Back-to-School Books for Fall

by Katie Cottle ; illustrated by Katie Cottle

The moral of this wise story: It’s always best to be true to one’s self. Full review >

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by Luvvie Ajayi Jones ; illustrated by Joey Spiotto

Thoughtful guidance for youngsters processing big emotions. Full review >

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by Niña Mata ; illustrated by Niña Mata

A loving and gentle guide for those navigating the strange and unfamiliar. Full review >

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by Bethany Hegedus ; illustrated by Nomar Perez

All the bases are loaded for a great back-to-school read. Full review >

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by Alliah L. Agostini ; illustrated by Lala Watkins

A simple yet uplifting school story. Full review >

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by Chelsea M. Campbell ; illustrated by Charlene Chua

Fluffy fun for youngsters fretting about starting school. Full review >

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by Rachel Tawil Kenyon ; illustrated by Tatiana Kamshilina

Kindness 101. Full review >

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by Ibi Zoboi ; illustrated by Juanita Londoño

Both monumental in scope and tightly focused, with an emotionally resonant core. Full review >

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by Jessica Young ; illustrated by Renée Kurilla

A sweetly purposeful back-to-school tale threaded with a message of mindfulness. Full review >

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by Leigh Anne Carter ; illustrated by Leigh Anne Carter

Empowering for kids and cryptids alike. Full review >

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by K.L. Going ; illustrated by Reggie Brown

Just the right size for easing school anxieties. Full review >

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by James Kwan ; illustrated by James Kwan

A comforting dispatch about interplanetary acceptance. Full review >

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by Laan Cham ; illustrated by Laan Cham

Endearing characters and compelling illustrations create a healthy opportunity to explore and challenge perfectionism. Full review >

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by Deb Pilutti ; illustrated by Deb Pilutti

An offbeat and empathetic take on handling first-day-of-school anxieties. Full review >

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by Vanessa Roeder ; illustrated by Vanessa Roeder

A laugh-out-loud, fish-out-of-water, first-day-of-school read. Full review >

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