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Amy Wild, Animal Talker #6
The Star-Struck Parrot
Diana Kimpton
For the young animal lover who feels a strong sense of responsibility toward pets, this story explores advocating for th
Ages 6–9
Sparkers
Eleanor Glewwe
Marah is a commoner in a city run by magic, but she must partner with a wealthy magician boy to stop a deadly disease sw
Ages 10–14
Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books
Nancy Hudgins
For the child who loves getting lost in a book and wonders how their favorite stories come to life through the work of b
Ages 8–12
The Weight of Blood
Tiffany D. Jackson
A surprise rainstorm reveals Maddy’s biggest secret, sparking a chain of events at a small-town Georgia high school that
Ages 14–18
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #3
I Am Eleanor Roosevelt
Brooke Vitale
Xavier Riddle thinks his museum job is boring until he meets Eleanor Roosevelt and learns how to turn any small task int
Ages 5–8
What Was?
What Is the AIDS Crisis?
Nico Medina
For the curious middle grader asking about LGBTQ history or health, this book explains the AIDS crisis through the lens
Ages 8–12
Traitors' Nest
Frances Hardinge
For the reader who feels caught between duty and their own voice, navigating the echoes of a past they didn't choose.
Ages 12–18
Hispanic Star
Roberto Clemente
Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique
For the child learning how sports icons can change the world, this biography explores the grit of a baseball legend who
Ages 8–12
Nightshade Prequel #2
Rise
Andrea Cremer
For the teen grappling with conflicting loyalties and the weight of their choices while navigating a world where magic a
Ages 12–18
Windswept
Margi Preus
For the child who feels like they lack a 'special talent,' this folklore-inspired quest celebrates how courage and curio
Ages 8–12
Hate List
Say Something
Jennifer Brown
For the teenager grappling with the weight of being a bystander to bullying and the heavy moral choice of when to speak
Ages 14–18
My Brother's Keeper
Israel Bernbaum
Ben Edelbaum recounts his family's journey of courage and survival within the Łódź ghetto before their eventual separa
Ages 10–15
Falling Kingdoms #3
Gathering Darkness
Morgan Rhodes
Prince Magnus must choose between justice and his own blood as his father, the King of Blood, hunts for elemental crysta
Ages 13–18
Guardians of Ga'Hoole #15
The War of the Ember
Kathryn Lasky
Peace at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree allows learning and art to flourish, but the memory of the Striga and the Pure Ones lin
Ages 8–12
Resistance #2
Uprising
Jennifer A. Nielsen
For the child grappling with big questions about courage and standing up against unfairness, this stirring true story ex
Ages 9–13
Beast Quest #4
Tagus the Night Horse
Adam Blade
A young boy embarks on a high-stakes quest to protect his village and ends up fighting to save the entire kingdom from a
Ages 7–10
Usborne Bible Tales
Daniel and the Lions
Heather Amery
Cast into a pit of hungry lions, Daniel relies on his faith and divine protection to survive a terrifying night.
Ages 4–7
Maple Mehta-Cohen #2
Maple for the People
Kate McGovern
For the middle schooler finding their voice, this story follows a seventh grader standing up for a quirky school traditi
Ages 8–12
Sea Keepers #5
The Sea Unicorn
Coral Ripley
For the young reader who loves magical transformations and believes in the power of working with friends to protect the
Ages 6–9
The Cahill Witch Chronicles #2
Star Cursed
Jessica Spotswood
In an alternate 1900s New England, Cate Cahill must brave an asylum and ancient prophecies to shield her sisters from th
Ages 13–18
Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad
Henry Cole
For children processing the weight of doing the right thing when it is difficult, this wordless story explores the quiet
Ages 5–10
The Invisible Moose
Dennis Haseley
A shy moose drinks a magic potion and ventures into the bustling wilds of New York City to rescue his lady love from the
Ages 5–9
Blue, Barry & Pancakes #3
Enter the Underground Throwdown
Dan Abdo, Jason Patterson
For the child who thrives on high-energy adventures and is learning that true strength comes from helping others and wor
Ages 7–10
Delivering Justice W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights
James Haskins
For the child curious about how one person can change their community, this biography shows how a local mail carrier pea
Ages 7–11
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