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Mara's Stories
Gary D. Schmidt
For the middle grade reader beginning to learn about the Holocaust, this gentle yet profound story explores how stories
Ages 10–14
Words We Share, The
Jack Wong
For the child who helps their parents bridge two worlds. A tender look at a young girl who translates for her father as
Ages 4–8
The Lonely Mailman
Susanna Isern
An elderly mailman spends his days bringing joy to every animal in the forest, but he quietly wonders if a letter will e
Ages 4–8
Kindergarten Diary
Antoinette Portis
Annalina captures her big feelings in her first diary as she transforms from a nervous newcomer to a student who truly l
Ages 4–7
The Great American Mousical
Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton
For the theater-loving child who thrives on creative collaboration and the magic of the stage, especially when things do
Ages 8–12
Words on Bathroom Walls
Julia Walton
For the teenager navigating the weight of a mental health diagnosis while trying to find connection and normalcy in the
Ages 14–18
Character, Driven
David Lubar
For the teen boy feeling the pressure of high school's final act, navigating the awkward gap between childhood safety an
Ages 14–18
100 Sideways Miles
Andrew Smith
For the teen navigating the shadow of a parent's success and seeking to define their own identity beyond physical scars
Ages 14–18
(Don't) Call Me Crazy
Kelly Jensen
For the teenager navigating mental health challenges or trying to understand their own mind, this anthology offers diver
Ages 14–18
Lily B. #1
Lily B. on the Brink of Cool
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the teen who feels their family is embarrassing or 'uncool,' this story follows Lily's funny journey to reinvent her
Ages 10–14
The SOS File
Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, Laurie Myers
For the child who feels like every small mistake is a giant disaster. This collection of classroom 'emergencies' turns c
Ages 8–12
The Last Newspaper Boy in America
Sue Corbett
For the child who feels small in a world of big changes, this mystery follows a determined boy fighting to keep his comm
Ages 8–12
Desert Dark #1
Desert Dark
Sonja Stone
For the reader grappling with the weight of responsibility and the need to find closure when a long, difficult journey f
Ages 16–18
Katha Chest, The
Radhiah Chowdhury
For the child exploring their cultural identity and seeking a deeper connection with distant family through the stories
Ages 4–9
Lies And Other Tall Tales
Zora Neale Hurston
For the child who loves to out-talk everyone: these rhythmic, boastful African American folktales celebrate the playful
Ages 6–10
The Cat, the Crow, and the Banyan Tree
Penelope Lively
A cat and a crow share an afternoon under a banyan tree, discovering how their very different ways of telling stories ca
Ages 4–8
Tales Our Abuelitas Told
Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy
For children exploring their Latino heritage or anyone wanting to experience the magic of traditional storytelling passe
Ages 7–12
Frederick Douglass: Portrait of a Freedom Fighter
Sheila Keenan
Trace the journey of Frederick Douglass from his life in slavery to his rise as a powerful abolitionist leader and voice
Ages 8–12
Purple Mountain Majesties: The Story of Katherine Lee Bates andAmerica the Beautiful
Barbara Young
For the child curious about how a song is born and how the beauty of the world can inspire great art.
Ages 6–10
Thirteen ways of Looking at a Black Boy
Tony Medina
For children needing to see themselves and their peers honored in the beauty of everyday moments, from city strolls to s
Ages 6–10
The How & the Why
Cynthia Hand
For the teenager navigating the complex emotions of being adopted and the deep desire to understand their origins and th
Ages 13–18
Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary
Martha Brockenbrough
Alexander Hamilton rises from an orphan background to become a military officer and the architect of the American financ
Ages 12–18
In the Wild Light
Jeff Zentner
Two best friends bound by shared loss leave their rural home for a prestigious prep school, testing their loyalty as the
Ages 14–18
Windows for Rosemary
Marguerite Vance
For children navigating the world with different abilities, this gentle story celebrates a young girl's independence and
Ages 7–10
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