Touching Grass – 2025 Middle-Grade Book of the Year
Touching Grass Middle-Grade Book of the Year! Touching Grass Author: Kristy Jackson Illustrator: Rhael McGregor Publisher: HarperCollins Originally popularized as gaming slang, “touch grass” now reflects a broader idea: taking a break from screens to reconnect with...
Tonight is Krampus Night! – 2025 NLBA Picture Book of the Year
Tonight is Krampus Night!– 2025 NLBA Picture Book of the Year Tonight is Krampus Night! Author: Kyle Sullivan Illustrator: Zoe Persico Publisher: Hazy Dell Press Sometimes the stories that seem the scariest are the ones that bring us together. As a school librarian,...
Flora and the Jazzers– 2025 NLBA Picture Book of the Year!
Flora and the Jazzers– 2025 NLBA Picture Book of the Year! Picture Book of the Year Flora and the Jazzers Author/Illustrator: Astrid Sheckels Publisher: Waxwing Books Sometimes the voice we are meant to share is the one we fear no one will hear. Flora and the...
Tig – Middle Grade Book of the Year!
Tig, a middle grade novel by Heather Smith, is a beautifully written story that tugs at the heartstrings and fills you with empathy for every character. Exploring themes of addiction and family bonds, it’s an essential addition to any collection that aims to nurture...
Hidden Hope – Picture Book of the Year!
2024 NLBA Picture Book of the Year! Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust “Today you will certainly find it foolish to risk your life. But at that time, everything, every little rebellion was important.” —Judith Geller Hidden Hope: How a...
Fetching Dreams – Middle Grade Book of the Year!
Middle Grade Book of the Year Fetching Dreams Author: Mary Bleckwehl Publisher: Immortal Works Press Book Review FETCHING DREAMS by Mary Bleckwehl is a beautifully crafted middle-grade novel that embarks on an unforgettable journey across continents and...
A River of Dust – Picture Book of the Year!
Picture Book of the Year A River of Dust: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon Author: Jilanne Hoffmann Illustrator: Eugenia Mello Publisher: Chronicle Books Book Review In the heart of the Sahel, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds each...
The Three Little Pigs and the Rocket Project
The Three Little Pigs and the Rocket Project Winner of the Educational Category Author: Lynne Marie Illustrator: Wendy Fedan Publisher: Mac and Cheese Press Book Review What do you get when you cross classic fairy tale characters with toss rocket science? The...
Interview with Lynne Marie Pisano and Wendy Fedan
Northern Lights Book Awards, a program that honors children’s books of exceptional merit, is excited to have Lynne Marie and Wendy here with us today. They are the creators of The Three Little Pigs and the Rocket Project and the winners of the 2022...
2022 Picture Book of the Year – Annette Feels Free
2022 Northern Lights Book Awards Picture Book of the Year Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid Author/Illustrator: Katie Mazeika Publisher: Beach Lane Books Book Review Annette Feels...