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Rose That Grew from Concrete, The
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur’s handwritten poems capture the raw energy and intimate reflections of a young man searching for hope withi
Ages 12–18
Rocks in His Head
Carol Otis Hurst
A young man ignores the skeptics who say he has rocks in his head, turning his lifelong passion for collecting stones in
Ages 4–9
Tales of Young Americans
Riding to Washington
Gwenyth Swain
For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This gentle story follows a young girl discovering that fa
Ages 4–8
R Is for Rocket
Ray Bradbury
Step into a futuristic universe through seventeen classic stories that look at the wonder and strangeness of what lies b
Ages 12–18
Prairies
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Tall grasses and hidden wildlife come to life through detailed photos that reveal the vital importance of protecting our
Ages 6–10
Post Card Passages
Susan Joyce
Vibrant postcards from Aunt Gladys arrive from every corner of the globe, filling young Susan with a lifelong wonder for
Ages 5–10
The Polar Express
Chris Van Allsburg
A late-night train ride through a snowy landscape offers a calm, beautifully illustrated journey to the heart of holiday
Ages 4–8
A Place for...
A Place for Fish
Melissa Stewart
Vivid paintings highlight the many challenges fish face in their natural habitats alongside hopeful steps we can take to
Ages 6–10
Coalwood #1
October Sky
Homer Hickam
In a small 1950s mining town, a boy inspired by the first satellites risks everything to build his own rockets and reach
Ages 12–18
Negro Speaks of Rivers, The
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes’ powerful poem about the strength and deep history of the African American people is paired with sweepin
Ages 4–10
Nectar in a Sieve
Kamala Markandaya
Rukmani recounts her life as a farmer's wife in rural India, navigating the joys and hardships of a changing world over
Ages 15–18
So Far from the Bamboo Grove #2
My Brother, My Sister, and I
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
For the child navigating a family crisis or sudden hardship, this story follows three siblings as they fight to stay tog
Ages 10–14
Million Dollar Series #1
The Million Dollar Shot
Dan Gutman
For the child who feels the pressure of high stakes and big dreams, this story explores how determination and practice c
Ages 8–12
Lucky Beans
Becky Birtha
Tired of eating beans during the Great Depression, Marshall uses his math lessons to guess how many beans are in a jar a
Ages 6–9
Love to Langston
Tony Medina
For the child who loves the power of words or is curious about how a young person finds their voice. An evocative introd
Ages 6–12
Buzz Aldrin's Space Books #2
Look to the Stars
Buzz Aldrin
You can trace the history of the space race and the Apollo missions through the eyes of Buzz Aldrin, from early rocket l
Ages 6–10
The Longest Ride
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child exploring their place in history and the deep longing for family and home while navigating difficult journ
Ages 9–12
The Lonely Book
Kate Bernheimer
A beloved library book goes from being the most popular on the shelf to forgotten in the basement, until a special young
Ages 4–8
The Library Card
Jerry Spinelli
A mysterious blue card appearing out of nowhere connects four very different kids, offering them a magical ticket to cha
Ages 8–12
A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
C. Coco De Young
For the child feeling the weight of grown-up worries like family money or the fear of losing their home.
Ages 8–12
Leon's Story
Leon Walter Tillage
For the child asking about systemic unfairness and how individual lives were shaped by the Jim Crow era and the Civil Ri
Ages 8–12
The Legend of Buddy Bush
Sheila P. Moses
Twelve-year-old Pattie Mae clings to her dreams of Harlem while her North Carolina family faces a wrongful arrest and a
Ages 12–16
Land of Gray Wolf, The
Thomas Locker
For the child learning about our connection to the Earth and the cycle of nature's healing after human impact.
Ages 6–10
Lady of Guadalupe, The
Tomie dePaola
For the child seeking to understand the power of humble faith and the origins of a beloved cultural icon, this classic r
Ages 5–10
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