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The Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 for Kids & Tweens, chosen by Multcolib staff

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Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff. Click on a title to find all available formats. For more 2024 Best Books lists for all ages, use the link at the end.

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23 items

23 items

Go Forth and Tell

Go Forth and Tell

The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

by McDaniel, Breanna J.

Book - 2024

The life story of Augusta Baker, librarian, master storyteller and first coordinator of Childrens Services at the New York Public Library is for anyone wh...Show more The life story of Augusta Baker, librarian, master storyteller and first coordinator of Childrens Services at the New York Public Library is for anyone who enjoys black history. - Lanel J. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Memoir/Bio, Picture Books] Show less

The life story of Augusta Baker, librarian, master storyteller and first coordinator of Childrens Services at the New York Public Library is for anyone wh...Show more The life story of Augusta Baker, librarian, master storyteller and first coordinator of Childrens Services at the New York Public Library is for anyone who enjoys black history. - Lanel J. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Memoir/Bio, Picture Books] Show less

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I Was

I Was

The Stories of Animal Skulls

by Hocker, Katherine M.

Book - 2024

A great read for budding scientists and others to understand death and animal physiology through pictures. - Kyle T. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] A great read for budding scientists and others to understand death and animal physiology through pictures. - Kyle T. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] Show less

A great read for budding scientists and others to understand death and animal physiology through pictures. - Kyle T. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] A great read for budding scientists and others to understand death and animal physiology through pictures. - Kyle T. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] Show less

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Narwhal

Narwhal

Unicorn of the Arctic

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2024

This immersive book will make you feel like you’re a narwhal jousting with your tusk beneath the Northern lights. Well-written, with plenty of dramatic es...Show more This immersive book will make you feel like you’re a narwhal jousting with your tusk beneath the Northern lights. Well-written, with plenty of dramatic escapes and sound effects that ought to make it a great read-aloud. - Erika B. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] Show less

This immersive book will make you feel like you’re a narwhal jousting with your tusk beneath the Northern lights. Well-written, with plenty of dramatic es...Show more This immersive book will make you feel like you’re a narwhal jousting with your tusk beneath the Northern lights. Well-written, with plenty of dramatic escapes and sound effects that ought to make it a great read-aloud. - Erika B. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] Show less

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The Iguanodon's Horn

The Iguanodon's Horn

How Artists and Scientists Put A Dinosaur Back Together Again & Again ... & Again!

by Rubin, Sean

Book - 2024

We thought dinosaurs were like dragons and then science changed the story…and changed it again. Science involves discovery and maybe you'll be the one to uncover something new. - Brianne W. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] We thought dinosaurs were like dragons and then science changed the story…and changed it again. Science involves discovery and maybe you'll be the one to uncover something new. - Brianne W. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] Show less

We thought dinosaurs were like dragons and then science changed the story…and changed it again. Science involves discovery and maybe you'll be the one to uncover something new. - Brianne W. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] We thought dinosaurs were like dragons and then science changed the story…and changed it again. Science involves discovery and maybe you'll be the one to uncover something new. - Brianne W. [Science/Nature, Picture Books] Show less

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Spooky Lakes

Spooky Lakes

25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet

by Rutherford, Geo

Downloadable Audiobook - 2024

Amazing how such spooky lakes can have such beautiful art. I'm not a kid, but I sure liked trying to find the little ghosts and learning about "haunted hydrology"! - Sarah M. [Science/Nature, Great on Audio] Amazing how such spooky lakes can have such beautiful art. I'm not a kid, but I sure liked trying to find the little ghosts and learning about "haunted hydrology"! - Sarah M. [Science/Nature, Great on Audio] Show less

Amazing how such spooky lakes can have such beautiful art. I'm not a kid, but I sure liked trying to find the little ghosts and learning about "haunted hydrology"! - Sarah M. [Science/Nature, Great on Audio] Amazing how such spooky lakes can have such beautiful art. I'm not a kid, but I sure liked trying to find the little ghosts and learning about "haunted hydrology"! - Sarah M. [Science/Nature, Great on Audio] Show less

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The Observologist

The Observologist

A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions

by Clarkson, Giselle

Book - 2023

I loved the fun assignments, and there’s even a little surprise pop quiz included in the book. I did not pass, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this book. - Patricia C. [Science/Nature] I loved the fun assignments, and there’s even a little surprise pop quiz included in the book. I did not pass, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this book. - Patricia C. [Science/Nature] Show less

I loved the fun assignments, and there’s even a little surprise pop quiz included in the book. I did not pass, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this book. - Patricia C. [Science/Nature] I loved the fun assignments, and there’s even a little surprise pop quiz included in the book. I did not pass, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this book. - Patricia C. [Science/Nature] Show less

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Continental Drifter

Continental Drifter

by Macleod, Kathy

Graphic Novel - 2024

A tender coming-of-age memoir about family and growing up across cultures -- in Bangkok and on the coast of Maine. - Barbara H. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] A tender coming-of-age memoir about family and growing up across cultures -- in Bangkok and on the coast of Maine. - Barbara H. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] Show less

A tender coming-of-age memoir about family and growing up across cultures -- in Bangkok and on the coast of Maine. - Barbara H. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] A tender coming-of-age memoir about family and growing up across cultures -- in Bangkok and on the coast of Maine. - Barbara H. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] Show less

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Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop

The Beat of America

by Williams, Jarrett

Graphic Novel - 2024

This graphic novel introduces readers to the history of hip hop with a fun conversational style. Tween approved! - Rebecca C. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels] This graphic novel introduces readers to the history of hip hop with a fun conversational style. Tween approved! - Rebecca C. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels] Show less

This graphic novel introduces readers to the history of hip hop with a fun conversational style. Tween approved! - Rebecca C. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels] This graphic novel introduces readers to the history of hip hop with a fun conversational style. Tween approved! - Rebecca C. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Comics/Graphic Novels] Show less

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Three Summers

Three Summers

A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing up on the Eve of War

by Sabic-El-Rayess, Amra

Book - 2024

A heart-rending reminiscence of family, innocence, and girlhood on the eve of disaster. - Katie P. [Immigrant Stories, Memoir/Bio] A heart-rending reminiscence of family, innocence, and girlhood on the eve of disaster. - Katie P. [Immigrant Stories, Memoir/Bio] Show less

A heart-rending reminiscence of family, innocence, and girlhood on the eve of disaster. - Katie P. [Immigrant Stories, Memoir/Bio] A heart-rending reminiscence of family, innocence, and girlhood on the eve of disaster. - Katie P. [Immigrant Stories, Memoir/Bio] Show less

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Puzzled

Puzzled

A Memoir of Growing up With OCD

by Cooke, Pan

Graphic Novel - 2024

Insightful and humorous. An emotional peek behind the curtain of OCD from Instagram "cartoonivist" @thefakepan. - Katie P. [People with Disabilities, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] Insightful and humorous. An emotional peek behind the curtain of OCD from Instagram "cartoonivist" @thefakepan. - Katie P. [People with Disabilities, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] Show less

Insightful and humorous. An emotional peek behind the curtain of OCD from Instagram "cartoonivist" @thefakepan. - Katie P. [People with Disabilities, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] Insightful and humorous. An emotional peek behind the curtain of OCD from Instagram "cartoonivist" @thefakepan. - Katie P. [People with Disabilities, Comics/Graphic Novels, Memoir/Bio] Show less

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Come and Join Us!

Come and Join Us!

18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long

by Kleinrock, Liz

Book - 2023

Vibrant illustrations highlight cultural celebrations from all over the world. - Ekatrina S. Vibrant illustrations highlight cultural celebrations from all over the world. - Ekatrina S. Show less

Vibrant illustrations highlight cultural celebrations from all over the world. - Ekatrina S. Vibrant illustrations highlight cultural celebrations from all over the world. - Ekatrina S. Show less

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Finding Home

Finding Home

Words From Kids Seeking Sanctuary

by Agna, Gwen

Book - 2024

Shares photos and stories of kids who immigrated and explains the reasons people need to leave their homes and countries. Empathy building! - Jeannine G. Shares photos and stories of kids who immigrated and explains the reasons people need to leave their homes and countries. Empathy building! - Jeannine G. Show less

Shares photos and stories of kids who immigrated and explains the reasons people need to leave their homes and countries. Empathy building! - Jeannine G. Shares photos and stories of kids who immigrated and explains the reasons people need to leave their homes and countries. Empathy building! - Jeannine G. Show less

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Erno Rubik and His Magic Cube

Erno Rubik and His Magic Cube

by Aradhya, Kerry

Book - 2024

The origin story of the Rubix cube is shared in a simple, accessible way. - Brianne W. The origin story of the Rubix cube is shared in a simple, accessible way. - Brianne W. Show less

The origin story of the Rubix cube is shared in a simple, accessible way. - Brianne W. The origin story of the Rubix cube is shared in a simple, accessible way. - Brianne W. Show less

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Clever Crow

Clever Crow

by Butterworth, Christine

Book - 2024

Celebrates the awesomeness of crows! Beautiful illustrations. - Amy F. Celebrates the awesomeness of crows! Beautiful illustrations. - Amy F. Show less

Celebrates the awesomeness of crows! Beautiful illustrations. - Amy F. Celebrates the awesomeness of crows! Beautiful illustrations. - Amy F. Show less

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Hello, I'm A Pangolin

Hello, I'm A Pangolin

by Rocco, Hayley

Book - 2024

A friendly pangolin engages the reader and shares information about their species. - Jackie P. A friendly pangolin engages the reader and shares information about their species. - Jackie P. Show less

A friendly pangolin engages the reader and shares information about their species. - Jackie P. A friendly pangolin engages the reader and shares information about their species. - Jackie P. Show less

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Boarding Schools

Boarding Schools

by Bruegl, Heather

Book - 2024

One of a series about racial justice and Indigenous people, these books cover hard concepts in an accessible way and are great for kids of any race or ethnicity. - Allison M. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color] One of a series about racial justice and Indigenous people, these books cover hard concepts in an accessible way and are great for kids of any race or ethnicity. - Allison M. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color] Show less

One of a series about racial justice and Indigenous people, these books cover hard concepts in an accessible way and are great for kids of any race or ethnicity. - Allison M. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color] One of a series about racial justice and Indigenous people, these books cover hard concepts in an accessible way and are great for kids of any race or ethnicity. - Allison M. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color] Show less

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What Is Cultural Appropriation?

What Is Cultural Appropriation?

by Bruegl, Heather

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Gaining U.S. Citizenship

Gaining U.S. Citizenship

by Bruegl, Heather

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Longhouse Form of Government

Longhouse Form of Government

by Bruegl, Heather

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What Is Land Back?

What Is Land Back?

by Bruegl, Heather

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The American Indian Movement

The American Indian Movement

by Bruegl, Heather

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Indian Removal

Indian Removal

by Bruegl, Heather

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Best Books of 2024, chosen by Multnomah County Library staff

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