Kids Book Index
Mason Stokes
Set in 1990s Wyoming, this historical novel follows Ash, a gay high-school student in Juniper who is still grieving his mother’s death. He must also live with the violent death of someone he loves. The story draws from the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, placing Ash’s personal losses within a historical context. His identity is part of the novel’s stated premise.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Game Most FoulAlison GervaisJules Montgomery gets to attend a writing seminar at Ashford College, an opportunity she has long wanted. The summer does not go as she expected. As events test her observation skills, Jules comes to see that what she believed held her back may instead be a strength. The novel pairs a college seminar with a challenge to her self-understanding and plans for the summer.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Of Her Own DesignBirdie Willis, Nicole Adelfinger, illustrated by Jess Taylor, Fiona MarchbankTeenage writer Brie Page is transported by magic into a world of stories, but the problems in her own life still follow her. In Holden, Brie is dealing with recurring writer’s block, parents who frequently fight, a former best friend who now bullies her, and the arrival of Kay Ardiger. The novel combines a magical story world with Brie’s creative and personal struggles.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Call Forth a FoxMarkelle GraboRo’s father has died, and the family’s garden has dried up, leaving the family in difficulty. While her mother and sister plan to move into town, Ro resists leaving behind memories of her father and the stories he told. She also values her connection with a village girl who shares her affection for trees. The account sets family loss beside a failing garden and a decision about moving.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details