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Nina Peanut: Creative Genius
Sarah Bowie
For the child who expresses themselves through doodles and big dreams, this hilarious diary-style adventure navigates th
Ages 7–10
Leonard Bernstein
Mike Venezia
For the young music lover or aspiring performer, this lighthearted look at a legendary conductor shows how passion and h
Ages 7–11
Captain Nobody
Dean Pitchford
For the child who feels like they are living in someone else's shadow or struggling with a family crisis that feels too
Ages 8–12
The Marvelous Land of Oz
L. Frank Baum
For the child who is discovering their own independence and learning that who you appear to be on the outside is only on
Ages 8–12
Wrong Friend
Charise Mericle Harper
For the child feeling left behind as a lifelong friend starts a new school chapter, this memoir navigates the heartache
Ages 8–12
Head Over Heels
Jasmine Jones
For the middle-schooler navigating the sticky territory of helping a friend with a crush or deciding how to be honest wi
Ages 8–12
Survival of the Sparkliest!
Sarah Aronson
For the child feeling the pressure of final exams or big milestones, Isabelle's journey shows that even when magic goes
Ages 8–12
Alice-Miranda on Vacation
Jacqueline Harvey
For the child who thrives on independence and solving problems, this charming mystery follows a capable young girl navig
Ages 8–12
Call Me Drog
Sue Cowing
For the child struggling to speak up, this story follows Parker as a mysterious, talking puppet helps him find the coura
Ages 8–12
Superspy!
Jason Pinter
For the child who feels like an average kid but dreams of being a hero, this high-stakes adventure proves that even a re
Ages 8–12
The Ghost on Saturday Night
Sid Fleischman
For the child who loves a clever hero, this Wild West tall tale proves that quick thinking and a sharp eye can outsmart
Ages 7–10
Secret of the Time Tablets
Mike Maihack
For the child grappling with the pressure of a big destiny or learning to trust their own instincts when things don't go
Ages 8–12
Nerd No More
Kristine L. Franklin
For the child feeling the weight of a 'nerd' label, this story explores the messy, often funny results of trying to be s
Ages 8–12
Wanda Seasongood and the Mostly True Secret
Susan Lurie
For the child who feels like the 'odd one out' in their own home, this whimsical quest explores the search for belonging
Ages 8–12
The Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the child who feels the pressure to be someone 'cool' or different, this story explores the funny and messy process
Ages 8–12
I Know You, Al
Constance C. Greene
For the girl navigating the messy transition into puberty, this humorous story tackles the arrival of a first period and
Ages 8–12
President Squid
Aaron Reynolds
For the child who thinks being the boss means being the center of attention. This silly underwater tale explores what it
Ages 5–8
My Rules for Being a Pretty Princess
Heath McKenzie
When a little girl's wish to become a princess comes true, she finds the strict rules of royalty are boring. She bravely
Ages 4–8
Perilous Peril!
Mike Kunkel
For the child who struggles to balance responsibilities with their desire for freedom, this high stakes adventure explor
Ages 8–12
Willy the Wimp
Anthony Browne
For the child who feels small or different in a world of bigger kids. This story validates the gentle soul who wants to
Ages 4–8
The Last Holiday Concert
Andrew Clements
For the child stepping into a leadership role for the first time or learning that being 'in charge' is harder than it lo
Ages 8–12
A Talent Show of Nerves
Sheelue Yang
For the preteen who feels paralyzed by the spotlight or social pressure. This graphic novel explores stage fright with d
Ages 8–12
Revenge of the Sis
Amy Ignatow, Jarrett J. Krosoczka
For the child adjusting to a new school or environment, Christina's diary-style journey shows how to find your place whi
Ages 8–12
True Things (Adults Don't Want Kids to Know)
Jimmy Gownley
For the preteen navigating the messy reality of friendship drama, academic pressure, and the sting of a first unrequited
Ages 8–12
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