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Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story
Alex Ko
Follow a young dancer’s real-life journey from his home in Iowa all the way to the bright lights of Broadway to star in
Ages 8–12
STEM Trailblazer Bios
Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Meet the innovative thinkers and problem-solvers in STEM whose passion for discovery is fundamentally changing how we un
Ages 7–11
Accused!
Larry Dane Brimner
Nine Black teenagers face a harrowing fight for justice in 1931 Alabama after being falsely accused of a crime in a deep
Ages 10–18
A Stepping Stone Book
A Time to Be Brave
Joan Betty Stuchner
Ten-year-old David must find the courage to help the resistance and escape the German occupation of Denmark in this dram
Ages 8–12
A Surprise for Tiny Mouse
Petr Horáček
Tiny Mouse isn't a fan of the rain, but a sudden downpour leads to a colorful and textured surprise that changes her min
Ages 0–3
A Storm Called Katrina
Myron Uhlberg
Ten-year-old Louis clings to his cornet for strength while his family seeks shelter in the Superdome during the peak of
Ages 7–11
A Shelter in Our Car
Monica Gunning
For children processing housing insecurity or financial stress, this story highlights the unbreakable bond of love betwe
Ages 5–9
A Possibility of Whales
Karen Rivers
Twelve-year-old Nat is tired of running from the paparazzi with her famous father. A new friend named Harry might finall
Ages 8–12
A Nation's Hope
Matt de la Peña
Against the backdrop of World War II, a legendary boxer carries the pride and hope of a nation in this stirring story of
Ages 6–10
A Mom for Umande
Maria Faulconer
Follow baby gorilla Umande's real-life journey as zookeepers help him find the perfect surrogate mother to provide the l
Ages 4–8
A Letter for Leo
Sergio Ruzzier
Leo the weasel spends his days delivering letters to everyone else, until a chance encounter with a bird brings him a me
Ages 3–7
A Glove of Their Own
Debbie Moldovan, Keri Conkling, Lisa Funari-Willever
For children who love the game but lack the gear, this rhyming story highlights the power of community kindness and the
Ages 4–8
A Dance Like Starlight
Kristy Dempsey
In the heart of Harlem, a young girl gazes at the Metropolitan Opera stage, inspired by the groundbreaking journey of th
Ages 4–8
A Chanukah Noel
Sharon Jennings
Moving from Canada to a small French village is hard enough, but a young Jewish girl finds herself longing to join in th
Ages 6–9
A Cat Named Swan
Holly Hobbie
A tiny kitten goes from a difficult life on the streets to the safety of a rescue center and the warmth of a brand new h
Ages 3–7
A Castle on Viola Street
DyAnne DiSalvo
Andy and his parents spend their days fixing up a broken-down house for a neighbor, working toward the goal of finally o
Ages 5–9
37 Days at Sea aboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939
Barbara Krasner
Twelve-year-old Ruthie shares her heart in moving verse while aboard a ship of Jewish refugees seeking safety from the N
Ages 8–12
10 Things I Can See From Here
Carrie Mac
Seventeen-year-old Maeve balances the weight of severe anxiety with the complexities of her father’s addiction and her o
Ages 14–18
Effie Maloney #2
10 Lucky Things That Have Happened to Me Since I Nearly Got Hit by Lightning
Mary Hershey
Effie is finally finding her footing after her father is sent to prison, but the arrival of an old family friend threate
Ages 9–12
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration
Alexis Bunten
A young girl watches with pride as Secretary Deb Haaland makes history, celebrating the beauty of urban Indigenous commu
Ages 4–8
The Shared Heart: Portraits and Stories Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young People
Adam Mastoon
Intimate black-and-white portraits and personal essays from high school and college students capture the reality of livi
Ages 13–18
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle
Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery
For children processing the pain of separation or the deep need for a safe place to belong. This true story celebrates t
Ages 6–10
Milo Imagines a World
Matt de la Peña
While riding the subway to visit his mother, Milo uses his sketchbook to imagine the hidden lives and secret stories of
Ages 4–8
Little Weaver of Thai Yen Village, The
Tran Khanh Tuyet
Hien weaves soft blankets to stay connected to her roots after war and injury carry her far from her village to a new li
Ages 7–12
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