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Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala
Lina Maslo
For the child noticing inequality or wanting to help others, this beautifully illustrated biography introduces the coura
Ages 4–8
The Library of Alexandria
Kelly Trumble
For the curious child who wonders how ancient people shared knowledge and why we preserve history, this exploration of a
Ages 9–13
Sweet Valley Twins: The Graphic Novel #5
Choosing Sides
Francine Pascal
For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school cliques and wondering how to stay true to themselves when fr
Ages 8–12
Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson
For the teenager navigating the aftermath of trauma or feeling silenced by social isolation. This powerful story explore
Ages 14–18
Dancing Shoes #2
In the Wings
Antonia Barber
For the child trying to hold it all together while their world changes at home, this story explores the balance of perso
Ages 8–12
Grammar & Writing Explained
Joining Words: Conjunctions
Anita Ganeri
For the early writer ready to move beyond short sentences. This visual guide shows how simple words like 'and' and 'beca
Ages 5–8
How to Catch a Clover Thief
Elise Parsley
For the child who gets a little too intense about protecting their toys or treasures, this silly forest mystery highligh
Ages 4–8
Romiette and Julio
Sharon M. Draper
For the teen navigating the intensity of a first romance while facing social pressures and safety concerns in their comm
Ages 12–18
Goddesses of the Underworld #2
Styx: The River
Nikita Gill
For the teen navigating feelings of being overlooked or underestimated, this lyrical journey explores finding your own v
Ages 13–18
Race for History
Who Really Created Democracy?
Amie Jane Leavitt
For the curious student wondering why we vote: explore how different cultures, from Ancient Greece to the Iroquois, shap
Ages 8–12
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family loss and the quiet questions of identity, this lyrical story expl
Ages 14–18
The Mighty Onion and Guinea Pig Girl!
Mark Crilley
For the young artist or dreamer learning that real-life heroism and creative collaboration are much messier than they ap
Ages 8–12
Wolfish
Christiane M. Andrews
For the child searching for their true place in the world, this lyrical adventure explores how kindness and fate intertw
Ages 8–12
The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems
Georgia Heard
For the child who claims they don't like poetry, this clever collection proves that poems are hidden everywhere: from gr
Ages 8–12
Birdie's Lighthouse
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who thrives on independence and responsibility, this diary-style story follows a young girl proving she ha
Ages 5–9
Maria's Comet
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who gazes at the stars and wonders about their place in the universe, this lyrical story explores the spar
Ages 4–8
Home on the Range: John A. Lomax and His Cowboy Songs
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who loves singing along to cowboy tunes and wonders how those old stories and songs were saved for us to h
Ages 6–10
Mungo's Picture Book of Poems
William Paul Marlette
For the curious child who finds magic in everyday moments. These short, illustrated verses follow a character named Mung
Ages 3–7
Seeing Emily
Joyce Lee Wong
For the teenager navigating the pull between two cultures while trying to find their own creative voice through art.
Ages 12–17
Joe Quinn's Poltergeist
David Almond
For the teen processing the blurred lines between memory and reality, this haunting tale explores how grief can manifest
Ages 12–17
Poems of A. Nonny Mouse
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves to giggle and play with language, this collection of silly, short rhymes turns the mystery of 'A
Ages 4–9
Wet Cement: A Mix of Concrete Poems
Bob Raczka
For the child who loves puzzles and seeing things from a new perspective, this collection of concrete poems turns words
Ages 7–11
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
Usborne Guides
Films and Special Effects
Susan Meredith
For the curious child who wonders how movie monsters are made or how actors survive dangerous stunts. This guide reveals
Ages 9–13
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