Kids Book Index
Nadia Hashimi
Two Afghan twins and their family flee the Taliban and settle in a small Virginia town. Their new community becomes caught up in controversy and violence after a brother uses a prank to oppose hatred, one that some people believe goes too far. One of the twins is then targeted in a hate crime. The novel follows a family facing displacement, prejudice, and the consequences of taking a stand against hatred.
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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
Punk Rock KaraokeBianca Xunise, illustrated by Bianca XuniseDuring the summer after high school, three best friends try to support one another while holding onto the dreams they have for their band. Each also has responsibilities that must be balanced with those musical hopes. The story follows their friendship as they face the pressures of a changing time after school and work toward standing up for each other and their shared commitments. It is a graphic novel with boisterous illustrations.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stepping OffJordan SonnenblickSixteen-year-old Jesse Dienstag has spent every vacation and weekend in a Pennsylvania vacation-home community whose slogan says the real world is not real. As he tries to decide whether he is in love with Chloe or Ava, his parents’ marriage falls apart. Then COVID arrives, changing the circumstances around him. Jesse’s story brings together first love, family change, and a familiar place unsettled by a pandemic in a pivotal year.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details