Kids Book Index
Monique Gray Smith
Smith calls readers in to learn about the tragic history and lasting impact of Canadian Residential Schools on Indigenous lives. Her narrative provides an overview of what happened to Indigenous people after Europeans arrived, including eventual legislation that negated, denied, and oppressed the rights and humanity of Native peoples.
The Victoria in My HeadJanelle MilanesA shy, rule-following teen winds up joining a local rock band in this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt coming-of-age novel.Victoria Cruz inhabits two worlds: In one, she is a rock star, thrashing the stage with her husky voice and purple-streaked hair.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Flying Lessons & Other StoriesEllen OhReaders will recognize themselves in this varied collection of sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Speed of LifeCarol WestonA teen's secret confidante becomes her dad's girlfriend, turning her world upside down.Twelve to FourteenLexile 630LATOS 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details