Books

Betsy Byars shares the secrets of her writing life and childhood alongside the real-life adventures she has with a resid

For the child who loves the power of words or is curious about how a young person finds their voice. An evocative introd

For the child asking about systemic unfairness and how individual lives were shaped by the Jim Crow era and the Civil Ri

Amanda faces the daunting reality of school integration in North Carolina alone after her best friend's parents choose a

For the teen navigating a world where rules feel restrictive and the truth is hidden, this story explores finding one's

For the child who feels like they are settling for second best, this gentle story follows Zoe as she learns that life's

The Briar King has reawakened, and now a woodsman, a rebel, and a knight must hold the fate of a kingdom that has been f

Annie John grows up on the island of Antigua, navigating the complex shifts in her family, her education, and her own id

Young adult literature navigates the difficult realities of growing up, from family dysfunction and sexuality to the str

For the child who needs to see that their dreams are possible. This collection of real-life stories highlights the grit

For the child curious about how one person can change a country. Discover the diverse leaders and bold thinkers who shap

A young girl navigates the complexities of growing up and finding her voice amidst the political turmoil and social shif

For the middle-grade student asking difficult questions about history, this primer explores the origins of the Holocaust

For the child navigating a difficult relationship with a parent or learning to find their own path through loss and betr

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in and dreams of a place where their unique traits are celebrated as s

Ellen wakes up to a mysterious silver crown and a world in flames, beginning a perilous trek to save her parents from a

Kevin returns from a trip with more than just fudge; he now has his own personal Celtic god named Abandinus to help him

For the child who feels like an outsider or finds comfort in words while navigating a parent's health crisis and shiftin

Amidst the dust and dazzle of a 1930s circus, a determined teenager searches for her missing father within a world of mu

Sam starts junior high with cerebral palsy and a very unusual imaginary friend: Winston Churchill, who offers him the co

Travel to the Land of Oz to meet Glinda the Good, the powerful sorceress and protector of Princess Ozma who rules the Qu

Romance and instinct collide in four stories featuring leopard changelings, shy wolves, and the intense bonds formed in

For the young dreamer who finds magic in their own creations. A gentle exploration of how our imagination can come to li

For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations, cultural identity, and the struggle to rise above poverty