Kids Book Index
Alexandra Bracken
Lore is the sole remaining member of the House of Perseus, struggling to stay alive in Manhattan during an ancient, lethal contest connected to descendants of Zeus. Every seven years, mortals pursue gods in pursuit of power. As she faces this dangerous game, Lore must weigh revenge against the price it may demand, while fighting for survival amid a world shaped by Greek myth and violence.
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Disability Visibility: 17 First-Person Stories for TodayAlice WongAdapted from a collection first published for adults, these essays bring together disabled advocates and writers sharing personal perspectives. Contributors represent varied races, sexualities, and genders, and the book is arranged in four parts: Being, Becoming, Doing, and Connected. Individual essays address cerebral palsy and Ramadan fasting, bipolar disorder alongside writing, and myalgic encephalomyelitis, love, and empathy. The collection also includes content warnings, author profiles, and suggestions for further reading.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chlorine SkyMahogany L. BrowneA self-effacing African American girl excels at basketball but faces criticism at home and on the court. Often seen as less than her best friend, she struggles with how she views herself. Told in free verse, the novel follows her as she begins to speak up and recognize her own strength amid friendship pressures and high school challenges. Basketball remains a central place where she shines.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Love in EnglishMaria E. AndreuSixteen-year-old Ana, a poet who loves language, moves from Argentina to New Jersey. Learning English becomes essential for understanding the events and conversations around her, as well as for finding a place among her new peers. Her experience brings together immigration, cultural identity, language learning, and the search for a voice of her own. The story follows Ana as she tries to fit into an unfamiliar environment.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details