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Black Women of the Old West
William Loren Katz
This powerful chapter book illuminates the lives of Black women, from escaped slaves to independent pioneers, who bravel
Ages 4–11
Shopaholic
Judy Waite
Taylor struggles with her mother's depression and drifting friendships, finding solace in a glamorous new friend, Kat. B
Ages 12–18
Wild Wings
Gill Lewis
When Iona discovers an endangered osprey nest in Scotland, she and her new friend Callum vow to protect it. After the bi
Ages 8–12
Shooting the Moon
Frances O'Roark Dowell
When Jamie's older brother is sent to fight in Vietnam, her world on the military base shifts. She begins to question ev
Ages 8–12
Daughters of Oduma #2
Children of Useyi
Moses Ose Utomi
Join Dirt, an elite female Bower, and her found family of sisters in a West African-inspired world. After restoring glor
Ages 12–18
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The Jacket
Andrew Clements
When Phil wrongly accuses a Black classmate of stealing his brother's jacket, he's forced to examine his own assumptions
Ages 4–11
The Untold History of the United States Young Readers Edition #1
The Untold History of the United States, Volume 1 Young Readers Edition, 1898-1945
Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick
This compelling young readers' edition challenges traditional narratives of American history, revealing a 'dark reality'
Ages 9–14
The Kind of Friends We Used to Be
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Kate and Marylin have been best friends since preschool, but as they enter middle school, their paths begin to split. Ma
Ages 9–12
Year at Maple Hill Farm
The Year at Maple Hill Farm
Alice Provensen, Martin Provensen
Experience a full year at Maple Hill Farm as the animals navigate changing seasons, from winter''s quiet to spring's new
Ages 4–11
Lulu and the Brontosaurus
Judith Viorst
Lulu wants a pet brontosaurus for her birthday, and when her parents say no, she sets off to find her own. But the bront
Ages 4–11
The Cronus Chronicles #1
The Shadow Thieves
Anne Ursu
When her cousin Zee arrives from England, Charlotte's ordinary life takes a fantastical turn. They soon discover a hidde
Ages 8–12
Sad Underwear and Other Complications: More Poems for Children and their Parents
Judith Viorst
Judith Viorst's witty poems explore a child's world, from the silly to the serious, making everyday "complications" rela
Ages 4–11
The Ox of the Wonderful Horns: And Other African Folktales
Ashley Bryan
This collection brings together five traditional African folktales, starring a cunning spider, wise frogs, a tricky tort
Ages 4–11
Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert
Marc Aronson
In 2010, 33 miners were trapped deep beneath the Chilean desert after a mine collapse. This gripping nonfiction account
Ages 8–11
Stella Montgomery #2
Wormwood Mire
Judith Rossell
Sent to a strange family estate, 11-year-old Stella Montgomery discovers two odd cousins and a spine-tingling mystery ab
Ages 4–11
T-backs, T-shirts, Coat and Suit
E.L. Konigsburg
Chloe's summer in Florida takes an unexpected turn when she and her aunt, who runs a meals-on-wheels service, find thems
Ages 8–12
Nightmare
Willo Davis Roberts
After a man falls to his death onto his car, Nick refuses to believe it was suicide. He and a friend dive into a dangero
Ages 10–14
A Prince Among Pirates #1
A Prince Among Pirates
Katie Abdou
Kit Davenport, a reckless nobleman, flees an arranged marriage only to accidentally board a pirate ship. He finds advent
Ages 12–18
Homestretch
Paul Volponi
A young runaway boy discovers a new life and a found family at a racetrack, navigating prejudice and loss while finding
Ages 12–18
Ultimate Field Trip #3
Wading Into Marine Biology
Susan E. Goodman
Join a middle school class from Boston as they embark on an unforgettable field trip to Cobscook Bay, Maine. Discover th
Ages 4–11
An Amish Year
Richard Ammon
Experience a year through the eyes of an Amish girl as she describes the unique traditions, chores, and celebrations tha
Ages 4–11
Phineas L. MacGuire #4
Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Gets Cooking!
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Phineas L. MacGuire, a science whiz, must learn to cook dinner nightly. He applies chemistry to culinary creations, navi
Ages 4–11
The Immortal Fire
Anne Ursu
After a near-fatal battle with Poseidon, cousins Charlotte and Zee are thrust into a world of Greek gods and ancient pro
Ages 4–11
Old Cricket
Lisa Wheeler
Old Cricket has a creak in his knee, a crick in his neck, and a crack in his back, making him too 'sore' for chores. But
Ages 4–11
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