(2) K-3 Illustrated by Anjan Sarkar. It's almost Hanukkah, and Sadie's bicultural family is preparing its traditional dosas. The story's narrator, Sadie's older brother, explains that his sister's habit of constantly climbing might be less than helpful to family members making dosas. But when the family gets locked out of the house, Sadie's climbing skills save the day. Vibrant illustrations and accessible text highlight Jewish and Indian cultures. Recipes appended.

Reviewer: Emily Day | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2017

(4) YA After eighth-grader Ethan injures a classmate at his wealthy suburban school, his divorcing parents send him to live with his elderly grandparents in Washington, DC. The only white student in his new school, Ethan slowly makes friends and adjusts to his grandparents' lifestyle. Though the plot drags at times, the story explores racism and maturation from an unusual angle.

Reviewer: Abby Harper Kingsbury