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Song Bird
Tololwa Marti Mollel
For the child learning that even the smallest voice can face down a big problem. A brave young girl uses music and kindn
Ages 4–8
The Prisoner's Throne
Holly Black
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the discovery that love and loyalty often pull in op
Ages 14–18
Click #3
Act
Kayla Miller
For the child who notices when things aren't fair and wants to make a difference in their community.
Ages 8–12
Boys of Wartime #2
Michael at the Invasion of France, 1943
Laurie Calkhoven
For the child grappling with big questions about courage and standing up for others when the world feels uncertain and u
Ages 8–12
The Tribe #2
The Disappearance of Ember Crow
Ambelin Kwaymullina
For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is wrestling with labels, this high-stakes mystery explores finding your
Ages 12–18
Flicker and Mist
Mary G. Thompson
For the teen navigating the complexities of a multicultural identity while facing pressure to hide their true self to fi
Ages 12–18
House of Night #7
Burned
P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast
For the teen feeling overwhelmed by trauma and loss, this story explores the journey of piecing back together a shattere
Ages 14–18
Supernatural Investigations #2
Amari and the Great Game
B. B. Alston
For the child navigating unfair expectations or feeling they have to prove their worth in a world that doubts them.
Ages 8–12
Wildwood Chronicles #2
Under Wildwood
Colin Meloy
For the young reader starting to see the complexities of the world, this story explores finding one's courage when syste
Ages 10–15
When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child curious about why the world looks the way it does: these poems celebrate the brave people who stood up for
Ages 8–12
Hunter #3
Apex
Mercedes Lackey
For the teen navigating complex social hierarchies and learning that doing what is right often means questioning the sys
Ages 12–18
When Kids Drive Kids Crazy: How to Get Along with Your Friends and Enemies
Eda LeShan
For the child struggling with playground politics, this guide explores the 'why' behind mean behavior and offers clear s
Ages 8–12
Snapshots
Norma Klein
For the teen navigating the heavy responsibilities of growing up while facing a startling, real-world encounter with dan
Ages 12–15
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Jen Bryant
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren
Ages 4–12
The Monarchs of Winghaven
Naila Moreira
For the child who finds sanctuary in nature and struggles to fit in with peers, this story celebrates finding a kindred
Ages 8–12
Ten Tiny Monsters
Sheila White Samton
For the child learning that being 'big' doesn't mean being a bully, this rhyming counting book explores how small acts o
Ages 3–7
The Misfits #1
The Misfits
James Howe
For any middle schooler who has ever felt reduced to a label, this story follows four best friends who decide to stop be
Ages 10–14
Kid Blink Beats the World
Don Brown
For the child who feels small in a world of big rules: discover how a group of kids changed history by standing together
Ages 6–10
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Victor Hugo
For the child questioning what makes a person 'good' or 'monstrous', this classic retelling explores how true beauty and
Ages 9–14
The Glass Ark
Linnea Gentry, Karen Liptak
For the child who wonders how they can help the planet, this futuristic tale explores the delicate balance of life and o
Ages 8–12
Ronia, the Robber's Daughter #1
Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
Astrid Lindgren
For the child seeking to forge their own path despite family expectations. This classic tale celebrates the fierce bond
Ages 8–12
This Is My America
Kim Johnson
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and the urgency of protecting family when the world seems stacked ag
Ages 14–18
Castors Away!
Hester Burton
For the child curious about the reality of history and the heavy weight of moral choices during times of war and medical
Ages 10–14
Robin Lady of Legend
R. M. ArceJaeger
For the reader finding their own path when expectations feel like a cage. A young woman steps into a legendary role to f
Ages 12–18
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