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The Sports Beat #3
Cover-up
John Feinstein
For the young sports fan who values fair play and wonders what really happens behind the scenes of the world's biggest g
Ages 10–14
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
Andrew Clements School Stories #7
Lunch Money
Andrew Clements
For the budding entrepreneur who sees every opportunity as a business venture. This story explores how to balance ambiti
Ages 8–12
Andrew Clements School Stories #1
Frindle
Andrew Clements
For the clever child who questions the status quo, this story celebrates how one creative idea can spark a movement and
Ages 8–12
Some of Aesop's Fables with Modern Instances
Aesop
For the child curious about why people act the way they do, these classic fables use animal tales to explain human behav
Ages 8–14
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Alexander Hamilton
Nancy Parent
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for learning can turn a difficult beginning into a world-chan
Ages 7–9
The Tale of Paradise Lost
Nancy Willard
For the child grappling with big questions about right and wrong, this lyrical retelling brings a monumental classic dow
Ages 10–15
Gumluck the Wizard #1
The Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Adam Rex
For the child who stays kind and optimistic even when others are grumpy or ungrateful.
Ages 6–10
Usborne Beginners
Elizabeth I
Stephanie Turnbull
For the child curious about real-life queens and history, this approachable biography follows Elizabeth I's journey from
Ages 5–8
Beneath My Mother's Feet
Amjed Qamar
For the teen facing unexpected family burdens, this moving story explores a girl's resilience when poverty forces her to
Ages 12–17
Secret Tree Fort
Brianne Farley
For the child who feels ignored by an older sibling and uses their imagination to bridge the gap and invite connection.
Ages 4–8
The Complete History of Why I Hate Her
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
For the teen who feels like a secondary character in their own family, this story explores the search for identity away
Ages 13–18
Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea
Marc Aronson
For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c
Ages 14–18
Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Powerful Women in History
Victoria Crossman
For the child who loves stories of leadership and strength. Explore 3,000 years of real-life queens who shaped our world
Ages 8–12
Othello
William Shakespeare
For the teen navigating complex social circles where trust is fragile and gossip can feel like a weapon.
Ages 12–18
Shermy and Shake #1
The Not-So-Bossy Best Friend
Kirby Larson
For the child learning to balance new responsibilities with old friendships, especially when a new pet or a misunderstan
Ages 6–9
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