Kids Book Index
Neal Bascomb
Set in 1930 under British colonial rule in India, this account follows Mohandas Gandhi as he sees a chance to seek freedom for his people. He and a small group leave his western Indian ashram and travel to the Arabian Sea. Their journey lasts 24 days, covers 241 miles in intense heat, and ends at Dandi’s shore, where the marchers arrive together.
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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
Out of Left FieldJonah NewmanOut of Left Field is a semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel about a gay teen who enters his high-school baseball team. He prefers history class and nerdy movies, and he struggles athletically. His decision to join the team may be connected to Elliot, the shortstop he finds attractive. The book considers friendship, self-discovery, and both successes and regrets within high school.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile Text Measure 640LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The WordMary G. ThompsonLisa DeAndreis is taken by her father at seven and brought up within Citizens of the Word, a controlling religious group. When she is returned to her mother, she faces the beliefs that shaped her childhood alongside life outside the community. Alternating timelines trace her effort to reconcile those experiences and form her own understanding. The novel addresses family relationships, manipulation, abuse, and personal agency.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details