Kids Book Index
Rebecca Elliott
Fourteen-year-old Haylah dreams of being a stand-up star, but when her friends thrust her into the spotlight, she's not confident a plus-sized girl like her belongs onstage.Haylah Swinton is pretty confident she's mastered making light of every situation―from her mom's ugh boyfriend to classmates making unsolicited remarks on her figure.
What I Like about MeJenna GuillaumePlus-sized sixteen-year-old Maisie Martin never thought she had the figure to compete in a beauty pageant, but this vacation is about to change everything.Maisie has spent most of her life hiding her body from everyone: her gorgeous best friend, her pageant-winning sister, and definitely her longtime crush.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing Y AEmily X. R. Pan, Nova Ren SumaThis collection of 13 short stories by diverse YA authors explores the ways in which the writers used prompts and techniques to develop their narratives.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Private LessonsCynthia SalaysayIn a standout debut for the #MeToo era, a young pianist devotes herself to her art — and to the demanding, charismatic teacher she idolizes.After seventeen-year-old Claire Alalay’s father's death, only music has helped her channel her grief.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details