Seattle Staff Faves 2024: Kids Chapter Books, Graphic Novels & Nonfiction
Every year we ask our staff across the library system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy this list of some of our favorite chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction books for kids - some with staff annotations, and some with annotations from Kirkus, School Library Journal, and others.
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Isabel in Bloom
MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL / A tween girl finds ways to connect her old life in the Philippines to her new life in America. [Kirkus]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Circuit
GRAPHIC NOVEL / A young Mexican immigrant tells the story of his family and the lives of other migrant farm workers in this graphic novel adaptation of a classic 1997 memoir that won multiple awards. [Kirkus]
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: All copies in use
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Impossible Creatures
MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL / Two young people save the world and all the magic in it , in this epic fantasy with timeless themes and unforgettable characters. [Kirkus]
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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The ABCs of Persian Food
PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / From Anar to Zereshk, this boldly colored picture book...introduces a Persian dish for each letter of the alphabet, with the aim of teaching phonetics and conversational Persian to pre-readers. [publisher]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Hoop Queens 2
POETRY / In the rising age of women's sports, I loved finding this poem-format picture book in our collection. Such a fun and engaging book about the WNBA and its incredible players! - Bean
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Tig
MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL / A once-neglected child forges connections. A moving, accessible tale of trauma, laced with a compelling sense of optimism. [Kirkus]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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The Noisy Puddle
PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / A stunning non-fiction picture book on a fun subject. The mixed media illustrations were such an amazing surprise! Each spread felt like a treasure hunt. - Bean
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Lion Dancers
GRAPHIC NOVEL / Best friends turned rivals compete to become the top lion dancer in their team. [Kirkus]
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: All copies in use
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Lunar Boy
GRAPHIC NOVEL / A child found living alone on the Moon is brought to live among humans but struggles with his identity. Stellar: both heartbreaking and heartwarming. [Kirkus]
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: All copies in use
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Mid-air
MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL / Tragedy strikes a trio of friends, but as the remaining duo grieve and grow apart, high school looms. Black boy joy, hurt, anxiety, and perseverance relayed with charm. [Kirkus]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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