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6,559 books found
Hope was Here
Joan Bauer
For the teen searching for where they fit in. A heartwarming story about a skilled waitress finding family and her voice
Ages 12–17
26 Fairmount Avenue #8
For the Duration
Tomie dePaola
Rationing and goodbyes have changed everything during the war, but Tomie still finds room for dance recitals and the sup
Ages 7–10
Summer's End
Audrey Couloumbis
Four generations gather on a family farm in 1965, tethered together by worry for brothers and uncles caught in the draft
Ages 10–14
Sea
Heidi R. Kling
Fifteen-year-old Sienna Jones must face her fear of flying to join a relief mission in Indonesia, hoping to find closure
Ages 12–18
Genesis Begins Again
Alicia D. Williams
For the child grappling with self-worth and identity, this powerful story navigates the complexities of colorism, family
Ages 9–13
Stumpkin
Lucy Ruth Cummins
Stumpkin is as orange as a traffic cone and round as a basketball, but he worries no one will pick him for their window
Ages 4–8
Curse in Reverse
Tom Coppinger
A couple spends years dreading a witch's ancient curse, only to realize that the very thing they feared most was actuall
Ages 4–8
Jazz Owls
Margarita Engle
Rhythmic verses tell the story of a community's resilience during the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, where music and dance mee
Ages 12–18
Mogie
Mogie: The Heart of the House
Kathi Appelt
For children navigating the heavy emotions of chronic illness or hospital stays, this true story of a playful pup offers
Ages 4–8
Wherever I Go
Mary Wagley Copp
For the child needing to find strength in difficult transitions, this story celebrates how a young girl's vibrant imagin
Ages 4–8
Sweet Strawberries
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
A wife and her grumpy husband set off on a journey to the market in this simple, character-driven folktale.
Ages 4–8
Where I'd Like To Be
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Maddie keeps a book of dream houses while moving through foster homes, but a new friend with wild stories might finally
Ages 8–12
The Golden City: Jerusalem's 3,000 Years
Neil Waldman
For children beginning to ask about the origins of different cultures and religions, this luminous journey explores the
Ages 7–12
Beatrice's Goat
Page McBrier
Beatrice dreams of going to school in her Ugandan village, a wish that finally comes true after her family receives a sp
Ages 4–9
Darkfright
Holly Young Huth
Living on a sun-drenched island, a woman hides from the night until a fallen star teaches her that the evening shadows h
Ages 4–8
Goin' Someplace Special
Patricia C. McKissack
A young girl in 1950s Nashville overcomes obstacles and segregation on a determined journey toward the one place where s
Ages 4–9
All the Tomorrows After
Joanne Yi
For the teen navigating a world that feels unrecognizable, this story explores how to find hope and build new connection
Ages 12–18
The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter
Cynthia DeFelice
For the child grappling with the concept of life's end, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to explore legacy, prepa
Ages 8–12
Silver Woven in My Hair
Shirley Rousseau Murphy
For the child who uses stories to escape a difficult situation at home. This gentle retelling highlights the power of im
Ages 8–12
Beneath My Mother's Feet
Amjed Qamar
For the teen facing unexpected family burdens, this moving story explores a girl's resilience when poverty forces her to
Ages 12–17
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies #9
Jazz Age Josephine
Jonah Winter
Racial barriers cannot stop the irrepressible style of Josephine Baker as she rises from a difficult youth to become an
Ages 4–8
Marcia Sewall's American History #3
James Towne: Struggle for Survival
Marcia Sewall
Survival hangs by a thread as John Smith and the early settlers face the grueling hardships and daily struggles of the J
Ages 7–11
Imani's Music
Sheron Williams
Imani, a small African grasshopper, carries the gift of music across the ocean on a difficult journey toward a new world
Ages 5–9
Sing for a Gentle Rain
J. Alison James
A recurring dream pulls a boy across 700 years to an Anasazi cliff village, where he must help a young girl save her peo
Ages 12–16
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