Nonfiction books are written to present the facts on a wide range of topics, for a wide range of ages. In this column, Erica will recommend new and/or notable nonfiction from the Trove collection!

All About U.S.: A Look at the Lives of 50 Real Kids from Across the United States by Matt Lamothe with Jenny Volvovski
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Lamothe and Volvovski have put together a stunning and compelling snapshot of daily life in each U.S. state through this beautiful book. The short biography of each child is full of personality, as are the gorgeous illustrations that accompany them. Despite the different lives and interests of each of these amazing kids, this book is a great reminder that we all live in the same country and have a lot more in common than we might think. Written for ages 8-12, but plenty to learn about for any age.

Check out the book Kirkus Reviews described as “a rich, thought-provoking work that proves despite our differences, there’s much that we share” and “methodical, inspiring, and consistently enlightening” and Booklist Reviews praised as “a fun, factual, and engaging resource” as well as “an engaging compilation [with] multiple applications, from allowing for cultural, geographic, and community comparisons to supporting units on diversity, acceptance, and inclusion to modeling prompts for autobiography projects.”