Kids Book Index
Eoin Colfer
Beanie is a young banshee, a supernatural figure from Irish folklore whose usual role is to bond with a person and know when that person will die. When she meets Rose, Beanie chooses a different path: rather than bring bad news, she wants to protect Rose and her family. This reimagining of banshee mythology follows Beanie’s choice to change both their futures.
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HaiCuba/HaiKuba: Haikus about Cuba in Spanish and EnglishCarlos Pintado, Lawrence SchimelWritten by Carlos Pintado and Lawrence Schimel and illustrated by Juan José Colsa, this bilingual collection presents haiku in English and Spanish. Its poems and illustrations explore Cuba and aspects of the island’s culture. The book pairs brief poetic forms with visual art, making language, poetry, and Cuban cultural heritage part of its subject. The 40-page volume was published in 2024.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Circuit: A Graphic MemoirFrancisco JiménezThe Circuit is a graphic adaptation of Francisco Jiménez’s memoir. Adapted by Andrew J. Rostan and illustrated by Celia Jacobs, it follows a Mexican migrant-worker family as they move through California. The account centers on the hardships the family encounters while seeking a better life. In visual form, the book presents their journey, their movement from place to place, and the difficult circumstances that shape their experience in California.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chasing the Shy TownErika McGannSenan travels through the countryside with his Gran and a new friend, Joshua, on a search for the elusive Shy Town. Their expedition brings them among an array of unusual characters as they pursue the town that has run away. Illustrated by Toni Galmés, the story is a fantasy adventure shaped by a mysterious destination and the companions’ shared journey.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details