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Oh, A-Hunting We Will Go
John Langstaff
For the child who loves silly wordplay and musical rhythms, this classic songbook encourages creative rhyming while mode
Ages 3–7
Yu Ji Fairy Tale
Wang Bing Hua
For the child exploring what it means to be brave or kind. This collection of 16 original tales uses imaginative stories
Ages 6–10
Kennedy Through the Lens: How Photography and Television Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Leader
Martin W. Sandler
For the curious student exploring how fame and media are created, this photobiography reveals how JFK used the camera to
Ages 10–14
Perloo the Bold
Avi
For the child who prefers books and quiet corners but is discovering they are much braver and more capable than they eve
Ages 8–12
The Man Who Was Poe
Avi
For the child who enjoys a spine-tingling mystery and feels the heavy weight of family responsibility during a crisis.
Ages 10–14
Shredderman #1
Secret Identity
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs a clever, digital-age way to stand up for themselves
Ages 8–12
Migrant Mother: How a Photograph Defined the Great Depression
Don Nardo
For the student curious about how a single image can change the world and the history of those who struggled through the
Ages 10–14
Zuzu and the Magical Banana
Nona J Fairfax
For the child who loves winding down with a bit of wonder and magic before sleep.
Ages 3–7
The Balance of Shadows #2
The Balance of Shadows & The Story of 4 Friends
Tajirul Sk
For the young reader who feels invisible or misunderstood at school, this adventure explores the power of remembering yo
Ages 10–14
The Courage of Ely: A Story About Bravery, Belonging, and Finding Your Strength
Robert Ulm
For the child who feels too small or unsure to try out for the team, this story shows that bravery is moving forward eve
Ages 9–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #88
Karen's Puppet Show
Ann M. Martin
For the child who loves to put on a show or lead a group of friends. Karen navigates the ups and downs of managing a cre
Ages 7–9
Muslim Scientists
Ibn Khaldun: The Great Historian
Ahmed Imam
For the child curious about how we understand the world: explore the life of the traveler and thinker who first began st
Ages 6–10
We the People
Benjamin Franklin
Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
For the child who asks how things work or dreams of making their mark on the world. This classic biography follows Ben F
Ages 6–10
Horrid Henry #22
Horrid Henry's Thank You Letter
Francesca Simon
For the child who grumbles about writing thank-you notes after the holidays. This hilarious story turns a tedious chore
Ages 5–9
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Jerry Pinkney
For the child who feels different because of how they learn or the obstacles they face: a legendary artist shares how dr
Ages 8–14
Identical
Ellen Hopkins
For the teen navigating deep family trauma, this verse novel explores the heavy reality of hidden abuse and the desperat
Ages 14–18
The Baby-Sitters Club #112
Kristy and the Sister War
Ann M. Martin
For the child who finds themselves caught in the middle of family drama or needs to learn how to mediate conflict betwee
Ages 8–12
Healthy Babies #2
Colors
Chosen Spot Publishing
For the young Disney enthusiast curious about how Mickey Mouse became a star. Explore the 1930s origins of an icon throu
Ages 3–7
Gray Dragon Stories #1
Princesses Achieve Successes
Artie Book, Inna Wilson
For the child who loves fairy tales but needs to see themselves as a leader, this book reimagines what it means to be a
Ages 3–8
Trailblazer Biographies
The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer
Margeaux Weston
For children learning about the power of using their voice to demand change and the history of the fight for voting righ
Ages 6–10
Middle School Chronicles #1
6th Grade Middle School Chronicles
Essynce E. Moore
For the child feeling nervous about the jump to middle school, this teen-authored guide offers a relatable look at navig
Ages 10–13
Middle School Chronicles #2
7th Grade Middle School Chronicles
Essynce E. Moore
For the student feeling the weight of peer pressure and social shifts, this teen-authored guide offers a relatable mirro
Ages 10–14
The Baby-Sitters Club #59
Mallory Hates Boys (and Gym)
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels like an outsider during gym class or struggles with the pressure of early middle school social c
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #85
Claudia Kishi, Live from WSTO!
Ann M. Martin
For the creative child navigating the pressure of a secret identity and the desire to be heard while staying true to the
Ages 8–12
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