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Read It Yourself
The Lion and the Rabbit
Ladybird
For the small child who feels intimidated by big personalities. This classic tale shows how clever thinking can solve pr
Ages 4–7
The Magical Valley Adventures #2
The Magical Valley Adventures: Book 2
Moorwena Spark
For the young reader navigating high-stakes social dynamics or discovering their inner strength when the world feels ove
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Jackie Robinson
Andrea Thorpe
For the child grappling with unfairness or learning about the heroes who stood up against it. A magical journey into the
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of Nelson Mandela
Floyd Stokes
For the child asking big questions about fairness and how one person can change the world. This biography introduces the
Ages 6–9
Trailblazer Biographies
The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer
Margeaux Weston
For children learning about the power of using their voice to demand change and the history of the fight for voting righ
Ages 6–10
The Weirdo
Diane Hall, Theodore Taylor
For the teen navigating the complexities of inner strength and outward appearance while standing up for what is right in
Ages 12–17
The Five Find-Outers #4
The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters
Enid Blyton
For the child who values fairness and wants to understand why people act unkindly, this classic mystery explores the imp
Ages 7–11
The Baby-Sitters Club #72
Dawn and the We Love Kids Club
Ann M. Martin
For the child learning to navigate professional competition and stand up for their worth when a rival group tries to und
Ages 8–12
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Gandhi: India's Great Soul
Maura D. Shaw
For the child curious about how one person can change the world. This biography introduces Gandhi's life and his powerfu
Ages 8–12
Zita the Spacegirl #1
Zita the Spacegirl
Ben Hatke
For the child who struggles with the pressure of being the 'brave one' or feels responsible for their friends' mistakes.
Ages 7–12
Charlotte Bakeman Has Her Say
Mary E. Finger
For the child who struggles to speak up or feels shy, this story follows an eleven-year-old learning to find her voice t
Ages 8–12
Rose Blanche
Christophe Gallaz
For the child asking about fairness in history or noticing systemic cruelty. This poignant story helps navigate the weig
Ages 8–12
What is a Superhero?
T M Crump
For the child grappling with the weight of expectations and discovering that true strength lies in standing up for what
Ages 8–14
The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone #2
The Charnel Prince
Greg Keyes
For the reader ready to face grand shadows, this epic fantasy explores standing tall against corruption and darkness whe
Ages 14–18
Galileo's Universe
J. Patrick Lewis
For the curious child who gazes at the stars and wonders how we first discovered the secrets of our solar system through
Ages 8–12
Dissected Lives
African American Leaders Fight for Freedom
Dissected Lives
For the middle-grade student curious about how ordinary people change the world through courage and persistence. This hi
Ages 9–12
Starting from Seneca Falls
Karen Schwabach
For the child who wonders if one person can truly change the world, this story of a runaway orphan finding her voice in
Ages 8–12
Barefoot: Escape on the Underground Railroad
Pamela Duncan Edwards
For the child curious about history's heroes, this lyrical story uses the quiet wisdom of nature to explore a dangerous
Ages 5–9
Chasing the Bear (Spenser, #36.5)
Robert B. Parker
For the teen seeking to understand how childhood experiences and strong mentors shape the person you become. A look at t
Ages 13–18
Raven Summer
David Almond
For the teen processing the moral complexities of the world, including the plight of refugees and the heavy weight of se
Ages 12–16
The Dragon and the Unicorn
Lynne Cherry
For the child learning to value the natural world and the importance of protecting wild places from human destruction.
Ages 5–10
Genesis of Shannara #3
The Gypsy Morph
Terry Brooks
For the teenager navigating a world that feels increasingly uncertain, this epic conclusion explores finding one's purpo
Ages 14–18
Maximum Ride #3
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
James Patterson
For the teen seeking a place to belong while navigating a world that feels increasingly out of control and unfair.
Ages 10–17
Max
James Patterson
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds strength in a chosen family. This high-stakes adventure celebrates fi
Ages 10–14
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