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Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2022

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Chicago Public Library recommends these titles as the very best informational books published in 2022 for kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

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Ablaze With Color

Ablaze With Color

A Story of Painter Alma Thomas

by Harvey, Jeanne Walker

Book - 2022

Imagine not discovering that you have an incredible talent until you’re 70 years old! Alma Thomas dedicated decades of her life exposing children to art o...Show more Imagine not discovering that you have an incredible talent until you’re 70 years old! Alma Thomas dedicated decades of her life exposing children to art of all kinds before discovering her own artistic abilities – which would eventually lead to her being the first Black woman to have a solo show at the Whitney Art Museum. Show less

Imagine not discovering that you have an incredible talent until you’re 70 years old! Alma Thomas dedicated decades of her life exposing children to art o...Show more Imagine not discovering that you have an incredible talent until you’re 70 years old! Alma Thomas dedicated decades of her life exposing children to art of all kinds before discovering her own artistic abilities – which would eventually lead to her being the first Black woman to have a solo show at the Whitney Art Museum. Show less

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Blue

Blue

A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

by Brew-Hammond, Nana Ekua

Book - 2022

“The color blue is all around us. Have you ever wondered where it comes from? It’s in the sky, but you can’t touch it. It’s in the sea, but when you cup i...Show more “The color blue is all around us. Have you ever wondered where it comes from? It’s in the sky, but you can’t touch it. It’s in the sea, but when you cup it, it disappears.” Around the world and across history, humans have tried to capture the rarest of colors by grinding stones, plants and even snails. Learn everything you never knew about a highly sought-after color. Show less

“The color blue is all around us. Have you ever wondered where it comes from? It’s in the sky, but you can’t touch it. It’s in the sea, but when you cup i...Show more “The color blue is all around us. Have you ever wondered where it comes from? It’s in the sky, but you can’t touch it. It’s in the sea, but when you cup it, it disappears.” Around the world and across history, humans have tried to capture the rarest of colors by grinding stones, plants and even snails. Learn everything you never knew about a highly sought-after color. Show less

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Call Me Miss Hamilton

Call Me Miss Hamilton

One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2022

The true story of the Mary Hamilton, a lesser-known freedom fighter and civil rights activist. Miss Hamilton, whose case was taken to the supreme court, fought for the right for African Americans to be treated with respect in a court of law. The true story of the Mary Hamilton, a lesser-known freedom fighter and civil rights activist. Miss Hamilton, whose case was taken to the supreme court, fought for the right for African Americans to be treated with respect in a court of law. Show less

The true story of the Mary Hamilton, a lesser-known freedom fighter and civil rights activist. Miss Hamilton, whose case was taken to the supreme court, fought for the right for African Americans to be treated with respect in a court of law. The true story of the Mary Hamilton, a lesser-known freedom fighter and civil rights activist. Miss Hamilton, whose case was taken to the supreme court, fought for the right for African Americans to be treated with respect in a court of law. Show less

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Going Places

Going Places

Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

by Bolden, Tonya

Book - 2022

Can you imagine trying to travel in the U.S. as a Black person during the time of Jim Crow laws? Discover how Victor Hugo Green created a guide for Black people to safely travel in this beautifully illustrated book. Can you imagine trying to travel in the U.S. as a Black person during the time of Jim Crow laws? Discover how Victor Hugo Green created a guide for Black people to safely travel in this beautifully illustrated book. Show less

Can you imagine trying to travel in the U.S. as a Black person during the time of Jim Crow laws? Discover how Victor Hugo Green created a guide for Black people to safely travel in this beautifully illustrated book. Can you imagine trying to travel in the U.S. as a Black person during the time of Jim Crow laws? Discover how Victor Hugo Green created a guide for Black people to safely travel in this beautifully illustrated book. Show less

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Hello, Puddle!

Hello, Puddle!

by Sanchez, Anita

Book - 2022

From the seeds soaking up water to the robins taking a bath, this puddle has something for everyone. Explore the ecosystem of a puddle through all four seasons. From the seeds soaking up water to the robins taking a bath, this puddle has something for everyone. Explore the ecosystem of a puddle through all four seasons. Show less

From the seeds soaking up water to the robins taking a bath, this puddle has something for everyone. Explore the ecosystem of a puddle through all four seasons. From the seeds soaking up water to the robins taking a bath, this puddle has something for everyone. Explore the ecosystem of a puddle through all four seasons. Show less

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Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth

Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth

Educator, Feminist, and Anti-lynching Civil Rights Leader

by Duster, Michelle

Book - 2022

Did you know that Ida B. Wells established the first Kindergarten for Black children? Find out when she did along with her many other contributions in this beautifully illustrated picture book biography written by her great-granddaughter. Did you know that Ida B. Wells established the first Kindergarten for Black children? Find out when she did along with her many other contributions in this beautifully illustrated picture book biography written by her great-granddaughter. Show less

Did you know that Ida B. Wells established the first Kindergarten for Black children? Find out when she did along with her many other contributions in this beautifully illustrated picture book biography written by her great-granddaughter. Did you know that Ida B. Wells established the first Kindergarten for Black children? Find out when she did along with her many other contributions in this beautifully illustrated picture book biography written by her great-granddaughter. Show less

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If You're A Kid Like Gavin

If You're A Kid Like Gavin

by Grimm, Gavin

Book - 2022

This beautiful picture book biography about trans activist Gavin Grimm and his fight against his school administration when he was banned from using the b...Show more This beautiful picture book biography about trans activist Gavin Grimm and his fight against his school administration when he was banned from using the boys’ restroom. Told through the lens of a child making choices about who they want to be, this book follows his fight all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Show less

This beautiful picture book biography about trans activist Gavin Grimm and his fight against his school administration when he was banned from using the b...Show more This beautiful picture book biography about trans activist Gavin Grimm and his fight against his school administration when he was banned from using the boys’ restroom. Told through the lens of a child making choices about who they want to be, this book follows his fight all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Show less

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Kapaemahu

Kapaemahu

by Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana

Book - 2022

What can you learn when you look closer at a group of stones behind a fence? Explore the ancient power of the native Hawaiian Kapaemahu healers. What can you learn when you look closer at a group of stones behind a fence? Explore the ancient power of the native Hawaiian Kapaemahu healers. Show less

What can you learn when you look closer at a group of stones behind a fence? Explore the ancient power of the native Hawaiian Kapaemahu healers. What can you learn when you look closer at a group of stones behind a fence? Explore the ancient power of the native Hawaiian Kapaemahu healers. Show less

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¡Mambo mucho mambo!

¡Mambo mucho mambo!

el baile que atravesó la barrera del color

by Robbins, Dean

Book - 2021

Trompetas, saxofones, maracas y congas es tiempo de ¡Mambo! En la ciudad segregada de Nueva York, Machito y sus Afrocubanos crean un nuevo ritmo llamado J...Show more Trompetas, saxofones, maracas y congas es tiempo de ¡Mambo! En la ciudad segregada de Nueva York, Machito y sus Afrocubanos crean un nuevo ritmo llamado Jazz Latino. Influenciados por este nuevo género musical, bailarines de todo Nueva York se arriesgaron a romper las leyes de segregación comprobando que no importa que raza eres, el Mambo es para todos. | Trumpets, saxophones, maracas and congas it is time to Mambo! In the segregated city of New York, Machito and his Afro-Cubans create a new rhythm called Latin Jazz. Influenced by this new music, dancers from all over New York break segregation laws to dance with each other proving that no matter what race or culture you are, Mambo is for everyone! Show less

Trompetas, saxofones, maracas y congas es tiempo de ¡Mambo! En la ciudad segregada de Nueva York, Machito y sus Afrocubanos crean un nuevo ritmo llamado J...Show more Trompetas, saxofones, maracas y congas es tiempo de ¡Mambo! En la ciudad segregada de Nueva York, Machito y sus Afrocubanos crean un nuevo ritmo llamado Jazz Latino. Influenciados por este nuevo género musical, bailarines de todo Nueva York se arriesgaron a romper las leyes de segregación comprobando que no importa que raza eres, el Mambo es para todos. | Trumpets, saxophones, maracas and congas it is time to Mambo! In the segregated city of New York, Machito and his Afro-Cubans create a new rhythm called Latin Jazz. Influenced by this new music, dancers from all over New York break segregation laws to dance with each other proving that no matter what race or culture you are, Mambo is for everyone! Show less

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Mushroom Rain

Mushroom Rain

by Zimmermann, Laura K.

Book - 2022

“Without warning, they appear. Mushrooms!” Different colors, different shapes, different scents – discover the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms. “Without warning, they appear. Mushrooms!” Different colors, different shapes, different scents – discover the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms. Show less

“Without warning, they appear. Mushrooms!” Different colors, different shapes, different scents – discover the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms. “Without warning, they appear. Mushrooms!” Different colors, different shapes, different scents – discover the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms. Show less

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One Tiny Bubble

One Tiny Bubble

The Story of Our Last Universal Common Ancestor

by Krossing, Karen

Book - 2022

Meet LUCA―our Last Universal Common Ancestor, the very start of life as we know it! Meet LUCA―our Last Universal Common Ancestor, the very start of life as we know it! Show less

Meet LUCA―our Last Universal Common Ancestor, the very start of life as we know it! Meet LUCA―our Last Universal Common Ancestor, the very start of life as we know it! Show less

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

by Duncan, Alice Faye

Book - 2021

“Freedom, hope, and joy divine! Juneteenth means it’s freedom time!” Gather round and hear the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” tell about the holiday that we ...Show more “Freedom, hope, and joy divine! Juneteenth means it’s freedom time!” Gather round and hear the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” tell about the holiday that we now all honor as a nation – thanks to her hard work in gathering 1.5 million signatures on a petition to recognize it. Show less

“Freedom, hope, and joy divine! Juneteenth means it’s freedom time!” Gather round and hear the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” tell about the holiday that we ...Show more “Freedom, hope, and joy divine! Juneteenth means it’s freedom time!” Gather round and hear the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” tell about the holiday that we now all honor as a nation – thanks to her hard work in gathering 1.5 million signatures on a petition to recognize it. Show less

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Pink, Blue, and You

Pink, Blue, and You

Questions for Kids About Gender and Stereotypes

by Gravel, Elise

Book - 2022

One hundred years ago, boys were told to wear pink and girls were told to wear blue. Is that the case now? Does it matter what colors kids feel like wea...Show more One hundred years ago, boys were told to wear pink and girls were told to wear blue. Is that the case now? Does it matter what colors kids feel like wearing? When it comes to gender, this engaging, question-filled picture book encourages readers to be who they want to be. Show less

One hundred years ago, boys were told to wear pink and girls were told to wear blue. Is that the case now? Does it matter what colors kids feel like wea...Show more One hundred years ago, boys were told to wear pink and girls were told to wear blue. Is that the case now? Does it matter what colors kids feel like wearing? When it comes to gender, this engaging, question-filled picture book encourages readers to be who they want to be. Show less

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A Seed Grows

A Seed Grows

by Portis, Antoinette

Book - 2022

“A seed falls/ and settles into the soil/ and the sun shines.” Learn how a seed becomes a sunflower. “A seed falls/ and settles into the soil/ and the sun shines.” Learn how a seed becomes a sunflower. Show less

“A seed falls/ and settles into the soil/ and the sun shines.” Learn how a seed becomes a sunflower. “A seed falls/ and settles into the soil/ and the sun shines.” Learn how a seed becomes a sunflower. Show less

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Sweet Justice

Sweet Justice

Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

by Rockliff, Mara

Book - 2022

Who would have thought that a hand full of change, could change the course of history? Learn how Georgia Gilmore feed, fueled, and funded the Montgomery B...Show more Who would have thought that a hand full of change, could change the course of history? Learn how Georgia Gilmore feed, fueled, and funded the Montgomery Bus Boycott with her home cooking, ingenuity, and courage. But not even Georgia’s famous sweet potato pie could compare with the gratifying flavor of justice. Show less

Who would have thought that a hand full of change, could change the course of history? Learn how Georgia Gilmore feed, fueled, and funded the Montgomery B...Show more Who would have thought that a hand full of change, could change the course of history? Learn how Georgia Gilmore feed, fueled, and funded the Montgomery Bus Boycott with her home cooking, ingenuity, and courage. But not even Georgia’s famous sweet potato pie could compare with the gratifying flavor of justice. Show less

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The Tower of Life

The Tower of Life

How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Pictures

by Stiefel, Chana

Book - 2022

After her town, and the majority of its inhabitants’ lives, are destroyed by Nazi soldiers - effectively erasing its entire 900-year history - Yaffa decid...Show more After her town, and the majority of its inhabitants’ lives, are destroyed by Nazi soldiers - effectively erasing its entire 900-year history - Yaffa decides to “rebuild Eishyshok, not brick by brick, but photograph by photograph, story by story” when asked to help in the construction of the new Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Show less

After her town, and the majority of its inhabitants’ lives, are destroyed by Nazi soldiers - effectively erasing its entire 900-year history - Yaffa decid...Show more After her town, and the majority of its inhabitants’ lives, are destroyed by Nazi soldiers - effectively erasing its entire 900-year history - Yaffa decides to “rebuild Eishyshok, not brick by brick, but photograph by photograph, story by story” when asked to help in the construction of the new Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Show less

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Until Someone Listens

Until Someone Listens

A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission

by Juarez, Estela

Book - 2022

After many failed attempts to seek permission for Estela’s mother to stay in the US, her mother is deported to México. Believing that no family should be ...Show more After many failed attempts to seek permission for Estela’s mother to stay in the US, her mother is deported to México. Believing that no family should be separated, Estela began to write and used her voice to make a change. Will anyone listen? Follow this true story of a young girl using the power of her voice to reunite her family. Show less

After many failed attempts to seek permission for Estela’s mother to stay in the US, her mother is deported to México. Believing that no family should be ...Show more After many failed attempts to seek permission for Estela’s mother to stay in the US, her mother is deported to México. Believing that no family should be separated, Estela began to write and used her voice to make a change. Will anyone listen? Follow this true story of a young girl using the power of her voice to reunite her family. Show less

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Where Butterflies Fill the Sky

Where Butterflies Fill the Sky

A Story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home

by Marwan, Zahra

Book - 2022

As stateless people, Marwen and her family are forced to leave behind their homeland of Kuwait and immigrate to New Mexico. What they discover is a new la...Show more As stateless people, Marwen and her family are forced to leave behind their homeland of Kuwait and immigrate to New Mexico. What they discover is a new land not so dissimilar for the one they left behind, where beauty still fills the sky and community makes it home. Show less

As stateless people, Marwen and her family are forced to leave behind their homeland of Kuwait and immigrate to New Mexico. What they discover is a new la...Show more As stateless people, Marwen and her family are forced to leave behind their homeland of Kuwait and immigrate to New Mexico. What they discover is a new land not so dissimilar for the one they left behind, where beauty still fills the sky and community makes it home. Show less

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Yes We Will

Yes We Will

Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country

by Yang, Kelly

Book - 2022

Celebrate the many accomplishments of Asian Americans in politics, science, sports, and culture through the colorful illustrations by Asian and Asian Amer...Show more Celebrate the many accomplishments of Asian Americans in politics, science, sports, and culture through the colorful illustrations by Asian and Asian American artists. Readers can follow through the one-line biographies and learn more about key Asian American figures. Show less

Celebrate the many accomplishments of Asian Americans in politics, science, sports, and culture through the colorful illustrations by Asian and Asian Amer...Show more Celebrate the many accomplishments of Asian Americans in politics, science, sports, and culture through the colorful illustrations by Asian and Asian American artists. Readers can follow through the one-line biographies and learn more about key Asian American figures. Show less

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Yoshi and the Ocean

Yoshi and the Ocean

A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home

by Moore, Lindsay

Book - 2022

Follow this inspiring true story of how a rehabilitated loggerhead green sea turtle travelled 25,000 miles from an aquarium to its home. Follow this inspiring true story of how a rehabilitated loggerhead green sea turtle travelled 25,000 miles from an aquarium to its home. Show less

Follow this inspiring true story of how a rehabilitated loggerhead green sea turtle travelled 25,000 miles from an aquarium to its home. Follow this inspiring true story of how a rehabilitated loggerhead green sea turtle travelled 25,000 miles from an aquarium to its home. Show less

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