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Dessert Schneider #3
Just Desserts
Hallie Durand
For the child who feels overlooked by bossy older siblings and is ready to stage their own small-scale revolution for a
Ages 7–10
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #5
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs to see that true greatness is measured by how much we give back to others, even when facing unfa
Ages 4–9
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
Judith Viorst's Poetry Collections #1
If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries
Judith Viorst
For the child who carries a heavy backpack of 'what-ifs,' these funny and relatable poems turn everyday childhood anxiet
Ages 7–11
Hannah and Jack
Mary Nethery
For the child who feels anxious about leaving a beloved pet behind during a family trip or vacation.
Ages 4–8
When Angels Sing The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana
Michael Mahin
For the child who hasn't yet found their spark, this story follows Carlos Santana as he experiments with different sound
Ages 4–8
Capital
Lynn Curlee
For the child who marvels at big buildings and wants to know how a city like Washington, D.C. was built from the ground
Ages 8–12
The Alphabet from Z to A (With Much Confusion on the Way)
Judith Viorst
For the child who is puzzled by why 'knee' starts with K or why 'tough' sounds like 'ruff', this playful verse journey v
Ages 6–10
Amelia Rules! #7
The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff
Jimmy Gownley
For the child grappling with big 'why' questions and the realization that the world can be a complicated, sometimes scar
Ages 9–12
Dalmartian A Mars Rover's Story
Lucy Ruth Cummins
For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for a far-off friend. A lonely, spotted rover finds wonder and a sense
Ages 4–8
The Whole Stupid Way We Are
N. Griffin
For the teenager grappling with a loved one's memory loss or feeling like an outsider in their own town, this lyrical st
Ages 12–18
The Folk Keeper
Franny Billingsley
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for where they truly belong. Corinna's journey from orphan to F
Ages 10–14
Sea Girl and the Dragon King: A Chinese Folktale
Ziporah Hildebrandt
For the child learning that true bravery means putting others first. This vibrant folktale follows a young girl's selfle
Ages 5–9
Saint Valentine
Robert Sabuda
For the child curious about the meaning of Valentine's Day beyond the candy, this story explores the life of a kind phys
Ages 4–9
Lottie and Herbie #3
A Cake for Herbie
Petra Mathers
For the child who has felt misunderstood or mocked for their unique creative voice, this story celebrates finding the fr
Ages 4–8
The Bronze Pen
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
For the child grappling with family worries who wishes they could write a better reality. This magical tale explores the
Ages 8–12
The Night Has Ears African Proverbs
Ashley Bryan
For the curious child discovering the power of words, this collection of African proverbs uses vibrant art to share ance
Ages 4–10
Outside Beauty
Cynthia Kadohata
For the teen navigating complex family dynamics and the sudden separation of siblings who must find their own worth beyo
Ages 12–17
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith Viorst
For the child navigating the first sharp sting of loss, this gentle story helps them honor a pet's memory while processi
Ages 4–9
Pharmacy in the Forest: How Medicines are Found in the Natural World
Fred Powledge
For the curious child who wonders how nature helps us heal, this book reveals the fascinating science of how scientists
Ages 8–12
Fight for Freedom: The American Revolutionary War
Benson Bobrick
For the student curious about how a group of colonies became a nation, this narrative history brings the struggles and t
Ages 9–14
The Three Golden Oranges
Alma Flor Ada
For the child learning that true love and success come from a kind heart and keeping one's promises, even when the path
Ages 5–9
Sky
Roderick Townley
For the quiet teenager who feels overlooked at school, this story follows a piano prodigy finding his courage through ja
Ages 12–16
Photo by Brady: A Picture of the Civil War
Jennifer Armstrong
For the student curious about how we see the past, this visually striking history explores how early photography capture
Ages 10–14
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