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Hello, I'm Johnny Cash
G. Neri
For the child who feels like an outsider or is struggling through hard times, discover how a boy from the cotton fields
Ages 9–12
Hidden Like Anne Frank
Marcel Prins
For the reader grappling with the complexities of human history and the resilience needed to survive when the world turn
Ages 12–18
Hold Me Closer
David Levithan
For the teen embracing their authentic self and finding their spotlight. This vibrant musical-in-a-novel celebrates iden
Ages 14–18
Sallie Fox: The Story of a Pioneer Girl
Dorothy Kupcha Leland
For the child who needs to see that they can handle big changes and tough challenges, even when the road ahead looks lon
Ages 8–12
Black Girl Power: 15 Stories Celebrating Black Girlhood
Leah Johnson
For the young reader looking for inspiration from real-life heroes, this collection celebrates the achievements of Black
Ages 8–12
Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard
Echo Brown
For the teenager navigating the weight of trauma and systemic barriers while trying to find the magic within themselves
Ages 14–18
Where Did You Go Today?
Jenny Duke
For the child who turns a trip to the park into a grand expedition, this gentle story validates the magic of creative pl
Ages 3–7
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Cynthia Leitich Smith
For the child exploring their place in a wider community, this anthology celebrates the vibrant energy, diverse traditio
Ages 8–12
In the Swim: Poems and Paintings
Douglas Florian
For the curious child who loves the ocean, these witty poems and vibrant paintings dive into the silly secrets and quirk
Ages 5–10
Come August, Come Freedom
Gigi Amateau
For the teen processing the heavy weight of systemic injustice, this lyrical novel explores the courage and psychologica
Ages 12–18
Survivors of the Holocaust
Kath Shackleton
For the young reader beginning to ask difficult questions about world history, these six personal accounts offer a sensi
Ages 10–15
Great Ball of Light
Evan Kuhlman
For the child grappling with the loss of a sibling and looking for a way to keep precious memories alive while moving fo
Ages 8–12
Traveling the Freedom Road: From Slavery and the Civil War Through Reconstruction
Linda Barrett Osborne
For the student grappling with the complexities of American history, this guide uses real voices to illuminate the diffi
Ages 10–14
Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse, The
J. Patrick Lewis
For the student grappling with the complexities of history, these haunting poems and archival photos bring the human sto
Ages 10–16
I Remember Beirut
Zeina Abirached
For the child curious about life in a conflict zone, this memoir explores how families find normalcy, humor, and connect
Ages 12–18
Wake Up!
Helen Frost
For the teenager navigating the divide between who they are and where they come from, especially when facing social labe
Ages 12–18
Between Perfect and Real
Ray Stoeve
For the teenager navigating the gap between how the world sees them and who they truly are. This story follows a trans b
Ages 14–18
The Year We Fell From Space
Amy Sarig King
For the child grappling with the fallout of a parents' divorce and the heavy weight of a loved one's depression.
Ages 8–12
Remember: The Journey to School Integration
Toni Morrison
For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this book uses real photos to honor the courage of th
Ages 8–12
Wishing You a Happy Birthday
Su-Chen Fang
For the child who loves Mickey Mouse and wants to know how he first became a star. A nostalgic look at the origins of a
Ages 5–9
Carolina Autumn
Carol Lynch Williams
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of loss, this novel in verse offers a gentle path through grief and the complic
Ages 12–16
Zoo's Who: Poems and Paintings
Douglas Florian
For the child who loves exploring the animal kingdom, this collection of playful poems and mixed-media art turns natural
Ages 4–8
In the Role of Brie Hutchens
Nicole Melleby
For the middle-schooler navigating the tension between their private identity and family expectations, especially when f
Ages 9–13
On Little Wings
Regina Sirois
For the teenager who feels like an outsider in their own home and yearns to uncover the secrets of where they truly come
Ages 13–18
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