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Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems
Ashley Bryan
For the child who loves the magic of the spoken word and stories that explain the clever ways characters navigate challe
Ages 8–12
Alexander #3
Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
Judith Viorst
For the child facing a big life change they didn't ask for. Alexander's relatable defiance helps kids process the frustr
Ages 4–8
The Dancing Granny
Ashley Bryan
For the child who loves to move and groove. Discover how a grandmother's joyful dancing and steady rhythm outsmart a cle
Ages 4–8
Changes in Latitudes
Will Hobbs
For the teenager struggling with cynicism or family tension, this journey to Mexico explores how a sudden tragedy can sh
Ages 12–17
Ask Me No Questions
Marina Budhos
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the fear of separation. A moving look at the reality of l
Ages 12–17
Girlhood Journeys #2
Kai: A Big Decision
Sharon Shavers Gayle
For the child learning that growing up means balancing personal desires with the needs of their community and family.
Ages 7–10
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 Chicken Squad #1
The First Misadventure
Doreen Cronin
For the child who loves to play detective and wonders about the 'scary' things in the yard, these plucky chicks prove th
Ages 6–9
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
Marcia Sewall's American History #1
The Pilgrims of Plimoth
Marcia Sewall
For the curious child wanting to know how people really lived long ago, this immersive look at Plimoth focuses on the ha
Ages 7–11
How to Change Everything: The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other
Naomi Klein, Rebecca Stefoff
For the young person feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis and looking for a way to take meaningful action in their
Ages 10–15
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
Beast
Donna Jo Napoli
For the teenager grappling with their changing identity or feeling like an outsider in their own skin. This Persian-led
Ages 12–18
Peppermints #3
Secret in St. Something
Barbara Brooks Wallace
For the child who feels a strong sense of responsibility for others. Robin must protect his baby brother from a dangerou
Ages 8–12
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
Gaps in Stone Walls
John Neufeld
For the child who values fairness above all, this historical mystery explores a girl's struggle to clear her name within
Ages 10–14
The Adventures of Aku
Ashley Bryan
For the child exploring why friends sometimes disagree, this rhythmic West African tale reveals how a cat and dog's ques
Ages 7–11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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