Kids Book Index
Amy Hest
Set during World War II, this poignant, briskly paced historical novel relays the events of one extraordinary summer from three engaging points of view.On the morning of the dedication of the new children’s library in Belle Beach, Long Island, eleven-year-old Julie Sweet and her six-year-old sister, Martha, find a baby in a…
Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to JusticeMahogany L. Browne, with Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood"This collection of poems by women of color covers topics relating to social justice, activism, discrimination and empathy, focusing on the need to speak out and inspiring middle-graders." - Vogue Woke: A Young Poet's Guide to Justice is a collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Witches of BrooklynSophie EscabasseThere's a new witch in town! Life in Brooklyn takes a strange turn when Effie discovers MAGIC runs in the family. A middle-grade graphic novel adventure filled with magical hjinks for fans of Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Making Friends.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & TruthWade Hudson, Cheryl Willis HudsonIn this inspiring collection, literary all-stars such as Renée Watson (Piecing Me Together), Grace Lin (Where the Mountain Meets the Moon), Meg Medina (Merci Suárez Changes Gears), Adam Gidwitz (The Inquisitor's Tale), and many more engage young people in frank conversations about race, identity, and self-esteem.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details