Kids Book Index
Jake Hall, illustrated by Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
This illustrated cultural history traces drag through theater, fashion, sexuality, and politics, from ancient performance and Kabuki to Shakespeare, Stonewall, ballroom culture, and contemporary artists.
On Again, Awkward Again: A NovelErin Entrada Kelly and Kwame MbaliaWell, more like love at first fleeting, injury-riddled glance, since the moment is ruined thanks to clumsiness and a criminal case of IBS. Despite their total lack of game, Pacy and Cecil are drawn to each other.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Climate of ChaosCassandra NewbouldAn exhilarating dystopian YA recalling The Last of Us and Divergent—Climate of Chaos is a hard-hitting survival story featuring a disabled protagonist that explores the chilling effects of climate change and medical debt.In dystopic Seattle, storms have devastated Earth’s population, a new virus is spreading, and the privileged live inside domes controlled by Aegis Corp.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Buzz! (2025 edition)Ananth Hirsh, illustrated by Tess StoneOn his first day of high school, Webster stumbles into underground competitive spelling and is labeled the Golden Kid after an unexpected success. New rivals and mentors pull him into battles built around words, friendship, and self-worth.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details