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Bill, the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Uncover the long-hidden story of Bill Finger, the original writer whose creative genius helped birth Batman but whose na
Ages 8–12
Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things
Kathryn Burak
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the unsettling silence of a friend's disappearance while findi
Ages 14–18
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Two boys from Cleveland dream up the world's greatest hero during the Great Depression and fight to see their Man of Ste
Ages 6–10
Douglas Florian's Poems and Paintings
Beast Feast
Douglas Florian
Perfect for children who love silly wordplay and animal facts, this collection uses witty rhymes and vibrant paintings t
Ages 5–10
Hope Nation
Rose Brock
For the teen navigating a world that feels heavy or uncertain: these personal essays from favorite authors offer a roadm
Ages 12–18
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Jerry Pinkney
Against a backdrop of segregation and learning struggles, a young boy finds a quiet sanctuary in his sketchbook on his w
Ages 8–14
The Women Who Built Hollywood: 12 Trailblazers in Front of and Behind the Camera
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the young movie buff who wants to see how women broke barriers and shaped the silver screen from behind and in front
Ages 10–18
A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales
Ellen Datlow
For the reader who has outgrown simple fairytales and is ready to explore the shadows, magic, and complex choices hidden
Ages 10–14
America at War: Poems Selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Watercolor paintings and moving poetry capture the varied experiences of Americans during conflicts from the Revolution
Ages 8–14
Kissing in America
Margo Rabb
For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of loss while trying to distinguish between movie-style romance and the
Ages 14–18
Famous
Todd Strasser
For the teen navigating the pressures of digital status and social comparison, this story explores the high cost of chas
Ages 13–18
How to Survive Middle School
Donna Gephart
For the child navigating the awkward transition to sixth grade who finds comfort in creativity and uses humor to mask th
Ages 9–13
Dear Abuelo
Grecia Huesca Dominguez
For the child adjusting to a big move or missing a faraway relative, this story offers a bridge between two worlds throu
Ages 4–8
Etched in Clay
Andrea Cheng
For the child grappling with the weight of history and the power of creative expression. A poetic look at finding your v
Ages 10–15
Kenny and the Dragon
written and ill. by Tony DiTerlizzi
Kenneth and Grahame form an unlikely bond in this whimsical tale that reimagines the story of a very bookish and relucta
Ages 8–12
I Am Not Who You See: An Illustrated Novel
Krishnni Khanna
For the child who feels like a 'hidden poet' or seeks to understand the complex journey behind a famous face, this book
Ages 10–16
Yoon #1
My Name Is Yoon
Helen Recorvits
Yoon feels like a stranger in her new school, so she experiments with new names to help her bridge the gap between her o
Ages 4–8
Magic Fish, The
Trung Le Nguyen
Tiến helps his mother learn English through the magic of fairy tales while he searches for the right words to share his
Ages 12–18
Liar
Justine Larbalestier
Micah Wilkins warns you from the start that she is a liar, weaving a dark and twisted mystery where the truth about a mu
Ages 14–18
Every Wrinkle Has a Story
David Grossman
For the child who notices their loved ones getting older and wonders why. A tender exploration of the memories, laughter
Ages 4–8
Dear Dumb Diary #4
Can Adults Become Human?
Jim Benton
Middle schooler Jamie Kelly fills her secret diary with hilarious rants about the confusing logic of the adults and teac
Ages 8–12
Shakespeare Retold
E. Nesbit
For the child curious about classic stories but intimidated by old-fashioned language. This accessible collection turns
Ages 7–12
Words Set Me Free
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child curious about why reading is such a superpower. Explore the incredible true story of how Frederick Douglas
Ages 6–10
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille
Jen Bryant
Young Louis Braille shares the story of how he refused to let blindness keep him from the world of books, leading to his
Ages 4–9
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