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The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark
Ken Geist
Three little fish must build their homes deep under the sea to stay one step ahead of a very hungry, very big, bad shark
Ages 3–7
My Dad's a Hero
Rebecca Christiansen, Jewel Armstrong
For the child navigating the pride and worry of having a parent in the military. This story honors the bravery of servic
Ages 4–8
Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care
Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright
For children navigating the foster care system, this gentle guide explains the 'maybe' questions and the roles of the ad
Ages 4–10
Dear Dumb Diary #4
Can Adults Become Human?
Jim Benton
Middle schooler Jamie Kelly fills her secret diary with hilarious rants about the confusing logic of the adults and teac
Ages 8–12
Agent Amelia #2
Zombie Cows!
Michael Broad
For the young reader who loves a silly scare and needs to know that even the most bizarre problems can be solved with a
Ages 7–10
Zoe in Wonderland
Brenda Woods
A curious girl tumbles down a rabbit hole into a nonsensical wonderland filled with anthropomorphic creatures and wood-e
Ages 8–12
Zartog's Remote
Herbie Brennan
For the child who loves imagining how technology works, this hilarious prehistoric adventure explores what happens when
Ages 8–12
Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina
Rodman Philbrick
For the child grappling with the reality of natural disasters or systemic inequality, this gripping survival story finds
Ages 10–14
Zahrah the Windseeker
Nnedi Okorafor
Nigerian myths and folklore come to life in this lush fantasy where a young girl named Zahrah discovers the extraordinar
Ages 10–14
Z Goes Home
Jon Agee
For the curious learner who loves finding hidden shapes in the world, this visual journey transforms a walk home into a
Ages 3–6
Yum! Yuck!
Linda Sue Park, Julia Durango
For the child who loves to explore new flavors and languages. Introduce little ones to how people around the world say '
Ages 2–5
Yuki
Gloria Whelan
For the child adjusting to a new environment or culture, follow a young girl's journey of displacement and her search fo
Ages 8–12
Your Own Big Bed
Rita M. Bergstein
For the child who is nervous about moving from a crib to a big bed, this soothing story uses animal analogies to celebra
Ages 2–5
Your Brain Needs a Hug
written and illustrated by Rae Earl
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of mental health, Rae Earl offers a compassionate, toolkit-style guide to
Ages 12–18
Young Fredle
Cynthia Voigt
For the child stepping into more independence, this tale of a sheltered mouse cast into the wild mirrors the scary but e
Ages 8–12
You're Welcome, Universe
Whitney Gardner
A Deaf protagonist uses street art and creative defiance to claim her space in a world that often refuses to listen.
Ages 12–18
You Make Me Smile
written and illustrated by Layn Marlow
For the little one experiencing the bittersweet nature of change. This quiet story provides comfort as a first friendshi
Ages 2–5
You Can't Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have to Tell
Leonard Marcus, Editor
Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwe
Ages 12–18
You Bring the Distant Near
Mitali Perkins
For the teenager navigating the complex pull between their family's immigrant roots and their own modern identity across
Ages 12–18
York #1
The Shadow Cipher
Laura Ruby
For the child facing the uncertainty of a changing neighborhood, this high-stakes mystery proves that history and home a
Ages 8–12
Yonder Mountain
as told by Robert H. Bushyhead
For the child learning that true leadership is found in helping others rather than seeking personal gain.
Ages 4–8
Yellow Time
written and illustrated by Lauren Stringer
For the child noticing the changing world outside. This lyrical exploration of autumn captures the magic of falling leav
Ages 3–7
Yellow Dog Blues
Alice Faye Duncan
Vibrant fabric paint and embroidery illustrate a boy's rhythmic search for a classic blues song across the landscape of
Ages 4–9
Year of the Tiger
Alison Lloyd
For the child who thrives on high stakes and historical mysteries. This gripping Silk Road adventure explores what it me
Ages 9–12
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