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Jan 19

The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest by Heather Lang, Illustrated by Jana Christy

4 stars A fascinating non-fiction picture book about the life and work of Margaret Lowman, aka “Canopy Meg”. The book gives an overview of her childhood, education, scientific discoveries, and conservation work all while providing interesting facts about the rainforest and animals/plants that live there and quotes from Canopy Meg herself. The illustrations are beautiful,…

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

Jan 16

McKenzie

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

5 stars An absolutely fantastic read. Right from the start, the story begins with a powerful basis. One that is sadly relatable for many in America. When presented with an assignment to “trace your roots” and draw the flag of her ancestral land, the narrator is unable to do so. She goes to her grandmother…

Greta and the Giants by Zoë Tucker, Illustrated by Zoe Persico

Jan 12

McKenzie

Greta and the Giants by Zoë Tucker, Illustrated by Zoe Persico

4 stars An allegorical tale of Greta Thunberg’s activism and how she’s inspired others to stand up to demand change. The use of talking animals and literal giants helps make this engaging for young children while sticking to its message of environmentalism. Though the characters are small compared to the giants, when they come together…

We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci Sorell, Illustrated by Frané Lessac

Jan 2

McKenzie

We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci Sorell, Illustrated by Frané Lessac

4 stars A fantastic introduction to some of the basics of Indigenous history in America. Told in a creative format, Sorell uses the frame story of students putting together presentations for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Projects in order to touch on Native peoples’ encounters with the US government and white/European culture. Each topic is given a…

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama, Illustrated by Loren Long

Dec 14

McKenzie

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama, Illustrated by Loren Long

5 stars A gorgeous, heartfelt letter from Barack Obama to his daughters, introducing various historical figures in American history and how they helped shape and change the country and the world. The letter itself is simple yet lyrical, lovely to read aloud. Obama gives a short introduction of each figure, what they are best known…

The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart, Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Dec 6

McKenzie

The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart, Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

4 stars An adorably sweet guidebook on how to be a purple person. To be honest, on the first read-through I had no context and while I agreed with the steps, I wasn’t sure what the whole purple thing was about. After reading up on the book, I realized it’s a reference to political parties…

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, Illustrated by Michaela Goade

Nov 25

McKenzie

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, Illustrated by Michaela Goade

5 stars A beautiful, powerful, inspiring, empowering story of courage, strength, love, tradition, and making change. I’m disappointed such a book had to be written and how events have transpired to inspire it, but it’s a wonderful step to help guide the world toward a better path. Goade’s artwork is phenomenal. Each page tells its…

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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest by Heather Lang, Illustrated by Jana Christy

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

Greta and the Giants by Zoë Tucker, Illustrated by Zoe Persico

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama, Illustrated by Loren Long

The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart, Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman