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The Deaf Musicians
Pete Seeger, Paul DuBois Jacobs
After losing his hearing, jazz pianist Lee finds a new way to share his music when he meets a deaf saxophone player.
Ages 4–8
A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Brenda Woods
A creative writing assignment becomes a powerful window into the private lives and hidden struggles of nine high school
Ages 12–17
The Implosion of Aggie Winchester
Lara Zielin
Aggie suspects her principal mother has rigged the prom queen election, forcing her to choose between family loyalty and
Ages 12–17
Kitten Kids #3
Katie, Kit, & Cousin Tom
Tomie dePaola
For the child eagerly awaiting a playmate only to find the visitor has their own agenda. This gentle story helps kids na
Ages 4–8
Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln
Patricia Polacco
For the child who wonders what it was really like to live through history. This immersive tale helps young readers grasp
Ages 6–10
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
On the Volcano
James Nelson
Sixteen-year-old Katie has only ever known her father and their remote cabin, but a long-awaited trip into town reveals
Ages 12–17
Friends for Keeps #1
My Last Best Friend
Julie Bowe
Ida May decides her heart is closed for business after her best friend moves away, even when a friendly new girl in four
Ages 8–12
The Ghostkeeper
Johanna Taylor
For the child navigating a big move or feeling invisible in a new place, this story uses a supernatural lens to explore
Ages 8–12
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
The Virtual War Chronologs #2
The Clones
Gloria Skurzynski
Fifteen-year-old Corgan has won a virtual war, but now he faces the high-stakes challenge of raising a clone of the muta
Ages 10–14
Secrets at Hidden Valley
Willo Davis Roberts
Life in a trailer park with a grumpy grandfather takes a mysterious turn as Steffi realizes every neighbor is hiding som
Ages 8–12
Izzy, Willy-Nilly
Cynthia Voigt
Izzy must rebuild her life and identity from the ground up after a devastating car accident results in the loss of her l
Ages 12–18
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 Complete History of Why I Hate Her
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Seventeen-year-old Nola flees to a Maine resort to escape being the girl whose sister has cancer, only to find her new b
Ages 13–18
Oh No, Little Dragon!
Jim Averbeck
Rambunctious Little Dragon is heartbroken when his fire goes out, but a mother's love provides the perfect spark to get
Ages 2–5
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
Gone Forever! An Alphabet of Extinct Animals
Sandra Markle, William Markle
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is that many unique animals lived alongside humans until very recently before va
Ages 6–10
Alice #25
Intensely Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
A summer visit to see Patrick at college takes an unexpected turn when a life-changing incident pulls Alice and her frie
Ages 14–18
Alice #13
Alice Alone
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the teen navigating the hollow ache of a first major breakup while trying to find their footing in a changing social
Ages 12–15
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
Horace and Morris #3
Horace and Morris Say Cheese
James Howe
Delores the mouse must navigate the Everything Cheese Festival after discovering a brand new allergy to her favorite sna
Ages 4–8
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
Separation feels a little easier when four dogs and a cat join the family to help fill the quiet house with life and mag
Ages 7–10
Soldier Boys #3
Missing in Action
Dean Hughes
During WWII, a boy moves to Utah and struggles to face the truth about his missing father and a new friend from a nearby
Ages 10–14
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