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6,552 books found
Heroes of the Surf
Elisa Carbone
A young passenger’s journal captures the terror of an 1882 shipwreck and the dramatic arrival of the brave men of the Un
Ages 6–10
The Final Journey
Gudrun Pausewang
A clanging railway door marks the start of Alice’s terrifying journey into the unknown as her excitement for the outdoor
Ages 12–16
Every Time a Rainbow Dies
Rita Williams-Garcia
For the teenager processing witnessing a traumatic event or navigating the heavy intersection of grief, urban violence,
Ages 14–18
Erika's Story
Ruth Vander Zee
In 1944, a mother makes a heartbreaking choice to save her baby from a train bound for a concentration camp in this powe
Ages 8–14
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Laurie Ann Thompson
After hopping miles to school on one leg, Emmanuel cycles across Ghana to prove that disability is not inability in this
Ages 4–9
Dark Water Rising
Marian Hale
When a catastrophic flood destroys Galveston in 1900, sixteen-year-old Seth must find the strength to help his family su
Ages 10–14
Darius and Twig
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager striving to build a future through their talents while navigating the intense pressures and loyalties o
Ages 12–17
Cinderella or the Little Glass Slipper
Charles Perrault
Hardship turns to hope when a young girl receives a magical chance to attend a royal ball and change her destiny forever
Ages 4–10
Christmas Sonata
Gary Paulsen
A train journey to snowy Minnesota during WWII brings a magical Christmas tree and a quiet miracle that restores faith d
Ages 8–12
Children of the Earth #2
Children of the Earth... Remember
Schim Schimmel
For the child marveling at the beauty of nature and asking how they can help. This book nurtures a sense of responsibili
Ages 4–8
The Burn Journals
Brent Runyon
For parents and teens navigating the heavy reality of clinical depression, self-harm, and the long, honest road of recov
Ages 14–18
Boy Called Dickens, A
Deborah Hopkinson
Young Charles works long hours in a boot-blacking factory, but his imagination transforms the bleak London winter into s
Ages 4–9
Blues Journey
Walter Dean Myers
For the child exploring how music can express deep feelings like sadness, hope, and resilience, this poetic tribute hono
Ages 8–14
Birmingham, 1963
Carole Boston Weatherford
Free verse and archival photos tell the heartbreaking story of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing through the e
Ages 8–12
Birmingham Sunday
Larry Dane Brimner
Photos and primary sources tell the heavy, true story of the 1963 church bombing and the brave people who fought for civ
Ages 10–14
At the Sign of the Sugared Plum #1
At the Sign of the Sugared Plum
Mary Hooper
London in 1665 is full of treats and fashion, but sisters Hannah and Anne must soon fight for survival as the bubonic pl
Ages 10–14
Amal Unbound
Aisha Saeed
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story explores how courage and a love for learning can li
Ages 10–14
A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation
Barry Wittenstein
For the child curious about how great ideas are born, this book reveals the collaborative and messy process behind Marti
Ages 7–11
What Do You Do With...? #2
What Do You Do with a Problem?
Kobi Yamada
For the child who is feeling overwhelmed by a worry that won't go away, this gentle story reveals how facing our problem
Ages 4–10
The Tides Between
Elizabeth Jane Corbett
For the teenager navigating a major life transition while carrying the weight of a painful secret and searching for a se
Ages 13–18
The Safe-Keepers #3
The Dream-Maker's Magic
Sharon Shinn
Kellen has lived her life disguised as a boy, but everything changes when her closest ally, Gryffin, is revealed as a Dr
Ages 10–14
The Shiloh Series #1
Shiloh
Helena Sorensen
In a world where darkness is a tangible force called the Shadow, a young man with power over fire must find his way back
Ages 10–14
Rosewater and Soda Bread
Marsha Mehran
Three Iranian sisters running a cozy Irish cafe find their lives upended when a mysterious woman with a dark secret wash
Ages 14–18
Nora & Kettle
Lauren Nicolle Taylor
In 1953, a Japanese American orphan and a lawyer's daughter find hope and healing as they struggle to survive systemic i
Ages 14–18
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