Tag Archives: Children’s Books

Advancing Racial Equity Collection

Ivy Tech’s Guide to the Advancing Racial Equity Grant

The addition of these resources to our collection has been made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities with funds from Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Ain’t Burned All the Bright, All Because You Matter, All Boys Aren’t Blue, And Still I Rise, Angel of Greenwood, Anna Hibiscus, Assassination of Fred Hampton, Big Smoke, Black Boy Black Boy, Black Is a Rainbow Color, Book of Delights, Chokehold, Citizen, Colorization, Courageous Conversations About Race, Dear Black Girl, Dear Justyce, Dear Martin, Death of Innocence, Driving While Black, Eloquent Rage, Farming While Black, Franchise, Ghosts in the Schoolyard, Girl Woman Other, Ground Breaking, Heavy, How the Word Is Passed, How We Fight for Our Lives, How We Fight White Supremacy, In Bibi’s Kitchen, Invisible No More, It’s a Sign!, Just Us, Kamala Harris, Lose Your Mother, Lovecraft Country, Loving Vs Virginia, Making All Black Lives Matter, Mediocre, Men We Reaped, No Ashes in the Fire, On Account of Race, On Juneteenth, Open Season, Overground Railroad, Pet, Piecing Me Together, Red Summer, Reproductive Injustice, Say Her Name, Shadow System, Sing Unburied Sing, Sitting in St. James, South to America, Stakes Is High, Stony the Road, Terrible Thing to Waste, Unapologetic, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, Until I Am Free, Until Justice Be Done, We Are Not Yet Equal, When Stars Rain Down, When They Call You a Terrorist, Why We Can’t Wait, Year We Learned to Fly, Yellow House

03/15/22 New Books

ABCs of Black History, African American and Latinx History of the US, Black Heroes, Black Panther Party, Book of Cold Cases, Books of Jacob, Born on the Water, Cost of Living, Cryptocurrency Investing, Bold Women in Black History, Dawn of Everything, Designing for Print, Disability History of the US, Diversity Gap, Exceptional Men in Black History, Food Truck Handbook, Gender, Guide to Study & Employability, Herstory, Hood Feminism, How to Enjoy Art, How to Write a Business Plan, Indigenous Peoples’ History of the US, Islands of Abandonment, Match, Medical Symptoms, Queer History of the US, Science of Cooking, Skin Like Mine, Sustainable Food Production, Unspeakable, Visionary Women Around the World, What Color Is Your Parachute, Why Aren’t You Writing, Wonder Walkers

03/01/22 New Books

ABC’s of LGBT+, All My Rage, Art of Stone Painting, Burning Questions, Clinician’s Guide to Gender-Affirming Care, Demystifying Disability, Don’t Cry for Me, First Aid CPR and AED, Gallant, Gender Identity Guide for Parents, Gwendy’s Final Task, Have you Ever Seen a Flower, Last Cuentista, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Night Shift, Over the Top, Paris Apartment, Rock Art Handbook, Savvy Ally, Swimmers, Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook, You and Your Gender Identity

New Children’s Books

“Jack is a rule-proof bundle of bunny-eared id who does as he pleases, and therein lies his considerable charm.” (BCCB)

Hi, Jack! by Mac Barnett & Greg Pizzoli: PIC BAR

In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship.

Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor: PIC TAB

“This heartwarming story of a boy and his beloved dog opens the door for further study of our 16th president.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Honey: The Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln by Shari Swanson: E457.32 .S93 2019

“A wonderfully specific book that will delight the right readers, especially in maple syrup territory of the Northeast and Midwest.” (Booklist)

Bear Goes Sugaring by Maxwell Eaton III: TP395 .E28 2019

In addition to promoting the value of patience, Schmidt’s story will also be valuable for early study of changing seasons and teaching where food comes from.” (School Library Journal)

Almost Time Gary D. Schmidt & Elizabeth Stickney: PIC SCH

“Where’s Baby? is a beautifully illustrated hide-and-seek book for preschool aged children who want a light, playful read.” (CM Magazine)

Where’s Baby? by Anne Hunter: PIC HUN

“Echoes of child persistence and adult exasperation might ring familiar to grownup readers, but mostly this will earn plenty of giggles from fans of Jon Klassen and Lemony Snicket.” (BCCB)

Please Don’t Eat Me by Liz Climo: PIC CLI

New Children’s Books

“Stunning…brilliantly colored…striking… Just the right amount of tension, delicious vocabulary…and alliterative phrases make this a first purchase for group and one-on-one sharing. Count on requests for many readings.” (School Library Journal)

One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller by Kate Read: PIC REA

“Lin’s spirited text is tailor-made for reading aloud, and the homey treatment of a grand phenomenon again delights.” (BCCB)

A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin: PIC LIN / Winter

“The combination of Twain’s (often sarcastic) humor and lessons of life, a touch of allegory, and Stead’s own storytelling skills result in an awesome piece of fantasy.” (School Library Journal)

The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine by Mark Twain:
PIC TWA

“Photos of Moto, both as a fluffy-faced baby and an active, handsome adult, are the clear scene-stealers, but plenty of interesting facts on servals are included. More than one reader will consider following in Eszterhas’ footsteps.” (Booklist)

Moto and Me: My Year As a Wildcat’s Foster Mom by Suzi Eszterhas: QL737.C23 E7943 2017

“A surprising meditation on the artistic process. Lee sticks the landing in style.” (NPR Best Books of the Year)

Lines by Suzy Lee: PIC LEE

“Stillness, tenderness, and hope are the essence of this quiet gem.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Little Mole’s Wish by Sang-Keun Kim: PIC KIM / Winter

Bertha, Richard, and Eugen pushed a strange machine out of the shop and into the alley. They were sneaking away with Papa’s invention!

Bertha Takes a Drive: How the Benz Automobile Changed the World by Jan Adkins: GV1025.G3 A113 2017

New Children’s Books

“With this fictionalized look at Anning’s childhood, Kulling provides context for readers and offers a fascinating glimpse at how those who came before us have shaped our comprehension of the world.” (School Library Journal)

Mary Anning’s Curiosity by Monica Kulling: jFIC KUL

“It’s the contrast between Curiosity’s cheery determination and the forbidding world it inhabits that gives the book its power.” (Publishers Weekly)

Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars by Richard Ho: TL799.M3 H6 2019

“The inspiring story of Milly Zantow and her groundbreaking work in plastics recycling is well told in this slim volume.” (School Library Journal)

What Milly Did by Elise Moser: TD794.5 .M67 2016

“This is a great storytime read-aloud and a wonderful addition to any library collection. This cheerful story is sure to inspire bouts of laughter from young children.” (School Library Journal)

I Want a Dog by Jon Agee: PIC AGE

“Celebrating both community and individuality, this droll, funny offering will tickle kids and adults alike.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe: PIC FOR

“Dares readers to crank up the volume… may add a few grown-up voices to the younger chorus of giggles. The goose is all that’s serious here.” (Kirkus Reviews)

The Serious Goose by Jimmy Kimmel: PIC KIM

“Book-bait for middle-grade readers that oozes eww appeal.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Gross As a Snot Otter by Jess Keating: QL49 .K3485 2019