This Year's Best Books for Kids

Never Too Young: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference
(Patti's pick)

Publisher's description: From Picasso, who changed the art world forever, to Malala Yousafzai, the brave teen who was shot for advocating education for girls, the 50 kids profiled in "Never Too Young" will inspire and empower young readers. Some, like Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Stevie Wonder, are prominent figures, while others are lesser-known, though their achievements are just as compelling. They come from a variety of historical periods and backgrounds, and have made an impact in politics, sports, the arts, science and more.

(Recommended for kids age 8–12.)

So You Want To Talk About Race
By Ijeoma Oluo
(Halley's pick)

Publisher's description: In So You Want to Talk About Race, Editor-at-Large of The Establishment Ijeoma Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, inter-sectionality, micro-aggression, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions readers don't dare ask, and explains the concepts that continue to elude everyday Americans.

(Recommended for teens to young adults.)