Kids Book Index
Melissa Landers
Make Me a Liar features a girl whose consciousness can be transferred from body to body. She uses this ability for good until another person uses her body to carry out a murder. The novel is framed as a fantastical take on Veronica Mars. Melissa Landers wrote it; Disney Publishing Group released it on 2023-12-05, with its recorded ISBN 9781368098380.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Sleepless in DubaiSajni PatelWritten by Sajni Patel and published in 2023, this romantic comedy features Nikki, an aspiring photographer. She joins her family on a trip to Dubai during the five days of Diwali. A second teen is also traveling to the city for the Festival of Lights. Dubai provides the setting for the teens’ visit, Nikki’s family trip, her interest in photography, and the Diwali celebration.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Aya: An Anthology of Racial Justice, Healing and the Black ExperienceVeronica Chapman, Kevin Reese, illustrated by Erianna JilesAya is an inaugural anthology published in 2022 by Planting People Growing Justice. It brings together reflections from Black Minnesota voices, including youth and community activists. Their contributions address racial justice and healing, framing the volume around experiences of the Black community. Veronica Chapman and Kevin Reese are credited as its authors. The book is 32 pages long in this edition.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Many Deaths of Laila Starr, The Deluxe Edition HCRam V, illustrated by Filipe AndradeWhen humanity nears the discovery of immortality, Death’s avatar is forced down to Earth and must live as a mortal in Mumbai. She becomes twenty-something Laila Starr and struggles with her altered condition. Laila finds a way to be present when the person who will create immortality is born, confronting the possibility of stopping a permanent change to the cycle of life and death.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details