Seattle Staff Faves 2022: Kids Chapter Books, Graphic Novels & NonfictionLike this list

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• The Door of No Return

  Alexander, Kwame

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  CHAPTER BOOK / "Beautiful and harrowing, this novel-in-verse follows Kofi as he goes to school, challenges a bully, and has a crush on a girl - until the fateful night he is cruelly snatched from all he has known, and faces the door of no return." …Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ogress and the Orphans

  Barnhill, Kelly Regan

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  CHAPTER BOOK / "A really lovely children's chapter book about a town's insidious and subtle attack by a dragon, and how community trust can be broken down, and then rebuilt." - Dawn / "A genuinely enchanting, entertaining middle-grade book with a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Whale Who Swam Through Time

  a 200-hundred-year Journey in the Arctic

  Boersma, Alex

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  PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "A fine introduction for whale aficionados and a clarion call for climate change awareness." [Kirkus Reviews]

• Blue

  a History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

  Brew-Hammond, Nana Ekua

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  PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "This was a tip from NPR - I learned a lot about color and other things." - Ken

• Frank and the Bad Surprise

  Brockenbrough, Martha

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  *LOCAL AUTHOR* SHORT CHAPTER BOOK / "Frank, a tuxedo cat, lives the good life until ...his humans bring home a box—usually a fun thing to climb inside— and he is horrified to find a corgi puppy." [Kirkus Reviews]

• King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Library Book

  Butler, Dori Hillestad

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  *LOCAL AUTHOR* SHORT CHAPTER BOOK / "When one of Kayla's library books goes missing, King and Kayla's friend Jillian must help her solve the crime." [Publisher]

• The Last Beekeeper

  Cartaya, Pablo

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  CHAPTER BOOK / "In a dystopian future ravaged by climate change, a 12-year-old tech genius must save her community from an evil government...An insightful, action-packed, and thought-provoking adventure." [Kirkus Reviews]

• Little Monarchs

  Case, Jonathan

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  GRAPHIC NOVEL / "Post-apocalyptic sci-fi for kids, but fresh and hopeful." - Dawn

• Narwhalicorn and Jelly

  Clanton, Ben, 1988-

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  *LOCAL AUTHOR* GRAPHIC NOVEL / "Narwhal always claims to be the unicorn of the sea, but do they even know what a unicorn is? Jelly wants to know, and their waffle-fueled pondering sets the stage for the deep-sea duo’s latest adventure." [Kirkus…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Marvellers

  Clayton, Dhonielle

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  CHAPTER BOOK / "A Black girl embarks on an unprecedented journey to tap deeper into her magic, [in this] enthralling fantasy adventure full of bravery, love, and humor." [Kirkus Reviews]

• Frankie's World

  Dooley, Aoife

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  GRAPHIC NOVEL / "A realistic graphic novel about a young autistic girl. Validating for those who need it, delightful reading for all." [Kirkus Reviews]

• Miss Quinces

  Fajardo, Kat, 1991-

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  GRAPHIC NOVEL / "A Quinceanera-resistant teen finds her own way." - Dawn

• The Tide Pool Waits

  Fleming, Candace

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  PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / A delightful look at a unique aquatic environment that will nourish children’s natural sense of wonder. [Kirkus Reviews] "A fun introduction to the world of tide pools!" - Bean

• Invisible

  Gonzalez, Christina Diaz, 1969-

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  GRAPHIC NOVEL / “Illuminating and engaging -- with a sweet twist at the end, multifaceted characters, and moments of genuine comedy, this is pitch-perfect for anyone who loves Raina Telgemeier or Varian Johnson.” [Booklist]

• You Ruined It

  Higginbotham, Anastasia

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  NONFICTION / "Higginbotham is a wonderful writer who has tackled some very tough subjects for kids (death, divorce, Whiteness), but this picture book about incest may be her hardest read yet. Unfortunately, it will be the right book for some…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• H Is for Harlem

  Johnson, Dinah

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  PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "An alphabetic journey through Harlem, past and present, [this is] a gem that whets the appetite to learn more about a city where art is as alive as the people who live there." [Kirkus Reviews]

• Strong

  Kearney, Rob, 1991-

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  PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "I adored this brightly colored and super empowered biography of gay professional Strongman Rob Kearney. Rob learns to embrace his LOUD and PROUD style while finding love and becoming a champion athlete." - Jennie

• Listen to the Language of the Trees

  a Story of How Forests Communicate Underground

  Kelley, Tera

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  PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "The nature of tree communication is laid out clearly, clarifying some remarkable facts. Smart, concise explanations of a tricky topic leave readers only wanting to learn more." [Kirkus Reviews]

• In the Key of Us

  Lockington, Mariama

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  CHAPTER BOOK / "With lyricism and emotional honesty, Lockington tells the story of two talented Black girls who find hope and healing in each other at Harmony Music Camp. Features friendship and budding romance." --Kristin & Ren

• Different Kinds of Fruit

  Lukoff, Kyle

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  CHAPTER BOOK / "When Annabelle learns that her father shares something big--and surprising--in common with her new non-binary friend, she begins to see herself, and her family, in a whole new light." [Publisher]