Kids Book Index
Lori Banov Kaufmann
A young woman survives the unthinkable in this stunning and emotionally satisfying tale of family, love, and resilience, set against the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.Esther dreams of so much more than the marriage her parents have arranged to a prosperous silversmith.
The Great GoddenMeg RosoffFrom National Book Award Finalist Meg Rosoff comes a lyrical, compulsively readable coming-of-age tale that is heady, irresistible, and timeless.This is the story of one family during one dreamy summer—the summer when everything changes.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Family/School/Community American BetiyaAnuradha D. RajurkarA luminous story of a young artist grappling with first love, family boundaries and the complications of a cross-cultural relationship.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for JusticeMichael G. LongProfiles of young activists, from participants in the 1903 March of the Mill Children to teens who organized protests following the 2020 murder of George Floyd.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details