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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Boys of San Joaquin #1
The Boys of San Joaquin
D. James Smith
For the child navigating complex family secrets or learning how to advocate for a friend, this 1950s mystery explores in
Ages 10–14
Ellsworth's Extraordinary Electric Ears and Other Amazing Alphabet Anecdotes
Valorie Fisher
For the child who loves to linger over details, these alliterative tales and elaborate dioramas turn the alphabet into a
Ages 4–8
I Hate School
Jeanne Willis
For the child who claims they despise everything about school, but secretly has a blast. This story uses humor to bridge
Ages 4–8
The Spell Key #3
The Books of the Keepers
Ann Downer
For the young reader navigating complicated family loyalties and the weight of high expectations while discovering their
Ages 10–14
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #7
Steel Town
Jonah Winter
For the curious child who wonders how things are made and what the world was like long ago, this atmospheric journey exp
Ages 4–8
Dini Sharma #1
The Grand Plan to Fix Everything
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child facing a big move or a long separation from a best friend, this story finds the spark of adventure in a ne
Ages 8–12
The Lost String Quartet
N. M. Bodecker
For the child who enjoys quiet surprises and finding beauty in unexpected places. Discover how a wrong turn can lead to
Ages 4–8
Please Pay Attention
Jamie Sumner
For the child who feels like their brain is always moving too fast or too differently. Maybelle's journey with ADHD help
Ages 8–12
May Bird #2
Among the Stars
Jodi Lynn Anderson
For the shy child finding their inner strength and the courage to say goodbye while navigating life's biggest transition
Ages 8–12
Earrings!
Judith Viorst
For the child who is ready for a big milestone and has a million reasons why they are mature enough to handle it right n
Ages 4–9
How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville
For the child who experiences the world intensely and finds traditional affection overwhelming, this story celebrates fi
Ages 4–8
King O' the Cats
Aaron Shepard
For the child who loves a little chill with their cheer, this spooky but silly folktale explores the mystery of the 'sec
Ages 4–8
Emeka, Eat Egusi!
Candice Iloh
For the child hesitant to try unfamiliar foods, this story celebrates the joy of discovering family traditions and the d
Ages 4–8
I Am Reading
New Dinos
Shelley Tanaka
For the young explorer who has already memorized the classics and is ready to discover how new technology reveals the fe
Ages 8–12
The View from the Cherry Tree
Willo Davis Roberts
For the child who feels overlooked during big family events, this classic thriller follows a boy who witnesses a crime b
Ages 9–12
The Sugar Child
Monique de Varennes
For the child learning that being caring sometimes means stepping out of their comfort zone to help others.
Ages 4–8
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