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Writing & Storytelling

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Cover of Make Way for Sam Houston

Make Way for Sam Houston

For the child curious about how one person can change history, this biography explores the bold life and complex choices

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Sonia Sotomayor

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For the child dreaming of a big future, this inspiring biography follows Sonia Sotomayor's journey from a humble Bronx u

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World Myths and Legends

African Myths and Legends

Catherine Chambers

For the child curious about how the world began or why animals behave the way they do, these vibrant tales offer a windo

Ages 8–12

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In Translation: What It Really Means #2

The Star-Spangled Banner

For the curious child who wonders what our national anthem actually means, this book translates the 1812 lyrics into wor

Cover of Once Upon a Time, the End

Once Upon a Time, the End

Geoffrey Kloske

For the child who keeps asking for 'just one more story' when you are ready for bed, this hilarious book shows what happ

Cover of Sasha Sings: Understanding Parts of a Sentence

Sasha Sings: Understanding Parts of a Sentence

For the child starting to write their own stories who needs a friendly way to understand how sentences work through the

Cover of Night-Night, Knight and Other Poems

Night-Night, Knight and Other Poems

For the child who loves to giggle at silly words and find the extraordinary in everyday moments, this playful poetry col

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Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery #5

Myrtle, Means, and Opportunity

Elizabeth C. Bunce

For the precocious child who loves outsmarting adults, this Victorian mystery celebrates sharp wits, scholarly curiosity

Cover of Over the Ocean

For the child who gets lost in daydreams, this quiet masterpiece explores the endless possibilities of what might exist

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The Inheritance Games #6

The Same Backward as Forward

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

For the teen who feels like their family history is a puzzle with missing pieces, this high-stakes mystery explores the

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Long Ago when I was Young

For the child who feels misunderstood at school or finds comfort in their own imagination, this memoir explores the high

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The Knight and the Dragon

For the child who feels pressured to be 'tough' or competitive, this silly tale shows that your natural talents might be

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Four Friends #4

Four Friends Together

For the preschooler who loves their stuffed animals and needs a gentle wind-down to ease the transition from busy play t

Cover of Reality Boy

For the teen struggling with a reputation they can't outrun or feeling exploited by the adults in their life. A raw look

Cover of What If...

Samantha Berger

For the child who feels a constant itch to create, this book shows that our imagination is a gift no one can ever take a

Cover of Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between

Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between

For the teen starting to question their parents' political views or discovering that the heroes in history books are mor

Cover of Groundbreaking Guys: 40 Men Who Became Great by Doing Good

Groundbreaking Guys: 40 Men Who Became Great by Doing Good

Stephanie True Peters

For children questioning what it means to be a hero, this collection offers an inspiring alternative to traditional tale

Cover of Poems for Tortured Souls

Poems for Tortured Souls

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through

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Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi

For the child asking big questions about fairness and history, this conversational guide breaks down the origins of raci

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How to Send a Hug

For the child who misses a faraway relative, this story shows how a simple letter can carry all the warmth of a real-lif

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Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan curious about more than just the game, this biography explores how a legendary athlete used his

Cover of How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

For the teen who feels like an outsider and hides their vulnerability behind a sharp wit or a tough exterior.

Cover of Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

For the family looking to celebrate Black heritage through the soulful rhythms of poetry, capturing both the joys of nat

Cover of Say Her Name

For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both

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