Anywhere FarmPhyllis RootOne smart seed can start a garden, and one small gardener can inspire others. Delightful mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 348LATOS Book Level 2.5View book detailsBank Street Best Children's Books of the Year 2018
The 2018 edition contains 672 selections published by Bank Street College of Education. The source organizes the selections into Under Five, Five to Nine, Nine to Twelve, Twelve to Fourteen, and Fourteen and Older. It belongs to Bank Street's annual bibliography of books reviewed by its Children's Book Committee.
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Anywhere FarmPhyllis RootOne smart seed can start a garden, and one small gardener can inspire others. Delightful mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 348LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
Apples for Little FoxEkaterina Trukhan, illustrated by Ekaterina TrukhanMystery books inspire Little Fox to solve his own mysteries. What happened to the apples he loves to eat? Cheerful, detailed spot illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 2View book details
Are You a Monkey?: A Tale of Animal CharadesMarine Rivoal, illustrated by Marine RivoalYoung children will enjoy guessing the animals acted out by others in an imaginary jungle. Vibrant prints.Under FiveView book details
Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!Fran ManushkinPlaying and squabbling, two panda cubs know which food tastes good and express opinions about other animals’ food tastes. Simple rhyming text with colorful digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Big Bear Can’t Fall AsleepAdeline Ruel, illustrated by Adeline RuelWith a little help from one’s friends, the perfect napping companion can be found. Ripped paper illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Big Cat, Little CatElisha CooperA cat teaches a kitten how to live; then one day, the older cat goes away. Bold, expressive line drawings.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD370LATOS Book Level 2.6View book details
Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee BurtonSherri Duskey RinkerInspired by her sons, “Jinnee” Burton magically created her now classic stories. Watercolor, colored pencil, and digital media illustrations are reminiscent of Burton’s artistic style.Under FiveView book details
Birds Make NestsMichael GarlandBirds build nests of various shapes and sizes in different locales to keep eggs and chicks safe. Realistic illustrations of dozens of kinds of birds.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.3View book details
Bizzy Mizz LizzieDavid Shannon, illustrated by David ShannonAn exhausted young bee learns to slow down and smell the flowers. Humorous acrylic illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Blue EthelJennifer Black Reinhardt, illustrated by Jennifer Black ReinhardtA large cat is very content until she accidentally turns herself blue. She then learns about true friendship. Watercolor and ink illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 202LATOS Book Level 1.8View book details
Boo!/¡Bu!Leslie Patricelli, illustrated by Leslie Patricelli, Georgina LazaroIt’s Halloween! Get ready in Spanish and English. Heavily outlined and vibrant acrylic illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Bulldozer Helps OutCandace FlemingBulldozer finally gets his big chance to help out at a construction site, with surprising but lovable results. Bold, expressive block print illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 520LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
Canticos series The Birthday Book/Las mañanitas (978-1-945635-07-6) Little Mice/Ratoncitos (978-0-996995-92-4) My Little Donkey: A Christmas Song/Mi burrito: Una canción navideña (978-0-996995-93-1)Susie Jaramillo, illustrated by Susie Jaramillo, Susie JaramilloEnjoy beloved songs from the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish and English text. Accordion-book format and bright, lift-the-flap tempera illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Charlotte and the RockStephen W. MartinCharlotte wants a pet and receives one for her birthday—a pet rock. Can it love her back? Humorous pen and ink art.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 2.3View book details
City MoonRachael ColeA mother and her son take a quiet walk before bedtime and search for the moon. Keenly observed illustrations enhance the text.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1View book details
Colette’s Lost PetIsabelle ArsenaultAs her eager new neighbors help her search for an invented parakeet, Colette spins a grandiose tale. Graphic, cartoonish black-and-white yellow-splashed illustrations over speech bubbles.Under FiveView book details
Creepy Pair of Underwear!Aaron ReynoldsJasper Rabbit comes home from the store with a most unusual and scary pair of underwear. Illustrated in ghoulish, glowing green against a grayish, blackish background.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 2.8View book details
Daddy Honk Honk!Rosalinde Bonnet, illustrated by Rosalinde BonnetA fox may not know much about babies, but with help from his friends, he learns how to be a daddy. Mixed- media illustrations.Under FiveWord Count 567View book details
DreamMatthew Cordell, illustrated by Matthew CordellA parent gorilla lovingly envisions what the future may hold for a newborn baby gorilla. Gentle watercolors.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 549LATOS Book Level 3.6View book details
EggSteve Jenkins, Robin PageOf four eggs, three crack open and out come three baby birds. But what’s in the fourth egg? Soft pastel, ink, and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD1050LATOS Book Level 7.2View book details
Everybunny Dance!Ellie Sandall, illustrated by Ellie SandallLilting rhymes will inspire young listeners to join this lively dance of friendship. Energetic, humorous full- color illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD380LATOS Book Level 2.7View book details
FrankieMary Sullivan, illustrated by Mary SullivanPencil and digitally colored illustrations capture the humorous “sibling rivalry” between two dogs.Under FiveView book details
Free the LinesClayton Junior, illustrated by Clayton JuniorCaptivatingly drawn linework tells a wordless story of a cat who fishes and sails and cleverly saves the day.Under FiveView book details
The Giant JumpereeJulia DonaldsonA rabbit’s friends help to rid his burrow of a menacing creature. Told through rhyme and repetition with vivid illustrations that capture the humor and suspense.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 1.8View book details
Go Sleep in Your Own BedCandace FlemingBed-poaching is a problem on the farm, but eventually everyone snuggles down where they belong for a cozy night’s sleep. Twilight palette illustrations evoke nighttime.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD460LATOS Book Level 3.1View book details
Green PantsKenneth Kraegel, illustrated by Kenneth KraegelJameson wants to be in the wedding, but he must dress formally, not in his green pants. What will he do? Watercolor and pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Hand over HandAlma FullertonIn a small Filipino village, Nina persuades her grandfather that she is as capable of fishing as boys are. Realistic watercolors.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 550LATOS Book Level 3.6View book details
Have You Seen My Lunch Box?Steve Light, illustrated by Steve LightSearch for things to get ready for school, cleverly hidden in ink drawings with collage paper. The colorful labeled list tells the things you need to find.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD380LATOS Book Level 1.4View book details
Home in the RainBob GrahamA long road trip home leaves Francie and her mom time to contemplate names for her new baby sister. Poetic text and light watercolors.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD590LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
How to Be a Bigger BunnyFlorence MinorTickles is left behind to read when her family goes on adventures. When they have a problem, Tickles’s book helps her save the day. Warm, reassuring illustrations in watercolor and gouache.Under FiveView book details
How to Find an ElephantKate BanksFollow the simple suggestions offered by the intrepid young (backyard) explorer! Clever, colorful illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 3.3View book details
I Am (Not) ScaredAnna KangWhat are scary things? Two appealing creatures take comfort in sharing their fears and conquering them. Amusing ink and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.3View book details
I Got a New FriendKarl Newsom Edwards, illustrated by Karl Newsom EdwardsA toddler and a puppy get to know each other in this delightful tale of budding friendship. Digitally refined pencil and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
I PromiseLeBron JamesIn this warm and loving dialogue, a mother bear explains the concept of “promises to keep” to her cub. Exquisite pen and ink and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4View book details
If My Love Were a Fire Truck: A Daddy’s Love SongLuke ReynoldsAn endearing nighttime rhyme celebrates the gargantuan love of a father for his son. Lively mixed- media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Imagine That!Yasmeen Ismail, illustrated by Yasmeen IsmailLila’s imagination helps her play creatively throughout her day. Lively, vibrant watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
In the Middle of FallKevin HenkesBrilliant fall-colored acrylic paints illustrate this simple tale as autumn unfolds into winter.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 390LATOS Book Level 2.7View book details
Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good FriendNaseem HrabDreading being the new kid in a new school, Ira tries to reach out in advance to future classmates. Humorous illustrations add to the fun.Under FiveView book details
Jabari JumpsGaia CornwallA boy, eager to use the diving board, has second thoughts, but his father’s encouragement enables him to take the plunge. Animated illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.3View book details
Laundry DayJessixa Bagley, illustrated by Jessixa BagleyWhat happens when two bored badgers eagerly take up their mother’s offer to hang up the laundry while she is out? Humorous, detailed watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
LeafSandra Dieckmann, illustrated by Sandra DieckmannForest animals, at first fearful of the intrusion of a polar bear, discover his plight and help him return to his natural habitat. Vibrant, energetic full-page illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Little ExcavatorAnna Dewdney, illustrated by Anna DewdneyCan a machine so small help transform a vacant lot into a park? Finding the right size job helps. Oil on masonite illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD480LATOS Book Level 2View book details
Little Pig Saves the ShipDavid Hyde Costello, illustrated by David Hyde CostelloWhen Little Pig is unable to attend sailing camp with his siblings, his Poppy builds him a sailboat, and Little Pig surprises everyone with his sailing acumen. Watercolor and ink illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 361LATOS Book Level 2.6View book details
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His A B C’s (the Hard Way)Patrick McDonnellAn adventurous cat sets off on a zany chase in this guessing game and alphabet book. Retro-style cartoon pen and ink, pencil, and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Littles: And How They GrowKelly DiPucchioA sprightly rhymed text presents a diverse group of babies engaged in their daily activities with those that love them. Animated, tender illustrations.Under FiveView book details
LovelyJess Hong, illustrated by Jess HongHumorous, colorful illustrations and simple text create a celebration of the many ways people are different.Under FiveView book details
Mighty, Mighty Construction SiteSherri Duskey RinkerConstruction vehicles, tools, and tasks are the topic of this dawn-to-dusk rhyming tale that emphasizes the importance of collaboration. Clear, vivid illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD710LATOS Book Level 3.5View book details
Mine!Candace FlemingAction-packed mixed-media illustrations bring to life an escalating battle between two mice for possession of a coveted rock.Under FiveView book details
Mouse and HippoMike Twohy, illustrated by Mike TwohyTwo animals differentiated by their physical attributes, text color, and typeface, share their perspectives, creativity, and ingenuity in their role as artists. Humorous cartoonlike illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Mouse Is SmallMary Murphy, illustrated by Mary MurphySome animals are little and some are large. Which one makes the biggest impact? Bold mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
My Grandpa’s ChairJiyeon Pak, illustrated by Jiyeon PakWill Grandpa find a chair he likes? Full-page expressive, colorful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
No Kimchi for Me!Aram Kim, illustrated by Aram KimYoomi’s older brothers make fun of her when she won’t eat spicy kimchi (Korean pickled vegetables), but Grandma has a delicious solution. Includes a recipe. Humorous mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.3View book details
Noisy NightMac BarnettNeighbors in an apartment house hear many different sounds above them. Entertaining, full-page illustrations provide clues about what the noises are.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 202LATOS Book Level 1.8View book details
North, South, East, WestMargaret Wise BrownIt’s time for a little bird to leave her home. Where will she go? Warm, expressive illustrations of simple shapes and colors.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 479LATOS Book Level 3.2View book details
NowAntoinette PortisA girl names her favorite things, from a falling leaf to a missing tooth, as she shares a book with her mother. Expressive brush and bamboo stick illustrations.Under FiveWord Count 139View book details
On the Night of the Shooting StarAmy HestA very independent bunny and a very independent dog find that friendship has its benefits. Soothing mixed- media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
A Perfect DayLane SmithIt’s a sunny and warm day in Bert’s garden for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel—at least until Bear comes along. Gently blended, soft illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD260LATOS Book Level 1.6View book details
Priscilla GorillaBarbara BottnerPriscilla acts like a gorilla in class, at first producing humorously negative—but ultimately positive—results. Animated pencil and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 550LATOS Book Level 3.2View book details
The Quiet CrocodileNatacha AndriamiradoFossil , the tranquil reptile, loves silence but a parade of friends invade his repose. Humorous pen, ink, and colored pencil drawings and attractive endpapers.Under FiveView book details
RainCynthia Rylant, illustrated by Lisa CongdonA boy is impatient to play in inclement weather. His pent-up energy and imagination are finally unleashed when his grandfather ventures outside. Appealing watercolor-and-ink illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1View book details
The Ring BearerFloyd Cooper, illustrated by Floyd CooperJackson worries that he’ll trip when he carries the rings at his mama’s wedding, but when his new little sister needs help, he finds courage. Soft mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 3.5View book details
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!/ ¡El gallo que no se callaba!Carmen Agra DeedyA courageous farm bird stands up to his oppressor and wins. Spanish and English text. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Sam & EvaDebbie Ridpath Ohi, illustrated by Debbie Ridpath OhiCan Eva and Sam work together, or will their creative differences cause chaos? Expressive color and black- and-white illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Say Zoop!Hervé Tullet, illustrated by Hervé TulletGet your fingers ready to touch the dots and make sounds, music, and much more. Brightly painted blue, red, and yellow dots fill every page.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 320LATOS Book Level 2.4View book details
Shawn Loves SharksCurtis ManleyShawn knows just about everything there is to know about sharks, but friendship proves a little trickier to grasp. Colorful, imaginative illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.6View book details
Sister Day!Lisa MantchevLizzie’s big sister is always busy with lessons and her own friends, but one day Lizzie finds a way to surprise her. Humorous digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Sleep Well, Siba & SabaNansubuga Nagadya IsdahlTwo sisters are always losing things and finding them in their dreams. Set in Uganda, the story is told with alliteration and delicate watercolor drawings.Under FiveView book details
Sloppy Wants a HugSean Julian, illustrated by Sean JulianThe tree dragon only gets a hug from Dewdrop, the sprite, when he earns it. Too late, she remembers his yucky habit. Humorous, appealing illustrations.Under FiveView book details
SmallMatthew Clark SmithCan a small girl conquer the city and begin to feel big? Expressive illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Snow SceneRichard JacksonBeautiful, quiet winter and spring scenes of woods, birds, and children are portrayed in whimsical, expressive textured acrylics.Under FiveView book details
Snowflake in My PocketRachel BrightA squirrel and a bear are best friends forever, even if the snow doesn’t last. Bright, cut paper artwork.Under FiveView book details
Spring for SophieYael WerberGuided by her parents, Sophie uses all five senses to tell her when spring has come. Warm, sensitive gouache illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 590LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
Still StuckShinsuke Yoshitake, illustrated by Shinsuke YoshitakeA young child, stuck with his shirt over his head while undressing for bath time, imagines possible future scenarios. Humorous, cartoon-style illustrations.Under FiveWord Count 247View book details
There Might Be LobstersCarolyn CrimiA girl’s dog, fearful of the beach, surprises his patient owner when he dashes into the water to retrieve her toy monkey. Expressive mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
There’s Nothing to Do!Dev PettyAfter rejecting suggestions from his father and his animal friends about ways to relieve his boredom, a frog embraces his momentary condition. Dialogue bubble text and expansive, humorous illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Through with the ZooJacob Grant, illustrated by Jacob GrantCharcoal, crayon, colored digital drawings capture Goat’s humorous and heartfelt search for a perfect place to live.Under FiveView book details
Time Now to DreamTimothy KnapmanWhile walking in the woods, Alice and Jack take turns reassuring one another. Their relationship defies age and gender stereotypes. Muted watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 261LATOS Book Level 2.1View book details
Tubby/BañitoLeslie Patricelli, illustrated by Leslie Patricelli, Georgina LazaroIn this bilingual board book, a baby enjoys bath time adventures. Vibrant, bold illustrations, outlined in black.Under FiveView book details
Under the Silver Moon: Lullabies, Night Songs & Poems illustratedPamela DaltonCut paper and watercolor illustrations bring to life this collection of traditional songs and poems for bedtime sharing.Under FiveView book details
Wake Up!Helen Frost, photographed by Rick LiederExceptional photographs and rhyming text portray the awakening of the world of nature in the spring. Back matter explains the photo content.Under FiveView book details
What Are You Waiting For?Scott MenchinA curious badger tries to solve the riddle his rabbit friend poses throughout the day. Question-and-answer format. Sketchy pencil and pastel illustrations.Under FiveView book details
What George ForgotKathy WolffGeorge is getting ready for school, but what hasn’t he done? Amusing pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
What Is Baby Gorilla Doing?Christena Nippert-Eng, photographed by John Dominski, Miguel MartinezBabies and toddlers will relate to the busy world of a baby gorilla, shown through simple, engaging photographs paired with bold action words.Under FiveView book details
When Your Elephant Has the SnifflesSusanna Leonard HillWhen a young girl’s elephant has the sniffles, she must do everything to take care of him and make sure he doesn’t sneeze. Amusing colorful illustrationsUnder FiveView book details
When Your Lion Needs a BathSusanna Leonard HillA boy must try to trick his smelly lion into getting in the tub to take a bath. Amusing colorful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Where, Oh Where, Is Baby Bear?Ashley Wolff, illustrated by Ashley WolffWhile his mama searches for food, Baby Bear hides. How will the adventure end? Hand water-colored linoleum block illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD380LATOS Book Level 2.7View book details
Who Am I?: An Animal Guessing GameSteve Jenkins, Robin PageClues specific to different animals will have readers guessing the identity of a diverse collection of creatures. Accurate drawings and informative back matter.Under FiveView book details
The WhopperRebecca Ashdown, illustrated by Rebecca AshdownA personified lie that grows bigger with each fib anchors the story of an ugly sweater, bad decisions, and fessing up. Mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Whose Moon Is That?Kim Krans, illustrated by Kim KransThe curious cat’s question, “Whose moon is that?,” results in many claims of ownership, until the moon sets the record straight. Luminous watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
WindowsJulia DenosWalking his dog in the evening, a young boy notices windows light up and watches the many activities of his neighbors. Detailed ink, watercolor, and digital collage illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Winter DanceMarion Dane BauerWinter is coming and young fox seeks information from different forest creatures about what to do. Soft illustrations in earth tones.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4View book details
The Wolf, the Duck, & the MouseMac BarnettA mouse joins a duck who has happily set up housekeeping inside a wolf, until a hunter threatens their cozy arrangement. Expressive mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 2.2View book details
Yoga BunnyBrian Russo, illustrated by Brian RussoBunny performs yoga throughout the day, demonstrating to his friends all the reasons to join him in practice and end their exercise chanting “om.” Watercolors, colored pencil, and digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
You Hold Me Up/Ki Kîhcêyimin MânaMonique Gray SmithEnjoy a celebration of all the ways people help, affirm, and support each other. Plains Cree and English text. Simple but effective gouache, acrylic, and pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Zebra on the GoJill NogalesThe lion turns angry when the zebra steps on his toe, and a hilarious circus chase is on. Lively, rhythmic text with vibrant watercolor and gouache illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 2.2View book details
Baby Animals Take a Bath (978-1-58089-538-5) Baby Animals Take a Nap (978-1-58089-539-2)Marsha Diane ArnoldCelebrate bath time and nap time with your little one and some playful baby animals. Clever mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Blanket of LoveAlyssa Satin CapucilliThere are so many ways to feel warm and protected. Soft mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Circle, Triangle, Elephant!: A Book of Shapes & SurprisesKenji OikawaAs they observe the shapes in this clever, appealing board book, young readers will discover surprising objects. Bold, colorful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art in English and Spanish series *ABeCedarios: Mexican Folk Art ABCs in English and Spanish (978-1-941026-66-3)Cynthia Weill, with K. B. BassechesIllustrated with photos of wooden and ceramic sculptures, these bilingual board books will delight English and Spanish readers alike.Under FiveView book details
Grandma’s Tiny House: A Counting Story!Janay Brown-WoodLively bold illustrations depict Grandma’s tiny, tiny house that is somehow big enough for numerous friends and family to fit in.Under FiveView book details
Hector the CollectorEmily BeenyHector is teased about his acorn collection, until his classmates learn about the many kinds of collections there are in the world. Pencil, watercolor, and ink illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD550LATOS Book Level 2.7View book details
Motor Mix: FlightEmily SnapeYoung readers will discover vehicles that fly above the city, around the moon, and on the ocean. A cleverly constructed flip book with digital artwork.Under FiveView book details
Opposite SurpriseAgnese Baruzzi, illustrated by Agnese BaruzziChildren learn opposites including “one and many” and “closed and open” in this interactive pull-the-flap board book. Colorful cartoonish illustrations with bold text.Under FiveLexile Text Measure BR10LATOS Book Level 0.1View book details
RoundJoyce Sidman, illustrated by Taeeun YooPoetic text celebrates round form, from the smallest details of everyday life to the vast and ancient forces that shape our world. Mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 3.3View book details
Time for BedThierry Bedouet, illustrated by Thierry BedouetIt’s so hard to fall asleep without a little help or word of comfort. Pull-tabs and mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Warthog: A Counting AdventureBirdie BlackA warthog goes on a counting adventure. Pull-down flaps lead to surprises. Lively, mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Red & LuluMatt Tavares, illustrated by Matt TavaresIn this holiday ode, a cardinal miraculously unites with his mate at the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center after a frantic search. Detailed watercolor and gouache illustrations.Under FiveView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Feathers and Hair: What Animals WearJennifer Ward, illustrated by Jing Jing TsongDynamic colors and richly textured illustrations of various animal body coverings are woven seamlessly into a simple rhyming text. End notes label each animal with accompanying facts.Under FiveView book details
Penguin Day: A Family StoryNic BishopVivid full-color photographs capture a day in the life of a rockhopper penguin chick and its parents in Antarctica. Author’s note.Under FiveView book details
Water, Little Water/Agua, agüitaJorge Tetl ArguetaThe life cycle of a droplet is told poetically in Spanish and English. Nahuat translation at the end. Lush mixed- media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Whose Poop Is That?Darrin LundeGuess which animal has left a “gift” behind! Amazing digitally colored pen-and-ink illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD460LATOS Book Level 3.1View book detailsFive to Nine
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The Boy and the WhaleMordicai GersteinCan a small boy possibly rescue a huge whale that is trapped in a net? Expressive, painterly illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 2.4View book details
On a Magical Do-Nothing DayBeatrice Alemagna, illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna, Jill DavisWhen she can no longer play her video game, a girl discovers the wonders of nature. Her bright orange coat glows against the backdrop of the dark, mystical forest. Mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 420LATOS Book Level 2.9View book details
RobinsonPeter Sís, illustrated by Peter SísA young boy who loves Robinson Crusoe embarks on an imaginative and wondrous journey to a remote island. Detailed, lush watercolors.Five to NineView book details
Victor and HugoRobert J. Blake, illustrated by Robert J. BlakeMaestro plays his accordion while two dogs dance along the Seine in Paris. The accordion falls into the water, the dogs follow, and an adventure begins. Oil on canvas illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4View book details
Wallace and Grace Take the Case (Wallace and Grace series)Heather AlexanderTwo owls are good friends and good detectives. Lots of clues, humor, and illustrations created with Blackwing pencils and Photoshop help young readers figure things out. First in a series.Five to NineView book details
Yours Sincerely, GiraffeMegumi IwasaGiraffe is bored and searches for a best friend. With Pelican as mail messenger, he begins a pen pal relationship. Black-and-white drawings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 3.4View book details
Zog and the Flying DoctorsJulia DonaldsonZog the dragon carries two doctors, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, on their rounds. The king thinks medicine isn’t maidenly—until he gets sick, and Pearl saves the day. Amusing action-filled illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar BearsJessica Olien, illustrated by Jessica OlienKarl and Hazel have different personalities, but they must help each other when they get stranded on an ice floe. Colorful bold-line illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Alfie: The Turtle That DisappearedThyra HederAlfie, Nia’s pet turtle, doesn’t do much . . . until he embarks on a quest to find the perfect birthday present for her. Warm, detailed watercolors.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
A Cat Named SwanHolly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly HobbieAfter barely surviving life on the streets, a stray kitten is taken to a rescue center and then adopted by a loving family. Realistic pencil and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineATOS Book Level 3.2AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)View book details
Our Very Own DogAmanda McCardieSophie finally has a forever home, and her new owners have lots of helpful hints about how to take care of her. Whimsical mixed-media illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
The Unexpected Love Story of Alfred FiddleducklingTimothy Basil Ering, illustrated by Timothy Basil EringA duckling is lost at sea and then on land, but a musical friend helps him find his way home. Acrylic, ink, charcoal, and graphite illustrations.Five to NineView book details
William’s Winter NapLinda AshmanThrough rhymed text along with digital colored pencil drawing, we see how William opens his home and his heart.Five to NineView book details
Wolf in the SnowMatthew CordellGentle watercolors and a few onomatopoeic words tell the story of how a lost girl and a wolf pup help each other during a storm.Five to NineWord Count 41View book details
Brave Red, Smart Frog: A New Book of Old TalesEmily JenkinsThese retellings add inventive twists and recurring elements to seven much-loved tales. Finely detailed watercolor and ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Once There Was a Story: Tales from around the World, Perfect for Sharingillustrated by Jane Dyer, Jane YolenElegant, accessible prose enhances more than 30 stories and will keep young listeners and readers rapt. Delicate gouache and colored pencil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Block PartyGwendolyn HooksPadma is excited about an invitation to a block party until she learns that her mother is bringing Indian lentil soup. Animated illustrations. Recipe included.Five to NineView book details
Chicken in MittensAdam LehrhauptA chicken and a pig go out for an adventure to find the North Pole and are not disappointed. Colorful watercolors.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 380LATOS Book Level 1.6View book details
Fergus and ZekeKate MessnerWhen the elementary class takes a trip to a museum, the class’s pet mouse finds a way to join the fun. Humorous illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 3View book details
George Washington: The First PresidentSarah AlbeeLearn about the early history of the United States, including the milestones of Washington’s life as general and president. Colorful illustrations. Maps, timeline, and other back matter.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 2.9View book details
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (King & Kayla series)Dori Hillestad ButlerCan Kayla decode the mysterious letter that she receives? Amusing pencil and digitally colored illustrations. First in a series.Five to NineView book details
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down ThinkerShelley Johannes, illustrated by Shelley JohannesTo the chagrin of her teacher, Beatrice does things her own way, but her quirkiness helps re-cement a friendship. Humorously told with lively pencil drawings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 570LATOS Book Level 3.7View book details
BertoltJacques GoldstynEngaging pastel illustrations capture a boy, who is a loner, and his best friend, a tree.Five to NineView book details
Chester Raccoon and the Almost Perfect SleepoverAudrey PennChester Raccoon misses his mother during his first “overday” sleepover. She reassures him that he was missed too. Expressive color illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD620LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
The Curse of Einstein’s Pencil (Bea Garcia series)Deborah Zemke, illustrated by Deborah ZemkeBea Garcia longs for smart Judith Einstein’s pencil. What will happen when she gets it? Humorous black-and- white drawings.Five to NineView book details
PandoraVictoria TurnbullElegant pencil and watercolor illustrations capture Pandora’s heartfelt journey to find a friend. Spare language expresses complex feelings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
Raisin, the Littlest CowMiriam BuschLittle Raisin’s role as the baby of the family is upstaged by the birth of a brother. She learns to do things on her own. Pencil, ink, gouache, and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 401LATOS Book Level 2.8View book details
The Thing Lou Couldn’t DoAshley Spires, illustrated by Ashley SpiresWhen her friends all climb a tree, Lou makes excuses to hide her fear. A humorous story about trying new things. Expressive digital art.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 2.2View book details
Town IsJoanne SchwartzAs he goes about his daily activities, a boy muses about his father, an undersea coal miner, and is resigned to a similar future. Lyrical refrains. Evocative and muted color illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD550LATOS Book Level 3.6View book details
LinesSuzy Lee, illustrated by Suzy LeeEvocative pencil drawings create a wordless celebration of self-expression and the joyful surprises that perseverance can bring.Five to NineView book details
Little iMichael Hall, illustrated by Michael HallLower case i loses its dot and embarks on a journey to find it, while other letters and punctuation marks provide encouragement. Colorful dramatic illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 2.2View book details
WordplayIvan Brunetti, illustrated by Ivan BrunettiThrough the context of comics, kids use their imaginations as they visualize compound words, like housefly, grasshopper, and strawberry literally, with amusing results. Digitally colored cartoon illustrationsFive to NineView book details
After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up AgainDan SantatAll the king’s men put Humpty Dumpty back together again, but can he now overcome his fear of heights? Watercolor, colored pencil, and digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
CinnamonNeil GaimanA fierce but wise tiger appears in an imaginary Indian kingdom to help a blind princess regain her speech. Bold, detailed digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 860LATOS Book Level 5.1View book details
Dragons: Father and SonAlexandre LacroixTo prove to his father he’s a real dragon, Drake goes to the village to start a fire, but returns with a lesson for dad. Colorful, dramatic illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Garcia & Colette Go ExploringHannah BarnabyExploring outer space and the deep sea is exciting, but what if you left something very important at home? Expressive, humorous illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Ghost Attack (Monster Itch series)David LubarAlex has allergies to many things, but he never expected that an allergy to ghosts might help him solve a small- town mystery. A humorous story with black-and-white illustrations. First in a series.Five to NineView book details
Good Night, PlanetLiniersWhat are a toy and a dog doing at night while their child owner is sleeping? Finely drawn pen and ink and watercolor illustrations. Also available in Spanish.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 290LATOS Book Level 2.2View book details
Isadora Moon Goes to School (Isadora Moon series)Harriet Muncaster, illustrated by Harriet MuncasterA young girl, half fairy and half vampire, doesn’t like learning to be either one, but finds a comfortable spot in a human school. Pink-and-black illustrations. First in a series.Five to NineView book details
Little Fox in the ForestStephanie GraeginIn this wordless picture book, a girl and her friend chase a toy thief and find themselves in a magical village. Mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Mae and June and the Wonder WheelCharise Mericle HarperA girl and her talking dog seek out a new friend. Expressive illustrations add to the whimsical humor.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 610LATOS Book Level 3.1View book details
Princess Cora and the CrocodileLaura Amy SchlitzWith the help of her fairy godmother and a friendly crocodile, Princess Cora becomes her own person. Fanciful watercolor and gouache illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 590LATOS Book Level 4.1View book details
Renato and the LionBarbara DiLorenzo, illustrated by Barbara DiLorenzoA stone lion magically saves a young boy who emigrates to the United States during World War II. Gentle watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD570LATOS Book Level 3.6View book details
Thunder HorseEve BuntingA young girl receives a magical horse from her special aunt. Can he be the winged horse of Greek mythology? Dreamy, acrylic paintings.Five to NineView book details
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band ChristmasRussell HobanAn impoverished widow and her son each try secretly to earn enough to buy the other a Christmas present. Rustic crayon and pastel illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Glassmaker’s DaughterDianne HofmeyrWho can make the glassmaker’s daughter smile? Set in early Venice and told in folkloric style with vivid expressive illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Pattan’s Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern IndiaChitra SoundarA giant pumpkin serves as an ark for Pattan, his wife, and the regional plants and animals. Colorful gouache folk-style art.Five to NineView book details
The Three Billy Goats GruffMac BarnettA gentle version of the classic tale changes the bullying troll’s fate to coexistence rather than banishment. Animated, richly textured pencil and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, SalaamFawzia Gilani-Williams, illustrated by Chiara Fedele, Fawzia Gilani-WilliamsAlthough they dress and pray differently, neighbors Yaffa and Fatima share an understanding of what it means to be friends. Line drawings with soft colors.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD530LATOS Book Level 3.5View book details
The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval FalconryDanna SmithWith a lyrical voice, the daughter of the castle’s falconer details every step as a goshawk hunts prey. Gouache paintings. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Independence Cake: A Revolutionary Confection InspiredAmelia Simmons, Whose True History Is Unfortunately Unknown by Deborah HopkinsonAmelia Simmons, who wrote the first American cookbook in 1796, bakes a special surprise. Watercolor and ink illustrations. Recipe included.Five to NineView book details
Mr. Crum’s Potato PredicamentAnne RenaudIn upstate New York in the 1850s, a clever multiracial chef invents the first potato chip. Period illustrations in pencil and watercolor.Five to NineView book details
Remembering VeraPatricia Polacco, illustrated by Patricia PolaccoThe author tells the story of the stray dog she met in 1962 who performed heroic rescues with the coast guard. Emotion-filled pencil and acetone marker drawings.Five to NineView book details
7 Ate 9: The Untold StoryTara LazarNumeral 6 seeks the services of Private I, an investigator, to protect him from numeral 7, who is after him. Comic noir-style mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineATOS Book Level 2.5AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)View book details
The Chupacabra Ate the CandelabraMarc Tyler NoblemanThree goats fend off a goat-eating chupacabra by offering alternate delicacies. Colorful, lively watercolor, ink, and gouache illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 2.5View book details
Come Home Already!Jory JohnDuck wants to hang out with Bear, but Bear wants to go camping alone. Colorful humorous illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD420LATOS Book Level 1.7View book details
Fizz and the Police Dog Tryouts (Fizz series)Lesley GibbesEngaging pen and ink drawings dot this transitional reader about a lap dog who longs to be a rough, tough police dog. First in a series.Five to NineView book details
The Giant of JumElli WoollardEnergetic, colorful illustrations enliven this rhyming tale of a grumpy, hungry giant whose wise young prey teaches him the value of kindness and generosity.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 511LATOS Book Level 3.4View book details
Hattie & HudsonChris Van Dusen, illustrated by Chris Van DusenWhen Hattie befriends a lake water monster, they convince the townspeople that differences don’t matter. Colorful gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Legend of Rock Paper ScissorsDrew DaywaltObjects in an ancient game are morphed into three champion warriors from their own kingdoms, who then challenge each other. Hilarious explosive text and illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD670LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
Life on MarsJon AgeeDetermined to discover extraterrestrial life, a young astronaut finds a yellow flower but overlooks the Martian who follows him. Bold illustrations add a humorous twist.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 1.4View book details
Love, TriangleMarcie ColleenBest friends Circle and Square must make room for a new buddy, Triangle. A geometric romp full of word play and colorful pop art cartooning.Five to NineView book details
Sam the Man & the Rutabaga PlanFrances O’Roark DowellSecond grader Sam’s project is a rutabaga, and with the help of family and neighbors, he learns about the root vegetable—and much more. Line drawings.Five to NineView book details
Short Stories for Little MonstersMarie-Louise Gay, illustrated by Marie-Louise GayEighteen hilarious narratives with diverse characters tap the mind-set of children. Comic-strip, colorful mixed- media illustrations with bubble text.Five to NineView book details
Sleep Tight, CharlieMichaël EscoffierWill Charlie finally stop the outdoor noises that prevent him from sleeping? Subdued color illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Today *All the Way to HavanaMargarita EngleA boy and his father must use real ingenuity to get their ancient car running again so they can visit family in Havana. Realistic mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD890LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
AwayEmil SherAnimated sketchy watercolors capture nuanced sticky note exchanges between a reassuring mother and her daughter, anxious about going to sleep-away camp.Five to NineView book details
The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World (CitizenKid series)Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Shane W. Evans, Shane WIn a refugee camp in Tanzania, Deo is bullied by a gang leader until the boys play soccer and make their own balls together. Expressive textured illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Charlie & MouseLaurel SnyderTwo brothers enjoy adventures, some imaginary, resulting in unexpected humor. Joyous illustrations. First in a series.Five to NineView book details
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh CutDerrick BarnesBoldly painted illustrations and lyrical language capture the exhilarating experience of a fresh haircut at the barbershop that can make a young African American boy feel like royalty.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
A Different PondBao PhiIn Minneapolis, a boy shares his experience of fishing with his Vietnamese father for the dinner meal. Evocative animated illustrations.Five to NineView book details
FeatherRémi Courgeon, illustrated by Rémi Courgeon, Claudia Zoe BedrickA motherless girl transforms her male-dominated Russian immigrant family by mastering boxing skills. Now her brothers do their share of the housework. Stylized bold color poster-like illustrations.Five to NineView book details
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the SeaKai Cheng ThomThis enchanting story of Miu Lan, whose identity resists boundaries, is a call to challenge stereotypes and to build an inclusive environment. Saturated watercolors.Five to NineWord Count 1060View book details
It Takes a VillageHillary Rodham ClintonWhat does it take to change the world? It starts with the members of a village—adults and children. Ideas are captured in soft pencil and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD390LATOS Book Level 2.7View book details
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen (Jasmine Toguchi series)Debbi Michiko FlorenceJasmine hatches a plan to be the first girl to pound mochi, a task traditionally done by men. Lively black- and-white illustrations. First in a series.Five to NineView book details
King of the SkyNicola DaviesA newly immigrated boy feels he’s not where he belongs until he bonds with an old man racing pigeons. Impressionistic mixed-media illustrations and hand lettering.Five to NineWord Count 752View book details
Niko Draws a FeelingBob RaczkaNiko loves to draw, but no one understands his abstract creations except Iris, his new neighbor. Mixed-media digital and acrylic paint illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The One Day HouseJulia DurangoThe whole community helps Wilson create a better home for Gigi, an older woman living in a ramshackle house. Expressive colorful collages.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 2.3View book details
Sparkle BoyLesléa NewmanWhen Jessie’s little brother wants to wear her skirt, bracelet, and nail polish, love triumphs over embarrassment. Pencil illustrations with digital coloring.Five to NineView book details
The Way Downtown: Adventures in Public TransitInna GertsbergThe citizens of the city Zoom travel on every type of transportation and discover many facts about city life. Pencil, pen, and ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Way Home in the NightAkiko MiyakoshiA young bunny observes the activities of different neighbors as his mother carries him home through the darkened streets. Soft pencil, charcoal, and gouache illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD440LATOS Book Level 1.8View book details
Where’s Rodney?Carmen BoganRodney longs to be outdoors, but spending time in the run-down neighborhood park doesn’t count. A class trip to a national park is just what he needs. Warm, softly lit paintings.Five to NineView book details
The Wooden CamelWanuri KahiuWill his sister, Akiru, manage to fulfill Etabo’s dream of owning a racing camel? Delicate, stylized illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Blue Sky White StarsSarvinder NaberhausLyrical verse and luminous oil paintings pay tribute to an America of beauty, promise, and inclusion, and to its flag of freedom.Five to NineWord Count 72View book details
Cricket in the Thicket: Poems about BugsCarol MurraySpiders, bees, butterflies, bugs, and cockroaches are celebrated in brief, humorous verse. Lively eye-catching watercolor and mixed-media illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Family Poems for Every Day of the Week/Poemas familiares para cada dia de la semanaFrancisco X. AlarcónBilingual poems celebrate the days of the week (explaining the origins of both the Spanish English words for them) and everyday experiences. Vibrant, stylized illustrations with folkloric touches.Five to NineView book details
Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to SwingMarilyn SingerFrom hip-hop to polka, each poem expresses the essence of a particular dance. Informative back matter and lively, colorful digital illustrations. CD included.Five to NineView book details
Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers’ MarketMichelle SchaubTwo friends and their dogs relish a day in the world of fruit and vegetable stands. Animated mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Hey Black ChildUseni Eugene PerkinsDream big and go far. Written in 1975, this ode to black children is still powerful today. Evocative illustrations. Author’s note.Five to NineWord Count 130View book details
My Daddy Rules the World: Poems about DadsHope Anita Smith, illustrated by Hope Anita SmithChildren share loving times with their fathers—from breakfast to ball playing and from reading to being best friends. Diverse torn paper illustrations.Five to NineView book details
A New School Year: Stories in Six VoicesSally DerbyBefore, during, and after the first day of school, six kids start school with their own fears, hopes, and worries about it. Watercolor and ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Road HomeKatie CottonLyrical text and soft watercolor illustrations with muted, distancing perspective follow four different animals sharing the harsh realities of survival in the wild as they journey to find a safe home.Five to NineView book details
That Is My Dream!Langston HughesAppealing soft gouache paintings interpret Hughes’s “Dream Variations” through the eyes of a child experiencing joy and dreaming of inclusion during the era of segregation.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD250LATOS Book Level 2View book details
We Are ShiningGwendolyn BrooksHonoring the renowned African American poet on her 100th anniversary, this inspiring, life-affirming poem celebrates diversity. Sweeping lyrical and vibrant illustrations.Five to NineView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS The Art Lesson: A Shavuot StoryAllison Marks, Wayne MarksIn Shoshanna’s art classes, the love of art, Jewish culture, and artists is passed down from one generation to the next. Colorful digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Meditate with Me: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness JourneyMariam GatesLearn how you can notice and negotiate your own emotions by focusing on your breath and the sensations of the body. Helpful, colorful digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s BooksMichelle MarkelIn 1700s London, a publisher combines his love of reading and children into a new industry: books for children. Back matter. Digitized pen and ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Becoming BachTom Leonard, illustrated by Tom LeonardJohann Sebastian hears beautiful patterns in musical notes and creates a rich bounty of instrumental and vocal music. Ornate, colorful illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Fallingwater: The Building of Frank Lloyd Wright’s MasterpieceMarc Harshman, Anna Egan SmuckerIncorporating the rocks and water of its surroundings, a unique home arises in Pennsylvania. Beautiful, detailed illustrations follow the long, meticulous architectural process.Five to NineView book details
Fantastic FlowersSusan Stockdale, illustrated by Susan StockdaleRhyming text and big, bright illustrations invite readers to visualize flowers as ballerinas, bats, or bumblebees. Back matter includes photographs.Five to NineView book details
Frida Kahlo and Her AnimalitosMonica BrownKahlo’s art was always influenced by her relationship with her beloved pets. Acrylic illustrations evoke her style.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 4.8View book details
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept DrawingKay A. HaringDigitized art captures the iconic creations of a young artist who drew on vinyl, streets, buildings, and subway walls—all inspired by break dancing. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Masterpiece MixRoxie Munro, illustrated by Roxie MunroAn artist describes her materials and her sources of inspiration: paintings from throughout the centuries. Mixed-media illustrations incorporate famous works of art. Notes on the paintings.Five to NineView book details
The Nutcracker in HarlemT. E. McMorrowIn 1920s Harlem, a prominent African American family celebrates Christmas, and Marie finds herself in a dream of the Nutcracker ballet. Handsome watercolor paintings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 401LATOS Book Level 2.8View book details
What Is Hip-Hop?Eric MorseRhyming verse and clay figure illustrations tell the story of hip-hop from its DJ beginnings to the work of artists of today, including female rappers.Five to NineView book details
What’s Your Favorite Color?Eric Carle, Others, illustrated by Eric Carle, OthersWith fascinating variety and creativity, 15 illustrators of children’s books present their favorite colors and styles. Includes biographies of the artists.Five to NineView book details
Alexander Graham Bell Answers the CallMary Ann Fraser, illustrated by Mary Ann FraserAleck’s mother was deaf and his father was a speech therapist. Insatiably curious, Aleck experimented with sound, leading to many inventions—most famously, the telephone. Photographs and mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Before She Was HarrietLesa Cline-RansomeHarriet Tubman’s diverse roles as suffragist, general, union spy, Aunt Harriet, Minty, and Araminta are described in lyrical poems. Emotive, painterly, full-color illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 701LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details
A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider: The Story of E. B. WhiteBarbara HerkertA boy’s love of animals, especially mice and spiders, leads to writing beloved children’s stories. Expressive ink, watercolor, and foam press illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 770LATOS Book Level 4.1View book details
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food RemixJacqueline Briggs Martin, June Jo LeeA naturalized American brings wholesome, flavorful food to low-income Los Angeles neighborhoods. Layered, graffiti-style artwork. Back matter.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 710LATOS Book Level 4View book details
Danza!: Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de MéxicoDuncan TonatiuhAdapting her country’s folkloric dance traditions for the stage, a classically trained ballerina created a modern institution. Mixtec-inspired illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer CodeLaurie WallmarkWith wit, grit, and brilliance, a Navy admiral and pioneer of computer programming earned the title “Amazing Grace.” Humorous illustrations. Timeline, bibliography, and list of Hopper’s honors.Five to NineView book details
John Deere, That’s WhoTracy Nelson MaurerJohn Deere, a blacksmith, invented a new plow in the 1830s that revolutionized farming on the prairies. Illustrated with acrylic paint on plywood.Five to NineView book details
Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman PilotMatthew Clark SmithIn the early 19th century, Blanchard became the first woman to pilot a hot air balloon alone. Ink and watercolor illustrations. Notes and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Listen: How Pete Seeger Got America SingingLeda SchubertThe inspiring singer-songwriter and activist created music to support the causes he championed and brought people together with song. Expressive color illustrations. Timeline, source notes, and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Malala’s Magic PencilMalala YousafzaiLearn how the young Pakistani winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is fulfilling her childhood dream of changing the world through the power of the pencil. Evocative ink and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Martí’s Song for Freedom/Martí y sus versos por la libertadEmma OtheguyThe life of the Cuban poet and crusader for justice is recounted in this sensitive bilingual portrayal in verse. Detailed folk-style gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and LinesJeanne Walker HarveyThe daughter of Chinese immigrants, Lin became a creator of celebrated art and architecture, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Watercolor and Photoshop illustrations. Author’s note.Five to NineView book details
The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the PianoElizabeth RuschDissatisfied with the limitations of 17th-century keyboard instruments, an Italian craftsman created the more nuanced pianoforte. Colorful, expressive period- style illustrations. Extensive back matter.Five to NineView book details
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist ExtraordinaireAmy Guglielmo, Jacqueline TourvilleMary Blair saw the world in vivid colors and was ultimately able to bring them to Disney Studios. Digitally rendered illustrations in bold hues.Five to NineView book details
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R. B. G. vs. InequalityJonah WinterAs a Jewish woman and a mother, Ruth Bader Ginsburg faced many hurdles before becoming the second woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. Muted gouache, ink, and Photoshop illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Shape of the World: A Portrait of Frank Lloyd WrightK. L. GoingLong before becoming a famous architect, a boy saw beauty in shapes and nature. Mixed-media illustrations based on Wright’s designs.Five to NineView book details
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the WorldChelsea ClintonMeet labor activist Clara Lemlich, dancer Maria Tallchief, and 11 other women who never took “no” for an answer. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Strong as Sandow: How Eugen Sandow Became the Strongest Man on EarthDon Tate, illustrated by Don TateThrough exercise and healthy living, a sickly boy, born in the 19th century, builds himself up to be a man of steel. Digitally drawn illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!Andrea J. LoneyTaking photos of Harlem for 80 years, VanDerZee created a history of the famous African American neighborhood and a new view of its residents. Painterly illustrations and photographs. Afterword and other back matter.Five to NineView book details
The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha HadidJeanette WinterAn award-winning Muslim Iraqi female architect incorporated her loving view of nature in her unique buildings. Colorful, evocative illustrations capture Hadid’s creations.Five to NineView book details
The Water WalkerJoanne Robertson, illustrated by Joanne RobertsonNokomis loves water but learns that it is in danger. Along with the Mother Earth water walkers, she walks to raise awareness that we must protect our environment. Folk-style illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Founding Fathers Were Spies!: Revolutionary War (Secrets of American History series)Patricia LakinThis lively chapter book presents the founding fathers of the United States and their spying activities. Appealing, humorous illustrations. Activities and quiz.Five to NineView book details
Heroes Who Risked Everything for Freedom: Civil War (Secrets of American History series)Patricia Lakin(HC 978-1-4814-9973-6; P 978-1-4814-9972-9) Spies—especially women and people of color—played an important role in the Civil War. Learn about their methods and their bravery. Appealing, cartoon-like illustrations.Five to NineView book details
How the Cookie Crumbled: The True (and Not-So-True) Stories of the Invention of the Chocolate Chip CookieGilbert Ford, illustrated by Gilbert FordWhen were chocolate chip cookies first baked, and how was the recipe created? Bold, colorful digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Revolutionary Rogues: John André and Benedict ArnoldSelene CastrovillaDuring the Revolutionary War, an American soldier, seeking glory, fooled a British soldier into undermining George Washington’s army. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Secret Agents! Sharks! Ghost Armies!: World War II (Secrets of American History series)Laurie CalkhovenLearn about the tricks and tactics Americans used to fool the enemy during World War II. Amusing illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
The Secret ProjectJonah Winter, illustrated by Jeanette WinterDuring World War II, scientists gathered in a secret spot in the New Mexico desert to develop the atomic bomb before the Nazis did. Folk-art style illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a HeroPatricia McCormickDuring the Korean War, American Marines adopt an always-hungry horse who lived with them, transported munitions, and helped save lives. Realistic colored pencil illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights ActivistCynthia LevinsonNine-year-old Audrey joined the 1963 Birmingham Children’s March to protest segregation and spent a week in jail afterward. Lively, retro-style digital collage illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
A Different Kind of PassoverLinda Leopold StraussGrandfather is too ill to lead the seder. The family is distraught until Jessica finds a solution that preserves tradition, with a few changes. Color illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Jingle BellsJames PierpontLively watercolor and ink illustrations accompany the lyrics to this popular wintertime song.Five to NineView book details
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter to His DaughterMark GonzalesWith poetic visions rendered in vibrant, dynamic digital illustrations, a father teaches his child pride in her Muslim and Latin heritage.Five to NineView book details
Parenting Ready, Set . . . Baby!Elizabeth RuschTwo siblings share their personal experiences and offer detailed, informative, comical insights about adjusting to a new baby. Includes tips for parents. Animated, cartoonlike watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Who Are You?: The Kid’s Guide to Gender IdentityBrook Pessin-WhedbeeIn this accessible guide, the concept of gender is broken down into categories of body, identity, and expression. Back matter and bold illustrations support further discussion.Five to NineView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Animals Do, Too!: How They Behave Just Like YouEtta KanerAnimals dance, play leapfrog, tag, and piggyback, grow food, and even blow bubbles, with important purposes. Humorous watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking AnimalsGabrielle BalkanWhich animal has the biggest bone? The smallest? The heaviest? Black-and-white and color illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Caroline’s Comets: A True StoryEmily Arnold McCully, illustrated by Emily Arnold McCullyIn the 18th century, Caroline Herschel worked with her brother, an astronomer. Studying the heavens through telescopes, she discovered comets. Pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Curious about WormsKate WatersLearn about diverse types of worms, their habitats, and their important roles in their ecosystems. Colorful photographs. Glossary.Five to NineView book details
Droughts (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series)Melissa StewartWhat causes a drought? How can we conserve water? Colorful illustrations accompany clear, simple text. Includes experiment activities.Five to NineView book details
Extreme Animals series Deadliest!: 20 Dangerous Animals (978-1-328-84170-4) Trickiest!: 19 Sneaky Animals (978-1-328-84195-7)Steve Jenkins, illustrated by Steve JenkinsFascinating presentations of extreme animals who use poison, speed, camouflage, and other methods to trick or attack. Detailed cut-paper collage illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Give Bees a ChanceBethany Barton, illustrated by Bethany BartonCan exuberant watercolors, comic-style cartoons, and poster-style text buzzing with facts convince Edgar to respect an endangered species?Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD590LATOS Book Level 3.6View book details
Hawk Mother: The Story of a Red-Tailed Hawk Who Hatched ChickensKara HagedornA zoologist establishes a longtime relationship with a wounded raptor, even enabling her to experience her maternal instincts. Emotionally evocative full-page photographs.Five to NineView book details
The Hidden Life of a ToadDoug WechslerDiscover the day-to-day life cycle of toads, from embryo to adult. Brightly colored, detailed photographs. Glossary, bibliography.Five to NineView book details
How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African WildKatherine RoyBold, well-labeled illustrations and engaging, informative text give a clear picture of the life of an African elephant. Well resourced.Five to NineView book details
I Know Numbers!Taro Gomi, illustrated by Taro GomiVibrant illustrations show readers the many uses of numbers.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 320LATOS Book Level 2.4View book details
Lines, Bars and Circles: How William Playfair Invented GraphsHelaine BeckerThe 18th-century Scottish mathematician was considered a failure in his time but created revolutionary systems for organizing information. Clever, useful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Magnets Push, Magnets PullDavid A. AdlerFollow this very clear and accessible explanation of magnetism, and then grab some magnets and have fun doing tricks! Illustrated with ink washes assembled and colored digitally.Five to NineView book details
Over and Under the PondKate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas NealSimple, clear text and mixed-media illustrations show life on the surface of the water and beneath it as a mother and son explore pond life from their rowboat.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD660LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water around the EarthMolly Bang, Penny ChisholmThe sun’s energy cycles water all over the earth, keeping it in balance. Now that balance is changing. What can people do to help restore it? Bold, colorful illustrations. Detailed back matter.Five to NineView book details
Robins!: How They Grow UpEileen Christelow, illustrated by Eileen ChristelowTwo robins provide highlights of their young lives while the text narrates the main story. Comic-book panels with painterly illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New SpeciesSandra MarkleFollow the trail from museum collections to cloud forests in Ecuador as young scientists trace, research, and present a new species to the world. Photographs, maps, back matter.Five to NineView book details
The Secret Life of the Red FoxLaurence Pringle, illustrated by Kate GarchinskyHaunting, realistic illustrations dramatize a year in the life of the red fox, Vixen, as she hunts, avoids danger, finds a mate, and raises her kits to maturity.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4View book details
Shell, Beak, Tusk: Shared Traits and the Wonders of AdaptationBridget HeosAnimals with seemingly nothing in common share traits that allow them to eat rather than be eaten. Illuminating photographs. Index, bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Spiders!: Strange and WonderfulLaurence PringleLearn how spiders eat, mate, protect themselves, spin their webs, and more. Precise and detailed full-color drawings.Five to NineView book details
The Story of Space: A First Book about the UniverseCatherine Barr, Steve WilliamsLearn about our universe and how we explore it. Vivid full-page illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Thirsty, Thirsty ElephantsSandra MarkleA herd of elephants, led by a wise grandmother, finds a lost watering hole, enabling the family to drink. Expressive watercolors and acrylics.Five to NineView book details
What Makes a Monster?: Discovering the World’s Scariest Creatures (The World of Weird Animals series)Jess KeatingOrganisms with surprising traits and extreme adaptations are featured with photographs and humorous illustrations. Includes glossary.Five to NineView book details
Around the World in a Bathtub: Bathing All over the GlobeWade BradfordVivid mixed-media collages enrich the descriptions of children’s bathing customs in several cultures.Five to NineView book details
Birthdays around the WorldMargriet RuursDiscover the different ways birthdays are celebrated in various cultures. Cut-paper collage and Photoshop illustrations. Glossary and back matter.Five to NineView book details
This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the WorldMatt Lamothe, illustrated by Matt LamotheExperience a typical day for a child in India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Peru, Uganda, and Russia. Finely detailed illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Where Will I Live?Rosemary McCarneyThrough simple questions and moving photographs, this book describes the plight of refugee children. A useful discussion starter.Five to NineView book detailsNine to Twelve
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Gorilla DawnGill LewisA Congolese girl, kidnapped by rebels involved in an illegal mining operation which threatens animal habitats and village life, becomes “mother” to a gorilla baby. Black-and-white digitally rendered illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Harlem CharadeNatasha TarpleyThree children join forces to save their historic neighborhood from development by an ambitious politician.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 800LATOS Book Level 5.1View book details
Jasper and the Riddle of Riley’s MineCaroline Starr Rose, map by Richard AmariJasper follows his brother to the “Klondike Gold Rush,” encountering danger and intriguing characters. Includes detailed map of the goldfields.Nine to TwelveView book details
Pigs Might FlyNick AbadzisLily Leanchops is determined to invent an airplane without using magic. Her goal becomes more urgent when the evil Warthogs attack Pigdom Plains. Will pigs fly? Detailed, vividly colored artwork.Nine to TwelveView book details
The WonderlingMira Bartók, illustrated by Mira BartókWith the gifts of song and true friends, Number Thirteen, a one-eared, foxlike groundling, escapes the orphanage along with other human/animal creatures in order to seek his origins. Detailed pencil illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 820LATOS Book Level 5.6View book details
The World’s Greatest DetectiveCaroline CarlsonThis Victorian period whodunit is enlivened with amusing, idiosyncratic characters and hilarious incidents.Nine to TwelveView book details
All’s Faire in Middle SchoolVictoria JamiesonCan Imogene survive her own mistakes, middle school, and being a knight-in-training at the Renaissance Faire where her family works? Colorful illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Almost ParadiseCorabel ShofnerAfter her mother is sent to jail, 12-year-old Ruby Clyde must rekindle a relationship with her mother’s estranged identical twin sister, who is a nun.Nine to TwelveView book details
Amina’s VoiceHena KhanAmina is a young Pakistani American who is musically gifted but suffers from stage fright. Can she find the courage to perform when it really counts?Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 800LATOS Book Level 5View book details
Blooming at the Texas Sunrise MotelKimberly Willis HoltAfter her parents die in an accident, Stevie slowly learns about the family she never knew and finds a new home and good friends.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
Caleb and KitBeth VrabelCaleb, a 12-year-old boy dealing with cystic fibrosis, discovers true friendship when he meets Kit, a girl with magical stories and beliefs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Confessions from the Principal’s KidRobin MellomBeing the principal’s daughter has perks, but fifth grader Allie West would rather be “normal.”Nine to TwelveView book details
The Epic Fail of Arturo ZamoraPablo CartayaThird-generation Cuban American eighth grader Arturo spends his summer working at his family’s restaurant and rallying the community against gentrification. Includes recipes.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 5View book details
The First Rule of PunkCelia C. PérezOf both Mexican and Irish-American heritage, Malú, 12, just wants to be punk. Black-and-white pencil illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 670LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details
Forever, or a Long, Long TimeCaela CarterAfter years in many foster homes, a sister and brother are finally adopted, but can they ever trust anyone?Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 570LATOS Book Level 3.7View book details
Georgia RulesNanci Turner StevesonWhen Maggie inherits her estranged father’s farm, her mother moves them to Vermont, where an unusual family shows them that certain rules are made to be broken.Nine to TwelveView book details
Just DancePatricia MacLachlanIn a small town in Wyoming, 10-year-old Sylvie wants to understand why her mother, a famous opera singer, is content to live on the farm. She also has great hopes for her own life.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 3.5View book details
Little Bits of SkyS. E. DurrantAfter foster homes and a London orphanage, will Ira, 11, and brother Zac, 9, find a place to belong? Ira narrates in diary form. Spot drawings.Nine to TwelveView book details
Louis UndercoverFanny BrittIn this heartfelt graphic novel, an adolescent boy copes with an alcoholic father. Pencil and ink drawings.Nine to TwelveView book details
Otherwise Known as PossumMaria D. LasoLizBetty “Possum” Porter, 11, already knows everything, but after her mother dies, she must attend school, where her fierce loyalty is challenged by unexpected truths.Nine to TwelveView book details
Paper ChainsElaine VickersTwo best friends—one concerned about adoption secrets and the other with a father who has abandoned the family—powerfully challenge and support each other. Spot black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Quicksand PondJanet Taylor LisleJessie and Terri find a raft to explore a hidden pond, but a long-ago murder and present-day prejudice threaten Jessie’s vacation and Terri’s life.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 600LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
Real FriendsShannon HaleBudding storyteller Shannon relies on her imagination to help navigate elementary school friendships within the context of tricky group dynamics. Bold full-color panels.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Secret of Nightingale WoodLucy StrangeHenrietta, 12, must find strength in herself, her imagination, and maybe from the witch in the wood, to bring her lost family together again.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 730LATOS Book Level 4.7View book details
ShortHolly Goldberg SloanUndersized Julia grows in a variety of ways and learns to be comfortable and confident when she performs in a challenging summer production of The Wizard of Oz.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 810LATOS Book Level 5.3View book details
Sled Dog SchoolTerry Lynn JohnsonEleven-year-old Matt struggles with math. But a project on business gets him to start a dog sled school, and he learns a lot.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.4View book details
The Someday BirdsSally J. PlaWhen Charlie and his siblings travel to see their father who was wounded in Afghanistan, Charlie challenges his fears as he confronts many new situations. Black-and- white spot art.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Someday SuitcaseCorey Ann HayduWhen Danny falls ill, best friend Clover uses science and the belief in their specially shared magic to bring hope.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 740LATOS Book Level 4.7View book details
Stef Soto, Taco QueenJennifer TorresAn artistic 13-year-old chafes at her loving immigrant family’s overprotectiveness and at her identification with the family’s taco truck business.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 780LATOS Book Level 5View book details
Three PenniesMelanie CrowderEleven-year-old Marin is at a tricky age in foster care but, surprisingly, someone seeks to adopt her. She, however, is convinced her mother will return for her.Nine to TwelveView book details
Vilonia Beebe Takes ChargeKristin L. GrayVilonia struggles to help her father keep the household going after her grandmother dies and her mother becomes depressed.Nine to TwelveView book details
Walking with Miss MillieTamara BundyAlice, a white girl, learns about accepting loss and misjudging people during her daily walks with her elderly African American neighbor in 1960s Georgia.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Way to BeaKat YehBea turns to her poetry when her old friends reject her. Then, as she embarks on a quest to find the perfect labyrinth, she develops new friendships.Nine to TwelveView book details
Broken Pride (Bravelands series)Erin HunterA young lion, baboon, and elephant experience friendship, revenge, magic, and betrayal on the African savanna. First in a series. Finely detailed black-and- white spot art.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Crooked Sixpence (The Uncommoners series)Jennifer BellEleven-year-old Ivy and her brother, Seb, 14, discover a magical underground world that holds clues to their parents’ disappearance and grandmother’s past. Black- and-white drawings.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Dragon with a Chocolate HeartStephanie BurgisA feisty young dragon, turned into a girl by a food mage, has to make a livelihood as a human and becomes an apprentice chocolatier. Black-and-white spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 840LATOS Book Level 5.4View book details
The GauntletKaruna RiaziAn ancient game springs to life as soon as Farah, 12, and her friends begin playing. Now they must win the game or remain its prisoners.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure HL700LATOS Book Level 5.4View book details
His Royal Whiskers: A Furry-Tailed Fairy TaleSam GaytonA young alchemist, a “mathemagician,” and a giant cat (really a prince) stage a revolution to take down an evil czar. Sly and satirical. Clever pencil drawings.Nine to TwelveView book details
MonsterlandJames CrowleyOn Halloween, ten-year-old Charlie, grieving over the disappearance of his cousin, finds Monsterland, where vampires and ogres teach him about love, loss, and friendship.Nine to TwelveView book details
NightlightsLorena AlvarezWhen a new school friend threatens Sandy and her artwork, she finds a clever way to escape. The bright colors of her drawings of her fantasies contrast with the muted palette of her real world.Nine to TwelveView book details
Orphan IslandLaurel SnyderNine orphans live on an island. Each year, a boat arrives with a young child and departs with the oldest. Jinny is next to leave, but she doesn’t want to go.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
Podkin One-Ear (Longburrow series)Kieran LarwoodAn elderly storyteller relates the adventures of Podkin, Paz, and Pook, young rabbits forced to flee the evil Gorm. Shaded pencil drawings. First in a series.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Purloining of Prince OleomargarineMark Twain, Philip C. SteadKindness and friendship guide an unfortunate boy through adventures, expanding a long-forgotten Twain manuscript. Exquisite illustrations and book design.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 740LATOS Book Level 5.3View book details
Rise of the JumbiesTracey BaptisteCorinne, half human girl and half Jumbie, must rescue missing children from her Caribbean island. The story's folkloric roots span the Atlantic.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details
Siren SistersDana LangerWith her friend Jason, Lolly manages to destroy the spell cast on everyone deemed to be a siren.Nine to TwelveView book details
Threads of BlueSuzanne LaFleur, map by Jensine EckwallMathilde reunites with the other members of the Adolescent Army and awaits her punishment for her past treasonous act. Elegant black-and-white map. A sequel to Beautiful Blue World.Nine to TwelveView book details
Tumble & BlueCassie BeasleyFriends Tumble and Blue must confront the golden alligator who can undo a family curse that causes the children never to succeed.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Witch BoyMolly Knox Ostertag, illustrated by Molly Knox OstertagAster is drawn toward witchcraft, which boys are not allowed to learn. Can he save the shapeshifters with magic? Diverse characters. Clean, colorful artwork.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure GN490LATOS Book Level 3.3View book details
AhimsaSupriya KelkarWhen her Brahmin-born mother becomes a freedom fighter in 1942 India, Anjali, ten, finds she must overcome ingrained prejudices and superstitions as she also becomes an activist. Back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 830LATOS Book Level 5.3View book details
Bertha Takes a Drive: How the Benz Automobile Changed the WorldJan Adkins, illustrated by Jan AdkinsIn late 19th-century Germany, Bertha Benz drove 100 kilometers in a car developed by her husband, Karl. Based on a true story. Colorful Photoshop illustrations, engine diagrams, and timeline. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Beyond the Bright SeaLauren WolkOrphaned as a newborn, Crow, 12, is determined to find her roots even if it means learning that she was born in a leper colony. Set on an island off the Massachusetts coast early in the 20th century.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 770LATOS Book Level 4.8View book details
Bronze and SunflowerCao WenxuanDuring China’s Cultural Revolution, an orphaned city girl is adopted by a poor village family, and together they survive poverty, floods, and famine. Black-and-white spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 790LATOS Book Level 5.6View book details
Calico GirlJerdine NolenAt the dawn of the Civil War, 12-year-old Callie Wilcomb’s family escapes slavery and flees to Union- held Fort Monroe, Virginia. Extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Flowers for SarajevoJohn McCutcheonWhen a mortar kills 22 people at a bakery, a musician plays his cello in the rubble for 22 consecutive days in remembrance. Affecting mixed-media illustrations. Includes CD with audio narrative and music by the cellist.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 570LATOS Book Level 3.7View book details
Genevieve’s WarPatricia Reilly GiffOn the eve of World War II, French American Genevieve, 13, makes a fateful decision to remain with her grandmother in Alsace, France, and help with her farm.Nine to TwelveView book details
Lucky Broken GirlRuth BeharAfter Ruthie’s family flees Cuba for America in the 1960s, Ruthie is in a car accident and has to spend months in a body cast. Friends and family help her cope.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 670LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
The Many Reflections of Miss Jane DemingJ. Anderson CoatsPromised a better life in the Washington Territory, a New England family boards a steamship that doesn’t deliver that promise. Stepdaughter Jane perseveres despite obstacles.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mary Anning’s CuriosityMonica KullingIn early 19th-century England, determination, courage, and luck make the impossible possible for Mary Anning, a fossilist since childhood. Period illustrations and informative back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 840LATOS Book Level 5.2View book details
Miriam’s SecretDebby WaldmanIn 1930, 10-year-old Miriam, staying at her grandparents’ upstate New York farm, makes a new friend and shares the celebration of Jewish holidays.Nine to TwelveView book details
Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy WatersMichael MahinMoving from the deep South to Chicago’s South Side, Muddy Waters was inspired and determined to sing the blues his way. A fictionalized account. Bold mixed- media illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
My Brigadista YearKatherine Paterson, map by Mike ReaganIn 1961 post-revolutionary Cuba, Lora, a 13-year-old student from Havana, faces dangerous situations while traveling to the mountains as a literacy campaign volunteer. Black-and-white map. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Step Up to the Plate, Maria SinghUma KrishnaswamiFor fifth grader Maria Singh, playing softball is everything. But will her father let her dress like the other girls? Set in California during WW II.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 680LATOS Book Level 4.4View book details
Stolen WordsMelanie FlorenceIn contemporary Canada, a granddaughter helps her Cree grandfather remember words that a First Nations residential school took from him and rediscover the language’s familiarity and beauty. Muted color illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 530LATOS Book Level 2.4View book details
The War I Finally WonKimberly Brubaker BradleyIn this sequel to The War That Saved My Life, Ada’s clubfoot is mended, but the stress of life during WW II in England and the pain from her past remain.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure HL520LATOS Book Level 3.7View book details
The Warden’s DaughterJerry SpinelliIn the summer of 1959, Cammie, 12, hopes to find a mother figure in one of the inmates at the prison her father runs in Pennsylvania.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black HoleMichelle Cuevas, illustrated by Michelle CuevasBereaved 11-year-old Stella has a very unusual pet: a black hole that swallows everything—including Stella and her younger brother. Humorous black-and-white sketches.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 710LATOS Book Level 4.8View book details
Grandpa’s Great EscapeDavid WalliamsJack plans the rescue of his wonderful grandfather, a World War II ace, from a ghastly old folks home. Funny black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Olga and the Smelly Thing from NowhereElise GravelOlga dreams of becoming a great zoologist. Has she discovered a new—possibly alien—species? Quirky cartoon illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
The Real McCoysMatthew SwansonSomeone has stolen Tiddlywhump Elementary School’s beloved owl mascot. Can ten-year-old Moxie unmask the culprit? Amusing black-and-white illustrations on every page.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 830LATOS Book Level 5.2View book details
Boat of DreamsRogério CoelhoThis dreamlike wordless picture book features an old man and a young boy. Sepia toned expressionistic storyboard-style illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
In Darkling WoodEmma CarrollAlice’s little brother is recovering from a heart transplant. What do the fairies in her grandmother's woods have to do with saving his life?Nine to TwelveView book details
The Many Worlds of Albie BrightChristopher EdgeAlbie Bright’s mother has died of cancer, but using a box, a banana, a Geiger counter, and her computer, can he travel to a parallel universe to find her?Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 960LATOS Book Level 6.2View book details
Me and Marvin GardensAmy Sarig KingWhen Obe discovers a new animal species, he has to protect it from the neighborhood bullies and the encroaching housing development built on his family’s century-old farm.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 670LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details
Pablo and BirdyAlison McGheePablo, now ten, arrived at his home by sea as a baby. His community nurtures him, but he wants to know his origins. Delicate line drawings.Nine to TwelveView book details
A Properly Unhaunted PlaceWilliam AlexanderIn this ghost story and memory-evoking tale, Rosa, daughter of the town’s new ghost appeaser, helps the community resolve its deepest, darkest secret. Pencil illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
WishtreeKatherine ApplegateWith gentle humor, Red, an old oak tree, narrates a story in which she faces her own mortality and gets her neighborhood to welcome a Muslim girl. Black-and- white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Last Day on Mars (Chronicle of the Dark Star series)Kevin EmersonLiam and Phoebe, both 13, are the last humans left on Mars. They discover a plot to exterminate humankind. First in a series.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Last PantherTodd MitchellIn a future world where most animals are extinct, Kiri discovers a panther family. Can she save them from being hunted or locked up in a lab?Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 5.1View book details
Sputnik’s Guide to Life on EarthFrank Cottrell BoyceTo prevent Earth’s destruction, Prez, a foster kid, and alien/dog Sputnik must find Prez’s imprisoned grandfather and “10 things worth seeing or doing.” Will they succeed?Nine to TwelveView book details
Star ScoutsMike Lawrence, illustrated by Mike LawrenceAbducted by an alien named Mabel, Avanti learns to be a good scout and friend. Puns, jokes, and jolly digital art add to the fun.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 440LATOS Book Level 3View book details
Sports Stories Baseball Genius (Jeter Publishing series)Tim Green, Derek JeterHow does a 12-year-old math whiz realize his dream of playing for the big leagues when his hard-working Italian immigrant father can’t even afford to pay the tuition for the travel team?Nine to TwelveView book details
Harry Miller’s RunDavid AlmondAs he helps pack Harry Miller’s belongings, Liam, 11, hears about the time Harry ran a half marathon in 1938. Colorful mixed-media illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Books and Bricks: How a School Rebuilt the CommunitySindiwe Magona, Ellen Mayer, illustrated by Cornelius Van WrightIn contemporary South Africa, parents and children get excited about improving their school and community opportunities. Realistic, soft black-and-white drawings. Extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 810LFountas & Pinnell Text Level SView book details
A Boy Called BatElana K. ArnoldA young boy who has difficulties in human relationships falls in love with an orphan skunk. Black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 760LATOS Book Level 4.6View book details
Clayton Byrd Goes UndergroundRita Williams-GarciaWhen his beloved grandfather, a blues guitarist, dies, Clayton struggles with the loss and with his desire to continue pursuing his own dream of playing the blues on his harmonica. Black-and-white spot art.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 720LATOS Book Level 4.4View book details
Letters to a PrisonerJacques Goldstyn, author’s note, illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn, author’s noteIn this nearly wordless story, a father’s peaceful protest leads to harsh imprisonment by hostile forces until a deluge of letters from supporters arrives. Colorful pen and ink illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Lights, Camera, Cook! (Next Best Junior Chef series)Charise Mericle HarperFour preteen chefs engage in a challenging competition to create complicated dishes using a wide range of techniques and ingredients. Friendship and personal growth ensue. Humorous illustrations. First in a series.Nine to TwelveView book details
Matylda, Bright & TenderHolly M. McGheeA ten-year-old tries to overcome her grief and remorse over her best friend’s death by caring for his beloved lizard.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Notations of Cooper CameronJane O’ReillySpending the summer at a lake cabin, the scene of his grandfather’s death two years earlier, gives Cooper opportunities to confront his fears and grief.Nine to TwelveView book details
Once You Know ThisEmily BlejwasBrittany’s new teacher at her urban school provides art and new ideas that help her to cope with her many challenges at home.Nine to TwelveView book details
Outside InJennifer BradburyLiving on the streets in India, 12-year-old Ram becomes an apprentice to a hardworking sculptor. Inspired by the true story of Nek Chand, one of India’s most beloved artists.Nine to TwelveView book details
Patina (Track series)Jason ReynoldsAn African American tween who loves to run for her track team faces challenges at her posh new school and in her close-knit extended family.Nine to TwelveView book details
SuperstarMandy DavisSpace-obsessed ten-year-old Lester Musselbaum, on the autism spectrum, experiences the challenges of being a fifth grader in public school after years of home schooling.Nine to TwelveView book details
Train I RidePaul MosierOn a train from Palm Springs to Chicago to live with an uncle she’s never met, Rydr, 13, is also on a journey of self-discovery.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Vanderbeekers of 141st StreetKarina Yan Glaser, illustrated by Karina Yan GlaserWhen a large, happy family living on a friendly Harlem block is being forced to move by their mysterious, curmudgeonly landlord, the children devise a plan. Will it work? Spot pencil sketches. Map on the endpapers.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 810LATOS Book Level 5.3View book details
Gone Camping: A Novel in VerseTamera Will WissingerThis playful verse narrative includes family humor, adventure, and sibling rivalry. Black-and-white pen and ink illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
I’m Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-UpsChris HarrisOne hundred hilarious poems, often irreverent, zany, and sometimes tender, surprise at every turn with their variety of themes and styles. Humorous textured mixed- media double-page spreads.Nine to TwelveView book details
Miguel’s Brave Knight: Young Cervantes and His Dream of Don QuixoteMargarita EngleThe imaginative man who wrote the first modern novel more than 400 years ago endured a difficult childhood. Extraordinary pen and ink and watercolor illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating PoetsKwame Alexander with Chris Colderley, Marjory WentworthAn inspirational collection of poems paired with dynamic mixed-media illustrations emulate the style, feeling, and themes of 20 culturally diverse poets from various periods. References. Biographies.Nine to TwelveView book details
The People Shall Continue: 40th Anniversary Special EditionSimon J. Ortiz, illustrated by Sharol GravesReflecting differences among cultures while also honoring their cohesion, this reprint tells of the resilience and strength of Native nations. Mixed-media illustrations. Back matter. Also available in Spanish as El pueblo seguirá.Nine to TwelveView book details
Traveling the Blue Road: Poems of the Sea collectedLee Bennett Hopkins, illustrated by Bob Hansman, Jovan HansmanThis collection of poems honors the voyages of explorers, the enslaved, the Pilgrims, immigrants, and refugees. Powerful mixed-media illustrations. Historical notes.Nine to TwelveView book details
When My Sister Started KissingHelen FrostSpending the summer at their beloved lake, 11-year-old Claire and 13-year-old Abi watch each other and their world change. Told through poems.Nine to TwelveView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called LifeKwame Alexander, photographed by Thai NeaveSolid tips for being the best possible person you can be are presented within the framework of a basketball game. Black-and-white photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Yoga for You: Feel Calmer, Stronger, Happier!Rebecca RissmanThis introduction to the ancient practice presents two yoga sequences, one energizing and one calming, with 35 illustrated poses.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Elephant Keeper: Caring for Orphaned Elephants in Zambia (CitizenKid series)Margriet RuursAfter rescuing a drowning baby elephant, a young boy gets a job as her caretaker at an elephant orphanage. Muted mixed-media illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Quilts of Gee’s BendSusan Goldman RubinThe women of an African American community in Alabama have created striking abstract quilts for generations while enduring dire circumstances and backbreaking labor. A triumphant narrative illustrated with photographs of the quilts. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Silent Days, Silent DreamsAllen SayDeaf, autistic folk artist James Castle created amazing works with spit and ashes. This fictionalized account features original illustrations in his style. Bibliography.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 790LATOS Book Level 4.59View book details
Dangerous JaneSuzanne SladeEvocative watercolors and poetic text portray the life of social worker and activist Jane Addams, who devoted her life to helping others and to the cause of peace. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Finding the Edge: My Life on the IceKaren Chen, with Natalie England, foreword by Kristi YamaguchiNational figure skating champion Karen Chen writes about her challenges and victories as a shy girl hoping for an Olympic medal in 2018. Photographs and back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up (Fighting for Justice series)Laura Atkins, Stan YogiKorematsu fought against discrimination and sought justice for himself and other Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War II. Told in verse. Striking illustrations, photographs, sources, bibliography, and other back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote HistoryWalter Dean MyersThrough determination and the wise decisions he made when he was young, Douglass learned to read, escaped from slavery, and became a leading abolitionist. Expressive illustrations created with erasers and oil on board.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Legendary Miss Lena HorneCarole Boston WeatherfordDespite racial prejudice and political persecution, Horne became a successful performer and a vibrant civil rights activist. Oil and collage illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1010LATOS Book Level 5.7View book details
The Magician and the Spirits: Harry Houdini and the Curious Pastime of Communicating with the DeadDeborah NoyesA magician and an escape artist, Houdini also became obsessed with exposing phenomena related to ghosts and the spirit world. Sepia-toned archival photographs. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Maya Lin: Thinking with Her HandsSusan Goldman RubinThrough interactive constructions, including the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, architect/artist Maya Lin has contributed to new views on US history and the environment. Archival photographs, bibliography, source notes, index.Nine to TwelveView book details
Noah Webster’s Fighting WordsTracy Nelson MaurerThis witty portrayal of the creator of the first American English dictionary includes editorial comments by his "fictional ghost." Lively collage-style illustrations. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as KidsElissa Brent WeissmanTwenty-six notable, diverse authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult books talk about their childhood efforts. Includes original examples of their early work.Nine to TwelveView book details
Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black SoulsTonya BoldenMeet Sissieretta Jones, concert singer, Eugene Bullard, combat pilot, and 14 other African American women and men who achieved great success as bankers, soldiers, filmmakers, architects, attorneys, mathematicians, and spies. Archival images and photographs. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a LibraryCarole Boston WeatherfordFree verse poetry and vivid oil paintings depict Arturo Schomburg’s life and work researching and collecting black historical and cultural materials. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Grand CanyonJason ChinInformation about the geology of the Grand Canyon is seamlessly interwoven into the story of a father and daughter exploring the canyon’s natural wonders. Breathtakingly detailed panoramic scenes. Well referenced.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1000LATOS Book Level 6.9View book details
The New Ocean: The Fate of Life in a Changing SeaBryn BarnardWhat will become of marine life as the oceans grow more polluted and global warming increases? Tales of six sea creatures describe that decline. Oil on canvas illustrations. Glossary. Sources.Nine to TwelveView book details
Health Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a DisabilityShane Burcaw, photographed by Matt CarrShane answers questions about living with SMA, a rare form of muscular disease, with cheery candor. He aims to break barriers and make friends. Appealing photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival StorySandra Neil Wallace, Rich WallaceJournal entries, photographs, and numerous archival illustrations enhance the saga of an ill-fated exploratory voyage to the North Pole in 1879. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of ConfusionChris BartonHoping to confuse German submarines, Britain and America painted their World War I ships with bold brightly colored geometric patterns. Mixed-media illustrations reflect the decorations that were used to disguise the vessels.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Good Fight: The Feuds of the Founding Fathers (and How They Shaped the Nation)Anne QuirkThis lively and humorous account portrays the rivalry and disagreements among five founding fathers. Pencil illustrations. Sources, bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Great American Foot Race: Ballyhoo for the Bunion Derby!Andrew SpenoIn 1928, 199 runners began a marathon race from Los Angeles to New York; 54 finished. Photographs and extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Her Right FootDave EggersLearn the symbolic relevance, past and present, of the Statue of Liberty. Engaging construction paper and India ink illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure NC800LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details
Motor Girls: How Women Took the Wheel and Drove Boldly into the Twentieth CenturySue Macy, foreword by Danica PatrickAutomobiles in the early 1900s had a dramatic impact on women’s lives, allowing them to work as ambulance drivers during in World War I, travel across the United States campaigning for suffrage, and more. Photographs, index, primary sources.Nine to TwelveView book details
Soldier Song: A True Story of the Civil WarDebbie LevyOn opposite sides of a river, Union and Confederate troops each mourned their dead, but once they played music together across the divide. Extensive back matter and expressive illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Law and Justice A Fair Deal: Shopping for Social JusticeKari JonesLearn about the history of trade and the importance of purchasing goods made by workers who are treated and compensated fairly. Photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
This Is Our Constitution: Discover America with a Gold Star FatherKhizr KhanMr. Khan, a lawyer, provides the historical context of the Constitution, a cornerstone of American democracy, explaining it amendment by amendment for today’s young people. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Wedding Portrait: The Story of a Photograph and Why Sometimes We Break the RulesInnosanto Nagara, illustrated by Innosanto NagaraDiscover some of the different ways that people can take action when they see something that is wrong or unjust in the world. Striking collages.Nine to TwelveView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Be a Night Detective: Solving the Mysteries of Twilight, Dusk, and NightfallSara LattaWho’s out only at night, and why? Learn about cicadas, moths, skunks, and other nocturnal creatures. Watercolor illustrations. Back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1170LView book details
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald EagleDeborah Lee Rose, Jane Veltkamp, photographed by Glen Hush, Michele Barker, the U.S. Fish, Wildlife Service National Digital LibraryGlorious color photographs enhance the true story of a bald eagle whose beak, shattered when she was shot, was replaced with a prosthesis.Nine to TwelveView book details
Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and BeyondMartin Jenkins, illustrated by Stephen BiestyTake an extraordinary journey through the solar system. Detailed, cutaway illustrations and back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1080LATOS Book Level 7.5View book details
Extreme Survivors: Animals That Time ForgotKimberly RidleyAmazing photographs accompany fascinating descriptions of rare and unusual creatures, some of which have changed little in many millions of years. Includes glossary and bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
Eye of the Storm: NASA, Drones, and the Race to Crack the Hurricane Code (Scientists in the Field series)Amy CherrixScientists from many backgrounds use the latest technology to more accurately predict hurricane strength and movement. Color photographs, maps, and back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Fault Lines: Understanding the Power of EarthquakesJohanna WagstaffeA Canadian seismologist discusses earthquakes, tsunamis, and emergency preparedness, accompanied by personal stories and photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Fooled Ya!: How Your Brain Gets TrickedOptical Illusions, Magicians, Hoaxes & More by Jordan D. BrownCartoon narrator Brian D. Brain guides readers through topics in neuroscience and psychology. Playful illustrations. Activities, glossary, and index.Nine to TwelveView book details
From Here to There: The Story of How We Transport Ourselves and Everything Else (Smithsonian: Invention & Impact series)HP NewquistThis detailed historical timeline of locomotion, along the ground, on the water, and in the air, also provides a peek at the future. Archival photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
How Many Guinea Pigs Can Fit on a Plane?: Answers to Your Most Clever Math QuestionsLaura OverdeckHow can you solve these zany math questions? Helpful photographs and colorful illustrations. Resources and seven slick tricks.Nine to TwelveView book details
If Sharks DisappearedLily Williams, illustrated by Lily WilliamsSharks may seem fearsome, but if they all disappeared, life on earth would be in peril. Clear, bold illustrations. Glossary, back matter, references.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure AD830LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
Impact!: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World (Scientists in the Field series)Elizabeth RuschFollow scientists who have made significant breakthroughs as they search for asteroids that might collide with Earth. Color photographs, charts, and back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Karl, Get Out of the Garden!: Carolus Linnaeus and the Naming of EverythingAnita SanchezA boy’s love of nature led him to give a scientific name to every living thing and create taxonomy, the system still used to classify and name organisms. Watercolor and pen and ink illustrations. Sources.Nine to TwelveView book details
Land Mammals of the World: Notes, Drawings, and Observations about Animals That Live on Land (Animal Journal series)Juan Carlos AlonsoText and scientific illustrations detail a wealth of information about mammals, both common and esoteric.Nine to TwelveView book details
Lesser Spotted Animals: The Coolest Creatures You’ve Never Heard OfMartin Brown, illustrated by Martin BrownFind out about little-known animals with outlandish names, from the numbat to the zorilla and many in between. Amusing illustrations. Glossary, back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Life on Surtsey: Iceland’s Upstart Island (Scientists in the Field series)Loree Griffin BurnsAn Icelandic entomologist and his crew tirelessly follow the geological and ecological changes on an island formed by a 1963 volcanic eruption. Spot illustrations and photographs. Extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Lost in Outer Space: The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13 (Lost series)Tod OlsonBlack-and-white archival photographs illustrate a riveting account of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission. Includes glossary and source notes.Nine to TwelveView book details
BicyclesPatricia LakinFollow step-by-step as craftsmen create bicycles and skateboards. Clear text, color photographs, and diagrams convey the pleasure and satisfaction of making something by hand.Nine to TwelveView book details
Older Than Dirt: A Wild but True History of EarthDon Brown, Mike PerfitA ground hog and an earthworm narrate a history of the creation of Earth. Colorful graphic format and detailed sources in back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Zoo Scientists to the RescuePatricia Newman, photographed by Annie CrawleyThree scientists bring their knowledge of endangered species to zoos, guiding the animals’ care. Clear format with photographs that enhance the text. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book detailsTwelve to Fourteen
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Elizabeth and ZenobiaJessica MillerElizabeth and her imaginary friend, Zenobia, discover what tragic secrets their new home is protecting in its hidden staircases, forbidden rooms, and gloomy gardens. Gothic black-and-white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Have Sword, Will TravelGarth Nix, Sean WilliamsKnighted by a talking sword, Odo embarks on a quest to slay a dragon, accompanied by Eleanor, whose dreams of adventure have come true.Twelve to FourteenView book details
In the Shadow of the SunAnne Sibley O’BrienSouth Korean adoptee Mia must escape from North Korea with her American brother when their father is arrested. Includes factual information about North Korea.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 5.1View book details
The Murderer’s ApeJakob WegeliusA gorilla who understands human speech travels the world one step ahead of evildoers who framed her shipmate for murder and who want her dead. Black- and-white portraits and spot illustrations. Color map.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Mystery of the Painted Dragon (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)Katherine WoodfineIn 1909 two daring female detectives and their friends unmask the thief of a painting. A fast-paced Edwardian mystery.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Vanished! (Framed! series)James PontiMiddle schoolers Florian and Margaret, members of an FBI Special Projects Team, are called in to find out who is pranking an elite school but then are confronted with a much more serious case.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine KidColin MeloyCharlie, an American diplomat’s son, joins a gang of international pickpockets in 1961 Marseille. The stakes are much higher than he realized. Whimsical pencil illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 840LATOS Book Level 5.4View book details
Flying Lessons & Other StoriesEllen OhTen seemingly disparate stories about young people are connected by their focus on the importance of valuing difference.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Armstrong & CharlieSteven B. FrankTen African American sixth graders are bused to a white school in a desegregation experiment in 1970s LA, creating challenges and unexpected friendship.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Auma’s Long RunEucabeth OdhiamboIn the early days of the AIDS epidemic, Auma, a grade- school track runner, finds herself caring for her stricken parents in their Kenyan village.Twelve to FourteenView book details
BangBarry LygaAn adolescent struggles with having accidentally killed his infant sister when he was four. When he meets a Muslim girl, she helps him find his place in the world.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Ethan I Was BeforeAli StandishAfter a trauma, Ethan moves with his family to Georgia where he hopes to recover from his painful memories. He succeeds in surprising ways.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Greetings from Witness Protection!Jake BurtA middle grader in foster care is commissioned to join a family in the Witness Protection program to confuse the deadly criminals looking for them.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 5.1View book details
Mature contentHear the WolvesVictoria ScottSloan, 12, and her neighbors must make a brutal trek through the Alaskan wilderness—with ravenous wolves on their tail.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Heartbeats of Wing JonesKatherine WebberAfter her adored brother’s devastating car accident, Wing Jones, half Chinese, half black, takes up running and learns to value herself.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Kids Like UsHilary ReylMartin, diagnosed with autism, tells his story of mixing with neurotypical students when he accompanies his mother on a film shoot in France.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Lake EffectErin McCahanBriggs, 18, who already has plans for a law degree and an MBA mapped out, finds his assumptions overturned when he spends a summer working for an elderly widow.Twelve to FourteenView book details
No More No NameTim TingleA Choctaw teenage basketball player, Bobby, recognizes alcoholic behavior in his white teammate’s father. Bobby and the coach lend critical support to the troubled boy.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The One Memory of Flora BanksEmily BarrA 17-year-old with amnesia travels alone to the Arctic in search of a boy whose kiss she inexplicably remembers.Twelve to FourteenView book details
One Shadow on the WallLeah HendersonMor, an 11-year-old Senegalese orphan, finds himself guided by his deceased father’s voice as he undertakes the care of his younger sisters and struggles with a local gangTwelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 760LATOS Book Level 4.9View book details
Piecing Me TogetherRenée WatsonWhen Jade is nominated by her predominantly white private high school to join a mentoring program for black girls, she seeks support on her own terms.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 680LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details
PrettyJustin SayreSophie, a light-skinned Brooklyn black girl, works to develop her unique talents and beauty while coping with the challenges of growing up with an alcoholic mother.Twelve to FourteenView book details
ProtectedClaire ZornThe bullies who have been plaguing 15-year-old Hannah stop abruptly when her older sister is killed. A portrait of the complicated aftermath of family tragedy.Twelve to FourteenView book details
SliderPete HautmanDavid hopes to win a competitive pizza-eating contest in order to atone for having accidentally charged $2,000 on his mother’s credit card.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
SparrowSarah MoonEighth-grade Brooklynite Sparrow has no friends. Instead she finds solace in hatching birds, until the death of her beloved librarian leads her to seek therapy.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Subject to ChangeKaren NesbittIn rural Quebec, Declan, 15, struggles to make sense of his older brother’s delinquency, his father’s sexuality, and his new feelings for his tutor, “Miss Perfect.”Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentThe Summer of Owen ToddTony AbbottOwen and Sean, 11, are looking forward to a great summer on Cape Cod—until Sean’s babysitter, Paul, sexually abuses him.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Things That Surprise YouJennifer MaschariEmily’s comfortable, suburban world is suddenly less safe when she is faced with her parents’ divorce, her sister’s anorexia, her best friend’s desertion, and the beginning of middle school.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Victoria in My HeadJanelle MilanesStraight-A, middle-class Victoria Cruz dreams of a less- constrained life. Then her friend encourages her to audition for lead singer of the school’s rock band.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Who’s That GirlBlair ThornburghHer first kiss—from a rock star she has had a crush on— lands Nattie in the hospital. It could be that he’s not Mr. Right.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Wonderful Feels Like ThisSara LövestamIn Sweden, biracial Steffi is bullied by classmates. One day, she follows the sound of music to a retirement home. She befriends the elderly musician, and they both blossom.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Dragonfly SongWendy OrrChosen as the island’s sacrifice to the Bull King, outcast Aissa has a talent for singing, but is voiceless. Will her gift ever be revealed? Told through a mixture of poetry and prose.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 1020LATOS Book Level 6.1View book details
La Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust series)Philip PullmanTeenagers Malcolm and Alice rescue baby Lyra from the dangers of a flood and the forces of evil in this prequel to The Golden Compass. Dramatic, foreboding illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The ListPatricia FordeWhat happens when words are banned and thought is suppressed? A young girl finds the courage and bravery she needs to fight for a better world.Twelve to FourteenView book details
A Single StoneMeg McKinlayA cataclysmic upheaval forces an isolated matriarchal community to rely on seven young girls to sustain them by harvesting mica in dangerous rocky fissures.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Spirit HuntersEllen OhHarper’s younger brother’s imaginary friend seems benign—at first. Why is Harper experiencing déjà vu, and why does it seem to connect to her Korean grandmother?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentThick As Thieves (The Queen’s Thief series)Megan Whalen Turner, maps by Maxime PlasseForced to flee when his master is poisoned, Kamet, a highly regarded slave and secretary, joins a soldier from another kingdom on a dangerous journey. Elegant maps.Twelve to FourteenView book details
WhichwoodTahereh MafiIn this companion to Furthermore, Alice and Oliver arrive to help Laylee, a mordeshoor (caretaker of the dead), but none of them know exactly how to do that.Twelve to FourteenView book details
York (The Shadow Cipher series)Laura RubyIn an imagined alternate New York, twins Tess and Theo and their friend Jaime attempt to solve a puzzle that promises to save their home. First in a series.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Yvain: The Knight of the LionM.T. AndersonA knight of King Arthur’s court sets out on a dangerous quest for adventure and glory. Brilliantly written and illustrated in colorful energetic panels.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Evangelina Takes FlightDiana J. NobleIn 1911, 13-year-old Evangelina and her family flee the violence of the Mexican Revolution. But can they thrive in racially torn Texas?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Hell and High WaterTanya LandmanIn England in 1752, Caleb knows that the body that has just washed ashore is his father. Why would all the townspeople claim that it isn’t?Twelve to FourteenView book details
It All Comes Down to ThisKaren EnglishNavigating racial discrimination in a recently integrated middle class suburban Los Angeles neighborhood in 1965 is only one of several pressures in 12-year-old Sophia’s life.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Making Bombs for HitlerMarsha Forchuk SkrypuchLida, an ethnic Ukrainian, is captured with her sister to assist the Nazis in the war effort and faces hardships in a brutal work camp.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 760LATOS Book Level 4.9View book details
RefugeeAlan Gratz, illustrated by Syd FiniIn 1939, 1994, and 2015, young people and their families leave their countries and risk their lives to seek their freedom. Powerful and timely.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 800LATOS Book Level 5.3View book details
Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia LewisJeannine AtkinsIn 1859 a Black Ojibwe orphan attends the first college to accept students of all races and grows up to be an acclaimed sculptor. Told in free verse.Twelve to FourteenView book details
I Believe in a Thing Called LoveMaurene GooAmbitious high school senior Desi Lee has no idea how to get a boyfriend. Then an idea strikes her: study her father’s favorite Korean soap operas.Twelve to FourteenView book details
This Is Just a TestMadelyn Rosenberg, Wendy Wan-Long ShangAs a bar mitzvah approaches, grandmothers struggle for dominance and friendships are tested. A love interest appears, and David Da-Wei Horowitz is digging a fallout shelter in case of nuclear war.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.7View book details
Bone JackSara CroweAsh finds respite from his ex-soldier father’s PTSD by training for the Stag Race, an ancient English tradition. But reality and legend start to blur in threatening ways.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The DisappearancesEmily Bain MurphyThe people in Aila’s New England town think that her family is responsible for their mysterious losses. Can she use the clues her dead mother left her to discover why?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Everything All at OnceKatrina LenoLottie’s favorite aunt, a best-selling author, dies, leaving her a series of letters with challenges to help her through her grief.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentThe Girl in BetweenSarah CarrollIn spare, heart-wrenching prose, a homeless girl narrates her peripatetic life with her addicted mother and the imaginary world she creates to help herself cope.Twelve to FourteenView book details
GoldelineJimmy CajoleasAfter her mother is burned as a witch, Goldeline lives as a bandit, until she rescues a boy and starts to discover her own abilities.Twelve to FourteenView book details
SatelliteNick LakeThree children who were born in a space station are returned to Earth, but their “homecoming” is not what they had anticipated.Twelve to FourteenView book details
What Goes UpKatie KennedyWhen three teens win places in a space mission trainee program, they soon find themselves in greater danger than they had anticipated.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Sports Stories Backfield BoysJohn FeinsteinWhen grade-school football friends Jason, white, and Tom, black, enter a high school football academy, they are met with overt racism.Twelve to FourteenView book details
RollDarcy MillerReluctantly training for cross-country tryouts, Ren starts to feel passion for another type of competition after meeting his new neighbor, Sutton, and her racing Birmingham Roller Pigeons.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Today BubbleStewart FosterEleven-year-old Joe’s autoimmune disease confines him to a hospital, but his new nurse, Amir, has some ideas for expanding his world.Twelve to FourteenView book details
CycloneDoreen CroninNora must deal with the consequences of having forced her cousin Riley to ride the Cyclone when Riley suffers an unusual stroke. Pencil line drawings.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 600LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
The End of the WildNicole HelgetFern learns the need for compromise when fracking for gas threatens her beautiful woodlands but offers jobs to the poverty-stricken community.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 610LATOS Book Level 4View book details
The Exact Location of HomeKate MessnerZig’s father is missing, and now Zig and his mother have been evicted from their home. Did his father leave clues to his whereabouts via geocaching?Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 620LATOS Book Level 4.1View book details
Flight RiskJennifer FennRobert Jackson Kelley, 18, needs to get out of his small town. How better than to steal a plane or two—or three?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Hello, UniverseErin Entrada KellyA bully throwing Virgil Salinas’s backpack down a well is the catalyst in this story of friendship and hope. Told in multiple voices. Black-and-white spot illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.7View book details
HideoutWatt KeyWhen 12-year-old Sam discovers a boy living on his own in the Mississippi marshlands, he must decide how far he’s willing to go to help him.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
Insignificant Events in the Life of a CactusDusti BowlingBorn without arms, 13-year-old Aven can do just about anything. But will she be able to cope at a new school where everyone thinks she’s a freak?Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 4.6View book details
The Lines We CrossRanda Abdel-FattahThe attraction between teenagers Mina, an Afghani- Australian refugee, and Michael, a white Australia-born citizen, force them to confront and explore the prejudices and challenges Mina’s community faces.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Love and First SightJosh SundquistBlind since birth, Will Porter, 16, undergoes experimental surgery that restores his sight, with unexpected consequences for his relationships and sense of identity.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 670LATOS Book Level 4.8View book details
Mature contentA Psalm for Lost GirlsKatie BayerlWhen 16-year-old Callie’s older sister, Tess, dies of a heart defect, rumors abound that Tess could perform miracles. Grieving Callie must find the hard truth behind the stories.Twelve to FourteenView book details
RestartGordon KormanWhen Chase, a sports star and a bully, suffers a concussion and amnesia, he gets the chance to reinvent himself as a filmmaker and a generous friend.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 730LATOS Book Level 5.1View book details
Saints and MisfitsS. K. AliJanna Yusuf, 15, tries to make sense of her life after being sexually assaulted by her best friend’s cousin, a well-respected boy at her mosque.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentSee You in the CosmosJack ChengAttending a rocket festival to launch his own entry leads to many adventures for 11-year-old Alex—and to a surprising discovery about his dead father.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 1120LATOS Book Level 5.4View book details
Speed of LifeCarol WestonGrieving her mother’s death, Sofia, 14, anonymously emails advice columnist “Dear Kate.” Complications arise when she discovers that her father is dating Kate.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
The Stars beneath Our FeetDavid Barclay MooreMourning pervades 12-year-old Lolly’s Harlem apartment after his brother is shot outside a nightclub. Healing starts unexpectedly when Lolly’s mom’s girlfriend gives him large bags of Legos.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
Words on Bathroom WallsJulia WaltonA new drug trial successfully treats Adam’s schizophrenic hallucinations and imagined voices, but his newfound clarity is not without its own issues.Twelve to FourteenView book details
You May Already Be a WinnerAnn Dee EllisTwelve-year-old Olivia gamely battles the harsh realities of an absentee father, depressed mother, and responsibility for her five-year-old sister by entering sweepstakes and contests.Twelve to FourteenView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS *Meet Cindy Sherman: Artist, Photographer, ChameleonJan Greenberg, Sandra JordanColor photographs illuminate the career of a New York City woman who combines photography with a passion for the unusual. Back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Alexander Hamilton, RevolutionaryMartha BrockenbroughThe life of the man who helped shape the American government and financial system is presented in a detailed and exciting narrative. Extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 1000LATOS Book Level 7.8View book details
Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the CourtKareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond ObstfeldThe iconic basketball star shares how the game and racism in the 1950s and 1960s influenced him and shaped his life and vision. Black-and-white photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Death on the River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Amazon AdventureSamantha SeipleFollow the 26th president on his treacherous adventures in Brazil’s Amazon jungle as he charts an unmapped river. Archival photos, maps, charts, timeline, sources, index.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal’dMary LosureLearn about the life and work of the great British scientist and mathematician, as well as about his interest in magic. Archival drawings, notes, bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Red BandannaTom RinaldiWelles Crowther, a trader on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center, died helping people to safety on 9/11. Archival photos.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of AuschwitzMichael Bornstein, Debbie Bornstein HolinstatThe author describes his early childhood in Poland during World War II, his internment in Auschwitz, and his life after his liberation. Photographs, glossary, and back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Victoria: Portrait of a QueenCatherine ReefVictoria’s long reign began when she was 18, and it included many loves and losses. Archival photographs. Extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Virginia Hamilton: America’s StorytellerJulie K. RubiniThe amazing life of the noted children’s author is told with reference to her books and awards. Glossary, notes, bibliography. Photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Book of Chocolate: The Amazing Story of the World’s Favorite CandyH. P. NewquistDiscover the fascinating 500-year-old history of chocolate, including its growth, preparation, varieties of uses, and products. Wonderful archival photos, graphs, and maps. Extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Come On In, America: The United States in World War ILinda Barrett OsborneExplore why the United States chose to enter World War I, the war’s impact on the country and labor rights, and more. Bibliography, references, archival photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us TodayCynthia Levinson, Sanford LevinsonAlternating accounts from the 1787 Constitutional Convention and contemporary examples reveal complexities and imperfections in one of our nation’s founding documents. Poster-like infographics. Extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Higher, Steeper, Faster: The Daredevils Who Conquered the SkiesLawrence GoldstoneMeet the brave men and women who took to the skies in flying machines, performing deadly stunts and expanding the limits of flight. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs. Back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Locked Up for Freedom: Civil Rights Protesters at the Leesburg StockadeHeather E. SchwartzOver 30 black girls who were arrested for participating in 1963 Civil Rights marches faced inhumane conditions in a Georgia Civil War-era stockade. Back matter. Black- and-white photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The March against Fear: The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black PowerAnn BausumJames Meredith’s life, the march across Mississippi, and the conflict between Stokely Carmichael’s “Black Power” movement and Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent resistance are examined in great detail. Archival photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Poison: Deadly Deeds, Perilous Professions, and Murderous MedicinesSarah AlbeeThis fascinating history of deadly substances throughout the ages informs and entertains while providing historical insight. Cartoons and photo reproductions enrich the text. Extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961Larry Dane BrimnerA diverse group of activists journey on buses from Washington, DC, to New Orleans to challenge Jim Crow segregation in the South. Archival photographs. Extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football TeamSteve SheinkinDespite barbaric treatment at an assimilation school for Native Americans, Jim Thorpe and his fellow teammates rose to revolutionize the game of football. Archival photographs, footnotes.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Language Writing Radar: Using Your Journal to Snoop Out and Craft Great StoriesJack Gantos, illustrated by Jack GantosGantos uses his own over-the-top childhood journals, stories, and memories to advise today’s young writers. Humorous line drawings.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Law and Justice *Racial Profiling: Everyday InequalityAlison Marie BehnkeExplore historical and contemporary perspectives in racial literacy, including examinations of prejudice and privilege, the criminal justice system, counterterrorism, and Islamophobia. Concludes with calls for change.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of ReconciliationMonique Gray SmithThis mixed-heritage author describes the experiences of Indigenous children forced to attend schools that deprived them of their heritage; she calls for readers to join reconciliation efforts. Bibliography, glossary, index.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Bravo!: Poems about Amazing HispanicsMargarita EngleThis lively collection of poems features people from many different countries and backgrounds. Mixed- media illustrations. Biographical notes. Also available in Spanish.Twelve to FourteenView book details
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem RenaissanceNikki Grimes, OthersRead Grimes’s “Golden Shovel” poems alongside the classic works of the Harlem Renaissance that inspired them. Striking full-color art. Back matter. Index.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Robert Frost (Poetry for Kids series)Jay PariniBy defining words, this accessible collection of odes to the natural world by America’s famous poet summarizes each poem. Simple, evocative illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Religion *Artemis: Wild Goddess of the Hunt (Olympians series)George O’Connor, illustrated by George O’ConnorMany stories about Artemis are woven into one narrative. Exciting graphics and informative, snarky footnotes.Twelve to FourteenView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and FeelNancy F. CastaldoDo animals communicate? Do they think? Scientists explore various creatures’ abilities. Photographs, glossary, notes, bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
A Dog in the Cave: The Wolves Who Made Us HumanKay FrydenborgLearn how the newest science and tools study the intertwined history of dogs and humans, dating back thousands of years. Full-color photographs and historical drawings.Twelve to FourteenATOS Book Level 9.5AR Interest Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)View book details
Seven Wonders of the Solar System (Smithsonian series)David A. AguilarExplore seven extraordinary celestial wonders from the Olympus Mons on Mars to mysterious Planet Nine. Dramatic photographs and artwork. Back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Trashing the Planet: Examining Our Global Garbage GlutStuart A. KallenThis clearly written and well-documented account offers a global view of human-generated garbage, from discarded food to space waste. Includes color photographs and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Voyager’s Greatest Hits: The Epic Trek to Interstellar SpaceAlexandra Siy1n 1977 two unmanned probes carried music from our world into space, and they continue to send back fascinating information and photos. Full-color photos and clear back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered SpeciesKaren Romano YoungLearn all about these giant ocean mammals and about the people who are trying to save them. Photographs, glossary, notes, bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
When I Was a Turkey: Based on the Emmy Award- Winning PBS Documentary My Life as a TurkeyJoe Hutto, with Brenda Z. GuibersonWhen naturalist Joe Hutto receives wild turkey eggs, he hatches them and then spends two years nurturing, observing, bonding, and communicating with the flock. Pencil drawings and photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked & FoundMartin W. SandlerIn 1984 marine archeologists discovered a pirate (and former slave) ship near Cape Cod, where it sank in 1717. Maps, line drawings, and archival photos.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a TimeTanya Lee Stone in association with Girl RisingHuman trafficking, slavery, and child marriage condemn girls around the world to lives of hardship. Archival photos and information about supportive organizations offer challenges and hope.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat RefugeesMary Beth LeatherdaleFrom pre-World War II Europe to North Africa today, five young people must flee their countries and find refuge far from home. Collage illustrations with photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book detailsFourteen and Older
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City of Saints & ThievesNatalie C AndersonIn her quest for revenge against her mother’s employer and presumed murderer, Tina reluctantly joins the employer’s son to seek proof but uncovers dark, dangerous truths.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Genuine FraudE. LockhartWho is chasing Jule, a privileged American teen on the run in Mexico? Backtracking chapters unspool the answers in this expertly plotted, chilling thriller.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Memory TreesKali WallaceSorrow returns to her ancestral home eight years after her sister’s death, hoping to recover her memory of the incident, but discovers long-buried family secrets.Fourteen and OlderView book details
MissingKelley ArmstrongWinter dreams of college, medical school, and escaping her stifling Appalachian town as her best friend and sister did. Or did they really escape?Fourteen and OlderView book details
SplinterSasha DawnSami’s mother disappeared ten years ago. Was Sami abandoned? Or was there a murder? Sami needs to know—even if the evidence points to her father.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Traitor’s KissErin BeatySage’s keen mind and observational skills make her insufficiently docile for the marriage market. But she might make a very good spy.Fourteen and OlderView book details
#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American WomenLisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth LeatherdaleThrough prose, poetry, and various art forms, indigenous girls and women explore their past and future, considering what it means to be a native woman.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel AdaptationGareth Hinds, illustrated by Gareth HindsDetailed full-color illustrations create vivid and chilling representations of seven of Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest works. Footnotes and annotations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
10 Things I Can See from HereCarrie MacSeventeen-year-old Maeve, suffering from a severe anxiety disorder, explores her sexual identity, her father’s drug dependency, and the changing family structure.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL560LATOS Book Level 3.9View book details
The Agony of Bun O’KeefeHeather SmithWhen 14-year-old Bun’s mother, a hoarder, forces her out of her home, Bun finds shelter with other young adults who have suffered trauma.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentAutoboyographyChristina LaurenTanner, a bisexual transplant from Palo Alto, California, begins school in Provo, Utah, and finds himself involved in a love affair with his Mormon mentor.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Being FishkillRuth LehrerThirteen-year-old Fishkill, abused by her mother and grandfather, finds friendship and family in a new home, with unsettling results.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Between Two SkiesJoanne O’SullivanIn this moving story of resilience, recovery, and blossoming young love, Hurricane Katrina rips apart Evangeline’s family and friends as well as her beloved Louisiana fishing village.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Calling My NameLiara TamaniTaja navigates the changes and challenges of growing up, from middle school to high school, in her close-knit African American family. Poetic prose vignettes.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Definitions of Indefinable ThingsWhitney TaylorTwo teenagers who struggle with depression try to make sense of their complicated worlds.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Everything Beautiful Is Not RuinedDanielle Younge-UllmanOn a three-week wilderness trip, 17-year-old Ingrid confronts her mother’s depression and ruined opera career as well as her own personal demons.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Feral YouthShaun David HutchinsonTen teenagers in a survival camp for juvenile offenders share stories about the incidents and individuals that changed their lives. Are they telling the truth?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentFirst We Were IVAlexandra SirowyWhen four friends form a secret society to confront authority, they uncover the unsavory truths about themselves, their families, and a murder.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentGrendel’s Guide to Love and WarA. E. KaplanWorrying that the new neighbors’ excruciatingly loud parties will trigger a PTSD episode in his veteran father, Tom concocts increasingly zany plans to stop late-night noise and chaos.Fourteen and OlderView book details
History Is All You Left MeAdam SilveraAfter his ex-boyfriend dies in a tragic accident, Griffin Jennings pieces together their relationship history, but his compulsions and the ex’s new boyfriend keep interfering.Fourteen and OlderView book details
How to Make a WishAshley Herring BlakeGrace has spent her life taking care of her mother. Can she give herself permission to have her own needs come first?Fourteen and OlderView book details
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican DaughterErika L. SánchezAfter her sister’s death, Julia learns that Olga was not the model daughter her immigrant parents thought, and discovers some hard truths about herself and her parents.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL730LATOS Book Level 4.7View book details
The Inexplicable Logic of My LifeBenjamin Alire SáenzIn his senior year, Salvador’s grief is assuaged by the powerful love of friends and his adoptive Mexican American family.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Line in the DarkMalinda LoJess’s love for her best friend Angie is tested when Angie falls for Margot and Jess is forced to keep Angie’s secret.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentLittle & LionBrandy ColbertSuzette returns to Los Angeles from her New England boarding school to help her bipolar stepbrother and confront her past mistakes.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Long Way DownJason ReynoldsAfter his older brother is murdered, 15-year-old Will sets out to exact revenge. His encounters on the elevator ride down might change his perspective.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL720LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
Meg & LinusHanna NowinskiMeg can’t handle the breakup with her girlfriend, and Linus can’t find courage to ask out the new boy at school. Can these situations go from hopeless to hopeful?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Midnight at the ElectricJodi Lynn AndersonAdri Ortiz is about to join a one-way Mars mission, but a 145-year-old tortoise and a postcard found in her cousin’s house teach her about love and grief on Earth.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Moxie: A NovelJennifer Mathieu, illustrated by Jennifer MathieuA shy, quiet teenage girl, angered by the treatment of girls by the boys and administration of her school, starts a revolution. Bold black-and-white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
North of HappyAdi AlsaidCarlos’s brother’s death in Mexico City sends Carlos away from his upper-class life and on a “foodie” journey to the United States, where his cooking skills shine.Fourteen and OlderView book details
NoteworthyRiley RedgateWhen Jordan Sun isn’t cast in her boarding school’s musical because of her deep voice, she goes incognito to join an all-boys a cappella group. Black-and-white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Optimists Die FirstSusin NielsenPetula wallows in guilt and pain from a past tragedy by obsessing about worst-case scenarios, until she meets Jacob, an optimist with his own dark secret.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Pain EaterBeth GoobieMaddy tries to bury the memory of being gang-raped by a posse of boys in her school but slowly learns to face her pain and deal with it.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Ramona BlueJulie MurphyOne of only three gay kids in her beachside Mississippi town, Ramona reconnects with her childhood friend Freddie, who ignites feelings that reveal the fluidity of Ramona’s sexuality.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Ready to FallMarcella PixleyAfter the death of his mother, things go haywire in Max’s world until he transfers to a new high school, where new relationships begin to help.Fourteen and OlderView book details
ReleasePatrick NessAlmost 18, Adam Thorn relies on his new boyfriend and his best friend as he copes with his religiously conservative family and his threatening boss.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentA Short History of the Girl Next DoorJared ReckWhen two friends since early childhood enter high school, romantic developments, basketball rivalry, and tragedy change everything.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 900LATOS Book Level 5.8View book details
SoloKwame Alexander, with Mary Rand HessBlade, son of a rock star with addiction issues, finds out he is adopted and seeks his birth mother, a volunteer in Ghana. Told in verse.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Things I Should Have KnownClaire LaZebnikChloe will soon go to college but worries that her older, autistic sister Ivy will be lonely.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Truth of Right NowKara Lee CorthronA traumatic event colors Lily’s high school career and her sense of herself . A young artist helps lead her to stability.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Turtles All the Way DownJohn GreenStruggling with lifelong depression and OCD, 16-year- old Aza nurtures rich friendships and relies on the invaluable support of her mother and a therapist.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 840LATOS Book Level 5.6View book details
UltimatumK. M. WaltonTwo alienated brothers struggle to deal with the impending death of their only living parent, their father.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The UnlikeliesCarrie FirestoneSadie’s relatively tranquil summer working at a farmer’s market changes abruptly when she tries to save a baby from the car of a drunken driver.Fourteen and OlderView book details
We Are OkayNina LaCourAlone during winter break in her eastern college, Marin struggles to reconcile the tragedies of family loss with the promise of a future with loving friends.Fourteen and OlderView book details
We Now Return to Regular LifeMartin WilsonWhen 14-year-old Sam returns three years after being abducted by a sexual predator, he, his family, and his friends make painful adjustments.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentWhat Girls Are Made OfElana K. ArnoldSixteen-year-old Nina struggles to define her self-worth against stereotypes of female physical and mental worthiness.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 900LATOS Book Level 5.8View book details
What I LostAlexandra BallardUnable to control her eating disorder, 16-year-old Elizabeth is in a psychiatric facility, where she confronts her demons and learns to accept herself and others.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Who Killed Christopher Goodman?Allan WolfA multivoiced narrative recounts events surrounding the murder of a teenager in 1970s Virginia. Based on a real tragedy. Author’s note.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Wicker KingK. Ancrum, photographed by Michael FrostWhen his best friend Jack’s vivid hallucinations of pursuing a dangerous quest become increasingly frequent, August tries to save him by entering Jack’s dark imaginary world. Foreboding black-and-white multimedia elements accentuate the mood.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Wild BirdWendelin Van DraanenWren is sent to a wilderness camp to deal with her addictions. During the rough journey, she learns to believe in herself and to regret the harm she has caused.Fourteen and OlderView book details
WildmanJ. C. GeigerLance, 18, is headed to the last big party before graduation. His car breaks down in a remote town, leading to life-changing experiences.Fourteen and OlderView book details
You Bring the Distant NearMitali PerkinsIndia, London, Queens, New Jersey. Three generations of five very different Bengali women find their way in America.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Dangerous MagicDonald HounamFrank, 15, a gifted sorcerer, must control his smart mouth and use every trick in the book of magic to solve the murder and beheading of the Bishop of Oxford.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Epic Crush of Genie LoF. C. YeeCan Genie, a 16-year-old Chinese American, be the reincarnation of a mythological weapon? Is Quentin really the immortal Monkey King? A rollicking, action- packed adventure.Fourteen and OlderView book details
FreyaMatthew LaurenceFreya, a Norse goddess, energizes herself and other gods and goddesses when she confronts a corporation attempting to drain them of their magical powers.Fourteen and OlderView book details
HuntedMeagan SpoonerYeva is the empowered heroine of this clever, contemplative blending of the tale of Beauty and the Beast with the Slavic Firebird legend.Fourteen and OlderView book details
In Other LandsSarah Rees BrennanCan Elliot, a nerdy, cantankerous human pacifist, make peace in Borderlands, a magical realm of enchanted creatures constantly at war with each other? Black-and- white drawings introduce each chapter.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Jane, UnlimitedKristin CashoreFive imaginative and beautifully written stories, ranging from romance to mystery, science fiction, and fantasy, recount Jane’s struggle with identity and life goals.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Skinful of ShadowsFrances HardingeMakepeace, illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat, has inherited a family trait, the capacity to house the spirits of the dead in her body, beginning with an angry bear.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Song of the CurrentSarah Tolcser, map by Virginia AllynTo free her father who has been taken prisoner, Caro journeys down the dangerous Riverlands, avoiding pirates and drakons to deliver a mysterious shipment. Detailed finely drawn black-and-white map.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Spindle FireLexa HillyerIn an imaginative retelling of Sleeping Beauty, two half sisters, cursed by the faeries, battle to discover their inner strengths and love for each other.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Strange the DreamerLaini TaylorOrphaned librarian Lazlo Strange pursues his dream of finding the city of Weep, where godspawn and ghosts still reside after near-eradication by humans centuries before.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL820LATOS Book Level 6.1View book details
TravelerL. E. DeLanoSeventeen-year-old Jessa discovers that the stories of her imagination are actually alternate versions of her life, and someone wants her dead.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentBullDavid ElliottThe story of Theseus and the Minotaur is told in verse and introduced by Poseidon with rap-style humor. Back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Almost AutumnMarianne KaurinTwo teenagers in love, Jewish Ilse and Resistance fighter Hermann, face great challenges during the Nazi occupation of Norway.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Among the Red StarsGwen C. KatzWhen the Germans try to invade the Soviet Union in 1941, Valka, 18, joins other women pilots known as Night Witches to fight for her country.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Crossing Ebenezer CreekTonya BoldenA former enslaved girl’s search for freedom and love at the close of the Civil War ends in tragedy in this unflinching look at racism and slavery.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Dreamland BurningJennifer LathamIntertwined tales of two biracial teenagers living in two different eras tell a gripping story of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 890LATOS Book Level 5.9View book details
Duels & DeceptionCindy AnsteyIn 1800s London, a young lady of 17, poised to marry and to manage her late father’s estate, finds herself entangled with a winsome law clerk.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and VirtueMackenzi LeeIn this frank, engaging escapade of young homosexual love in the 1700s, what begins as lust and selfish desire evolves into a journey to find a “cure,” and lust becomes love.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Librarian of AuschwitzAntonio IturbeDita Kraus, 14, is a prisoner in Auschwitz, where she maintains a secret library of eight books, giving hope to hundreds of other prisoners. Based on true event.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Pearl ThiefElizabeth WeinUpon waking with a gash on her head and no memory of what happened, Julie finds herself embroiled in a mystery and a fight for justice.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Retribution RailsErin BowmanIn alternating voices, the stories of an aspiring girl reporter and the youngest member of a train-robbing gang unfold against the backdrop of the wild, lawless Arizona territory in the late 1800s.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Soldier BoyKeely HuttonRicky, 13, is captured by the rebel army led by Joseph Kony. This fictionalized account details his brutal and chilling experience as a child soldier.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Suspect RedL. M. Elliott, photo research by Megan Behm, photosEverybody is suspect. Anyone could be a communist spy. It’s 1953 and Richard befriends Vladimir whose family is exiled from Czechoslovakia. Are they hiding something? Photographs and back matter.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 760LATOS Book Level 5.09View book details
When Morning ComesArushi RainaFour students from different parts of society protest the South African apartheid government during the 1976 Soweto uprising. With historical notes, glossary, additional resources.Fourteen and OlderView book details
All the Crooked SaintsMaggie StiefvaterIn 1962 pilgrims searching for miracles journey to a Colorado desert town, seeking a Mexican American family of mystics. Spirituality, hopelessness, and love combine in this compelling novel.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentAll the Wind in the WorldSamantha MabryIn a future world bereft of national resources, two teens struggle to survive, their grim lives punctuated by death and disaster.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Million JunesEmily HenryJune and Saul try to end the multigenerational curse dividing their families, while confronting their memories, a world of magic, and growing feelings for each other.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & MagicF. T. LukensSaving for college, Bridger accepts an unconventional job as assistant to an intermediary between the human and mythological worlds and discovers a menacing threat to the real world’s existence.Fourteen and OlderView book details
They Both Die at the EndAdam SilveraDeath-Cast called Mateo at 12:22 A.M. and Rufus at 1:05 A.M. Both will die today. After these strangers connect, they must make up for lost time and past mistakes.Fourteen and OlderView book details
BlightAlexandra DuncanIn a dystopic future where an agribusiness controls the production of food and ways of life, 17-year-old Tempest discovers alternatives to this inflexible environment.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Defy the StarsClaudia GrayTeenager Noemi sets out on an interstellar quest with Abel, a gifted robot, to save her planet Genesis from their enemies.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Dreadnought (Nemesis series)April DanielsAs Danny Tozer, 15, struggles with being transgender, she receives the superpowers of the dying Dreadnought and must fight nemeses Utopia and Sovereign. First in a series.Fourteen and OlderView book details
InvictusRyan GraudinDuring a heist on the Titanic, Farway, 18, captain of an unauthorized 24th-century time machine, encounters a strange girl who wants to join his crew but has secrets that impact his future—and his past.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Landscape with Invisible HandM.T. AndersonAfter an invasion of Earth by aliens obsessed with 1950s American culture, Adam, a 15-year-old artist, tries to adapt in this funny and wise tale.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL730LATOS Book Level 4.9View book details
Mature contentThe Marrow ThievesCherie DimalineIn a future Canada when the world is crumbling, a group of Indigenous people live on the run, evading the bone marrow thieves.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL810LATOS Book Level 5.5View book details
Mars OneJonathan MaberrySeventeen-year-old Tristan, master mechanical engineer like his mother, joins a mission to colonize Mars and encounters life-threatening problems.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Rebel SeoulAxie OhEast Asia, 2199: Lee Jaewon, ex-gang member and talented pilot, has worked his way through school. Now he wants only to prove his loyalty to the Neo State.Fourteen and OlderView book details
WarcrossMarie LuHacker and virtual bounty hunter Emika Chen goes to work for the creator of a highly popular online video game to expose its security flaws.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 810LATOS Book Level 5.6View book details
Mature contentToday AllegedlyTiffany D. JacksonConvicted of killing a baby when she was nine years old, Mary struggles to understand her mother and what really happened that day.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentAmerican StreetIbi ZoboiAfter her mother is detained upon their entry from Haiti, immigrant Fabiola must navigate Detroit’s gritty streets and her relationship with her tough American cousins.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL690LATOS Book Level 4.4View book details
Dear MartinNic StoneDuring his senior year of high school, an encounter with the Atlanta police forces Justyce, 17, to reconsider the beliefs of Martin Luther King, Jr.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL720LATOS Book Level 4.8View book details
Dress Codes for Small TownsCourtney StevensAs Billie starts senior year in the Kentucky town where her father is the preacher, she confronts her feelings for both Janie Lee and Davey.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Eliza and Her MonstersFrancesca Zappia, illustrated by Francesca ZappiaSocial outcast Eliza creates a fantastical web-comic beloved by millions. Can she keep her dual identities secret? Intriguing black-and-white drawings.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 5View book details
Far from the TreeRobin BenwayThree teenaged siblings, separated as babies, find each other, search for their birth mother, and discover the meaning of family.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL780LATOS Book Level 5.1View book details
The Fashion Committee: A Novel of Art, Crime, and Applied DesignSusan JubyA scholarship to an arts high school is the prize for the student with the best fashion design. Charlie and John both need to win.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Fire Color OneJenny ValentineWhen Iris, a 16-year-old pyromaniac, is taken to London to live with her rich, dying father, she discovers how untruthful her exploitative mother has been.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Foolish HeartsEmma MillsAfter Claudia makes an enemy of one of the most powerful girls at her elite private school, will being together in Midsummer Night’s Dream be a nightmare?Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Hate U GiveAngie ThomasYoung. Black. Unarmed. Killed by police. Sixteen-year- old Starr Carter was there. She has to tell her story and fight back, but how? (Also available in Spanish.)Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL590LATOS Book Level 3.9View book details
Mature contentI Am Alfonso JonesTony MedinaThe spirit of Alfonso, a black boy killed by a white police officer, rides a train and encounters victims of police brutality. Emotionally charged black-and-white graphics.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure GN640LATOS Book Level 4.2View book details
Juniper Lemon’s Happiness IndexJulie IsraelAfter her sister Camilla’s death, Juniper discovers that Camilla had a secret relationship. Can she figure out the person’s identity and deliver her sister’s unsent letter?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Kaleidoscope SongFox BenwellSouth African teenager Neo lives for music, despite her parents’ disapproval. She risks everything when she falls in love with a female band singer.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Life in a FishbowlLen VlahosJackie, 15, struggles to expose the truth when a reality TV show exploits her father’s terminal brain tumor. Told through multiple points of view, including the tumor’s.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A List of CagesRobin RoeHigh school senior Adam is assigned to be a buddy for freshman Julian, his former foster brother, but learns Julian is hiding a dark secret about his new guardian.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL690LATOS Book Level 4.6View book details
The Most Dangerous ThingLeanne LiebermanSydney, 16, battling depression, shies away from anything to do with sex. When a classmate shows interest, can she reconcile her anxiety with her desires?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Now Is EverythingAmy GilesAfter surviving the plane crash that killed her parents, Hadley, 17, must publicly acknowledge the physical and emotional abuse her father inflicted on the family.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Nowhere GirlsAmy ReedThree unlikely girls start a movement in their high school against a misogynistic culture. Can they uncover the truth about an alleged rape?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Radio SilenceAlice OsemanGaining admission to Cambridge University consumes Frances, until her passion for an online podcast leads her to become immersed in the life of the podcast’s creator.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Running Full TiltMichael CurrinderCaleb runs to escape his autistic brother’s increasingly unpredictable behavior. Will joining the cross-country team at his new school help him?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Saint DeathMarcus SedgwickIf not for the wild profitability of selling illegal drugs to Americans, the deadly gangs of Juárez would not exist. One boy’s courageous yet devastating story.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentSpeak of Me As I AmSonia BelascoMelanie and Damon come together and share grief over their losses, friendship, and eventually, love.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentTash Hearts TolstoyKathryn OrmsbeeWhen the web series Tash and her best friend produce goes viral, Tash must learn to handle the notoriety and other changes in her life.Fourteen and OlderView book details
That Thing We Call a HeartSheba KarimFinishing high school in New Jersey and preparing to go away to college, two Muslim American girls try to balance family loyalty with new romantic relationships.Fourteen and OlderView book details
This Impossible LightLily MyersDealing with her parents’ divorce and her mother’s depression, Ivy develops an eating disorder. Told in a series of poems. Back matter on anorexia.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Too Shattered for MendingPeter Brown HoffmeisterLittle, 16, with learning difficulties, struggles to stay at school and feed himself and his two friends. Can he come to terms with his very difficult rural life?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Under Rose-Tainted SkiesLouise GornallNorah, 17, has not left her house in four years (except to see her therapist) due to agoraphobia. New neighbor Luke helps Norah start to embrace life.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentAn Uninterrupted View of the SkyMelanie CrowderWhen Francisco’s father is wrongly arrested for drug trafficking in Bolivia, his family moves to a dangerous, corrupt prison, where innocence and dreams are jeopardized.Fourteen and OlderView book details
WindfallJennifer E. SmithEverything changes when Alice gives Teddy a winning lottery ticket for his birthday. Can he balance the predictable challenges of high school with sudden fortune?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Words in Deep BlueCath CrowleyAfter Rachel’s brother drowns, she withdraws from life and fails senior year. She eventually returns to their former hometown and confronts her feelings about love and loss.Fourteen and OlderView book details
You’re Welcome, UniverseWhitney GardnerBeing the only deaf person at school is tough, but the real challenge for Julia, a passionate graffiti artist, is discovering who is painting over her pieces.Fourteen and OlderView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS Alice Paul and the Fight for Women’s Rights: From the Vote to the Equal Rights AmendmentDeborah KopsPaul poured passion and political skill into passing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, fighting for women’s rights until her death in 1976. Photos and source notes.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It DoneAndrea Gonzales, Sophie HouserTeen coders trying to fight menstrual taboos create the game “Tampon Run,” which goes viral. Extensive coding resources in back matter.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 1030LATOS Book Level 7.2View book details
How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War ChildSandra Uwiringiyimana, with Abigail PestaSandra’s family is torn apart by war in the Congo. Years after becoming refugees, they reunite and resettle in the United States. Includes photos and resource information.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Lighter than My ShadowKatie Green, illustrated by Katie GreenKatie’s picky eating habits evolve into an eating disorder with a challenging recovery. Black-and-white illustrations convey the emotional toll. Resources.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentPoppies of IraqBrigitte Findakly, Lewis TrondheimA middle-class Orthodox Christian girl living in Mosul recounts her life during some of Iraq’s most turbulent times. In graphic format with simple illustrations and family photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
SpinningTillie Walden, illustrated by Tillie WaldenFigure skating dominates Tillie’s life, but she must distance herself from the conformity of that competitive world to find her true self. Spare, two- toned art.Fourteen and OlderView book details
This Is Really HappeningErin ChackShort essays told with humor and heart by a BuzzFeed author move back and forth from childhood to cancer at 18 to her first full-time job.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh BrothersDeborah HeiligmanBased on their 658 letters, this book recounts the special sense of love, caring, and responsibility between these extraordinary brothers, especially on Theo’s side. Sources.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Eyes of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and the Invention of Modern PhotojournalismMarc Aronson, Marina BudhosRobert Capa and Gerda Taro reinvented themselves and bravely covered the Spanish Civil War as pioneering war photographers. Illustrated with photographs by Capa and Taro. Sources, bibliography, webography, back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsThe Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining WomenKate MooreIn the early 20th century, hundreds of girls painted watch dials with radium, unaware that they were being slowly poisoned. Their suffering and bravery made medical, legal, and labor-relations history. Photographs, back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Law and Justice The 57 BusDashka SlaterIn a hate crime, Sasha is critically burned on a bus ride home. The story focuses on the victim, Sasha, and Richard, who started the fire.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 930LATOS Book Level 6.5View book details
Here We Are: Feminism for the Real WorldKelly JensenForty-four diverse contributors explore the definitions, history, social impact, and personal significance of feminism in essay, poetry, and graphic formats. Back matter includes further reading.Fourteen and OlderView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Artificial Intelligence: Building Smarter MachinesStephanie Sammartino McPhersonWhat will a computer accomplish in the future? Will it surpass human intelligence? Robots, driverless cars, drones, and other forms of artificial intelligence are discussed. Glossary, notes, bibliography.Fourteen and OlderView book details