Mural Island

By Katie Yamasaki. On the front steps, inside the fridge, across the bathroom  mirror, atop the cafeteria tables, even on the roll of toilet paper.  Kengi’s parents are frustrated, and their principal tells them they need  to stop. But Ms. Beatriz tells Kengi there’s somewhere in the  neighborhood that they should visit. When Kengi arrives at Mural  Island, they discover a place where people can paint safely, freely, and  joyfully. So Kengi does. But they’re not the only one painting each  day, and soon Kengi recognizes that their art doesn’t have to be  permanent to be monumental.  Hardbound: 40 pp.