Kids Book Index
Simina Popescu
As they reach for their dreams, the girls begin to question if the future they’ve worked for is still the future they want. A powerful story about ambition, identity, and daring to make the steps up as you go.Ana has been studying contemporary dance since she was little, but her heart isn’t in it anymore.
Island CreaturesMargarita EngleUnbeknownst to her, Adán has also moved to Florida and is feeling trapped in his new home, buffeted by the stormy fights between his abuelo and papi. When a chance encounter with a captive fox leads to their reunion, Vida and Adán are able to find refuge from the cruelty that surrounds them in their soaring, rekindled romance.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Maya in MulticolorSwati TeerdhalaFans of When Dimple Met Rishi will love this charming, slow-burn YA romance about all the ways you can honor tradition while still giving it a modern flair.When it comes to romance, Maya still believes in meet-cutes, but she’s done with boys wasting her time.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Orisha, Volume 1: With Great PowerHuzayfa Umar and Saturday AM, illustrated by Huzayfa UmarIn Orisha, Volume 1, the world’s most powerful human is a humble African teenager who has the potential to save humankind. This African shonen manga fantasy features fun-loving teen Aboki, who unexpectedly receives the superhuman power of the Orisha, powerful beings imbued with godlike power who are born from celestial seeds that randomly appear throughout the world and…Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details