Kids Book Index
June CL Tan
In the desert of the Shi Empire, sixteen-year-old Ahn discovers that she possesses magic. She joins Altan, the rightful claimant to the throne, as the empire stands close to war. Together they confront evil forces in an effort to return peace to the realm. The story combines magical power, political succession, conflict, and a romance that develops gradually between its central characters.
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GlimpsedG. F. MillerEighteen-year-old Charity is a fairy godmother at Jack London High School. Rather than carrying a wand or dressing like a storybook figure, she works to grant the students’ deepest wishes. Charity enjoys helping wishes come true, but she begins to question whether the resulting happy endings are as successful as she assumes. The story places a magical fairy godmother in a high-school setting and considers the unexpected outcomes of fulfilling desires.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Together: An Inspiring Response to the “Separate-but-Equal” Supreme Court Decision that Divided AmericaAmy NathanThis book explores the continuing consequences of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court case that established racial segregation. It follows descendants of the people on opposing sides of that historic case as they work together to teach its lasting impact. Their collaboration connects a legal decision rooted in racial inequality with its legacy in the present. Archival photographs and extensive back matter support the historical account.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for JusticeMichael G. LongFifteen profiles introduce young people who have spoken out and organized for justice. The book reaches from children in the 1903 Mill Children march to teenagers who organized protests after George Floyd was killed in 2020. Archival photographs, organizing suggestions, and notes are included. It records activism across these different periods of history.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details