The 2025 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award

Summary: Roberto Clemente, a young baseball enthusiast from Puerto Rico, faces the harsh realities of racism as he rises to fame in Major League Baseball. Despite the challenges, his talent and determination shine through, captivating fans and breaking barriers. As he joins the Pittsburgh Pirates, Clemente's journey is marked by both triumph and prejudice, leaving a lasting impact on Black, Latino, and American history. This inspiring tale, woven with English and Spanish, invites readers to explore the highs and lows of a sports icon who defied the odds to become one of the greatest players of all time.

Summary: In 1941, young women across Britain receive cryptic telegrams summoning them to Bletchley Park. Unaware of their mission, they become vital codebreakers, deciphering Nazi messages that could change the war's outcome. Amidst secrecy and tension, these unsung heroines operate complex machines and unravel wireless signals, all while keeping their work hidden. What secrets will they uncover, and how will their efforts shape history? Discover the untold story of these remarkable women who played a crucial role in the Allies' victory during World War II.

Summary: In Nazi-occupied Poland, young Estelle faces unimaginable loss and betrayal. As her family perishes, she clings to hope and the kindness of strangers. Her journey from a small village to New York City is a testament to resilience. Will she find her voice again after the war's devastation? This graphic memoir captures her harrowing yet inspiring story.

Summary: Billy Mills, once an orphan on the Pine Ridge Reservation, faces poverty and racism in his quest for Olympic gold. Guided by his father's wisdom and inspired by his ancestors, Billy battles through adversity, transforming broken wings into a soaring triumph at the 1964 Olympics. Will his dream heal the wounds of his past?