Kids Book Index
Janelle Milanes
A shy, rule-following teen winds up joining a local rock band in this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt coming-of-age novel.Victoria Cruz inhabits two worlds: In one, she is a rock star, thrashing the stage with her husky voice and purple-streaked hair.
All the Wind in the WorldSamantha MabryLonglisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Keep your eyes open . . . your head down . . . and your love secret.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
American StreetIbi ZoboiA young immigrant faces a perilous choice in pursuit of the American dream.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL690LATOS 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine KidColin MeloyA bored boy joins a band of child pickpockets, uncovering a thrilling world with dangerous stakes.Twelve to FourteenLexile 840LATOS 5.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details