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Peacebound Trains
Haemi Balgassi
Sumi listens to her grandmother's harrowing escape from Seoul during the Korean War as she waits for her own mother to r
Ages 7–10
Dribbles
Connie Heckert
For children processing the decline or loss of an elderly pet, this story offers a gentle way to talk about aging, hospi
Ages 5–9
The Afterlife
Gary Soto
Life ends abruptly for a high school senior in a Fresno club, but his journey continues as a ghost navigating the world
Ages 12–18
Keeping Score
Linda Sue Park
In 1951 Brooklyn, a nine-year-old Dodgers fan forms an unlikely bond with a Giants supporter through the shared language
Ages 8–12
The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party
Marian Calabro
Letters and diaries from survivors tell the harrowing true story of the Donner Party as they faced a brutal winter on th
Ages 10–14
Saint Vitus' Dance
Jill Rubalcaba
Melanie navigates the fear of her mother’s incurable illness while facing the daunting question of whether the same fate
Ages 12–16
Tower of Winds #1
Isle of Blood and Stone
Makiia Lucier
A mysterious map hidden for eighteen years holds the clues to the disappearance of two princes in this high-stakes histo
Ages 12–18
Contrary Imaginations
Larry Callen
For siblings finding their way through the fog of grief after a father's death when the adults in their lives are stuck
Ages 9–12
Where Can the Animals Go?
Ronald Wegen
African wildlife faces a shrinking world as hunters and new settlements cut off access to vital water and grass in this
Ages 5–9
Running Loose
Chris Crutcher
For teens navigating the complexities of high school, this book explores a senior's journey through sportsmanship, love,
Ages 14–18
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Chris Crutcher
For teens grappling with intense friendships and heavy life questions, this novel explores identity, faith, and the dept
Ages 14–18
The Western Mysteries #1
The Case of the Deadly Desperados
Caroline Lawrence
Equipped with a valuable deed and his father's detective instincts, young Pinky Pinkerton must outrun a deadly gang acro
Ages 9–12
The Last Domino
Adam Meyer
Grieving his brother's death, a high schooler falls under the influence of a violent classmate as his life begins to spi
Ages 14–18
My Brother's Keeper
Israel Bernbaum
Ben Edelbaum recounts his family's journey of courage and survival within the Łódź ghetto before their eventual separa
Ages 10–15
Amber Brown #4
Amber Brown Goes Fourth
Paula Danziger
Fourth grade brings big challenges for Amber Brown as she deals with her best friend moving away and the new reality of
Ages 7–10
The Deaf Musicians
Pete Seeger, Paul DuBois Jacobs
After losing his hearing, jazz pianist Lee finds a new way to share his music when he meets a deaf saxophone player.
Ages 4–8
A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Brenda Woods
A creative writing assignment becomes a powerful window into the private lives and hidden struggles of nine high school
Ages 12–17
The Implosion of Aggie Winchester
Lara Zielin
Aggie suspects her principal mother has rigged the prom queen election, forcing her to choose between family loyalty and
Ages 12–17
Kitten Kids #3
Katie, Kit, & Cousin Tom
Tomie dePaola
For the child eagerly awaiting a playmate only to find the visitor has their own agenda. This gentle story helps kids na
Ages 4–8
Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln
Patricia Polacco
For the child who wonders what it was really like to live through history. This immersive tale helps young readers grasp
Ages 6–10
The Ghostkeeper
Johanna Taylor
For the child navigating a big move or feeling invisible in a new place, this story uses a supernatural lens to explore
Ages 8–12
On the Volcano
James Nelson
Sixteen-year-old Katie has only ever known her father and their remote cabin, but a long-awaited trip into town reveals
Ages 12–17
26 Fairmount Avenue #8
For the Duration
Tomie dePaola
Rationing and goodbyes have changed everything during the war, but Tomie still finds room for dance recitals and the sup
Ages 7–10
Friends for Keeps #1
My Last Best Friend
Julie Bowe
Ida May decides her heart is closed for business after her best friend moves away, even when a friendly new girl in four
Ages 8–12
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