Spring 2025

Jacob's Missing Book

From the Series Jacob Stories

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

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.

Noah is confused about Emily’s family, so he asks her―who’s Pop and who’s Dad? Jacob knows a way 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
$13.49
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
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 American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV060000, JUV039290, JUV013060
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 8 x 10
Guided Reading Level TBD
Features Original artwork and Reviewed

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.

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“[A]n entry point for more in-depth discussions.”—Kirkus Reviews