- Mirandy and Brother Wind, by Patricia C. McKissack ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
- A million fish...more or less, by Patricia C. McKissack ; illustrated by Dena Schutzer
- Esperanza Caramelo, the star of Nochebuena, written by Karla Arenas Valenti ; illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
- Gnome and Rat, Lauren Stohler
- Overcoming dyslexia, a major update and revision of the essential program for reading problems at any level, incorporating the latest breakthroughs in science, educational methods, technology, and legal accommodations, Sally Shaywitz, M.D. and Jonathan Shaywitz, M.D