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8,508 books about writing & storytelling
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Keesha's House
Helen Frost
Seven teenagers seeking refuge tell their stories through poetry as they gather in a safe haven to build a new kind of h
Ages 13–18
Sometimes People March
Tessa Allen
For the child who asks why people gather in the streets, this book explores how collective action and shared goals can b
Ages 4–8
History of Counting, The
Denise Schmandt-Besserat
For the curious child who wonders where numbers came from and how ancient civilizations kept track of their world withou
Ages 7–11
Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson
Isolated and friendless at high school after a traumatic party, Melinda retreats into silence until an art project helps
Ages 14–18
Jewish Plays for Children
Paulette Fein Lieberman
For educators and parents looking to bring Jewish history and holidays to life through performance, creativity, and coll
Ages 7–13
My Amazing Toddler Behavioral Series
I Am Kind. I Do Not Bully!
Suzanne T. Christian
For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of leaving home to pursue a better education while staying true to thei
Ages 13–18
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane
Kate O'Shaughnessy
Follow the journey of a young girl searching for her voice and a sense of home from a celebrated author known for captur
Ages 8–12
My Magic Tree
J. K. Larsen
For the child finding solace in imagination while processing deep sorrow. A gentle, moving exploration of the emotional
Ages 10–14
Wolf!
Becky Bloom
A wolf tries to be scary, but the farm animals are too engrossed in their books to notice, leading him to head to school
Ages 4–8
Seedfolks
Paul Fleischman
Thirteen neighbors from different backgrounds come together to transform a trash-filled urban lot into a blooming garden
Ages 9–14
Impulse #1
Impulse
Ellen Hopkins
Three teenagers fight to find hope and healing within the walls of a mental health facility as they process the events t
Ages 14–18
My Little Black Girl
Octavia L Stockton
Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high schoo
Ages 13–18
Don't Get Caught #1
In the Girls Locker Room
Todd Strasser
Rumors of a secret Kissing Book fly through the halls, leading Kyle and his friends on a mission to steal the notebook w
Ages 10–14
Vida Remembers
Jennifer Glasgow
For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget. This tender story helps families navigate the changes that come
Ages 4–8
Under a Dancing Star
Laura Wood
For the teen navigating the intense pull of a summer crush while trying to protect their heart and figure out who they w
Ages 12–18
Back to Bible School
Ricky Jackson Pitts
For the child curious about history and faith. This look at Frederick Douglass's early life explores how learning to rea
Ages 6–10
America is...
Louise Borden
For children beginning to wonder about the vast world around them: a lyrical and sweeping look at the many faces, places
Ages 4–8
Bobby the Bully
Mendon Cottage Books
For the teenager navigating the complexities of belonging to two different worlds and finding the courage to pursue thei
Ages 13–18
The Benefits of Being an Octopus
Ann Braden
Zoey wishes she had eight arms to handle her siblings and her mother's long shifts, but joining the debate club helps he
Ages 10–14
Boundless
Ismée Williams, Rebecca Balcárcel
For the teen navigating the beautiful complexity of their heritage, this anthology celebrates the many ways to be Latine
Ages 12–18
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
Jean Fritz
For the child who is always asking 'Why?' and loves to tinker with things, this playful look at Ben Franklin celebrates
Ages 7–10
The Big Elephant in the Room
Lane Smith
For the child navigating social nuances or awkward secrets, this humorous tale uses a classic idiom to explore communica
Ages 4–8
Bright star
Yuyi Morales
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a big, noisy world and needs a reminder of their inner strength and the beauty th
Ages 4–8
Sweetblood
Pete Hautman
Sixteen-year-old Lucy balances her life with diabetes by escaping into vampire chat rooms, where she develops a provocat
Ages 13–17
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