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2025 Sibert Honor Books: Call Me Roberto, The Girl Who Sang, The Enigma Girls, and Wings of an Eagle
By Janie Cheaney
This year’s Sibert honor books for excellence in nonfiction include two minority sports heroes, a very young Holocaust survivor, and a World War II espionage story.
Back Porch Book Chat: Kirsten Turner, the 21st c. Packhorse Librarian
By Betsy Farquhar
An interview with Kirsten Turner, founder of one of the 21st century Packhorse Librarian movements helping the Appalachias
2025 Sibert Medal Winner: Life After Whale by Lynn Brunelle and Jason Chin
By Janie Cheaney
Life after Whale pictures the phenomenon of “Whale Fall”: how the earth’s largest living creature supports thriving ecosystems for decades after death.
Dear Duck, Please Come! by Sarah Mackenzie
By Megan Saben
Dear Duck, Please Come! is a story for young lovers of forest animals or celebrants of losing teeth, or anyone who likes to practice being a good friend.
2025 Caldecott Honor Books: *Home in a Lunchbox, My Daddy Is a Cowboy, *Noodles on a Bicycle, and Up Up Ever Up
By Janie Cheaney
This year’s Caldecott honor books feature warm family ties, amazing skills and ambitions fulfilled.
2025 Caldecott Medal: Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers
By Janie Cheaney
Chooch Helped is a loving depiction of a Cherokee girl’s little-brother issues
The Prince of Yorsha Doon by Andrew Peterson
By Betsy Farquhar
The Prince of Yorsha Doon is a fun adventurous romp in the form of a picture book for fans of The Wingfeather Saga.
Strangers & Sojourners: A Redeemed Reader Booklist about the Refugee and Immigrant Experience
By Hayley Morell
A booklist about the refugee experience with titles for all ages.
*Words By Heart by Ouida Sebestyen
By Megan Saben
Words By Heart is a powerful and nuanced Story full of Truth, laid on the firm foundation that it is not enough to hide Scripture in our hearts; we must believe it and live thereby in the face of trial and prejudice.