Notes From The Hornbook
In their nonfiction picture book In the World of Whales (Porter/Holiday, 4–8 years), Michelle Cusolito’s spare, reverent text and Jessica Lanan’s immersive illustrations convey the experience of free diver Fred Buyle, who — amazingly — witnessed the birth of a sperm whale. For more recommended nonfiction picture books about marine...
Five Questions for Michelle Cusolito and Jessica Lanan In the World of Whales by Michelle Cusolito, illus. by Jessica Lanan; Porter/Holiday. In and around the sea The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena Bearzi, illus. by Alex Boersma; Roaring Brook. Whales in the City by Nancy F. Castaldo, illus. by Chuck Groenink; Farrar. Jellyfish Scientist:...
August may be winding down, but we’ve still got plenty of new reading recommendations: summer-set stories for middle-graders-and-up and page-turning (and door-stopping!) tomes for YA readers. See also our annual Summer Reading list and last month’s issue of Notes for back-to-school stories for all ages. For an astounding real-life whale...
Looking for a book to get lost in during the waning days of August? One of these seven long, immersive novels for middle- or high-school readers should do the trick. See also our middle school and high school Summer Reading Recommendations. This Ends in Embers [Divine Traitors] by Kamilah Cole...
If our 2025 Summer Reading Recommendations list isn’t enough for your intermediate or middle-school reader on their way back to school, try one of these six books, all set in the summertime. See also the Seasons--Summer tag in the Guide/Reviews Database. The House of Found Objects [Bea Bellerose Mystery] by...
Here are six nonfiction picture books for the marine maven in your life. For more, see our Five Questions interview with Michelle Cusolito and Jessica Lanan about In the World of Whales, and the Animals--Marine animals tag in the Guide/Reviews Database. The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena...
Five Questions for Ibi Zoboi and Juanita Londoño First Day Around the World by Ibi Zoboi, illus. by Juanita Londoño; Versify/HarperCollins. Learning from each other George & Lenny Are Always Together by Jon Agee; Rocky Pond/Penguin. Bunny Made Tea by Amanda Baehr Fuller; Owlkids. Punch!: A Story About Kindness by Michael Hall; Greenwillow. Tiger, Don’t Worry! by Daishu Ma;...
If you’re in the Boston area this weekend, join me at the Boston Public Library on Saturday, July 26, in conversation with Awkward author-illustrator Svetlana Chmakova, as part of Boston Reads Comics. On Sunday, July 27, I’ll be leading a lunchtime seminar at the Summer Children’s Literature Institute, “Are We...
These five nonfiction books tell middle- and/or high-school readers more about people and moments they might learn about in history class, or may pique their interest beyond the curriculum. Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown by Candace Fleming Middle School, High School Schwartz/Random 368...
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