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Hood #1
Hood
Jenny Elder Moke
For the teenager grappling with a sudden family secret or navigating the transition from a sheltered life to finding the
Ages 12–18
Jip: His Story
Katherine Paterson
For the child navigating a complex sense of belonging, this gripping historical mystery explores the deep meaning of hom
Ages 10–14
The Salt Trilogy #3
The Limping Man
Maurice Gee
For the teen facing a moment of high-stakes pressure or moral complexity. This gritty finale explores the courage needed
Ages 12–17
Grinny #2
You Remember Me!
Nicholas Fisk
For the child who is beginning to question the influence of social media and celebrity culture, this gripping story expl
Ages 9–12
Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron
Kathleen Duey
For the child who values their autonomy, this story explores the fierce desire to remain true to oneself while facing pr
Ages 8–12
The Battle of St George Without
Janet McNeill
For the child who thrives on a sense of purpose and finding a place to belong, this urban adventure follows a group of k
Ages 9–12
Fairy Tale Letters #2
With Love, Little Red Hen
Alma Flor Ada
For the child who loves imagining how their favorite story characters might be friends, this letter-filled adventure sho
Ages 4–9
There's a Dead Person Following My Sister Around
Vivian Vande Velde
For the child curious about history's mysteries or feeling protective of a younger sibling who sees the world a bit diff
Ages 8–12
Ludie's Song
Dirlie Herlihy
For the child questioning the fairness of the world around them. Discover how a quiet friendship in the 1950s South spar
Ages 10–14
All of Us Villains #1
All of Us Villains
Amanda Foody, Christine Lynn Herman
For the teen grappling with family expectations and the pressure to compete, this dark story explores the weight of lega
Ages 14–18
Lionel #4
Louise Takes Charge
Stephen Krensky
For the child facing a classroom bully who needs to see that standing up for what is right is more effective when you do
Ages 7–10
Crunch Time
Mariah Fredericks
For the teen feeling the crushing weight of high expectations and the stress of the SATs as they navigate the pressure t
Ages 12–17
Anatole #7
Anatole and the Thirty Thieves
Eve Titus
For the child who values doing their best work and standing up for what is right. Follow a brave mouse detective on a mi
Ages 4–8
Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior
Carole Lindstrom
For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small, this lyrical biography shows how one girl's voice can p
Ages 4–8
Sherwood: Original Stories from the World of Robin Hood
Jane Yolen
For the child who loves looking at old legends from a new angle, this anthology explores the values of fairness and brav
Ages 8–12
Big Al #2
Big Al and Shrimpy
Andrew Clements
For the child who feels overlooked because of their size or looks, this underwater tale celebrates how cleverness and lo
Ages 4–8
Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences
Brigit Young
For the middle schooler starting to notice unfair rules, this story follows a student standing up against restrictive dr
Ages 10–14
The Day They Came to Arrest the Book
Nat Hentoff
For the teenager grappling with how to balance free speech and racial sensitivity when a classic book sparks a community
Ages 12–18
Girl Forgotten
April Henry
For the teenager fascinated by true-crime podcasts who wants to see how seeking justice can uncover buried truths and hi
Ages 12–18
Digimon Digital Monsters #10
Leomon's Challenge
John Whitman
For the young reader who loves epic battles and needs to see that standing up for what is right takes both strength and
Ages 7–10
Danny Dorfman's Dream Band #4
Rapunzel, Sort of
Ronald Kidd
For the child who feels like an outsider or needs a nudge to be brave, this story shows how music and a little persisten
Ages 7–10
A Separate Battle Women and the Civil War
Ina Chang
For the young history buff who wants to know the hidden stories of the past, this book reveals the brave, unsung women w
Ages 9–13
Unscripted
Nicole Kronzer
For the teen finding their footing in a competitive world, this story explores reclaiming your power when the rules of t
Ages 14–18
A Small Civil War
John Neufeld
For the young person starting to question authority and realizing that even the people they love can have deeply conflic
Ages 10–14
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