Grade 2

Jacob—the star of one of the most banned books of the decade—is back in Jacob's Missing Book, a kid-friendly story about book banning, censorship, and LGBTQ+ rights. The Children’s Book… Read More →

2020 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection 2020 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection When Jacob goes to the boys’ bathroom he is chased out because the boys think… Read More →

Introduces readers to nonbinary, gender-fluid people and the use of pronouns of their own choosing while all along reinforcing that an individual is much more layered and unique then how… Read More →

Once upon a time, there lived a princess named Jacqueline. The royal knights protected her from danger—even if there wasn't any! When Jacqueline climbs the beanstalk, she meets a giant who… Read More →

Jada is working on a big science project, but distractions seem to be everywhere! Jada sticks with it and learns that a little determination goes a long way. Read More →

Jaheem learns the importance of honoring his cultural roots. He is introduced to Kwanzaa as a family tradition, when African American families gather together to celebrate their culture and… Read More →

The piles of tiles go on for miles. With rhyming, decodable text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty examples of long vowel sounds and encourages readers to try the Read More →

Hall of Famer John Elway is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Jalen Hurts is a rising star quarterback with a bright future ahead. Between them, Hurts and Elway have… Read More →

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Jamaica. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Jamaica from its bustling cities to… Read More →

Jamal is a little camel so he must walk, walk, walk through the desert. One day he becomes separated from his friend, the boy, but a wise falcon helps to reunite them. They go on to explore… Read More →

James Harden is the 2018 National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP for the Houston Rockets. Harden was a bench player with the Oklahoma City Thunder when he joined the NBA in 2009, but after… Read More →

Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards to the tune of more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015. That made him one of the best scorers in the league. But he wasn't always such… Read More →

Kobe Bryant and James Harden are two of the most successful basketball players of all time. They faced each other 30 times in NBA games while their careers overlapped. Bryant's legendary… Read More →

How did Jane Goodall became an expert on chimpanzees? What surprising things did she learn about wild chimpanzees in Africa?How does Jane help to protect chimpanzees?Read this book to… Read More →

In the years between WWI and WWII, young Henryk Goldszmidt dreamed of creating a better world for children. As an adult, using the pen name Janusz Korczak, he became a writer, doctor, and an… Read More →

Do you know what the world's largest arthropod is? It's the Japanese spider crab! They have ten legs and live in deep waters. Explore the lives of these crabs and learn about how they grow,… Read More →

Soccer is booming in Japan. Fans turn out by the thousands to support the country's national teams. Learn about more than a century of ups and downs for the men's team and how the women's… Read More →

The true story of Jason Schachter McKinney. Jason has a big voice. He sings everywhere—until a whisper runs through his Jewish day school: Jason is Black. Is he really Jewish? "Can I be both… Read More →

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the javelina. Read More →

Jayson Tatum excels on the basketball court as forward for the Boston Celtics. He played his best offense and defense in the 2019–2020 season, leading the Celtics to one of the top records in Read More →

"Exuberant music, powerful narration, and image-filled poetry combine to create this extraordinary recording, winner of ALA's first Odyssey Award for excellence in audiobook production." The Horn Book Read More →

Accessorize your life with easy-to-make necklaces, bracelets, headbands, purses, and much more! This book is bursting with 21 fun accessories. Using low-cost or no-cost materials, you can… Read More →