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Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! And Other Palindromes
Jon Agee
For the curious child who loves wordplay and puzzles, this quirky collection uses humor to show how language can be flip
Ages 6–12
Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American
Jasminne Mendez
For the child navigating what it means to belong to two cultures, this memoir in verse explores the beauty and complexit
Ages 8–12
Tennyson
Lesley M. M. Blume
For the child navigating a family upheaval, this lyrical story explores how poetry and history can provide a map through
Ages 8–12
Dia's Story Cloth
Dia Cha
For the family exploring their history or the child learning about the refugee experience through the lens of traditiona
Ages 6–12
John and Abigail Adams: An American Love Story
Judith St. George
For the student curious about the voices behind the American Revolution, this biography uses real letters to show how a
Ages 10–14
Call Me María
Judith Ortiz Cofer
For the teen feeling caught between two worlds, this poetic novel explores the ache of leaving home and the challenge of
Ages 12–17
The Umbrella House
Colleen Nelson
For the child feeling the weight of a changing neighborhood, this story celebrates the courage to protect local history
Ages 8–12
Barnyard Slam
Dian Curtis Regan
For the child who loves telling jokes and needs a spark of confidence to share their own creative voice through silly wo
Ages 4–9
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story
Shana Keller
For the child who asks why school matters or feels frustrated by a difficult lesson. This story reveals the true value o
Ages 6–10
Leeva at Last
Sara Pennypacker
For the child who feels isolated or different, this story celebrates the power of books to open doors and the beauty of
Ages 8–12
The Year of Our Revolution
Judith Ortiz Cofer
For the teenager navigating the pull between traditional family roots and the urge to define their own path in a changin
Ages 12–18
Versos sencillos
José Martí
For the child discovering the power of words to change the world. These rhythmic, heartfelt poems celebrate the beauty o
Ages 8–14
Ike LaRue #1
Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School
Mark Teague
For the child who masterfully exaggerates their 'sufferings' when asked to do chores or follow rules. A hilarious look a
Ages 4–9
Rescue Squad No. 9 #2
Rescue Squad No. 9
Mike Austin
For the child curious about history and justice, this account explores the courage of a national hero who stood up for h
Ages 8–12
Thura's Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq
Thura al-Windawi
For the teenager grappling with world events, this authentic diary provides a humanizing, firsthand account of a young w
Ages 12–18
Who Stole the Wizard Of Oz?
Avi
For the child facing an unfair accusation or feeling misunderstood, this classic mystery empowers kids to use logic and
Ages 8–12
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
For the child curious about how books can change the world, this story celebrates the legacy of a legendary Harlem books
Ages 7–10
What's Going On In There?
Geoffrey Grahn
For the curious child who wonders what goes on behind closed doors, this quirky look at the lives of famous artists and
Ages 6–10
Ashley Bryan: Words to My Life's Song
Ashley Bryan
For the young artist facing obstacles, this memoir shows how passion and perseverance can turn life's experiences into a
Ages 6–10
Cut
Patricia McCormick
Inside a treatment facility, Callie struggles to break her silence and find the words to explain the pain she has been k
Ages 12–18
Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator #2
The Ladies of the Lake
Jennifer Allison
Spunky psychic investigator Gilda Joyce navigates the halls of a strict private high school to solve the mystery of a tr
Ages 10–14
From the Files of Madison Finn #1
To Have and to Hold
Laura Dower
Madison is stuck in the middle of a middle school storm when a teacher disappears and mean rumors start flying across a
Ages 8–12
Imagine a... #2
Imagine a Day
Sarah L. Thomson
Bikes fly into trees and balloons paint the sky in a world where a single day of imagination makes anything possible.
Ages 4–10
Aristotle and Dante #1
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Ari is a lonely, angry teen with family secrets, but an unexpected friendship with Dante sparks a transformative summer
Ages 14–18
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