Kids Book Index
Michael Leali
Amos volunteers at a living-history site with his best friend Chloe and Ben, a new friend he has a crush on. The three propose an exhibition about local queer history, but Ben’s family and others in town object. Their project raises a central question for the historical park and the community: who has the authority to decide which stories are included?
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
TroublemakerJohn Cho, with Sara SukTwelve-year-old Jordan moves through school and family life during the Los Angeles riots. He measures himself against an older sister whose example feels difficult to match, while also feeling the weight of his parents’ expectations. Told from Jordan’s point of view, the story places his family pressures alongside a Korean American perspective on the unrest and the racial tensions surrounding it.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 669LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CavesNell Cross BeckermanCaves invites readers into hidden natural environments around the world. The book follows an exploration of their depths and mysteries, presenting caves as ecosystems shaped by the natural world. Illustrations depict caves in many places, while the journey centers on what might be found beyond an entrance and farther underground. The account frames entering a cave as an encounter with unfamiliar spaces, their concealed features, and the questions they raise about nature’s less visible habitats.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs: 70+ Teen-Tested and Teen-Approved Recipes to Cook, Eat, and ShareAmerica’s Test Kitchen Kids, photographed by Kevin White, Joe Keller, Steve KliseThis cookbook gathers recipes for main dishes and snacks, with options drawn from global cuisines as well as vegetarian cooking. It includes color photographs, cooking guidance, and kitchen-safety information. The collection is designed to bring America’s Test Kitchen Kids’ testing and practical kitchen knowledge into a cookbook for teenagers. Its recipes and tips are presented for cooks with varying levels of experience, from newcomers to those who have cooked before.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details