Kids Book Index
David Ebenbach
Possible Happiness centers on Jacob Wasserman, an eleventh-grader who is simply trying to cope. He keeps to himself and spends weekends alone at home, turning to television and video games for distraction. The weight he is carrying is identified as depression. The book depicts his isolated routine and the ways he tries to direct his attention away from his mental-health struggle.
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How the Boogeyman Became a PoetTony Keith JrTony Keith Jr.’s memoir in verse follows his journey from a closeted gay Black teenager to an openly gay first-generation college student. It addresses the poverty, racism, and homophobia he experiences, as well as the years it takes him to recognize his own abilities and worth. Poetry is central to the book: writing and performing poems in public help him find courage, move toward freedom, and accept his sexuality.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Conditions of a HeartBethany MangleBrynn leads the yearbook committee and is considered a leading prospect for prom queen while concealing a disability that is quickly affecting her health. Keeping that medical condition hidden damages her relationships and results in a school suspension. These consequences cause Brynn to reconsider whether she must continue protecting the secret. Her school roles contrast with the private strain of managing a disability.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Queen’s Council: A Sword in the SlumberSara RaaschPart of a group of interconnected novels that may be read in any sequence, this volume places Disney princesses within the Queen’s Council. The princesses grow up while learning how to rule, with the magical council as their guide. The book presents their development alongside the responsibilities of leadership and the presence of magic in the shared series setting together.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details