Kids Book Index
Tahereh Mafi
In 2002, one year after 9/11, sixteen-year-old Shirin starts at another new school. As a Muslim girl who wears hijab, she faces stereotyping, hostile comments, stares, and physical violence linked to her race and religion. She protects herself by keeping others at a distance, listening to music, and break-dancing with her brother. Meeting Ocean James introduces someone who genuinely wants to know her.
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The Adventure Zone: Here There Be GerblinsClint McEloy, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroyPresented in graphic form, this adaptation of a Dungeons & Dragons podcast series sends an elf, a dwarf, and a human on an adventure. The story uses action-filled, humorous illustrations as the three characters set out together. Its fantasy premise centers on their journey and the contrasting companions who make up the traveling group.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and PiracyMackenzi Lee, map by David CurtisIn 18th-century England, Felicity Montague wants to become a surgeon, a goal presented as nearly unattainable for a woman. Pursuing that ambition takes her across Europe and into dangerous adventures that extend beyond one country. The novel centers on Felicity’s determination to enter medicine while confronting the limits placed on her because of her gender. Her journey combines an aspiration for a medical career with international peril and travel.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
After the Shot DropsRandy RibayBunny’s move to St. Sebastian’s on a basketball scholarship leaves many people in his old neighborhood feeling betrayed, including his best friend, Nasir. At his new private school, Bunny relies on basketball to fit in while confronting class and racial differences, though college recruiters now pay close attention to him. Nasir is worried about his cousin Wallace, who faces eviction from their changing building. As Bunny and Nasir tentatively try to repair their friendship, relationships, family pressures, and a bet against Bunny’s team raise the stakes.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL730LATOS Book Level 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details