Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Alebrijes
Donna Barba Higuera
Illustrator: David Álvarez
Ages: 12+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books/Levine Querido
ISBN: 978-1-64614-263-7
Keywords: Dystopia, drones, fantasy, post-apocalyptic reality, sequel
Orphans Leandro and sister Gabi survive the harsh reality of post-apocalyptic California and are the catalysts for ultimately building a better society. Soft, finely detailed black-and-white illustrations.