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American Diaries #12
Zellie Blake
Kathleen Duey
Zellie is forced to spy on the girls at her boardinghouse to keep her job, until a secret meeting makes her choose betwe
Ages 8–12
Grover
Vera Cleaver, Bill Cleaver
For the child grappling with the sudden loss of a parent and the complex, messy emotions of mourning.
Ages 9–12
When the Wind Blows
Raymond Briggs
Jim and Hilda Bloggs are a retired couple trying to follow government instructions during a nuclear attack on Great Brit
Ages 14–18
Storm Boy
Colin Thiele
A lonely boy living in the sandhills finds a lifelong friend in Mr. Percival the pelican, who eventually helps him rescu
Ages 8–12
Tale of the Whale, The
Karen Swann
For the child who loves the ocean but is starting to notice litter on the beach, this lyrical journey turns wonder into
Ages 3–7
Chloe's Lunar New Year
Lily Lamotte
For families looking to connect with their heritage or learn about new traditions, this story captures the warmth of pre
Ages 4–8
Landscape: Memory
Unknown
Earth faces a secret alien invasion in this intense world of paramilitary strategy, base building, and turn-based tactic
Ages 14–18
Sophie's Squash
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who forms deep bonds with unconventional objects, this story helps little ones navigate the complex feelin
Ages 3–7
Dancing Hands
Margarita Engle
For the child finding their way in a new place. This lyrical story shows how a young girl's passion for music helps her
Ages 4–8
Finding Langston #1
Finding Langston
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Lonely and bullied after moving to Chicago, eleven-year-old Langston finds a home in the public library—a sanctuary that
Ages 8–12
Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence: The Story of New York's African Burial Ground
Unknown
For the child curious about hidden history and how we honor those who came before us. This book explores the discovery o
Ages 9–14
Another Way to Dance
Martha Southgate
For the teen navigating the pressure of high-level performance while processing family changes and discovering how their
Ages 12–16
The Maze Runner #3
The Death Cure
James Dashner
Thomas recalls the secrets WICKED tried to erase and risks everything for his friends as the final, deadly test of the G
Ages 12–18
The 39 Clues #6
In Too Deep
Jude Watson
Amy and Dan hunt for clues in Australia, but painful family memories and a deadly mistake make it impossible to tell the
Ages 8–12
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
Wendy Mass
A mysterious wooden box arrives in the mail promising the meaning of life, but twelve-year-old Jeremy must track down th
Ages 8–12
Noughts & Crosses #1
Noughts & Crosses
Malorie Blackman
A forbidden romance between Sephy and Callum defies a society divided by power and race, but a sudden explosion threaten
Ages 13–18
The Tulsa Chronicles #1
The Outsiders
S. E. Hinton
Ponyboy is proud to be a greaser until a tragic night of violence forces him to see that pain and loss cross all social
Ages 12–18
The Wish and the Peacock
Wendy S. Swore
For the child grappling with the 'new normal' after losing a parent, this story explores the fierce desire to hold onto
Ages 8–12
Where Was Goodbye?
Janice Lynn Mather
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief and the complex questions that follow the loss of a sibling to suic
Ages 14–18
When Winter Robeson Came
Brenda Woods
For the child grappling with family mysteries and the Weight of history, this verse novel explores a boy's search for hi
Ages 10–14
When Lola Visits
Michelle Sterling
For the child who cherishes the sensory magic of summer and the bittersweet feeling of a beloved relative's visit coming
Ages 4–8
We Can Be Heroes
Kyrie McCauley
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief after a community tragedy and seeking a path toward healing and jus
Ages 14–18
Violin of Hope
Ella Schwartz
For the child grappling with the weight of history or finding solace in music, this true story shows how beauty can be r
Ages 8–12
Three Things I Know Are True
Betty Culley
A dashing masked vigilante strikes from the shadows of Alta California to defend commoners and Indigenous peoples agains
Ages 13–18
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