Kids Book Index
Michelle Fus, illustrated by Michelle Fus
Ava, a shy young girl, discovers that the demon haunting her is Wrathia, the spirit of an ancient alien queen. The two make a pact: Ava is promised a better life while Wrathia pursues revenge against TITAN, a god-like being. Their agreement binds Ava’s future to Wrathia’s unfinished conflict and to the demands of the powerful spirit who has entered her life.
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Be That WayHope LarsonIt is 1996, and seventeen-year-old high school junior Christine begins keeping a journal through a consequential year. She feels unnoticed beside her striking best friend, Landry, and wants to become the kind of cool person others recognize. While recording her efforts to find her own sense of shine, Christine navigates difficult friendships and looks for love. Her journal follows her attempt to shape a path that feels like her own rather than living in Landry’s shadow.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Last One to FallGabriella LeporeSavana Caruso has known Jesse Melo since childhood, so she agrees to meet him at Cray’s Warehouse late at night. Before she can locate Jesse, Savana witnesses a horrifying murder: a mysterious figure is pushed from the warehouse’s fourth floor. Six teenagers were present, and five become possible suspects. As police investigate, Savana worries that the wrong person may be charged while someone works to keep the truth hidden.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Aya: An Anthology of Racial Justice, Healing and the Black ExperienceVeronica Chapman, Kevin Reese, illustrated by Erianna JilesAya is an inaugural anthology published in 2022 by Planting People Growing Justice. It brings together reflections from Black Minnesota voices, including youth and community activists. Their contributions address racial justice and healing, framing the volume around experiences of the Black community. Veronica Chapman and Kevin Reese are credited as its authors. The book is 32 pages long in this edition.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details