(3) K-3 Illustrated by Qin Leng. In a back-and-forth conversation written entirely on sticky notes, a mother reassures her child, who is reluctant about going to summer camp. Soft, expressive ink and watercolor illustrations show the two preparing as the departure date on the calendar nears and the mother's own reluctance to attend camp as a child is revealed. Art and text blend seamlessly in this warm, humorous story.

Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

(3) YA Photographs by David Wyman. Disfigured in an accident, T has been tormented by bullies for years. When the bullies' focus expands to include Lucy, a homeless woman whom T has befriended, the stakes are high indeed. Inspired by Diane Arbus's work, T's narrative is accompanied by photos of the characters; although obviously staged, the photos enhance the story and provide another entry point for discussion of some important topics.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl