Kids Book Index
Sarah S. Reida
In 1956, eleven-year-old Anna lives in the small Midwestern town of Longford and feels ordinary despite wanting to be extraordinary. A newly arrived magical shop offers her that possibility, but its promise comes with a cost. Anna must consider what she is willing to give up for the life she has imagined.
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A Bowl Full of Peace: A True StoryCaren StelsonDuring World War II, Sachiko and her family live in Nagasaki as fighting draws closer. On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb devastates the city and causes severe losses for the family. Amid the ruins of their home, they find their grandmother’s leaf-shaped bowl intact. Once used for everyday meals and passed through generations, the bowl holds memories and becomes a symbol of hope, peace, and new family traditions.Twelve to FourteenATOS Book Level 3.6AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Many Feathered ThingLisa GerlitsEleven-year-old Clara, known for drawing, thinks she lacks the suffering required to be a true artist. She is embarrassed by her full name, Clarity Kartoffel, and finds public speaking extremely difficult. After Clara and her longtime friend Orion break a neighbor’s glass gazing ball, she decides to confront difficult tasks deliberately. Her first challenge is approaching the neighbor, whom she finds intimidating. The story follows Clara’s ideas about art, embarrassment, friendship, and facing fears.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ana on the EdgeA. J. SassTwelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin is a U.S. juvenile figure-skating champion who is uneasy when her next program is built around princesses. While preparing a routine for national competition, she meets Hayden, a transgender boy who has just arrived at the rink. Hayden reads Ana as a boy, and Ana does not correct him; around him, that identity feels comfortable. As skating expectations and questions of gender become intertwined, Ana is increasingly drawn toward a non-binary identity.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details