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Hailstones and Halibut Bones
Mary O'Neill
Rhythmic language and vivid illustrations capture the sensory world of the rainbow, connecting every color to the sights
Ages 4–10
The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin
Kip Wilson
Hilde finds her voice in the glitz of a 1930s Berlin cabaret while the dangerous shadows of the Nazi party begin to dark
Ages 14–18
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Barbara Nichol
Christoph is furious when an eccentric composer moves into his house, but his anger turns to admiration as he discovers
Ages 7–11
Platanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Amidst the loud, joyful chaos of a big Latinx family visit, a young girl finds a magical way to embrace her own quiet na
Ages 4–8
Negro Speaks of Rivers, The
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes’ powerful poem about the strength and deep history of the African American people is paired with sweepin
Ages 4–10
Favourite Poems to Celebrate Babies and Children
Lucy Gray
A timeless collection of verse to mark the arrival of a new baby or celebrate the magic of childhood. Perfect for parent
Ages 0–8
Laura's Album: A Remembrance Scrapbook of Laura Ingalls Wilder
William Anderson
For the young history buff or 'Little House' fan who wants to see the real faces and letters behind their favorite stori
Ages 8–12
The Queen of the Tearling #1
The Queen of the Tearling
Erika Johansen
Armed with a magical sapphire and guarded by brave knights, Princess Kelsea returns from exile to reclaim her throne fro
Ages 14–18
Max E. James #4
Max E. James
J. Ryan Hersey
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for a place to call home. This story explores the power of imag
Ages 8–13
Charlie-Charlie Meets the Big D
Unknown
For the child who loves to perform or feels like they don't quite fit in. Discover how a boy from humble beginnings beca
Ages 6–10
Diamond Willow
Helen Frost
Twelve-year-old Willow sets out on her first solo dogsled trek through the Alaskan woods, watched over by wild animals u
Ages 10–14
Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions
Navdeep Singh Dhillon
After his late brother's notebook is stolen at prom, Sunny Gill embarks on a wild, all-night chase through the city to r
Ages 14–18
The Wanderer
Sharon Creech
For the child grappling with buried memories or family mysteries, this ocean-bound journey offers a path to healing thro
Ages 8–12
Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?
Avi
Sixth-grader Frankie Wattleson stays glued to his favorite radio serials while the rest of the 1940s world is focused on
Ages 8–12
What You Need to Be Warm
Neil Gaiman
For children beginning to ask about global news or social justice, this lyrical poem explores the universal right to fee
Ages 6–12
Adem's Cross
Alice Mead
Adem must find a way to survive amidst the violence of occupied Kosovo after his family is targeted for their peaceful r
Ages 12–16
Highlights of the French Revolution
Baby Professor
A young girl navigates the complexities of growing up and finding her voice amidst the political turmoil and social shif
Ages 12–18
The Prophecy of the Stones
Flavia Bujor
Three girls travel to the magical land of Fairytale to meet a creature named Oonagh and prepare for a massive battle bet
Ages 10–14
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
T. S. Eliot
Whimsical poems pull back the curtain on the secret psychology, social lives, and theatrical personalities of various ne
Ages 7–12
Patron Saints of Nothing
Randy Ribay
For the teenager grappling with their cultural heritage and seeking the truth behind a family tragedy within a complex p
Ages 14–18
Monster Slayer
Brian Patten
For the child discovering that true courage means stepping up to protect others, even when the task feels larger than li
Ages 7–11
Anna of Byzantium
Tracy Barrett
Witness the dramatic fall of Anna Comnena as she is stripped of her claim to the 11th-century Byzantine throne and sent
Ages 11–15
The Legend of Buddy Bush
Sheila P. Moses
Twelve-year-old Pattie Mae clings to her dreams of Harlem while her North Carolina family faces a wrongful arrest and a
Ages 12–16
Mystery Force #3
Mystery Force: Volume 3
Ted Neill
For the child who loves getting lost in imaginary worlds and wonders about the magic hidden just behind the curtain of e
Ages 7–11
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