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Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (And the Country)
Kathleen Krull, Paul Brewer
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Abraham Lincoln used quick wit and a sense of humor to lead the country t
Ages 6–10
Lights on the Nile
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who needs to find their inner strength when separated from home, this adventure explores bravery and perse
Ages 8–12
The Leaves in October
Karen Ackerman
For the child navigating a sudden change in housing or family stability. This gentle story follows Livvy as she maintain
Ages 8–12
Leah's Pony
Elizabeth Friedrich
Amidst the dust of the 1930s, Leah sacrifices her most prized possession to save her family farm, sparking a wave of kin
Ages 5–9
The Last Summer of the Death Warriors
Francisco X. Stork
Pancho seeks justice for his sister while caring for a dying boy, finding himself caught between a quest for revenge and
Ages 14–18
Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance
Kathi Appelt
Eight interconnected stories capture the hope, identity, and quiet heartbreaks of students gathered for a middle school
Ages 11–15
The King of Dragons
Carol Fenner
Living alone in an abandoned courthouse, homeless Ian finds a new sense of purpose when he studies a kite exhibit and be
Ages 9–12
Fire-Us #1
The Kindling
Jennifer Armstrong, Nancy Butcher
After a virus leaves children to fend for themselves, a makeshift family must leave their home on a perilous trek to fin
Ages 12–16
Just Being Audrey
Margaret Cardillo
Before she was a movie star, Audrey Hepburn was a girl in occupied Holland who used her kindness and spirit to help thos
Ages 4–9
Junebug #1
Junebug
Alice Mead
Ten-year-old Junebug faces the daunting pressures of the housing projects with bravery as he fights to protect his innoc
Ages 8–12
Jubela
Cristina Kessler
A baby rhino wanders the scorched African savannah alone until an unexpected connection helps him survive the threat of
Ages 5–9
John Blair and the Great Hinckley Fire
Josephine Nobisso
African American porter John Blair risks everything to lead passengers to safety as a terrifying firestorm sweeps throug
Ages 7–11
Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
Joseph Bruchac
Vivid acrylic paintings illustrate the journey of a Native American boy whose childhood education paved the way for his
Ages 6–10
Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto
Susan Goldman Rubin
One brave social worker risks everything to smuggle hundreds of Jewish children to safety during the Nazi occupation of
Ages 8–12
Iqbal
Francesco D'Adamo
Sold into labor at a carpet factory, a brave boy named Iqbal risks everything to lead a resistance and win freedom for h
Ages 10–14
In the Next... #1
In the Next Three Seconds
Rowland Morgan
For the curious child who wonders what is happening in the world right now. This book captures the incredible scale of g
Ages 8–12
Ordinary People Change the World #31
I Am John Lewis
Brad Meltzer
Young John Lewis learns that peaceful protest and getting into good trouble can change the world in this illustrated bio
Ages 5–9
Hurry Freedom: African Americans in Gold Rush California
Jerry Stanley
For the child curious about hidden figures in history, this book explores the grit and determination of African American
Ages 10–14
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader seeking to understand their roots, this collection of voices captures the heartbeat, history, and v
Ages 10–16
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Ann Petry
For the young reader beginning to grapple with the history of systemic unfairness and seeking a model of unshakable cour
Ages 10–14
Hanukkah at Valley Forge
Stephen Krensky
On a freezing night at Valley Forge, General George Washington listens as a Polish soldier shares the ancient story of t
Ages 6–10
Greetings from Planet Earth
Barbara Kerley
Theo looks to the stars and the Voyager 2 mission for answers while trying to uncover why his mother won't speak about h
Ages 9–12
The Great Horse-less Carriage Race
Michael Dooling
Six men battle snowdrifts and freezing engines on Thanksgiving Day in 1895 to prove that the age of the horseless carria
Ages 6–10
The Grannyman
Judy Schachner
Old Siamese cat Simon thinks his work is done until a new kitten arrives, prompting him to pass on his feline wisdom in
Ages 4–8
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