Kids Book Index
Alan Barillaro
Debut author Alan Barillaro delivers a stirring story about a sensitive, shaken young girl who must face that growing up means coming to terms with the things you cannot change—and taking responsibility for the things you can.Ava’s mom is about to have twins, and the pregnancy isn’t going well.
A First Time for EverythingDan SantatA First Time for Everything is a 2023 middle-grade graphic memoir written and illustrated by American author Dan Santat.Twelve to FourteenWord count 13232On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Simon Sort of SaysErin BowSimon Sort of Says is a 2023 children's novel written by Erin Bow.Twelve to FourteenLexile 811LATOS 5.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wishing SeasonAnica Mrose RissiA moving middle grade story by Anica Mrose Rissi that will appeal to readers who loved The Thing about Jellyfish and Hello, Universe, about the enduring bond between twins: Anders, who has recently died, and Lily, who has to balance her grief and confusion with a brother who isn’t quite gone—and how…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details