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5,060 books found
The Logan Family Saga #5
Mississippi Bridge
Mildred D. Taylor
A ten-year-old boy watches from the sidelines as a bus driver forces Black passengers off a crowded bus during a dangero
Ages 8–12
The Lonely Ones
Kelsey Sutton
Fain feels invisible amid her father's job loss and a new school, retreating into a world of imaginary monsters until a
Ages 9–12
Just Like That
Marsha Qualey
For the teen processing the shock of a sudden accident or struggling with the weight of being a witness to tragedy while
Ages 12–18
Fire Color One
Jenny Valentine
For the teenager navigating a complicated family dynamic while searching for their own creative voice and a place to tru
Ages 12–18
Lies We Tell About the Stars
Susie Nadler
For the teenager grappling with a friend's sudden disappearance or the heavy weight of secrets following a life-altering
Ages 13–18
Backlash
Sarah Darer Littman
A series of cruel Facebook comments sets off a devastating chain reaction that changes the lives of Lara, her sister, an
Ages 13–17
Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust
Renee Hartman, Joshua M. Greene
For the child curious about history and the bonds of family. A powerful look at two sisters who relied on sign language
Ages 8–12
Addy's Cup of Sugar
Jon J. Muth
For the child grappling with the heavy heart of losing a pet and needing to understand that they are not alone in their
Ages 4–8
Green Angel #1
Green Angel
Alice Hoffman
After a disaster leaves her world in ashes, fifteen-year-old Green retreats into her garden. A ghostly dog and a silent
Ages 12–17
Falling Over Sideways
Jordan Sonnenblick
Claire is already struggling with middle school mean girls when a sudden family medical emergency forces her to find str
Ages 11–14
The Sixties Trilogy #3
Anthem
Deborah Wiles
Two cousins board an old school bus in 1969 for a cross-country journey to find a brother drafted for the Vietnam War.
Ages 12–18
Skeleton Tree
Kim Ventrella
Stanly finds a bone growing in his yard that won't show up in photos and slowly transforms into a full skeleton that onl
Ages 8–12
Gut Reaction
Kirby Larson, Quinn Wyatt
For the child navigating a new medical diagnosis while trying to keep up with school and friends. This story offers comf
Ages 8–12
Aquamarine
Alice Hoffman
During the hottest summer on record, two friends find a sharp-tongued mermaid in a murky pool and race to save her befor
Ages 8–12
Maybe Tomorrow?
Charlotte Agell
For the child grappling with the heavy, invisible weight of grief or loss, whether it is the death of a pet or a friend
Ages 4–8
World War II: Ukraine #1
Making Bombs for Hitler
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Lida is a young Ukrainian girl stolen from her home by the Nazis and forced to work in a camp, where she must find the s
Ages 9–13
Untwine
Edwidge Danticat
Identical twins Giselle and Isabelle are inseparable until a tragic car crash shatters their world, leaving one sister t
Ages 12–18
Ghost Squad
Claribel A. Ortega
For the child who cherishes family stories and isn't afraid of things that go bump in the night, this spooky adventure c
Ages 8–12
Dirt
Denise Gosliner Orenstein
After her mother's death, Yonder's father sinks into sadness, leaving her feeling utterly alone. Her only friend is Dirt
Ages 8–11
Foxcraft #1
The Taken
Inbali Iserles
After her family vanishes, a young fox named Isla must master the ancient skills of foxcraft to survive a world filled w
Ages 8–12
Out of War: True Stories from the Front Lines of the Children's Movement for Peace in Colombia
Sara J. Cameron
This compelling chapter book shares the real-life experiences of nine young people from Colombia who endured war and vio
Ages 9–12
Pemba's Song: A Ghost Story
Tonya Hegamin, Marilyn Nelson
Pemba, 15, moves from Brooklyn to Connecticut, where paranormal experiences link her to a mulatto slave girl from the pa
Ages 4–11
The Honest Truth
Dan Gemeinhart
Tired of being sick, twelve-year-old Mark runs away with his dog to face the ultimate challenge: climbing the massive pe
Ages 10–14
Visiting Day
Jacqueline Woodson
For children navigating the complex emotions of having a loved one away, this gentle story honors the bond between a gir
Ages 4–8
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