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Throw Like a Girl #2
It's All in How You Fall
Sarah Henning
After a gymnastics injury ends her career, fifteen-year-old Caroline teams up with her brother’s best friend to find a n
Ages 12–17
Omega Morales #2
Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza
Laekan Zea Kemp
Twelve-year-old Omega uses her magical empathy to team up with her cousin and a ghost to stop a giant, mythical owl from
Ages 8–12
Heartbreak Symphony
Laekan Zea Kemp
Aaron is haunted by a DJ’s persona after his mother’s death, while Mia is plagued by her parents’ legacy of doubt in thi
Ages 14–18
Days of Terror
Barbara Smucker
As the Russian Revolution sparks famine and anarchy, young Peter Neufeld and his family must flee their home for a new l
Ages 10–14
His Banner Over Me
Jean Little
Flora leaves her lifelong home in Taiwan for Canada, carrying the heavy weight of caring for her younger brother while s
Ages 8–12
That's What Friends Are For
Ronald Kidd
The unbreakable bond between two thirteen-year-old best friends is put to the ultimate test when one of them receives a
Ages 10–14
Wonder
Rachel Vail
Junior high changes everything for Jessica when her old friends suddenly stop talking to her. She must find her way as a
Ages 10–14
Blue Sky, Butterfly
Jean Van Leeuwen
Twig feels drifting and alone as she, her brother, and her mother each try to find their footing after her father leaves
Ages 8–12
The Impossible Knife of Memory
Laurie Halse Anderson
Returning to a normal life feels impossible for Hayley when her father's traumatic memories of war begin to unravel thei
Ages 14–18
Missing Girls
Lois Metzger
Adjusting to a new life with her grandmother, eighth-grader Carrie finds solace in a quiet friendship while processing t
Ages 10–14
Oskar & Aya #1
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Roozeboos
For children who feel overwhelmed by sadness or 'the blues' and need to know that being alone is okay while they process
Ages 3–7
Honey
Sarah Weeks
Melody and her best friend turn into detectives to uncover the truth about her father’s secret girlfriend in this story
Ages 8–12
Old Turtle (Wood) #3
Old Turtle: Questions of the Heart
Douglas Wood
When the world seeks answers about life and happiness, Old Turtle offers a path of wisdom and love that connects all liv
Ages 5–9
Kaito's Cloth
Glenda Millard
After her butterflies die, Kaito learns that the spirit of flight is eternal. She finds a creative way to capture its ma
Ages 4–11
You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk about Life After the Loss of a Parent
Lynne B. Hughes
This supportive guide helps teenagers navigate the loss of a parent, providing comfort and practical advice through real
Ages 12–18
Native American Chiefs #1
Geronimo
Joseph Bruchac
The legendary Apache warrior Geronimo reflects on his life of battle and his time in captivity during a meaningful visit
Ages 10–14
Straight Walking
Julia Owen
Lissie writes letters to her absent father, dreaming of escape while struggling with her family's reality and the truth
Ages 12–18
Let's Talk About
Feeling Sad
Joy Wilt Berry
Liza struggles with the heavy heart that comes from leaving a place she loves, slowly learning that it is okay to feel s
Ages 4–8
A Grand Old Tree
Mary Newell DePalma
Follow the quiet, generous life of a tree as it grows through the seasons, offering shelter and life to the many creatur
Ages 3–7
City Light
Harry Mazer
After losing his first love, a teenage boy begins a new digital connection as he searches for his own sense of identity.
Ages 12–17
Covenant #1
Half-Blood
Jennifer L. Armentrout
After her mother is murdered, Alex trains at a secret academy for descendants of gods while navigating a forbidden roman
Ages 14–18
The Faraway Lurs
Harry Behn
Two young hearts find themselves drawn together despite the ancient, violent blood feud between their Bronze Age tribes.
Ages 12–16
The Boy Who Painted the Sun
Jill Morris
Missing the colors of the countryside after moving to the city, a young boy picks up a box of paints to recreate the bea
Ages 4–8
We the People: Events That Changed America
The Great Depression
Michael Burgan
Families across America struggle to find work and hope during the 1930s as the country faces its greatest economic chall
Ages 9–13
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