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Pet #1
Pet
Akwaeke Emezi
For the young person starting to notice the injustices adults ignore and needing the courage to speak up when everyone e
Ages 12–18
When Someone You Know is Gay
Susan Cohen, Daniel Cohen
For teens and families navigating the complexities of coming out, this guide offers clarity on the social, historical, a
Ages 12–18
Saints of the Household
Ari Tison
For the teen navigating the heavy silence of an abusive home while trying to find their own voice and protect their fami
Ages 14–18
Never Look Back
Lilliam Rivera
For the teen processing the trauma of loss or displacement who needs to see their resilience reflected in a high stakes,
Ages 13–18
There Goes the Neighborhood
Jade Adia
For the teen processing the changing face of their neighborhood and the complicated reality of fighting for the place th
Ages 14–18
Hoodoo
Ronald L. Smith
For the child feeling like an outsider in their own family or community, this spooky tale explores finding your own uniq
Ages 9–13
Lockdown
Walter Dean Myers
For the teen navigating mistakes and searching for a second chance. This story explores the weight of choices and the di
Ages 12–18
Mare's War
Tanita S. Davis
For the child curious about their family's hidden history or struggling to connect with an unconventional relative who d
Ages 10–14
Motown and Didi
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility and the search for safety in a neighborhood facing the h
Ages 12–18
I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson, Alfred Duckett
For the young reader seeking to understand how one person can face systemic unfairness with quiet dignity, immense coura
Ages 12–18
Holling C. Holling Geography Series #1
Paddle-to-the-Sea
Holling C. Holling
For the child curious about the vast world beyond their doorstep, this journey across the Great Lakes nurtures a deep se
Ages 7–12
The Green Glass Sea #1
The Green Glass Sea
Ellen Klages
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in, this story explores finding your tribe and your voice i
Ages 10–14
Earthsea Cycle #1
A Wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
For the child grappling with the consequences of a big mistake, this classic journey explores how facing our own shadows
Ages 10–15
Phoebe and Her Unicorn #1
Phoebe and Her Unicorn
Dana Simpson
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that their unique quirks are exactly what makes them a wonder
Ages 7–12
Lewis Barnavelt #12
The House Where Nobody Lived
John Bellairs, Brad Strickland
For the young reader who loves unravelling secrets and needs to find the courage to face the unknown alongside a loyal f
Ages 8–12
Lewis Barnavelt #12
The Whistle, the Grave, and the Ghost
Brad Strickland
For the child who struggles with peer pressure or is tempted to use an unfair advantage to stop a bully, even when they
Ages 8–12
Lewis Barnavelt #7
The Vengeance of the Witch-finder
Brad Strickland
For the child who enjoys a spine-tingling mystery and is learning that even the biggest mistakes can be fixed with coura
Ages 9–13
Dragonkeeper #1
Dragonkeeper
Carole Wilkinson
For the child discovering their inner strength while facing overwhelming odds, this tale of a young girl and a dragon ex
Ages 9–13
The Breadwinner #2
Parvana's Journey
Deborah Ellis
For the child grappling with news of global conflict or seeking to understand the profound resilience of children facing
Ages 10–14
The Harper Hall Trilogy #1
Dragonsong
Anne McCaffrey
For the young artist whose passions are dismissed by those at home, this story explores finding a chosen family where yo
Ages 10–14
Flicka #1
My Friend Flicka
Mary O'Hara
For the child who feels misunderstood by adults and is longing for a chance to prove they can handle big responsibilitie
Ages 9–14
Katy Carr #1
What Katy Did
Susan Coolidge
For the child who struggles with big impulses or is navigating a sudden physical change that requires patience and a new
Ages 8–12
Cirque Du Freak #1
A Living Nightmare
Darren Shan
For the child who feels the weight of a difficult secret or the pressure to make a heavy sacrifice for a friend.
Ages 10–15
Harry Potter #1
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for a place where their unique traits are celebrated as strengt
Ages 8–12
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