My Selma: Stories of a Southern Childhood at the Height of the Civil Rights Movement by Willie Mae Brown (Jan. 20, $19.99, ISBN 978-5-6) depicts this barrier-breaking American hero as a lifelong, proud fighter for Black justice and civil rights. Ages 10–12.Ĭall Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter by Yohuru Williams and Michael G. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-8-8) investigates the story behind the famous photo of Lincoln reading to his son Tad, which captures a father’s feeling for his child, and spotlights books as a binding force between generations.

Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon by Leonard S. A 12-year-old biracial Japanese American girl grieves the loss of her beloved grandmother and attempts to contact her beyond the grave. Where the Lost Ones Go by Akemi Dawn Bowman (Oct. Budding entomologist Ruby, a Black 10-year-old, finds the weirdest bug she’s ever seen-and it seems to have special powers. Ten-year-Marikit embarks on a quest in a world of gods and spirits inspired by Filipino folklore to save her family from a sinister shadow god. Marikit and the Ocean of Stars by Caris Avendaño Cruz (Oct. The resilience of two biracial Filipino cousins is tested when one of them is lost at sea. 23, $19.99, ISBN 978-8-6) follows Khutulun, great-great granddaughter of Genghis Khan, as she learns to defy expectations and remain true to herself by becoming commander of the Khan’s army. Warrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun by Sally Deng (Aug. Mina can’t wait to share the customs of Seollal with her friends at school.

Tomorrow Is New Year’s Day: Seollal, a Korean Celebration of the Lunar New Year by Aram Kim (Dec. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-4-4), profiles Subbulakshmi, a powerful Indian singer who advocated for justice and peace through song. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change by Suma Subramaniam, illus. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-9-7), introduces the Icelandic tradition of giving books to loved ones for Christmas. The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore, illus. On a hike with her grandparents, an Indian American girl makes note of all the things in nature that are brown, too, and collects mementos to show her baby brother. Ages 4–8.īrown Is Beautiful by Supriya Kelkar, illus. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-8-5), chronicles the life and work of the beloved author and encourages children to lead a creative, inquisitive life. Ages 3–6.Ī Book, Too, Can Be a Star: The Story of Madeleine L’Engle and the Making of a Wrinkle in Time by Charlotte Jones Voiklis and Jennifer Adams, illus. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-9-2), explores the many ways that dogs express themselves.

What’s Up, Pup? How Our Furry Friends Communicate and What They Are Saying by Kersten Hamilton, illus.

The Other Dead #5 by Joshua Ortega