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Stars Above Us
Geoffrey Norman
Amanda is scared of the dark, but her dad helps her see its wonders. When he goes to war, glowing stars on her ceiling b
Ages 4–11
12 Days of Christmas
Rachel Isadora
Experience 'The 12 Days of Christmas' reimagined in a lively African landscape, complete with engaging rebus puzzles and
Ages 4–11
In the Shadow of the Pali: A Story of the Hawaiian Leper Colony
Lisa Cindrich
Twelve-year-old Liliha is sent to the Kalaupapa Leprosy Colony in 19th-century Hawaii, where she must endure brutal cond
Ages 9–12
The Bitter Side of Sweet #1
The Bitter Side of Sweet
Tara Sullivan
Amadou and Seydou are trapped in forced labor on a chocolate plantation in the Ivory Coast. When a new girl arrives, the
Ages 12–18
From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun
Jacqueline Woodson
Almost-fourteen-year-old Melanin Sun's quiet life with his mom is shattered when she comes out as gay and introduces her
Ages 11–15
Sticks
Joan Bauer
Mickey Vernon, a ten-year-old, dreams of winning the nine-ball championship. With guidance from his grandmother, his lat
Ages 4–11
The Right & the Real
Joëlle Anthony
After her father kicks her out for refusing to join a cult, Jamie finds herself homeless and heartbroken. She must learn
Ages 12–18
My Almost Epic Summer
Adele Griffin
Irene's dreams of a glamorous summer are dashed when she's stuck babysitting. But her boring reality takes a dramatic tu
Ages 10–14
The Middle-child Blues
Kristyn Crow
Lee has the middle-child blues, feeling stuck between his older brother's privileges and his younger sister's cuteness.
Ages 4–11
The Kin #1
The Kin
Peter Dickinson
Cut off from their Kin, a small group of prehistoric children must navigate a dangerous world filled with natural disast
Ages 4–11
Buddhist Tales #1
I Want to be Free
Joseph Slate
A runaway slave yearns for freedom, but the weight of his past remains until he rescues an abandoned baby. Their bond he
Ages 4–11
Strega Nona
Brava, Strega Nona!
Tomie DePaola, Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart
Join beloved Strega Nona as she reveals six essential ingredients for a truly magical life. This heartwarming pop-up boo
Ages 4–8
Nina A Story of Nina Simone
Traci N. Todd
This captivating biography introduces young readers to Nina Simone, from her early days as a classical piano student to
Ages 4–11
Our Tree Named Steve
Alan Zweibel
A father shares a touching letter with his children, recounting the many ways their special tree, Steve, has been a sile
Ages 4–11
Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic, Sung in the Year 1888
Ernest Lawrence Thayer
This classic narrative poem tells the unforgettable story of Casey, a celebrated baseball player who strikes out at the
Ages 4–11
Ask Elizabeth: Real Answers to Everything You Secretly Wanted to Ask about Love, Friends, Your Body-- and Life in General
Elizabeth Berkley
Based on popular workshops, this book provides a safe space for teen girls to explore their emotional lives. It tackles
Ages 12–18
The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World
Nathaniel Philbrick
This compelling historical account traces the Pilgrims' epic journey on the Mayflower, their struggle to establish Plymo
Ages 8–12
Little Toot
Little Toot on the Thames
Hardie Gramatky
Little Toot, a spirited tugboat, is accidentally swept across the Atlantic to England. He embarks on a grand adventure t
Ages 4–11
Shadowmancer #2
The Shadowmancer Returns: The Curse of Salamander Street
G. P. Taylor
The thrilling sequel to Shadowmancer finds Kate and Thomas fleeing to London, only to be lured into its dark heart. Mean
Ages 4–11
Mickey Bolitar #2
Seconds Away
Harlan Coben
In the second book of Harlan Coben's Mickey Bolitar series, a personal tragedy plunges Mickey and his new friends into a
Ages 12–18
Father Knows Less or "Can I Cook My Sister?": One Dad's Quest to Answer His Son's Most Baffling Questions
Wendell Jamieson
Follow a dad's unexpected journey as he interviews experts, from brain surgeons to Yoko Ono, to answer his son's wonderf
Ages 4–11
Nate the Great #9
Nate the Great and the Stolen Base
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Join Nate the Great, the boy detective, and his dog Sludge as they gather clues, interview suspects, and use their keen
Ages 4–11
History for Young Readers #1
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
Jean Fritz
Discover the fascinating story behind the United States Constitution, from the secret meetings to the spirited debates.
Ages 4–11
Drita, My Homegirl
Jenny Lombard
Ten-year-old Drita, a refugee from Kosovo, struggles to fit into her new American school and neighborhood without speaki
Ages 8–11
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