The Women Who Won the Vote Written by Emma Roberts Illustrated by Seobhan Hope New York : Union Square Kids, 2026. Informational. 109 pages. There are many reasons why the year 2026 is a good time to be alive. One of my favorite reasons is that I can exercise my right to vote. I find it a bit overwhelming and sad when I think that there was a time in our country when women were not allowed to vote. It is amazing to me the work and time so many people invested to change a system they understood to be flawed. This informational book does a phenomenal job highlighting a few of the major players who made women's suffrage possible. Some of the women faced jail time in their pursuit of voting rights. They also were subjected to mockery in newspapers and on the streets. In spite of the negative attention, they were determined and persistent! These women realized that the power to vote would not only change their individual lives, but also help them to advocate for people in their commun...
The Truth About the Tooth Fairy Written by Leah Cypess Illustrated by Sarah Lynne Reul New York: Amulet Books, 2025. Intermediate. 106 pages. Miriam, the youngest child in her Orthodox Jewish family, knows that her parents and siblings are trying to get her to believe in different magical creatures- the latest being the tooth fairy. She doesn't know if she can believe them, so she decides to do what any self respecting six-year-old would do: start an investigation. What evidence does she have for the existence of said tooth fairy? What evidence does she have against it? With her notes in hand, Miriam sets a plan in motion to find out once and for all if there is any truth behind the story of the tooth fairy. This book is an absolute delight. Parents and children alike will love reading about spunky Miriam and her family. There are moments of true hilarity, plus creative twists and turns. The illustrations are a great addition to the story, as they include so...