Kids Book Index
Crystal J. Bell
Peppe takes work as a lamplighter to contribute to his immigrant family’s support in New York City at the turn of the twentieth century. His father disapproves of the job, while the family faces poverty. The picture book places Peppe’s effort within an immigrant household and a historical city setting of its time.
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IcarusK. AncrumSeventeen-year-old Icarus Gallagher helps his father, Angus, an art restorer who also creates forgeries. Icarus enters Mr. Black’s mansion to exchange valuable artworks for Angus’s copies, while planning to leave both home and their criminal life when he turns eighteen. During one visit, he meets Helios, Mr. Black’s teenage son, who is confined to the house and subjected to abuse. Helios keeps Icarus’s thefts secret in return for continued visits. Their connection grows from friendship into love, while Icarus also begins to recognize the care of friends at school.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All the Truth I Can StandMason StokesSet in 1990s Wyoming, this historical novel follows Ash, a gay high-school student in Juniper who is still grieving his mother’s death. He must also live with the violent death of someone he loves. The story draws from the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, placing Ash’s personal losses within a historical context. His identity is part of the novel’s stated premise.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Maid and the Crocodile: A Novel in the World of RaybearerJordan IfuekoIn the capital city of Oluwan, which is described as saturated with magic, Small Sade looks for employment as a maid. Her search is affected by her distinctive appearance and an unlucky foot, so she seeks employers willing to accept both. The description identifies her as having come from the country and places her job hunt in Oluwan, the capital.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details