Kids Book Index
Violet Chan Karim, illustrated by Violet Chan Karim
Maya is mistakenly sent to a vampire camp for the summer. The campers are benevolent, though they are very different from her. At first, the situation raises the question of whether a human girl can make it through the camp, but Maya forms friendships there and has a better summer than she expected. Bold, colorful panels accompany this story of an accidental camp placement.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
I See Color: An Affirmation and Celebration of Our DiverseValerie Bolling, Kailei PewThis picture book celebrates people of color across many shades and recognizes their achievements and contributions to society. It presents humanity as a rainbow and highlights multicultural efforts toward a more just world. Expressive digital illustrations accompany the celebration, while biographical back matter adds information about the people represented. The book centers racial diversity, shared humanity, and work for justice.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lunar BoyJes Wibowo, Cin Wibowo, illustrated by Jes Wibowo, Cin WibowoIndu is a trans boy from the moon who leaves his spaceship home with his adoptive mother to live on New Earth in a blended family. In this unfamiliar place, he feels out of place and struggles to be himself while seeking acceptance from his family and peers. Indu must decide whether to return home or make room for new friendships on Earth.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Telephone of the TreeAlison McGheeAfter an accident on her street, Ayla’s best friend Kiri is gone, leaving Ayla waiting in her birch tree and wishing she could speak with her again. The two girls have always been “tree people,” each with a special tree. A mysterious telephone in a tree connects the living with people they have lost as Ayla moves from magical thinking toward acceptance.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details