Kids Book Index
Alex Gino
Jilly believes she understands how life works, but her perspective changes when her sister Emma is born Deaf. A committed fantasy reader, Jilly meets Derek through their shared interest in fantasy books. Derek is a Black Deaf ASL user, and Jilly seeks his advice but is not always sure how to ask for it. Emma’s birth shows Jilly that she still has much to learn.
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The House That Lou BuiltMae RespicioLou Bulosan-Nelson loves making things and develops a plan to construct a small home on land inherited from the father she never met. Her mother may take a job in Washington State, a prospect that could pull Lou away from San Francisco, her friends, and her Filipino relatives. When unpaid taxes put the land at risk, Lou begins building with materials she has gathered, using her creativity, determination, and willingness to seek help when needed.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family and the Planet (CitizenKid series)Elizabeth SunebyDuring Bangladesh’s monsoon season, Iqbal’s mother cooks indoors over an open fire. The smoke makes it difficult for his mother and baby sister to breathe and leaves them sick, so Iqbal worries when he hears them coughing. For a school science fair focused on sustainability, he designs a cooker that produces no smoke. His project aims to help his family while addressing the problem caused by indoor cooking smoke. The book includes project instructions and a glossary.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
You Go FirstErin Entrada KellyCharlotte Lockard and Ben Boxer are online friends who know each other through a Scrabble game, though more than a thousand miles separate them. Charlotte lives near Philadelphia and wants to become a geologist; she keeps a collection of rocks in her room. Ben lives in the small Louisiana town of Lanester. Over the course of a week, the two friends’ lives intersect unexpectedly as both try to navigate the upheaval and challenges of middle school.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 640LATOS Book Level 4.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details