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Spirit Untamed
Fast Friends
Rory Keane
For the early reader who loves high-speed action and is learning that winning isn't everything. A story about speed, car
Ages 4–7
The Apprentices
Leon Garfield
Traverse the foggy streets and dangerous quays of 18th-century London through the eyes of twelve young apprentices fight
Ages 10–14
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Diversity
Charnaie Gordon
For the child noticing differences in how people look, speak, or live. This book explains diversity as a strength and en
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Is Jimmy Carter?
David Stabler
For the child curious about how a regular farm kid can change the world through honesty, hard work, and a lifetime of he
Ages 8–12
The Story of Windrush
K. N. Chimbiri
For the child curious about their heritage or why people move to new countries, this accessible history honors the Carib
Ages 7–11
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)
Bryan Stevenson
Lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares a deeply personal account of his work within the American legal system, making a powerful
Ages 12–18
The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #4
Kristy and the Missing Child
Ann M. Martin
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of responsibility or the anxiety that comes when someone they care about i
Ages 8–12
Vet Volunteers #5
Say Good-bye
Laurie Halse Anderson
After a beloved therapy dog falls ill, Zoe must find the strength to train her own puppy to carry on the work of bringin
Ages 8–12
Fighting Forces of World War II
On the Home Front
John C. Miles
For the child curious about history, this book reveals how everyday Americans supported the World War II effort through
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
For the child who wants to change the world but isn't sure where to start. This biography shows how passion and hard wor
Ages 8–12
Manners #1
Manners on the School Bus
Amanda Doering Tourville
For the child preparing to ride the bus for the first time, this helpful guide offers clear steps for a safe and respect
Ages 4–7
Words We Don't Say
K. J. Reilly
Joel copes with loss by writing hundreds of text messages he never sends, until new friendships help him see beyond his
Ages 13–18
Breakthrough!: How Three People Saved "Blue Babies" and Changed Medicine Forever
Jim Murphy
Vivien Thomas, an African American lab assistant, worked behind the scenes to help pioneer the first successful heart su
Ages 10–14
Harriet Hound #1
Harriet Hound
Kate Foster
For children who feel like their unique way of thinking is a mystery to others, this story celebrates how individual str
Ages 6–9
Sven's Bridge
Anita Lobel
A peaceful village falls into chaos after a hot-tempered king destroys the local bridge, changing life for Sven and his
Ages 4–8
Curious George
Curious George Takes a Job
H. A. Rey
From washing dishes to painting houses and even appearing on the silver screen, George’s city adventures are fueled by h
Ages 4–8
The Village Blacksmith
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The rhythmic clang of the hammer and the heat of the forge tell the story of a humble craftsman's strength, sorrow, and
Ages 5–10
Donutella Hamachi #1
Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers
Kim Chi, Stephan Lee
Jae Han and his misfit friends must channel the spirit of a fabulous drag superhero to stop a greedy mayor from turning
Ages 8–12
George Brown, Class Clown #10
Revenge of the Killer Worms
Nancy Krulik
George is torn between serving dinner at a shelter and meeting his favorite action star, all while dealing with a rival
Ages 7–10
I Survived Graphic Novels #8
The Great Chicago Fire, 1871
Lauren Tarshis
Oscar Starling struggles to adjust to the smog of Chicago just as a ferocious blaze begins to devour the city in this hi
Ages 8–12
Bob the Builder
Car Wash Crunch
Lauren Forte
Roley's steamroller is stuck in the tarmac, and it will take Bob the Builder and the whole crew to fix the car wash mess
Ages 4–6
History Makers
Thurgood Marshall
Lakita Wilson
For the child curious about how laws are made and changed, this graphic biography shows how one man's lifelong dedicatio
Ages 6–9
Bob the Builder
The Concrete Shake-Up
Lauren Forte
Scoop tries an experiment with the concrete for a new parking lot, but it takes Bob and the whole crew to fix the result
Ages 3–6
Work Site Rhymes #1
Digger, Dozer, Dumper
Hope Vestergaard
From snowplows to ambulances, sixteen rhyming poems reveal the unique personalities and important jobs of the world’s mo
Ages 3–7
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