by Judy Bradbury | Nov 12, 2024 | Middle Grade Contemporary Novel, Social-Emotional Learning
Quagmire Tiarello Couldn’t Be Better by Mylisa Larsen; Clarion, 2024. Quag is dealing with a lot, and he’s holding it all inside. He bluffs his way through peer relationships, hiding behind a detached facade while struggling to maintain his home life as his...
by Judy Bradbury | Oct 24, 2024 | Social-Emotional Learning
A Star Shines Through by Anna Desnitskaya; Eerdmans, 2024. In this spare, thoughtful picture book that earned the honor of being chosen as a Junior Library Guild Selection, a young girl and her mom who have moved to escape war find a way to make their new country...
by Judy Bradbury | Sep 25, 2024 | Informational Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, illustrated by Kayla Harren; Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024. It’s clear why This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation was named one of...
by Judy Bradbury | Aug 21, 2024 | Social-Emotional Learning
I Can Do It Even If I’m Scared: Finding the Brave You by Lisa Katzenberger, illustrated by Hannah George; Sourcebooks Kids, 2024. The right book at the right time has immeasurable value. Books allow readers to explore troubling or confusing feelings without...
by Judy Bradbury | May 15, 2024 | Social-Emotional Learning
Sourgrass by Hope Lim, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydari; Beach Lane Books, 2024. Sofia and May forge their friendship as they play in the wildflowers beyond their yards. How their relationship evolves when May moves away makes for a sweet and hopeful story just right...
