Amoneeta Beckstein & Jana York
Written especially for teachers working with children from five to 11 years old, this book aims to introduce mindfulness through an eight-week program with 15-minute lessons twice a week. Psychologist and professor Beckstein shares mindfulness lessons and activities in six units: Attention, Experience, Investigate, Observe, Understand, and You. …Read More on SLJ.com
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by Alice Faye Duncan & illus. by Keturah A. Bobo
K-Gr 2–From the award-winning author of Memphis, Martin, and The Mountain Top comes a biography of Opal Lee. The book opens to a Juneteenth celebration with music, food, and community, where Great-Grand Dear, Opal Lee, tells stories to the young people about the history of Juneteenth. “Freedom, hope, and JOY DIVINE! Juneteenth means it’s FREEDOM TIME!” …Read More on SLJ.com
by Xelena González & illus. by Adriana M. Garcia
PreS-Gr 3–The Pura Belpré award-winning team shares a new story about the deep, familiar pain of losing a pet and the natural, continuous circle of life and death. In this hauntingly beautiful text, a family memorializes their dog through the cultural practice of creating an ofrenda and sharing memories of their dearly departed protector on Día de Muertos. …Read More on SLJ.com
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by Maya Myers & illus. by Eleanor Howell
Gr 2-4–Rosie Woods is a quiet bookworm who revels in the world of cleverly crafted stories. In sharp contrast stands Wolfie, an exuberant young boy and a veritable chatterbox. As the third-grade class embarks on the journey of learning to write their own tales, Rosie finds herself in a bit of a predicament. …Read more on SLJ.com
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