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Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin
Robert Byrd
Learn how a curious printer and scientist became an electrical wizard and world-renowned statesman through detailed art
Ages 7–12
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
Tell Me Three Things
Julie Buxbaum
For the teenager navigating the heavy cloud of grief while trying to find a sense of belonging in a brand new, intimidat
Ages 14–18
Rosy Cole #11
Rosy Cole's Memoir Explosion
Sheila Greenwald
Rosy Cole is determined to write her life story, but she quickly finds that turning everyday events into a gripping memo
Ages 8–12
The Scar Boys #1
The Scar Boys
Len Vlahos
For the teenager navigating severe trauma or physical differences while trying to find their voice and a place to belong
Ages 14–18
Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull, A
Kathleen Krull
Victoria Woodhull leads the charge for women's suffrage by launching a historic run for the White House in 1872, long be
Ages 6–10
Come August, Come Freedom
Gigi Amateau
Gabriel, an enslaved blacksmith, risks everything to organize a daring rebellion for freedom in Richmond, Virginia, duri
Ages 12–18
Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York, 1880-1924
Deborah Hopkinson
Step into the crowded rooms of the Lower East Side through the eyes of five young immigrants who arrived in New York Cit
Ages 10–14
For the Right to Learn
Rebecca Langston-George
Malala Yousafzai stands up for the right of every girl to go to school, surviving a dangerous attack to become a global
Ages 8–11
Love to Mama: A Tribute to Mothers
Pat Mora
Celebrate the deep bonds between children and their mothers or grandmothers through this vibrant bilingual collection of
Ages 5–10
Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem
Sojourner Kincaid Rolle
For the family looking to honor the history of freedom through a lyrical lens, this book bridges the gap between past st
Ages 4–8
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Onjali Q. Raúf
For the child who notices a peer sitting alone at lunch or wonders why a new student doesn't speak their language yet. A
Ages 8–12
The Problem with the Other Side
Kwame Ivery
Sallie and Uly find their romance caught in the middle of a bitter school election as their own sisters lead rival campa
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
I Remember Beirut
Zeina Abirached
Artist Zeina Abirached shares childhood memories of growing up in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War, from family hist
Ages 12–18
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
Leaving China
James McMullan
For the child navigating a move or feeling like an outsider, this memoir captures the shifting sense of home during time
Ages 10–16
The Music in George's Head
Suzanne Slade
For the child who hears music in everyday sounds and needs encouragement to embrace their unique creative spark and pers
Ages 4–8
Mr. Lemoncello's Library #1
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game
Chris Grabenstein
Every great game maker has to start somewhere. Go back to the beginning to see how a young Luigi Lemoncello first began
Ages 8–12
My Country, 'Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights
Claire Rudolf Murphy
One famous melody travels through time, evolving from a tribute to a king into a powerful anthem for the American Civil
Ages 6–10
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Cynthia Leitich Smith
The sights, sounds, and rhythmic energy of an intertribal powwow come to life through sixteen interconnected stories and
Ages 8–12
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
Soldier for Equality
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child noticing that the world isn't always fair, this biography shows how one veteran used his voice to fight fo
Ages 6–10
Spotted Tail
David Heska Wanbli Weiden
For the child curious about history's real heroes. Discover how one Lakota leader used the power of words and diplomacy
Ages 8–12
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