Kids Book Index
Jamar Nicholas
Leon is an ordinary child who confronts a supervillain in an effort to save his school. His actions lead him toward self-acceptance and help him consider why he wants to assist other people. Pen-and-ink comic drawings, heightened with bright color, depict his heroic journey. Leon’s superhero abilities are identified as kindness and common sense rather than conventional powers.
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When the World Turned Upside DownK. IburaFour friends share an apartment building while the COVID pandemic disrupts their lives. As their world becomes uncertain, they look beyond their own worries and help people nearby. Their efforts include supporting neighbors and joining social-justice protests. Through these choices, the friends find ways to get through a turbulent period together, with community action and generosity becoming central to their response.Nine to TwelveWord Count 49517On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Infinity: Figuring Out ForeverSarah C. Campbell, photographed by Sarah C. Campbell, Richard P. CampbellThis picture book introduces infinity as the mathematical idea of something without an end. Clear color photographs accompany an explanation of the concept and its role in the world. Back matter includes a glossary and information about different kinds of infinite sets, extending the book’s exploration of an abstract mathematical idea.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lily and the Night CreaturesNick LakeWhen Lily’s mother goes into labor, Lily is left at her grandmother’s house while her parents hurry to the hospital. Later, doubles of Lily’s parents invade her home. Although she is ill, Lily must confront sinister spirits and the intruders in order to protect her family and reclaim her home. The story centers on a child facing frightening supernatural threats during a family upheaval.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details