Read below to find our staff picks for May 2024 and learn more about these must-reads!
![May 2024 Staff Picks](https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/May-2024-1.png)
Frizzy
By Claribel A. Ortega; illustrated by Rose Bousamra
Ages 8-12
On Sale Now!
New York Times-bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra’s Frizzy is about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming and gorgeous middle-grade graphic novel shows the radical power of accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all.
Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and “growing up.” That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have “presentable”, “good hair”.
But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn’t understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby—she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.
Read More »Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside graphic novels. This month, we’re highlighting a young adult graphic novel, Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang, on sale 08/13/2024!
Read More »Browse all of our May new releases, including new picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and paperback books!
From My Head to My Toes
By Aly Raisman; illustrated by Bea Jackson
Ages 4-8
On Sale Now!
A joyful ode to loving and caring for our bodies, from Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman and bestselling artist Bea Jackson.
My body is my own.
My body is just right for me,
From my head to my toes
From My Head to My Toes gently introduces young readers to the topics of consent and bodily autonomy in a positive way. Cheerful and informative, this story focuses on the powerful message of self-love. Aly’s inspiring words are paired with expert-vetted resources, giving adults the tools to begin having these essential conversations with kids from a young age.
Read More »Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and The Year of the Dragon with The Truth About Dragons, winner of the 2024 Asian Pacific American Award for Literature and a Caldecott Honor!
The Truth About Dragons is an unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist.
Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a classroom poster. One grand prize winner will win a virtual visit with Julie Leung and Hanna Cha! Plus, download the free activity kit!
Go behind the scenes of I Am Both: A Vietnamese Refugee Story by Kerisa Greene. I Am Both is a inspired by Kerisa’s family’s journey on the last flight out of Saigon and is a compelling exploration of identity, immigration, and family.
Read on for an interview with Kerisa Greene, Rachel Diebel, Editor at Feiwel & Friends, and Naomi Silverio, Associate Designer at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group to learn more about how this book was made, preview interior art, and to discover one of the most inventive uses of rice paper we’ve seen in a picture book!
Read More »We’re celebrating our Asian American authors, illustrators, and creators this month (and every month)! Keep reading to discover new books and revisit your favorites!
Read More »National Library Week 2024 is Sunday, April 7th through Saturday, April 13th! Celebrate the power of librarians with The Brilliant Ms. Bangle author Cara Devins, and incredible books starring libraries and librarians!
Read More »Read below to find our staff picks for April 2024 and learn more about these must-reads!