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Punching the Air
Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
Amal is a poet and artist whose life is upended by a biased system, forcing him to use his creative voice to maintain hi
Ages 14–18
Walk Two Moons #4
The Wanderer
Sharon Creech
For the child grappling with buried memories or family mysteries, this ocean-bound journey offers a path to healing thro
Ages 8–12
Saint George and the Dragon
Margaret Hodges
For the child who needs to see that even the most daunting challenges can be overcome with perseverance, courage, and a
Ages 6–10
Mapping the Bones
Jane Yolen
Twins Chaim and Gittel survive 1942 Poland by leaning on poetry and each other as their world transforms into a dark and
Ages 12–18
Between Shades of Gray
Andrew Donkin, Ruta Sepetys
Lina and her family are torn from their home and sent to Siberia, where she must fight for survival and vow to keep the
Ages 12–18
Anno's Magic Seeds
Mitsumasa Anno
For the child who asks how one small seed becomes a whole forest, this fable uses a magical journey to explore the wonde
Ages 5–10
Dyamonde Daniel #1
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
Nikki Grimes
For the child adjusting to a new home or school, this story celebrates the power of a bold personality to turn a grumpy
Ages 7–10
Hairy Maclary and Friends #10
Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack
Lynley Dodd
For the child who has a hard time taking no for an answer or the parent looking for a playful way to talk about persiste
Ages 2–5
Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson
Isolated and friendless at high school after a traumatic party, Melinda retreats into silence until an art project helps
Ages 14–18
Llanwern #2
Ruth Crane
Alison Morgan
For the child exploring themes of self-reliance, this story follows a girl who must bravely navigate the wilderness afte
Ages 9–12
Street Child
Berlie Doherty
Young orphan Jim Jarvis flees a brutal workhouse in 1860s London, struggling to survive on the streets until he finds a
Ages 9–12
Where the Lilies Bloom #1
Where the Lilies Bloom
Vera Cleaver, Bill Cleaver
For the child facing heavy responsibilities, this classic story follows a resilient girl fighting to keep her orphaned s
Ages 10–14
Johnny Tremain
Esther Forbes
For the child grappling with a sudden change in their identity or abilities, this classic story explores finding a new p
Ages 10–14
Anne Frank: A Hidden Life
Mirjam Pressler
The world outside the secret annex comes into focus, revealing the historical events and daily dangers that shaped Anne
Ages 11–16
Famous Children
Beethoven
Ann Rachlin
For the budding musician or curious child, this book offers a gentle introduction to the life and works of the great com
Ages 7–10
The Giant Carrot
Jan Peck
Little Isabelle proves that even the smallest person can make a difference when she helps her family tug an enormous, st
Ages 4–8
Let's Go, Hugo!
Angela Dominguez
Hugo the bird faces his biggest fears to take flight, eventually finding a brand new friend and the courage to fly all t
Ages 3–6
Turtle's Race with Beaver
Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac
For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc
Ages 4–8
Bimwili & the Zimwi: A Tale from Zanzibar
Verna Aardema
A young Swahili girl must use her wits to escape after she is snatched by a Zimwi and forced to become the voice inside
Ages 4–8
Hispanic-American Biographies
Ellen Ochoa
Christine Juarez
For the child dreaming of the stars who needs to see that hard work and curiosity can take you from playing the flute to
Ages 6–8
Yasmin #19
Yasmin the Ice Skater
Saadia Faruqi
For the child who feels nervous about trying something new or falling down in front of others. Yasmin builds courage to
Ages 5–8
Movers, Shakers, & History Makers
Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician
Karen Latchana Kenney
For the young reader curious about the journey to music stardom, this biography celebrates Lizzo's path to becoming an a
Ages 10–14
Sofia Martinez #4
The Secret Recipe
Jacqueline Jules
For the child who wants to honor their family heritage while finding their own way to succeed. Sofia learns that love is
Ages 5–8
Emily Geiger's Dangerous Mission
Dyana Stan
For young readers interested in true stories of courage, this book celebrates a brave girl's vital role during a pivotal
Ages 7–9
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