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Sixth-grader Maverick Falconer wishes he could be a hero to cope with his mother's alcoholism and abusive boyfriends, as

In the 1830s, Owen Ward and a handful of young seafarers are left alone on a ship after a mutiny. Determined to survive,

Bob the bear feels ordinary next to his energetic friend Jack, but he soon discovers the joy of his own unique qualities

For a child grappling with family separation, uncertainty, and the yearning for home, this book offers a poignant journe

For children grappling with questions of identity, family history, and what it means to belong, this historical diary of

Allie Velasco is determined to finally finish first in something, especially with her over-achieving family and shifting

Zoe, a third grader with a vivid imagination, discovers she doesn't need to invent stories to be special, with help from

When 13-year-old Steve finds a strange stone, he invents a story about its protective powers to cope with bullying and g

James, a Nipmuck Indian living as a printer's apprentice in colonial Massachusetts, must navigate a world on the brink o

Daja, an outcast mage, struggles with her identity and unique living metal magic. When a devastating wildfire threatens

Emma Lane Cake's family is always on the move, setting up bakeries in new towns. Just as Emma makes new friends, it's ti

Twelve-year-old Call Hunt has always been told to avoid magic, but when he's forced to attend the mysterious Magisterium

This Coretta Scott King Award winner vividly contrasts Christmas customs, recipes, and songs between the enslavers and t

Ruby Bridges shares her own story of courage and resilience as she became the first African American child to attend an

For the reader grappling with profound loss, this poignant story explores how grief can manifest in unexpected ways, ble

After a disastrous birthday party, Rissa Bartholomew enters middle school with a fresh perspective. She's determined to

For families navigating grief, cultural identity, and a big move, this poignant story explores finding your place and he

When a big, new bear arrives at school, the other animals are scared of him. But when the notorious Rat Pack bullies sho

Lili spends a few days with her grandmother while her mother is away, navigating her feelings of missing home and seeing

For a child interested in history's challenging periods, this gripping story explores survival, courage, and resilience

For a child grappling with a parent's absence or feeling adrift, this story beautifully explores finding connection and

In a humble stable, various animals share their joyful sounds for a newborn, but the donkey worries his bray is too hars

Join Ranger, a time-traveling golden retriever, as he journeys to 1906 San Francisco to save Lily Chen from the Great Ea

Thirteen-year-old Davey Tsering sneaks out for an early morning swim in Florida, only to find himself stranded in the op