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DK Readers
Anne Frank
Brenda Ralph Lewis
For the child asking about big historical events or how someone their age survived difficult times. A gentle, clear intr
Ages 7–10
Black Boy, Rise
Brynne Barnes
A soul-stirring anthem for Black boys that celebrates their heritage, creative power, and the brilliant future they carr
Ages 4–10
Hour of the Bees
Lindsay Eagar
For the child navigating a grandparent's memory loss and discovering that family heritage is often found in the stories
Ages 10–14
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
For the child who loves the absurd, these anarchic poems turn language into a playground of nonsense and laughter.
Ages 7–12
Who Was?
Who Is Oprah Winfrey?
Barbara Kramer, Who HQ
For the child who needs to see that their current circumstances don't define their future. A powerful look at how grit a
Ages 8–12
Climbing Your Family Tree: The Official Ellis Island Handbook
Ira Wolfman
For the child curious about their roots, this handbook turns family history into a detective adventure, tracing ancestor
Ages 8–14
The Greatest Thing
Sarah Winifred Searle
For the teen struggling with isolation, body image, and mental health after friends move away. A raw, honest look at fin
Ages 14–18
Spelling It Out
Margaret Finnegan
For the child who uses precise hobbies to navigate messy emotions, this story explores finding your own voice when famil
Ages 8–12
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
Simon B. Rhymin' #1
Simon B. Rhymin'
Dwayne Reed
For the quiet child who has big ideas but is afraid to speak up. Simon finds his courage through rhythm and rhyme to hel
Ages 8–12
Anne of Green Gables #4
Anne of Windy Poplars
L. M. Montgomery
For the young adult stepping into their first professional role and navigating complex social dynamics while staying tru
Ages 12–18
Ode to a Bad Day
Chelsea Lin Wallace
For the child who feels like everything is going wrong, from soggy cereal to stubbed toes, this humorous book turns dail
Ages 3–7
The Meaning of Maggie
Megan Jean Sovern
For the child grappling with a family member's changing health. This story provides a roadmap for navigating big life sh
Ages 8–12
Charlotte Forten
Peter Burchard
For the child curious about how one person can make a difference during a time of great change, this biography explores
Ages 10–14
What Could I Be?
What Could Elena Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious preschooler who loves to play pretend, this book explores a world of career possibilities through a youn
Ages 2–5
Keena Ford #2
Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up
Melissa Thomson
For the child who tries to be good but finds themselves in sticky situations when classmates push their buttons.
Ages 6–9
The Sheriff of Rottenshot
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves the weird, the wacky, and the slightly spooky. These nonsensical poems celebrate the joy of word
Ages 6–10
Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance
Laban Carrick Hill
For the teenager seeking a deeper connection to their creative roots, this vibrant journey through the Harlem Renaissanc
Ages 12–18
They Call Me Teach: Lessons in Freedom
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child learning how knowledge can be a quiet, powerful act of bravery. This moving story shows how sharing what y
Ages 7–10
Miranda and the Movies
Jane Kendall
For the child who feels like their small town life is too quiet and dreams of being part of something bigger and more cr
Ages 9–12
I Want to be
Thylias Moss
For the child who feels limited by standard career choices, this lyrical journey explores how to be expansive, kind, and
Ages 4–8
Mother Goose of Pudding Lane
Chris Raschka
For the child curious about where their favorite stories come from. Discover the possible real-life history of the woman
Ages 4–8
Dragon Dave the (Not-So) Brave
Alex Latimer
For the child who feels pressured to be 'tough' or 'brave' in ways that don't feel natural to them.
Ages 5–8
Spirit Riding Free: Diaries #3
Abigail's Diary
Stacia Deutsch
For the child curious about how kids lived through history, this diary follows a young girl's courage as the American Re
Ages 8–12
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