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204 books about community helpers & jobs
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9–12
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The Boy in the Black Suit
Jason Reynolds
Matt finds a surprising path through the heavy fog of his mother's death by taking a job at a local funeral home and lea
Ages 12–17
The Three Rancheros #3
Beverly, Right Here
Kate DiCamillo
Beverly strikes out on her own to build a new life, finding that true independence means choosing the people who become
Ages 10–14
Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality
Elena Matthews
Sixteen-year-old Elena Morales and her friends form The Micah Project to save their community center, putting their fait
Ages 13–18
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav
Ages 10–14
Shadows of Yesterday, Dreams of Tomorrow
Lila Thompson
Sixteen-year-old designer Nova Harper attempts to build a new future in her small town while stepping out from the shado
Ages 12–18
Worlds Afire
Paul B. Janeczko
The devastating 1944 Hartford circus fire is remembered through haunting poems that capture a single afternoon of sudden
Ages 12–18
The Heartbreak Bakery
A. R. Capetta
After a bad breakup, Syd's magical brownies accidentally cause every couple in the community to split, and only new reci
Ages 14–18
Renegade Girls: A Queer Tale of Romance and Rabble-Rousing
Nora Neus
Seventeen-year-old Nell goes undercover in 19th-century New York to expose harsh factory conditions alongside a trailbla
Ages 12–18
Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers
Michelle Obama
From the South Side of Chicago to the White House, Michelle Obama shares her journey of balancing motherhood, work, and
Ages 10–14
Deenie
Judy Blume
Deenie's world shifts from modeling dreams to medical reality when a scoliosis diagnosis forces her into a restrictive b
Ages 11–14
Snapshots in History
September 11: Attack on America
Andrew Langley
You'll learn how the events of 9/11 unfolded and why they reshaped global history and international relations in this cl
Ages 10–15
Letter to Somewhere #1
Letter to Somewhere
Karen Parsons
Lucas dreams of becoming a doctor, but he must first find a way to survive a fractured home and his father’s lack of lea
Ages 13–17
Five Feet Apart
Rachael Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
Stella and Will are falling for each other, but because of their lung conditions, a single breath or touch could be fata
Ages 12–18
Alice #22
Alice in the Know
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice takes a part-time job at the mall and handles the shifting friendships and life lessons that come during the summe
Ages 12–17
Down Sand Mountain
Steve Watkins
Twelve-year-old Dewey navigates a series of difficult days in a 1966 mining town, discovering how bullies and identity a
Ages 10–14
Anastasia Krupnick #7
Anastasia's Chosen Career
Lois Lowry
The irrepressible Anastasia Krupnick is back and looking toward the future as she investigates a variety of colorful car
Ages 9–13
Lookout! World War II #2
Heroes
Elizabeth Newbery
Bravery comes in many forms during World War II, from famous leaders to the everyday citizens who risked everything to h
Ages 8–13
Running Wild
Thomas J. Dygard
Coach Wilson and Officer Stowell believe Pete has potential on the football field, but he must decide if he can trust th
Ages 10–15
Science Comics #6
Plagues: The Microscopic Battlefield
Falynn Koch
For curious kids who want to understand the invisible world of germs, this graphic novel turns the history of medicine a
Ages 9–13
Mary Louise #4
Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls
L. Frank Baum
In the shadow of a great war, Mary Louise and a dedicated group of girls gather in the town square to answer the nation'
Ages 10–14
Major Issues Facing Teenagers
Jean Odem
For parents and educators wanting to understand the hidden struggles of modern teens. These raw, first-person essays rev
Ages 14–18
Snapshots in History
The March on Washington: Uniting Against Racism
Robin S. Doak
Discover how thousands of people united in August 1963 to demand equal rights and change the course of American history.
Ages 9–14
Smokescreen
Bernard Ashley
New girl Ellie is trapped by a dangerous gang after witnessing shady canal-side deals that stir up her own dark, traumat
Ages 12–16
Ghetto Cowboy #1
Ghetto Cowboy
G. Neri
Sent to live with a father he barely knows, Cole discovers a hidden world of urban cowboys in Philadelphia and a horse h
Ages 10–14
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