In this award-winning picture book, we learn about MacNolia and her fight for the National Spelling Bee championship as a Black girl in 1936. The post How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Light and Air follows its 11-year-old protagonist through a rocky path of tuberculosis and family upheaval. The post Light and Air by Mindy Nichols Wendell appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

In this beautiful picture book, two boys want to build something that will last, but their final product is not what they first expect. The post Built to Last by Dan Santat and Minh Lê appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) show the delight God has in children, whether their interests are STEM-related or artistic. The Inventions of God (and Eva) by Dave Connis, art by Amy Domingo, Waterbrook, 2021. 32 pages. The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis, art by… The post The Inventions of God (and Eva) and The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Magnolia Wu finds adventure in her own neighborhood while chasing down the owners of orphan socks. Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller. Philomel, 2024, 145 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-10 as a read-aloud, ages 7-11 independent readers Magnolia Wu is looking forward to turning 10, “because the… The post Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

If you’re traveling the world with us this summer, consider looking for one of the books below, like What the World Eats, in your local library and reading/eating through it with your children! The post What the World Eats: A Roundup of Global Food Books appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Barbara Cooney’s passion for beauty still inspires many, and the result is this lovely picture book honoring her legacy. The post *Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World by Sarah Mackenzie appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The latest volume of the Christian Biographies series introduces Wang Mingdao, a father of the Chinese evangelical church, to young readers. The post *Wang Mingdao by Simonetta Carr appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Kailani’s Gift features a young girl who wants to honor her grandparents for their 50th wedding anniversary by learning tinikling. The post Kailani’s Gift by Dorian Lazo Gilmore-Young appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Orris and Timble are the title characters of a new chapter-book series by Kate DiCamillo about a rat, an owl, and their unlikely friendship. The post Orris and Timble by Kate DiCamillo appeared first on Redeemed Reader.