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5,021 books found
The Rabbits
John Marsden
A powerful allegory uses the arrival of a new species to mirror the environmental and cultural impact of colonization ac
Ages 8–15
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Peter Yarrow
For the child noticing that they are outgrowing their favorite toys or the parent navigating the bittersweet transition
Ages 3–7
If You Come Softly #1
If You Come Softly
Jacqueline Woodson
Ellie and Jeremiah meet at a New York private school and fall in love, only to face the complicated reactions of the wor
Ages 12–18
Drita, My Homegirl
Jenny Lombard
Drita has just fled war in Kosovo for a new life in America, but it takes a rocky school project with popular Maxie to b
Ages 8–12
Rebecca
Kate Beaton
For families navigating the long journey of grief, this story shows how sorrow can transform from a frightening ghost in
Ages 4–9
Rosa, Sola
Carmela Martino
Grief and longing collide for young Rosa in 1966 Chicago as she navigates the quiet, painful aftermath of a family trage
Ages 8–12
Under Threat: An Album of Endangered Animals
Martin Jenkins
Dozens of species, from giant pandas to banded iguanas, appear in graphic stamp-style prints alongside facts about why t
Ages 7–10
Tantalize #1
Tantalize
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vampires, werewolves, and a high-stakes restaurant opening collide in this dark urban fantasy where a grieving girl must
Ages 14–18
Greek Myths #6
A Fair Wind for Troy
Doris Gates
Helen has been taken to Troy, and a massive fleet prepares for battle in this retelling of the events that sparked an ep
Ages 8–12
In the Stone Circle
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
A ghostly mystery unfolds in a 16th-century Welsh house as two families spend the summer grappling with secrets and the
Ages 10–14
From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
Julius Lester
Powerful illustrations anchor this history of the American slave trade, following the journey from the ships to the hero
Ages 10–14
Snapshots in History
Hurricane Katrina: Aftermath of Disaster
Barb Palser
The Gulf Coast changed forever in 2005. Trace the timeline of Hurricane Katrina and the rebuilding efforts that followed
Ages 9–13
Long Spikes
Jim Arnosky
Follow the grueling journey of an orphaned yearling as he survives the wild to become a powerful buck and challenge the
Ages 8–12
Jade Green: A Ghost Story
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Judith Sparrow moves into her uncle's haunted house with a secret, only to wonder if her own small mistake is triggering
Ages 10–14
Saving Francesca #1
Saving Francesca
Melina Marchetta
Struggling as one of the few girls at a newly co-ed school, Francesca must find her own strength while her mother battle
Ages 14–18
Hoops Trilogy #1
The Hoopster
Alan Lawrence Sitomer
For readers seeking a powerful story about confronting racism and finding resilience after a violent attack, this book o
Ages 13–16
Prisoner B-3087
Alan Gratz
Yanek Gruener fights to maintain his identity and his hope as he is forced to endure the unimaginable horrors of ten dif
Ages 11–16
Saving Wonder
E. Mary Knight
Curley Hines loves his home in the Kentucky mountains. To save Red Hawk Mountain from destruction, he must find the powe
Ages 8–12
Twelve Long Months
Brian Malloy
Follow Molly Swain from her senior year in Minnesota to her first year at Columbia University. She faces huge challenges
Ages 4–11
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma #3
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma: End of an Era
Melanie Lee
Ash’s boring life of math tests and nagging changes forever when she discovers that her grandmother is a superhero—and s
Ages 8–12
Lisa & Witch School #1
Lisa & Witch School
Ai Diem Nguyen Le
A lonely girl's birthday wish comes true when she is pulled through a mirror into the magical halls of Haminton, a schoo
Ages 8–12
My Feelings Are Hurt
My Feelings Are Hurt (English-Zulu)
Richard Carlson
Teasing from classmates leaves Johnny feeling hurt, leading him to realize that his heart is more sensitive than others
Ages 4–8
My Feelings Are Hurt
My Feelings Are Hurt (English-Punjabi)
Richard Carlson
Johnny deals with the sting of teasing and discovers that being more sensitive than others is simply a part of who he is
Ages 4–8
The Grief Cycle #1
The Grief Forest: A Book About What We Don't Talk About
Laraine Herring
Bunny wanders deep into a mysterious forest after her father dies, meeting animal guides who help her understand the hea
Ages 6–10
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