Kids Book Index
Vanessa L. Torres
The Turning Pointe is a novel about Rosa Dominguez, a sixteen-year-old Latinx girl living in 1980s Minnesota. Rosa finds freedom in dance while facing expectations that constrain her. She is a dancer whose pirouettes are described in poetic terms. The book presents dance as both a source of freedom and a way for Rosa to resist those expectations in her life.
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Crimson ReignAmélie Wen ZhaoCrimson Reign concludes the Blood Heir trilogy in an epic fantasy retelling of the Anastasia story. Princess Anastacya Mikhailov, known as the Red Tigress, has lost her blood Affinity after it was taken during a battle in Bregon. The stolen power is now held by Sorsha Farrald, a dangerous Affinite traveling toward Cyrilia and Ana’s aunt, Empress Morganya. Ana must join with a con man as she seeks to free her empire from terror.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Name Is Jason. Mine Too.Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Jason GriffinJason Reynolds and Jason Griffin set out with the shared aim of moving to New York City. The two Jasons hope that the move will let them realize their personal dreams. Their journey is defined by a common destination as they each look toward a future they want to make for themselves.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Weren’t Looking to Be FoundStephanie KuehnWritten by Stephanie Kuehn, the book brings Dani and Camila together as roommates at the Peach Tree Hills treatment facility. The rural Georgia facility is described as beautiful. At first, neither expects to get along with the other or believes getting better is possible. Their relationship unfolds alongside recovery and the possibility of finding one's people in an unexpected place.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details