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The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man
Michael Chabon
For the child who feels like a superhero one minute and has a total meltdown the next. This playful story validates big
Ages 4–8
Girl Code
Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser
For the teenager who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start, this memoir shows how passion and progra
Ages 12–18
Boys without Names
Kashmira Sheth
For the child curious about global justice or those needing to see how hope and storytelling can provide strength in the
Ages 9–13
The Everafter
Amy Huntley
For the teenager grappling with the weight of memories and the mystery of their own story, this haunting tale explores t
Ages 12–18
What Happened on Fox Street
Tricia Springstubb
For the child who feels a deep connection to their neighborhood and is struggling with the idea of moving or losing a sp
Ages 8–12
Ungifted #1
Ungifted
Gordon Korman
For the child who feels like they don't fit the 'standard' definition of smart or talented, this story celebrates the un
Ages 8–12
The Wildwood Chronicles #1
Wildwood
Colin Meloy
For the child stepping into greater responsibility who craves a world where nature is both beautiful and dangerous, and
Ages 9–12
The Lions' Run
Sara Pennypacker
For the child who feels a deep, quiet responsibility for the natural world and is learning that protecting what you love
Ages 8–12
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1
The Mysterious Howling
Maryrose Wood
For children who feel like they don't quite fit in or are struggling to navigate new social rules. A witty tale about fi
Ages 8–12
The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
Jasmine Warga
For the child navigating the complex shift from childhood play to the more complicated social dynamics of middle school.
Ages 8–12
Unplugged
Gordon Korman
For the child who struggles to put down the tablet, this humorous mystery follows a tech-obsessed boy forced to find adv
Ages 8–12
Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala
Lina Maslo
For the child noticing inequality or wanting to help others, this beautifully illustrated biography introduces the coura
Ages 4–8
Supernatural Investigations #2
Amari and the Great Game
B. B. Alston
For the child navigating unfair expectations or feeling they have to prove their worth in a world that doubts them.
Ages 8–12
The Healing Wars #2
Blue Fire
Janice Hardy
For the teen grappling with the weight of responsibility and the moral complexity of helping others at their own expense
Ages 12–18
How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-sized Trophy
Crystal Allen
For the child who feels like they are stuck in a sibling's shadow and is tempted to take shortcuts to find their own spo
Ages 8–12
Wildwood Chronicles #2
Under Wildwood
Colin Meloy
For the young reader starting to see the complexities of the world, this story explores finding one's courage when syste
Ages 10–15
Cold Cereal Saga #1
Cold Cereal
Adam Rex
For the child who suspects there is a secret world hidden behind the mundane, or who wonders if their morning breakfast
Ages 8–12
The Crossover #2
Booked
Kwame Alexander
For the soccer-loving middle schooler facing family changes and social hurdles who finds strength in the most unexpected
Ages 10–14
Mechanica #2
Venturess
Betsy Cornwell
For the teenager grappling with their family history and who they are meant to be. This steampunk journey explores findi
Ages 12–18
It All Comes Down to this
Karen English
For the child noticing tension in their parents' relationship or questioning unfairness in the world, this story offers
Ages 10–14
Run and Hide: How Jewish Youth Escaped the Holocaust
Don Brown
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world, this history of the Kindertransport offers a lens o
Ages 10–14
The Five Realms #1
Podkin One-Ear
Kieran Larwood
For the child stepping into bigger responsibilities before they feel ready, this epic tale follows a young rabbit findin
Ages 9–12
Stick and Stone #1
Stick and Stone on the Go
Beth Ferry
For the child venturing out on new experiences, this gentle graphic novel models how friendship and teamwork can turn a
Ages 6–9
The Meanest Birthday Girl
Josh Schneider
For the child who struggles with sharing or forgets their manners during the excitement of a party, this story explores
Ages 6–9
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