2022 Beehive Book Awards Nominees
CLAU is beyond thrilled to announce the 2022 Beehive Book Award Nominees!
Many thanks go out to the hardworking committees who prepared these lists.
Download a tri-fold pamphlet or ballots.
Many thanks go out to the hardworking committees who prepared these lists.
Download a tri-fold pamphlet or ballots.
CHILDREN'S FICTION
The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman
Told in alternating perspectives among three girls--Valentina and Oksana in 1986 and Rifka in 1941--this story shows that hatred, intolerance, and oppression are no match for the power of true friendship.
The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandpa's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house--and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches!
Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Depending on an older sister who protected her when their mother went to prison and their mother’s boyfriend committed a terrible act, 10-year-old Della tries to figure out what to do when her older sister attempts suicide.
The Great Pet Heist by Emily Ecton and David Mottram
When their owner is injured in a pet-triggered accident, the mostly good dog Butterbean rallies her fellow pets to devise a plan of self-care by stealing a mysterious stranger’s supplies in case they become homeless.
Homerooms and Hall Passes by Tom O’Donnell
In a magical realm, a group of mythical creatures role play a fantasy role-playing game and are transported into the human world, where they tackle the unexpected challenges of surviving middle school.
How to Make Friends with the Sea by Tanya Guerrero
Moving to the Philippines with his zoologist mother, twelve-year-old Pablo struggles with anxiety while his mother fosters an orphaned child with a facial anomaly.
My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner
Ben Hardy believes he's cursed by potatoes. And now he's moved to Idaho, where the school's mascot is Steve the Spud! After accidentally causing the mascot to sprain an ankle, Ben is sentenced to Spud duty for the final basketball games of the year. But if the other kids know he's the Spud, his plans for popularity are likely to be a big dud!
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson
The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones.
Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
After losing her mother, a renowned marine biologist, Willa makes a friend with a whale who offers her friendship and advice.
Wink by Rob Harrell
After being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer, twelve-year-old Ross discovers how music, art, and true friends can help him survive both treatment and middle school.
The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman
Told in alternating perspectives among three girls--Valentina and Oksana in 1986 and Rifka in 1941--this story shows that hatred, intolerance, and oppression are no match for the power of true friendship.
The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd
When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandpa's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house--and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches!
Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Depending on an older sister who protected her when their mother went to prison and their mother’s boyfriend committed a terrible act, 10-year-old Della tries to figure out what to do when her older sister attempts suicide.
The Great Pet Heist by Emily Ecton and David Mottram
When their owner is injured in a pet-triggered accident, the mostly good dog Butterbean rallies her fellow pets to devise a plan of self-care by stealing a mysterious stranger’s supplies in case they become homeless.
Homerooms and Hall Passes by Tom O’Donnell
In a magical realm, a group of mythical creatures role play a fantasy role-playing game and are transported into the human world, where they tackle the unexpected challenges of surviving middle school.
How to Make Friends with the Sea by Tanya Guerrero
Moving to the Philippines with his zoologist mother, twelve-year-old Pablo struggles with anxiety while his mother fosters an orphaned child with a facial anomaly.
My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner
Ben Hardy believes he's cursed by potatoes. And now he's moved to Idaho, where the school's mascot is Steve the Spud! After accidentally causing the mascot to sprain an ankle, Ben is sentenced to Spud duty for the final basketball games of the year. But if the other kids know he's the Spud, his plans for popularity are likely to be a big dud!
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson
The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones.
Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
After losing her mother, a renowned marine biologist, Willa makes a friend with a whale who offers her friendship and advice.
Wink by Rob Harrell
After being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer, twelve-year-old Ross discovers how music, art, and true friends can help him survive both treatment and middle school.
PICTURE BOOKS
The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there.
In a Jar by Deborah Marcero
When Llewellyn, a little rabbit who collects ordinary things in jars, meets a young girl named Evelyn, he joins with her to capture the extraordinary.
Let’s All Creep Through Crocodile Creek by Jonny Lambert
What's that creeping through the crooked creek? Is it a crocodile? Eek! Mouse assures Rabbit that they have never seen a croc on Crocodile Creek. However, they do encounter lots of bumps, scratchy thorns and more as they explore.
Lift by Minh Le and Dan Santat
Iris, who has always been the one to push the elevator button, is displeased when her little brother starts to do it before she gets chance, so she uses a discarded button to take her someplace else--anyplace else.
Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath by Todd Tarpley and Vin Vogel
After crossing raging rivers and tromping through the jungle, Naughty Ninja returns to his secret ninja training camp for lunch. But when he gets inside, his parents tell him he needs a bath. Before Naughty Ninja gets in the tub, he notices poisonous flies and an angry alligator circling his dad, who doesn’t even seem to know he’s in trouble. Good thing Naughty Ninja is around to save the day!
Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy and Pete Oswald
Rita and Ralph live on neighboring hills and they are best friends, until a silly accident while goofing around ends up with both of them angry and unhappy--and they both need to find a way to heal the break in their relationship.
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
When Snail spies a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, nothing will stop him--not a speeding car or even a hungry crow. But then kindhearted Snail stops to help a crew of antsy ants in a rainstorm, and he loses his way. It looks like he will never get his treat--until Snail’s new friends come up with an idea.
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o and Vashti Harrison
When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
Swim Swim Sink by Jenn Harney
When one little duck keeps sinking, it relies on duckling ingenuity to stay afloat.
When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and German Blanco
Pencil is rather annoyed when eraser seems to think he is improving his artwork. Here is the true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends.
The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there.
In a Jar by Deborah Marcero
When Llewellyn, a little rabbit who collects ordinary things in jars, meets a young girl named Evelyn, he joins with her to capture the extraordinary.
Let’s All Creep Through Crocodile Creek by Jonny Lambert
What's that creeping through the crooked creek? Is it a crocodile? Eek! Mouse assures Rabbit that they have never seen a croc on Crocodile Creek. However, they do encounter lots of bumps, scratchy thorns and more as they explore.
Lift by Minh Le and Dan Santat
Iris, who has always been the one to push the elevator button, is displeased when her little brother starts to do it before she gets chance, so she uses a discarded button to take her someplace else--anyplace else.
Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath by Todd Tarpley and Vin Vogel
After crossing raging rivers and tromping through the jungle, Naughty Ninja returns to his secret ninja training camp for lunch. But when he gets inside, his parents tell him he needs a bath. Before Naughty Ninja gets in the tub, he notices poisonous flies and an angry alligator circling his dad, who doesn’t even seem to know he’s in trouble. Good thing Naughty Ninja is around to save the day!
Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy and Pete Oswald
Rita and Ralph live on neighboring hills and they are best friends, until a silly accident while goofing around ends up with both of them angry and unhappy--and they both need to find a way to heal the break in their relationship.
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor
When Snail spies a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, nothing will stop him--not a speeding car or even a hungry crow. But then kindhearted Snail stops to help a crew of antsy ants in a rainstorm, and he loses his way. It looks like he will never get his treat--until Snail’s new friends come up with an idea.
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o and Vashti Harrison
When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
Swim Swim Sink by Jenn Harney
When one little duck keeps sinking, it relies on duckling ingenuity to stay afloat.
When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and German Blanco
Pencil is rather annoyed when eraser seems to think he is improving his artwork. Here is the true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends.
INFORMATIONAL BOOKS
Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo’s First Woman Zookeeper by Candace Fleming and Julie Downing
When her zookeeper husband brings home a lion cub, it leads to Helen becoming a foster mom to dozens of wild baby cats.
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln by Margarita Engle and Rafael López
Forced to flee the revolution in Venezuela and arriving in the U.S. during the Civil War, Teresa finds comfort and peace, as well as acclaim, through her piano playing.
Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots by Michael Rex
Join a group of robots as they discover the difference between a fact (what you can prove) and an opinion (what you can’t).
Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from East Germany by Kristen Fulton and Torben Kulhmann
In East Germany, Peter doesn’t get to watch cartoons or wear blue jeans, but he wishes for better. His family is secretly building a hot air balloon they hope to fly to freedom.
Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis
Water is all around us, but it doesn’t always look the same. Join a young girl as she discovers many different forms of water.
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita L. Hubbard and Oge Mora
Mary was born into slavery and even after gaining her freedom, had to work very hard all her life. This left no time to pursue her dream of learning to read until she was 116.
Packs: Strength in Numbers by Hannah Salyer
Packs, herds, pods, and more! Discover how togetherness and teamwork help animals and humans alike to live and thrive.
Pluto Gets the Call by Adam Rex and Laurie Keller
When scientists tell Pluto he isn’t a planet, he tours the solar system and discovers that there is more to him than a label.
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of Katherine Johnson by Katherine G. Johnson
It took hard work, courage, and tenacity, along with her natural brilliance with math, to get Katherine into NASA.
Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War by Duncan Tonatiuh
Describes the life and accomplishments of Jose de la Luz Saenz, who helped create the League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest Latino civil rights organization.
Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo’s First Woman Zookeeper by Candace Fleming and Julie Downing
When her zookeeper husband brings home a lion cub, it leads to Helen becoming a foster mom to dozens of wild baby cats.
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln by Margarita Engle and Rafael López
Forced to flee the revolution in Venezuela and arriving in the U.S. during the Civil War, Teresa finds comfort and peace, as well as acclaim, through her piano playing.
Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots by Michael Rex
Join a group of robots as they discover the difference between a fact (what you can prove) and an opinion (what you can’t).
Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from East Germany by Kristen Fulton and Torben Kulhmann
In East Germany, Peter doesn’t get to watch cartoons or wear blue jeans, but he wishes for better. His family is secretly building a hot air balloon they hope to fly to freedom.
Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis
Water is all around us, but it doesn’t always look the same. Join a young girl as she discovers many different forms of water.
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita L. Hubbard and Oge Mora
Mary was born into slavery and even after gaining her freedom, had to work very hard all her life. This left no time to pursue her dream of learning to read until she was 116.
Packs: Strength in Numbers by Hannah Salyer
Packs, herds, pods, and more! Discover how togetherness and teamwork help animals and humans alike to live and thrive.
Pluto Gets the Call by Adam Rex and Laurie Keller
When scientists tell Pluto he isn’t a planet, he tours the solar system and discovers that there is more to him than a label.
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of Katherine Johnson by Katherine G. Johnson
It took hard work, courage, and tenacity, along with her natural brilliance with math, to get Katherine into NASA.
Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War by Duncan Tonatiuh
Describes the life and accomplishments of Jose de la Luz Saenz, who helped create the League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest Latino civil rights organization.
YOUNG ADULT
Bone Crier’s Moon by Kathryn Purdie
Bone Criers are the last descendants of an ancient famille charged with using the magic they draw from animal bones to shepherd the dead into the afterlife. Ailesse has been prepared since birth to become their matriarch, but first she must complete her rite of passage: to kill the boy she's destined to love. Bastien's father was slain by a Bone Crier and he's been seeking revenge ever since. Now his vengeance must wait, as Ailesse's ritual has begun and their fates are entwined--in life and in death.
Frankly in Love* by David Yoon
High school senior Frank Li takes a risk to go after a girl his parents would never approve of, but his plans will leave him wondering if he ever really understood love--or himself--at all.
A Good Girls Guide to Murder* by Holly Jackson
Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. Having grown up in the small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Adeleke chooses the case as the topic for her final project. But when Pip starts uncovering secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden, what starts out as a project begins to become Pip's dangerous reality....
I’ll Be the One by Lyla Lee
With the support of friends and competition dance partner Henry Cho, Skye Shin sets her sights on becoming the world's first plus-sized K-pop star, without losing herself.
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.
Lost and Found by Orson Scott Card
Ezekiel Blast has a micropower that helps him locate lost items, but he needs to find new ways to use his abilities when police ask him to help find a kidnapped girl.
The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor
Inheriting a Parisian apartment that was abandoned after World War II, Alice teams up with a charming student to uncover the story of a long-lost great aunt who hid her work with the Resistance behind the persona of a socialite Nazi collaborator.
Thorn by Intisar Khanani
To escape her family and court, Princess Alyrra is willing to marry Prince Kestrin; but when she magically swaps lives with her nemesis, she may find happiness as a commoner.
Verify by Joelle Charbonneau
Chicago teen Meri Beckley's pride of living in a land of peace, prosperity, and truth crumbles when questions following her mother's death reveal buried facts, especially that words can have great power.
When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn
At Swaziland's Keziah Christian Academy, where the wealth and color of one's father determines one's station, once-popular Adele bonds with poor Lottie over a book and a series of disasters.
Bone Crier’s Moon by Kathryn Purdie
Bone Criers are the last descendants of an ancient famille charged with using the magic they draw from animal bones to shepherd the dead into the afterlife. Ailesse has been prepared since birth to become their matriarch, but first she must complete her rite of passage: to kill the boy she's destined to love. Bastien's father was slain by a Bone Crier and he's been seeking revenge ever since. Now his vengeance must wait, as Ailesse's ritual has begun and their fates are entwined--in life and in death.
Frankly in Love* by David Yoon
High school senior Frank Li takes a risk to go after a girl his parents would never approve of, but his plans will leave him wondering if he ever really understood love--or himself--at all.
A Good Girls Guide to Murder* by Holly Jackson
Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. Having grown up in the small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Adeleke chooses the case as the topic for her final project. But when Pip starts uncovering secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden, what starts out as a project begins to become Pip's dangerous reality....
I’ll Be the One by Lyla Lee
With the support of friends and competition dance partner Henry Cho, Skye Shin sets her sights on becoming the world's first plus-sized K-pop star, without losing herself.
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.
Lost and Found by Orson Scott Card
Ezekiel Blast has a micropower that helps him locate lost items, but he needs to find new ways to use his abilities when police ask him to help find a kidnapped girl.
The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor
Inheriting a Parisian apartment that was abandoned after World War II, Alice teams up with a charming student to uncover the story of a long-lost great aunt who hid her work with the Resistance behind the persona of a socialite Nazi collaborator.
Thorn by Intisar Khanani
To escape her family and court, Princess Alyrra is willing to marry Prince Kestrin; but when she magically swaps lives with her nemesis, she may find happiness as a commoner.
Verify by Joelle Charbonneau
Chicago teen Meri Beckley's pride of living in a land of peace, prosperity, and truth crumbles when questions following her mother's death reveal buried facts, especially that words can have great power.
When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn
At Swaziland's Keziah Christian Academy, where the wealth and color of one's father determines one's station, once-popular Adele bonds with poor Lottie over a book and a series of disasters.
GRAPHIC NOVELS: CHILDREN
Anti-Hero by Kate Karyus Quinn and Demitria Lunetta
Piper is strong and longs to be a superhero while Sloane puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather. When a mission to steal an experimental device brings the two face to face, the device sparks and the two girls switch bodies.
Fox and Rabbit by Beth Ferry
Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they make the perfect pair!
Major Impossible by Nathan Hale
Traces the story of the heralded explorer who after losing an arm during the American Civil War joined the 1869 Colorado River Exploring Expedition on a dangerous journey through the Grand Canyon.
Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together by Brian “Smitty” Smith
Like all peas, Pea loves to roll. So when a no-good strawberry dares him to roll all the way off the farm, he swears he can do it. But a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course . . . and right into two unlikely new buds: a bee named Bee, and a bird named Jay.
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother.
Anti-Hero by Kate Karyus Quinn and Demitria Lunetta
Piper is strong and longs to be a superhero while Sloane puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather. When a mission to steal an experimental device brings the two face to face, the device sparks and the two girls switch bodies.
Fox and Rabbit by Beth Ferry
Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they make the perfect pair!
Major Impossible by Nathan Hale
Traces the story of the heralded explorer who after losing an arm during the American Civil War joined the 1869 Colorado River Exploring Expedition on a dangerous journey through the Grand Canyon.
Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together by Brian “Smitty” Smith
Like all peas, Pea loves to roll. So when a no-good strawberry dares him to roll all the way off the farm, he swears he can do it. But a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course . . . and right into two unlikely new buds: a bee named Bee, and a bird named Jay.
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother.
GRAPHIC NOVELS: YOUNG ADULT
Becoming RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Journey to Justice by Debbie Levy
A portrait of the Supreme Court Justice and modern feminist icon reveals the personal experiences that shaped her philosophy about how lasting change can be accomplished one step at a time.
Bloom by Kevin Panetta
Dreaming of leaving his family's bakery to become a musician in the city, Ari unexpectedly falls for the easy-going young baker, Hector, who has been hired to replace him and begins to reevaluate his dreams and the consequences of his choices.
Catherine’s War by Julia Billet
A survival story based on true events follows the experiences of a young Jewish photographer who is forced to go into hiding and make a perilous journey to the free zone when Germany seizes France during World War II.
Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang
When Dr. Lee moves his family to Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daughter Roberta feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of the Fiery Cross begins a string of terrorist attacks on the city, Superman fights them, and Roberta and Superman soon learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart.
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
The iconic actor and activist presents a graphic memoir detailing his experiences as a child prisoner in the Japanese-American internment camps of World War II, reflecting on the hard choices his family made in the face of legalized racism.
Becoming RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Journey to Justice by Debbie Levy
A portrait of the Supreme Court Justice and modern feminist icon reveals the personal experiences that shaped her philosophy about how lasting change can be accomplished one step at a time.
Bloom by Kevin Panetta
Dreaming of leaving his family's bakery to become a musician in the city, Ari unexpectedly falls for the easy-going young baker, Hector, who has been hired to replace him and begins to reevaluate his dreams and the consequences of his choices.
Catherine’s War by Julia Billet
A survival story based on true events follows the experiences of a young Jewish photographer who is forced to go into hiding and make a perilous journey to the free zone when Germany seizes France during World War II.
Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang
When Dr. Lee moves his family to Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daughter Roberta feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of the Fiery Cross begins a string of terrorist attacks on the city, Superman fights them, and Roberta and Superman soon learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart.
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
The iconic actor and activist presents a graphic memoir detailing his experiences as a child prisoner in the Japanese-American internment camps of World War II, reflecting on the hard choices his family made in the face of legalized racism.
POETRY
Common Critters: The Wildlife in Your Neighborhood by Pat Brisson and Dan Tavis
A collection of lively, STEAM-based poems celebrates familiar neighborhood wildlife, from squirrels and spiders to ladybugs and mourning doves, to demonstrate the exotic qualities of seemingly everyday creatures.
The Day the Universe Exploded in My Head: Poems to Take You into Space and Back Again by Allen Wolf and Anna Raff
Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back--propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations.
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z by Irene Latham and Charles Waters, and Mehrdokht Amini
Organized as a dictionary, entries in this book for middle-grade readers present words related to creating a better, more inclusive world. Each word is explored via a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, and a short personal anecdote, a prompt for how to translate the word into action, and an illustration.
In the Woods by David Elliott and Rob Dunlavey
Featuring expressive artwork by the illustrator of Owl Sees Owl, an evocative collection of verse for young poetry lovers and budding naturalists explores the secretive inner lives of woodland animals, from the inquisitive raccoon to the dignified bear.
On the Horizon by Lois Lowry and Kenard Pak
Explores the human stories behind World War II’s Pearl Harbor attack and Hiroshima bombing to contemplate what victims share in common and the importance of bridging cultural divides.
Common Critters: The Wildlife in Your Neighborhood by Pat Brisson and Dan Tavis
A collection of lively, STEAM-based poems celebrates familiar neighborhood wildlife, from squirrels and spiders to ladybugs and mourning doves, to demonstrate the exotic qualities of seemingly everyday creatures.
The Day the Universe Exploded in My Head: Poems to Take You into Space and Back Again by Allen Wolf and Anna Raff
Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back--propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations.
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z by Irene Latham and Charles Waters, and Mehrdokht Amini
Organized as a dictionary, entries in this book for middle-grade readers present words related to creating a better, more inclusive world. Each word is explored via a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, and a short personal anecdote, a prompt for how to translate the word into action, and an illustration.
In the Woods by David Elliott and Rob Dunlavey
Featuring expressive artwork by the illustrator of Owl Sees Owl, an evocative collection of verse for young poetry lovers and budding naturalists explores the secretive inner lives of woodland animals, from the inquisitive raccoon to the dignified bear.
On the Horizon by Lois Lowry and Kenard Pak
Explores the human stories behind World War II’s Pearl Harbor attack and Hiroshima bombing to contemplate what victims share in common and the importance of bridging cultural divides.