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We Shall Overcome: Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Fred Powledge
For the young person asking big questions about fairness and justice: a powerful history of the brave people who fought
Ages 10–15
Puzzlehead #1
Puzzlehead
James Yang
For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole. This minimalist journey helps little ones explore what it mea
Ages 4–8
The Great Valentine's Day Balloon Race
Adrienne Adams
For the child who loves to tinker and dream big, this story celebrates the quiet thrill of building something from scrat
Ages 4–8
The Relatives Came
Cynthia Rylant
For the child preparing for a crowded house and big reunions, this story captures the joyful, chaotic magic of being sur
Ages 4–8
Mummies, Dinosaurs, Moon Rocks: How We Know how Old Things are
James Jespersen, Jane Fitz-Randolph
For the curious middle grader who wonders how we know the exact age of a fossil or a star. This guide reveals the hidden
Ages 9–13
Pond Water Zoo: An Introduction to Microscopic Life
Peter Loewer
For the curious explorer who wonders about the invisible worlds hiding in plain sight. This guide reveals the amazing, t
Ages 9–12
Halloweena
Miriam Glassman
For the child who feels like an outsider or is nervous about making friends. Halloweena navigates the balance between he
Ages 4–8
The Kingsmen Duet #1
Prince of Fortune
Lisa Tirreno
For the teen who feels like they are constantly carrying the weight of others' problems or struggling against a path tha
Ages 12–18
Shooting Star
Fredrick McKissack Jr.
For the teen athlete feeling the crushing weight of elite competition and the temptation to take dangerous shortcuts to
Ages 12–17
Moses The True Story of an Elephant Baby
Jenny Perepeczko
For the child moved by animal rescue stories. This gentle true account follows an orphaned baby elephant finding safety
Ages 6–9
The Shipwrecked Sailor: An Egyptian Tale with Hieroglyphs
Tamara Bower
For the curious child who is fascinated by ancient mysteries and wonders what it would be like to befriend a mythical cr
Ages 6–10
Real
Felice Holman
For the child curious about the past and the land beneath their feet. This story bridges generations as a young girl dis
Ages 9–12
Out of My Mind #1
Out of My Mind
Sharon M. Draper
For the child who feels unheard or underestimated. Melody's brilliant mind is trapped behind cerebral palsy until she fi
Ages 9–13
Hazelwood High #3
Darkness Before Dawn
Sharon M. Draper
For the teen navigating the heavy waves of grief and the pressure of senior year while trying to find their footing afte
Ages 14–18
Letters from the Corrugated Castle A Novel of Gold Rush California, 1850-1852
Joan W. Blos
For the child questioning where they belong: a journey of self-discovery through letters as an orphan navigates the chao
Ages 10–14
A Different Kind of Courage
Ellen Howard
For the child grappling with the fear of being left behind or the pain of a long separation from family during uncertain
Ages 8–12
The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang
Stan Yan
For the child who feels like the universe is out to get them, this story explores how to break free from family 'curses'
Ages 8–12
Bunnicula #6
Bunnicula Strikes Again!
James Howe
For the child who loves a good mystery but needs a dose of silliness, this story explores how worries can spiral and why
Ages 8–12
Storm Maker's Tipi
Paul Goble
For the child curious about how things are made and the deeper meaning behind the homes and structures we build.
Ages 5–9
Angel Coming
Heather Henson
For children waiting on a new baby, this lyrical story explores the history of mountain midwives and the communal excite
Ages 4–8
Clever Beatrice #1
Clever Beatrice
Margaret Willey
For the child who needs to know that being small doesn't mean being powerless. A sharp-witted girl uses her mind to outs
Ages 4–8
Venus Washington #1
Venus Washington and the Lasagna Drama
Maisha Oso
For the child learning to navigate family misunderstandings and the pressure of a high-stakes dinner gone wrong. A relat
Ages 6–9
The Blueberry Train
C. L. G. Martin
For the child who thrives on special rituals with a grandparent, this story celebrates the quiet magic of a shared harve
Ages 4–8
The Good Dog
Avi
For the child who feels the pull between staying safe at home and wanting to explore the world, this story of a loyal do
Ages 8–12
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