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Sleepover Friends #5
Lauren's Big Mix-up
Susan Saunders
For the child navigating the messy reality of social circles, secrets, and the pressure to impress others during their f
Ages 8–12
Mother Tongue
Julie Mayhew
For the teenager grappling with senseless tragedy and the long road of recovery. This powerful novel explores finding yo
Ages 14–18
We the People
American History Through Primary Sources
Leni Donlan, Sean Stewart Price
For the student who wants to look beyond the textbook. This guide transforms young readers into history detectives by te
Ages 8–12
Wrapped
Jennifer Bradbury
For the teen seeking autonomy while balancing family expectations, this mystery follows a young woman discovering her ow
Ages 12–18
Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior
Carole Lindstrom
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small, this lyrical biography shows how one girl's voice can p
Ages 4–8
What Could I Be?
What Could Ada Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and is beginning to notice the different jobs grown-ups do in their community.
Ages 3–7
Crunch Time
Mariah Fredericks
For the teen feeling the crushing weight of high expectations and the stress of the SATs as they navigate the pressure t
Ages 12–17
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #29
Pet Show Pandemonium
Zack Zombie
For the child who loves gaming and needs a laugh while navigating the messy, often embarrassing social hurdles of school
Ages 7–12
The Night Has Ears African Proverbs
Ashley Bryan
For the curious child discovering the power of words, this collection of African proverbs uses vibrant art to share ance
Ages 4–10
Lady T., the Designer
Meena Manee T.S.
For the child who loves to play dress-up and create their own style, this story celebrates the spark of imagination that
Ages 4–8
Women and War
The Women Behind Rosie the Riveter: Working for the U.S. War Effort
Pamela Dell
For the child curious about how their great-grandmothers helped win a war. Discover the diverse women who stepped into f
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Allison Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who feels pressured to pick just one passion or identity. This gentle story explores the limitless possibi
Ages 3–8
Fairy Tale Letters #2
With Love, Little Red Hen
Alma Flor Ada
For the child who loves imagining how their favorite story characters might be friends, this letter-filled adventure sho
Ages 4–9
Puffin Joke Books
Funny Business
Bronnie Cunningham
For the middle-grade child who loves to be the center of attention or needs a quick icebreaker to bond with new friends
Ages 7–12
That's Not What Happened
Kody Keplinger
For the teenager grappling with how the media or community twists the truth after a tragedy. This powerful story explore
Ages 14–18
Orangutan Tongs
Jon Agee
For the child who loves the sound of words and the joy of a good giggle. This collection of tongue twisters and nonsense
Ages 4–8
In Darkness
Nick Lake
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or personal hardship, this intense story connects a boy in a di
Ages 14–18
Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story
Anne Carroll Moore
For the child who loves the magic of the city during the holidays, this vintage tale invites young explorers to see New
Ages 8–12
How to Be an Antiracist
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone
For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help
Ages 12–18
The Chosen One: Triumphs of a Black Girl in the Ivy League
Echo Brown
For the teen feeling the weight of family expectations while navigating high-pressure spaces where they don't see themse
Ages 14–18
How to Love You When You're Gone
Gabriela Gonzales
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief while trying to keep their heart open to new love and family conne
Ages 14–18
Fly by Night #1
Fly by Night
Frances Hardinge
For the precocious reader who feels the weight of adult secrets and seeks the power to speak their own truth in a world
Ages 10–14
Migrations: Open Hearts, Open Borders
International Board on Books for Young People
For the child curious about global citizenship, these postcards from over fifty world artists use birds to spark deep co
Ages 9–14
School Fever
Brod Bagert
For the student who needs a laugh to shake off those classroom jitters, these high energy poems turn school struggles in
Ages 6–10
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