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The Secret Keeper
Kate Coombs
For the child who carries the weight of everyone's feelings or feels burdened by a secret they were told not to share.
Ages 4–8
Tutankhamen's Gift
Robert Sabuda
For the child who feels small or quiet in a world of loud voices, this story follows a shy young boy who finds the coura
Ages 5–9
Under the Quilt of Night
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child asking about courage in the face of unfairness. A poetic journey through the darkness toward the hope of f
Ages 4–9
The Second Mrs. Gioconda
E. L. Konigsburg
For the child who wonders how everyday beauty can inspire greatness. This story explores the human side of artistic geni
Ages 10–14
Halloween Party
Lonzo Anderson
For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky secret, this story explores the bravery it takes to join in when you feel
Ages 4–8
To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles
Deborah Blumenthal
For the child who needs to know that adventure has no age limit or boundary. This biography shows how grit and passion c
Ages 4–8
10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War
Philip Caputo
For the student grappling with the human and political layers of war, this veteran-penned history provides a balanced, v
Ages 11–16
The Great Antler Auction
Susan E. Goodman
For the child who loves the outdoors and wonders how people can help wildlife during the harsh winter months.
Ages 7–11
Maria's Comet
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who gazes at the stars and wonders about their place in the universe, this lyrical story explores the spar
Ages 4–8
Turning Point Inventions
The Lightbulb
Joseph E. Wallace
For the child who asks how everything works, this history of the lightbulb illuminates the grit and experimentation requ
Ages 8–12
Bring Back Yesterday
Harriet Sirof
For the child struggling to accept a life-altering loss and finding it easier to live in memory than in the present.
Ages 10–14
Basil & Dahlia: A Tragical Tale of Sinister Sweetness
Joy McCullough
For the child who loves things both sparkly and spooky, this story explores finding the courage to question the rules of
Ages 8–12
Mercury
Hope Larson
For the teen processing a sudden loss or feeling disconnected from their roots. A dual-timeline mystery explores how the
Ages 12–17
The Things That Are Most in the World
Judi Barrett
For the curious child who loves asking 'what is the most...?' this book uses wild imagination to explain superlatives th
Ages 4–8
The Paradise Series #1
The Secret Box
Gayle Pearson
For the child noticing their relationship with an older sibling is becoming more complicated as they both grow up and ke
Ages 9–12
Historical Biographies #1
Take Command, Captain Farragut!
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
For the child stepping into big responsibilities before they feel ready, this true story shows how courage and integrity
Ages 7–10
The Seeker Chronicles #3
Listening at the Gate
Betsy James
For the teenager navigating the complex shift from childhood to adulthood while seeking a true sense of belonging in a w
Ages 12–18
To Dance: A Memoir
Siena Cherson Siegel
For the child whose passion for an art form feels like their entire world, this memoir captures the grit and grace requi
Ages 8–12
The Very, Very Far North #2
Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North
Dan Bar-el
For the child who thrives on quiet reflection and needs to see that welcoming a stranger is the first step toward a new
Ages 8–12
Island Creatures
Margarita Engle
For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home. This lyrical verse novel explores the deep emotional ties
Ages 12–18
The Hard Pan Trilogy #2
Lucky Breaks
Susan Patron
For the child navigating the shift from childhood play to the complicated secrets and social pressures of being a pretee
Ages 8–12
Glovemen: Twenty-Seven of Baseball's Greatest
George Sullivan
For the young baseball fan who wants to know the history of the game through its most legendary defenders, from acrobati
Ages 8–12
The Boat of Many Rooms: The Story of Noah in Verse
J. Patrick Lewis
For the family seeking a lyrical way to share a classic tradition, this rhythmic retelling uses evocative poetry to expl
Ages 4–8
Mush, a Dog from Space
Daniel Pinkwater
For the child who loves the idea of a secret, extraordinary world hidden right in their own backyard or kitchen.
Ages 7–10
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