From Lee & Low Books: Sneak Peak: Lee & Low’s Spring 2020 Titles
It’s the start of a new decade, and what better way to launch into the new year than to check out new and exciting books coming out in 2020! Here’s a sneak peek of our Winter and Spring 2020 titles ranging from boogie-down picture books to magic-filled middle grade.

DREAM BUILDER: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon
written by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Laura Freeman
Publication date: January 2020
You’ve seen the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Now meet the man whose life went into building it.
A SPACE FOR ME
by Cathryn Falwell
Publication date: February 2020
Alex needs a break from his pesky little brother, Lucas, so he creates a space for himself, but soon realizes that he and Lucas need time together too.
THE LION QUEENS OF INDIA
by Jan Reynolds
Publication date: April 2020
Award-winning photojournalist Jan Reynolds offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the endangered Asiatic lions and the female forest rangers who fight to save them.
ON THESE MAGIC SHORES
written by Yamile Saied Méndez
Publication date: April 2020
When Minerva’s mother goes missing, it’s up to her to take care of her younger sisters, audition for the school’s production of Peter Pan, and not let anyone know they’re home alone. Thankfully, she has the help of a friend… and some very real fairy magic.
JULIETA AND THE DIAMOND ENIGMA
written by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz
Publication date: May 2020
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Merci Suarez Changes Gears in this smart young middle-grade mystery about a diamond gone missing from the Louvre and the sweet and spunky girl who cracks the case.
WHEN THE SHADBUSH BLOOMS
written by Carla Messinger and Susan Katz, illustrated by David Fadden
Publication date: May 2020
A young Lenape Indian girl observes and reflects on the small, important ways her family today, and her ancestors generations before, celebrate the cycle of seasons.
SHARUKO: El arqueólogo peruano Julio C. Tello/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello
written by Monica Brown, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Publication date: May 2020
A fascinating bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru’s ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country’s Indigenous history.
Read on for the full list of Spring 2020 Titles on Lee & Low Books.
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