Jacob's Missing Book
From the Series Jacob Stories
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 Council (CBC) – K-2nd grade LIBRARIAN favorite
Noah is confused about Emily’s family, so he asks her―who’s Pop and who’s Dad? Jacob knows just how to explain, but how can he? The penguin book isn’t in the library anymore! As the day goes on, everyone is still talking about the mysterious missing book. Ms. Reeves tries to explain why the book is no longer in the library and what all the fuss is about. In the meantime, Jacob hatches a plan to tell the story about Emily’s family.
This book cleverly weaves two critical societal issues into one story ― book banning in schools and LGBTQ+ rights. And, who is caught in the middle of all this? Kids who are eager to see themselves and their families in books, feel safe with their experiences, and understand that they are loved and supported.
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978-1-4338-4458-4
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978-1-4338-4459-1
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$22.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: LGBTQIA+, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Sarah Hoffman
Sarah and Ian Hoffman are children’s book authors who have written three acclaimed books about Jacob, including Jacob’s Room to Choose and Jacob’s School Play. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit them online.
Author: Ian Hoffman
Sarah and Ian Hoffman are children’s book authors who have written three acclaimed books about Jacob, including Jacob’s Room to Choose and Jacob’s School Play. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit them online.
Illustrator: Chris Case
Chris Case is an author and illustrator living in Burlington, Vermont. Visit him online at chriscasedraws.com.
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Jacob Stories
Jacob—the star of one of the most banned books of the last decade—offers three kid-friendly stories about gender identity, equal access to bathrooms, book banning, censorship, and LGBTQ+ rights. Guided in each book by his trusted teacher Ms. Reeves, each of the… View available downloads →
Awards
- Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices
- CBC Favorites Award
- Lambda Literary Awards Finalist
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“[A]n entry point for more in-depth discussions.”—Kirkus Reviews
