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We Love These New York Times’ Best Children’s Books of 2019
by the Brightly Editors
We’re approaching the end of the year, which means it’s time for many publications to compile their best-of-the-year lists. We love combing through these lists (and nodding in approval at having read a few of the books already, while also happily adding a title or two to our TBR list). The New York Times Book Review just released their list of the Best Children’s Books of 2019 and we were thrilled to see a few of our favorites recognized.
Here are some of the books we loved seeing on this year’s — and past years’ — lists of Notable Kids’ Books from NYTBR.
We’re approaching the end of the year, which means it’s time for many publications to compile their best-of-the-year lists. We love combing through these lists (and nodding in approval at having read a few of the books already, while also happily adding a title or two to our TBR list). The New York Times Book Review just released their list of the Best Children’s Books of 2019 and we were thrilled to see a few of our favorites recognized.
Here are some of the books we loved seeing on this year’s — and past years’ — lists of Notable Kids’ Books from NYTBR.
by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Peña
Daisy loves riding through her neighborhood on the back of her Papi’s motorcycle. From there, she has a perfect view of the people and places that make her diverse community so special. A sweet little slice-of-life story about appreciating what’s around you.
by Sydney Smith
With very few words and stunning art, Smith masterfully depicts what it’s like to be a small being in a big city. Follow a little boy as he roams the streets of his city, offering advice to a seemingly even smaller friend. Exquisitely detailed illustrations and a narrative twist make this a beautiful picture book that instantly demands reading again.
by Ruta Sepetys
From the author of Salt to the Sea comes a new historical fiction novel set in 1957, Madrid. Romance, danger, and heart-wrenching decisions combine into a riveting account of a post-civil war Spain that you'll want to binge-read all at once.
by Laura Tucker
Twelve-year-old Ollie is left to fend for herself when her father mysteriously leaves the country and her mother refuses to get out of bed. Part mystery and part historical fiction, this quietly stunning novel centers on the struggles of dealing with a depressed parent and the value of art as an outlet for one’s emotions.
by David Yoon
When Frank starts dating a white girl, he fears how his ultra-traditional Korean parents will react. Desperate to keep his romance a secret, Frank and his Korean-American friend Joy hatch a plan to fake date each other around their parents. Both sweet and hard-hitting, this novel will keep you glued to the page.
by Akwaeke Emezi
Jam lives in the city of Lucille, which brazenly celebrates that they’ve rid themselves of monsters. But when a horned creature named Pet emerges from a painting in Jam’s house, having arrived in Lucille to hunt a monster, Jam must figure out how to reckon with a society that’s drowning in denial.
by Cori Doerrfeld
by Jon Agee
by Jessica Love
by Karen Hesse
by Kenneth Oppel, illustrated by Sydney Smith
by Meg Medina
by Veera Hiranandani
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I hope you had a wonderful Christmas everyone with family and friends. It was a green Christmas here with no snow in sight. Santa was not pleased I'm sure. Although sad for him it was easy for us to move around with clear roads. Next week I will be taking New Year's Day, (Jan. 1, 2020), to celebrate with family so I will not be posting a review on that day, other than that hiccup, it's books on... full steam ahead... after this holiday break. Please join me next week as we look forward to a new year unwrapping here on Storywraps. I know it's going to be an exciting year for both you and me! Have a great weekend.
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