From childhood classics like Green Eggs and Ham to The Rainbow Boys, an American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults winner, First Book is proud to announce that over 200 new titles have been added to the First Book Marketplace! While we highly recommend that you take your time and browse through all of them, we know that, sometimes, things get a little busy. So we’ve compiled our staff picks to help you make some quick and easy book choices.
“My pick would be Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’ Dell. I remember reading this book when I was 11 or 12 and just being lost in the story. I loved reading about how Karana survived on the island on her own and wondering if I would be able to do the same in her situation. It’s a great story about a strong, female protagonist, and I’ll probably read it again soon.” –Aesah J.
“Chico is my pick this month! A great book for Women’s Histor
y Month celebrations, young Sandra Day O’Connor overcomes her fears and demonstrates the spirit that gave her the courage and confidence to become the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court in this true life adventure that girls (and boys) can identify with. Her adventure in the desert landscape she grew up in is breathtakingly rendered by celebrated painter Dan Andreasen as well.” – Matthew W.
“My pick would be Tar Beach. I wasn’t able to read this book as a child, but I wish I had. Faith Ringgold weaves together an amazing story of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot who takes an imaginary flight over her hometown of 1939 Harlem. An amazing story for any of us who have ever used our dreams to take us far away from our own front door. This is also a Caldecott Honor Book, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and the list of awards goes on and on…” –Chandler A.
“My pick is The Pyramids: Make Your Own Egyptian Sand-Scape. I like this
book because it has an interactive aspect. As a kid I loved any book that was hands-on or involved puzzles or really anything spy-like. Granted, this isn’t really a spy book, but kids can build their own pyramids and then uncover ancient Egyptian secrets to being a pharaoh and how the pyramids were built!” –Bonnie J.
“My pick is CHIGGERS, which is a graphic novel by Hope Larson. It’s for 10-14 year olds (It’s in YA). CHIGGERS is abou