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A Whale in Paris
Daniel Presley, Claire Polders
In the middle of occupied Paris, Chantal finds a whale in the river and risks everything to protect it from the dangers
Ages 8–12
Gitty and Kvetch #1
Gitty and Kvetch
Caroline Kusin Pritchard
Optimistic Gitty and grumpy Kvetch are best friends, but when Gitty’s big plans fall apart, her curmudgeonly bird pal is
Ages 4–8
There Ain't Nobody That Can Sing Like Me: The Life of Woody Guthrie
Anne Neimark
For the child curious about how music can change the world, this biography follows Woody Guthrie's journey from the Dust
Ages 8–12
Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
Ashley Bryan
For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness, this memoir shows how creativity and hope can flourish
Ages 10–14
Forever Young
Bob Dylan
For the parent wishing to gift a lifelong blessing of hope and integrity, this visual celebration of Bob Dylan's lyrics
Ages 4–8
Feed the Children First: Irish Memories of the Great Hunger
Mary E. Lyons
For the child curious about their Irish heritage or learning about human resilience during difficult times. This book us
Ages 8–12
Dick Whittington and His Cat
Marcia Brown
A poor boy in medieval England ventures to the city with nothing but a cat, only to find his fortune and rise to become
Ages 5–9
One Small Blue Bead
Byrd Baylor
In a world of ancient traditions, a young boy’s courage enables an elder to journey beyond their tribal lands in search
Ages 6–10
The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree
Paola Peretti
Nine-year-old Mafalda makes a list of all the things she loves as she prepares for her sight to fade, discovering what t
Ages 8–12
Thunder on the Plains The Story of the American Buffalo
Ken Robbins
The vast history of the American buffalo comes to life, tracing its days of thundering across the plains to its near-ext
Ages 7–10
The Last Invisible Boy
Evan Kuhlman
Grieving the sudden loss of his father, twelve-year-old Finn begins to physically fade away and turns to writing to find
Ages 8–12
Ruby Lu #3
Ruby Lu, Star of the Show
Lenore Look
Third grade gets complicated for Ruby Lu when her father loses his job, forcing her to decide which parts of her life sh
Ages 6–10
They Saw the Future: Oracles, Psychics, Scientists, Great Thinkers, and Pretty Good Guessers
Kathleen Krull
For the curious child who wonders how we know what happens next: explore the history of people who tried to predict the
Ages 8–12
Infinite Sky
C. J. Flood
In the wake of her mother's departure, thirteen-year-old Iris finds an unexpected bond with a boy named Trick while her
Ages 12–17
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #6
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio
Jonah Winter
Joe DiMaggio became a beacon of hope during the Great Depression and WWII by staying quiet, working hard, and keeping hi
Ages 4–9
Bigger #2
Sooner
Patricia Calvert
Thirteen-year-old Tyler must manage his family's Missouri farm alone after the Civil War while finding companionship in
Ages 8–12
Ruby Electric
Theresa Nelson
Movie-obsessed Ruby Miller applies her screenwriting skills to real life to solve the mystery of her missing father and
Ages 8–12
The Jericho Trilogy #2
November Blues
Sharon M. Draper
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of an unexpected pregnancy while processing the sudden loss of a partner an
Ages 14–18
The Opposite of Music
Janet Ruth Young
For teens navigating the heavy weight of a parent's mental illness and the realization that they cannot fix a loved one'
Ages 12–17
The Animals and the Ark
Karla Kuskin
For the restless child waiting for a rainy day to end, this rhythmic classic captures the quiet patience and busy antics
Ages 3–7
Nic Sheff's Addiction Memoirs #1
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines
Nic Sheff
For parents and older teens seeking a brutally honest look at the realities of drug addiction, relapse, and the grueling
Ages 15–18
Essential Maps for the Lost
Deb Caletti
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's suicide or the haunting questions left behind after witnessing a
Ages 14–18
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
All the Noise at Once
DeAndra Davis
For the teen who feels overwhelmed by the world's sensory input: a moving story about navigating misophonia, finding que
Ages 14–18
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