12 Lucky Animals: A Bilingual Baby BookVickie LeeFriendly digital illustrations introduce readers to the animals of the Chinese zodiac and their traits. Chinese characters and pronunciation included.Under FiveView book detailsBank Street Best Children's Books of the Year 2020
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12 Lucky Animals: A Bilingual Baby BookVickie LeeFriendly digital illustrations introduce readers to the animals of the Chinese zodiac and their traits. Chinese characters and pronunciation included.Under FiveView book details
Ariba: An Old Tale about New Shoeswritten and illustrated by Masha ManapovMarcus’s delight in his new sneakers leads his grandfather to share an old story about a boy and his footwear adventure. Lively, energetic illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Astro Girlwritten and illustrated by Ken Wilson-MaxAstrid, who wants to be an astronaut when she grows up, has fun pretending to go on a space mission. Textured painterly acrylic illustrations.Under FiveLexile 479LATOS 3.2View book details
B Is for BabyAtinukeB is for Baby and everything else encountered when Brother bicycles her to visit Baba. Vivid acrylics of Baby’s experiences in a small African village.Under FiveWord count 125View book details
Baby DayJane Godwin, Davina BellGently colored illustrations coupled with spare text communicate the diverse emotions and contexts of children attending their first birthday partyUnder FiveView book details
Baby Dream/ Soñando con bebéSunny Scribens, Spanish translation by Maria PerezSoothing verses lull an infant to sleep. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Black-and-white photographs.Under FiveView book details
Ball & BalloonRob SandersColorful, spare illustrations accompany this poignant tale of two objects who are envious of one another. When a child comes along, they each finally learn their own worth.Under FiveView book details
Beep Beep/Piip piipwritten and illustrated by Petr Horáček, Spanish translation by Georgina Lázaro LéonBright pictures and playful sounds describe a family’s car ride to Grandma’s house. Durable die-cut pages and acrylic collage illustrations.Under FiveView book details
The Big, Angry Roarwritten and illustrated by Jonny LambertJungle animals offer advice to a lion cub who is very angry after his parents have disciplined him. Stunning cut-paper illustrations on white background.Under FiveLexile AD500LView book details
Black Cat, Yellow Bunnywritten and illustrated by Wook Jin JungIn this nearly wordless book, a chance encounter changes two lives. Mixed-media illustrations in a graphic format.Under FiveView book details
Borrowing Bunnies: A Surprising True Tale of Fostering RabbitsCynthia LordDiscover how to successfully foster rabbits so that they thrive, learn to trust humans, and become likely to be adopted. Spot illustrations complement full-color photographs.Under FiveView book details
Bruno, the Standing Catwritten and translated from the French by Nadine Robert, illustrated by Jean JullienThe new cat on Peter’s doorstep proves to be surprisingly human, complete with a silly sense of humor and an abundance of love. Bold outlined, energetic illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD490LATOS 3.3View book details
Bunny in the MiddleAnika A. DeniseThe joys and challenge of being a middle bunny in the family are vivified by digitally enhanced pencil illustrations in soft colors.Under FiveView book details
Can I Keep It?written and illustrated by Lisa JobeEncouraging empathy, a young boy’s mother helps him seek a “better” pet for their home. Brilliantly inventive watercolor and collage illustrations.Under FiveLexile 92LATOS 1.2View book details
CircleMac BarnettEvocative watercolor and graphite illustrations highlight three friends who experience adventure, fear, anger, and forgiveness.Under FiveView book details
Daddy-Sittingwritten and illustrated by Eve CoyThe daughter of a stay-at-home dad describes how she “helps” him get through the day. Engaging watercolor and colored pencil illustrations add to the humor.Under FiveView book details
Daniel’s Good Daywritten and illustrated by Micha ArcherDaniel questions what makes a good day in his diverse neighborhood and discovers his own ideas about it. Engaging repetitive text and colorful oil and collage illustrations.Under FiveLexile 480LATOS 2.1View book details
A Day for SkatingSarah SullivanWinter’s here, and a family bundles up and heads out to the local pond to skate and maybe make some new friends. Playful digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Días y días/Days and DaysGinger Foglesong GuyLively detailed pastels depict children engaged in seasonal activities. Bilingual in Spanish and English.Under FiveView book details
Double Bass BluesAndrea J. LoneyA talented school musician, Nic, bravely journeys to the city to play with his grandfather’s jazz group. Colorful acrylic illustrations convey joy and motion. Onomatopoeia.Under FiveLexile AD270LATOS 2.1View book details
Dragon Nightwritten and illustrated by J.R. KrauseGeorgie is afraid of the dark until one night a dragon, fleeing a knight, takes him on an adventure. Pen and ink drawings, colored digitally.Under FiveLexile 540LATOS 3View book details
Duck!Meg McKinlayFrantically, Duck screams “Duck!” to the farmyard animals, who each explain what they are and scold him for shouting his name. Full-page mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile 202LATOS 1.8View book details
Felix Eats Up (Felix & Fiona series)written and illustrated by Rosemary WellsGuinea Pig Fiona is planning her half-birthday celebration with Felix, her best friend, but Felix is a very picky eater. Watercolor and aquarelle pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Field Trip to the MoonJohn HareIn this wordless book, one curious astronaut, who has been accidentally left behind, befriends moon creatures, using the power of crayon. Rich, humorous illustrations encourage imaginative dialogue.Under FiveView book details
Firefighters’ HandbookMeghan McCarthyThis comprehensive guide for aspiring firefighters is packed with humor. Cartoon illustrations, labeled diagrams, and simple explanations of the profession. Back matter includes photographs and interviews.Under FiveLexile 720LATOS 4.5View book details
Flubby series • Flubby Is Not a Good Pet! • Flubby Will Not Play with Thatwritten and illustrated by J. E. MorrisCaptivating colorful cartoon illustrations accompany spare repetitive text to tell the humorous adventures of a child’s pet cat.Under FiveLexile 140LView book details
Ghost Catwritten and illustrated by Kevan AtteberryMuted digital art captures a child’s love for his departed cat, who leads him to a lovely surprise.Under FiveView book details
Good Boywritten and illustrated by Sergio RuzzierA boy and his dog share a day full of adventures including fetching, traveling by spaceship, and reading bedtime stories. Comical ink and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Good Night, WindLinda Elovitz MarshallIn this retelling of a Yiddish tale, a whirling, howling wind is quieted by two wise children. Powerful, vibrant cut-paper collage illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD600LATOS 3View book details
Good Night, WorldNicola EdwardsChildren from all around the world get ready for bedtime and say “good night” in many languages. Strikingly bold illustrations echo the lyrical text.Under FiveLexile AD530LView book details
Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!written and illustrated by Cori DoerrfeldSaying goodbye to someone or something is hard but may lead to saying hello to new people or things. Digital ink drawings enhance a poignant text.Under FiveLexile 290LATOS 1.8View book details
The Goose Eggwritten and illustrated by Liz WongAn ingenious elephant interrupts her peaceful life to mother a gosling. She teaches the baby bird how to become a goose, with surprising results. Animated, simple mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD490LATOS 1.9View book details
The Happy Bookwritten and illustrated by Andy RashComic-like illustrations depict two friends who experience a variety of emotions when their friendship is tested.Under FiveLexile GN510LATOS 2View book details
Hide and Seekwritten and illustrated by Polly NoakesA child plays with animal friends while a wolf lurks in the background. Engaging colored pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
The Home BuildersVarsha BajajRhythmic, rhyming text and detailed lush art depict woodland animals digging, gnawing, and gathering to build dens, lodges, and nests to create homes for their young.Under FiveLexile 660LATOS 4.3View book details
Hooray for Babies!Susan MeyersBabies are everywhere: in the mirror, on the beach, in the water, on mats—playing, dancing, sharing, eating, and sleeping. Large format with mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
How Do You Dance?written and illustrated by Thyra HederDancing is a creative, intergenerational, diverse activity, but does everyone need to join in? Action-inspired pencil and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveWord count 241View book details
How Do You Do?Larissa TheuleMeeting new friends can take the dullness out of any day, including a series of hot ones, as Crane and Water Buffalo learn. Stunning gouache illustrations.Under FiveView book details
How Do You Go to Sleep?Kate McMullanThe sleeping habits of a range of young animals are described in a soothing way, making this a perfect bedtime story for a human child. Playful mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
How to Be a Catwritten and illustrated by Nikki McClureDynamic black-and-white cut-paper illustrations and action words depict the many adventures of two kittens.Under FiveView book details
Hum and Swishwritten and illustrated by Matt MyersJamie just wants to work quietly on her art project by the sea, but people keep disturbing her by asking what she’s making. Acrylic and oil illustrations.Under FiveLexile 71LATOS 1.1View book details
Hungry JimLaurel SnyderJim wakes up feeling beastly and imagines himself as a lion devouring the town around him. Energetic pencil illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD530LView book details
Hush, Little Bunnywritten and illustrated by David Ezra SteinA papa bunny introduces his little one to beauty and dangers in the natural world, promising to keep him safe. Soft, earth-toned mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile 470LATOS 2.4View book details
I Am a TigerKarl NewsonDespite his friends’ disbelief, Mouse insists he’s a tiger—until he looks at himself in the pond. Bright color illustrations highlight the laugh-out-loud silliness.Under FiveLexile 71LATOS 1.1View book details
I Am Not a Fishwritten and illustrated by Peter RaymundoWith help from starfish in an underwater support group, Edgar, a jellyfish, finally begins to enjoy being the creature he is. Comic digital illustrations with speech bubbles.Under FiveLexile 540LATOS 3.6View book details
I Love All of Me (Wonderful Me series)Lorie Ann GroverYoung children celebrate who they are as they encounter their worlds. Simple, bright illustrations.Under FiveView book details
I Want a Dogwritten and illustrated by Jon AgeeA young girl enters an animal shelter determined to adopt a dog, but she leaves with a surprising new pet. Retro cartoon-style watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile 550LATOS 1.9View book details
In Every House, On Every StreetJess HitchmanA biracial family goes about their day with laughter and love in this sweet celebration of home. Warm digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Jump!written and illustrated by Tatsuhide MatsuokaA frog jumps, and eight more creatures follow. Can all of them do it? Colorful beautifully composed vertical spreads show subjects at rest and (when able) aloft.Under FiveView book details
Just BecauseMac BarnettAt bedtime, a young child playfully asks questions to delay going to sleep. Black-and-white mixed-media illustrations with a splash of color.Under FiveWord count 223View book details
Just in Case You Want to FlyJulie FoglianoA child is lovingly tucked into bed with tea and music, giraffes and butterflies, and umbrellas and a cozy blanket. Stylized paint and collage illustrations.Under FiveWord count 178View book details
Kol Hakavod: Way to Go!Jamie Kiffel-AlchehGood deeds done when no one is looking are praised with this Hebrew phrase. Rhyming text and endearing colorful watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Lawrence in the FallMatthew FarinaLawrence needs to bring something to school that he collects for “show-and-tell,” but he doesn’t have a collection. What will he do? Lush, muted color illustrations.Under FiveLexile 459LATOS 3.1View book details
Layla’s HappinessMariahadessa Ekere TallieIn lyrical prose, Layla shares all the commonplace things that make her happy. Young readers will be encouraged to articulate their own joy. Lively, energetic illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Let Me Sleep, Sheep!Meg McKinlayAmos is trying to sleep, but the sheep he counts are crowding his room. Amusing deadpan text and unusual mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile 281LATOS 2.2View book details
Let’s Have a Dog Party!written and illustrated by Mikela PrevostFrank prefers a nap in the sun to all the noisy festivities his friends provide, but he does love the cake! Humorous watercolor, acrylic, pencil, and collage illustrations.Under FiveLexile 380LView book details
Little Fish and Mommywritten and illustrated by Lucy CousinsLittle fish explores the ocean environment with mommy. Appealing gouache illustrations and hand lettering.Under FiveView book details
Little Mole’s Wishwritten and illustrated by Sang-Keun KimLonely Little Mole shapes a snowball into a bear. But what will happen when he takes his new friend indoors? Colored pencil pastel and pen illustrations.Under FiveLexile 450LATOS 1.9View book details
Little Taco TruckTanya ValentineLittle Taco Truck is suddenly forced to share the street with other food trucks. A real-life dilemma told simply and sympathetically. Appealing digital illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD590LATOS 3.8View book details
Lizzy McTizzy and the Busy Dizzy DaySarah WeeksLizzy needs to find her matching blue shoe before she can attend the birthday party . . . or does she? Cheerful and bright digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Lola Goes to School (Lola Reads series)Anna McQuinnLola prepares for and attends her first day of preschool. Gentle full-page drawings of each activity. Also available in Spanish.Under FiveView book details
The Love LetterAnika Aldamuy DeniseHedgehog finds a mysterious love letter that is next found by bunny, and then by squirrel. Each one is enriched by the message. Charming mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile 401LATOS 2.8View book detailsMommy Sayang (Pixar Animation Studios Artist Showcase series)Rosana Sullivan. Disney Book Group / Disney Press, illustrated by Rosana Sullivan. Disney Book Group / Disney PressAleeya’s mother promises to always be there for her. When mommy gets sick, Aleeya brings her love and hope. Softly colored digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
The Most Terrible of AllMượn Thị VănSmugg prides himself on being the most terrible monster of all, until he meets his match in this humorous Snow White variation. Laugh-out-loud acrylic and oil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
My Big Bad Monsterwritten and illustrated by A. N. KangA young girl deals with an internal scolding voice that reinforces her feelings of self-doubt. Bright colorful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
My Forest Is GreenDarren LebeufPlayful, layered collage illustrations detail one boy’s experience exploring in the woods.Under FiveLexile AD320LATOS 2.4View book details
My Heartwritten and illustrated by Corinna LuykenWith a minimal color palette and lyrical text, the many emotional states of the heart are described, acknowledging sadness but focusing on positive perspectives.Under FiveView book details
My Mommy MedicineEdwidge DanticatA little girl and her mother share games, treats, hugs, and bedtime stories in a quiet celebration of love. Digital illustrations portray an African American family.Under FiveView book details
The New Neighborswritten and illustrated by Sarah McIntyreNeighbors become increasingly biased when they learn that rats have moved into their building—until they meet the actual couple, that is. Action-packed illustrations.Under FiveLexile 540LATOS 3.6View book details
The Night Is YoursAbdul-Razak ZachariahAmani plays an evening game of hide-and-seek with her friends in the glow of the moon. Gentle appealing acrylic illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD820LATOS 4View book details
Night Train: A Journey from Dusk to DawnAnnie Cronin RomanoRhythmic words, repeated sounds, and retro digital illustrations evoke a sense of the nighttime journeys of trains in days gone by.Under FiveView book details
Oh, BearMelissa Nelson GreenbergWhen Bird rescues Bear’s new yellow kite from a tree, Bear finds that the lost balloon leads to an even more satisfying experience. Simple pastel illustrations.Under FiveView book details
One Yellow Ribbonwritten and illustrated by Marthe JocelynA wordless board book follows the journey of one yellow ribbon as it transforms into other objects. Detailed paper collage artwork.Under FiveView book details
Our Favorite Daywritten and illustrated by Joowon OhThe loving and creative relationship between a grandfather and his grandchild is depicted in colorful cut-paper illustrations.Under FiveLexile 170LATOS 1.6View book details
Paper MiceMegan Wagner LloydTwo paper rodents, created by a clip and a snip, set out to explore the night. Lyrical text and layered mixed- media illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD680LATOS 2.8View book details
The Perfect SeatMinh LêA father searches for just the right place to sit and read with his child. Illustrations in watercolor, pencil, crayon, and collage.Under FiveView book details
The Pigeon HAS to Go to Schoolwritten and illustrated by Mo WillemsEveryone says the pigeon has to go to school, but he thinks that’s not such a good idea. Simple whimsical illustrations.Under FiveLexile 450LATOS 1.5View book details
Pokko and the DrumMatthew ForsythePokko, a frog, takes her new drum into the woods, and is soon joined by instrument-playing animals. What a parade! Watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD520LATOS 2.7View book details
Pride ColorsRobin StevensonRhyming text and photographs of children with diverse skin hues celebrate love, individuality, and the rainbow flag. Back matter explains Pride Day and the rainbow flag’s meaning.Under FiveView book detailsRaj and the Best Day Ever!written and illustrated by Sebastien BraunRaj and his dad plan an outing, but when Dad discovers he forgot his wallet, they use their imagination and find fun things they can do for free. Strongly colored mixed- media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Red Sledwritten and illustrated by Lita JudgeWhen a bear discovers a child’s sled, he and his woodland critter friends enjoy a night of sledding fun. Charming seasonal illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Rosie and Rasmuswritten and illustrated by Serena GeddesRosie, a lonely small girl, and Rasmus, a lonely large dragon, help fulfill each other’s wishes, until they must part. Soft watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile 500LATOS 3.3View book details
SaturdayOge MoraAva and her mother have big plans, but disappointment threatens their joy. Will they find a way to save the day? Mixed-media collages.Under FiveLexile 329LATOS 2.4View book details
Say Something!written and illustrated by Peter H. ReynoldsHand-lettered text and a diverse array of characters encourage readers to express themselves and make a positive difference in the world. Bold colorful illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD510LATOS 3.4View book details
The Second SkyPatrick GuestA newly hatched penguin, desperate to fly, discovers what he does best. Textured watercolor and pencil illustrations convey the penguin’s efforts.Under FiveLexile 550LATOS 3.6View book details
Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheepwritten and illustrated by Eric BarclayWho is watching out for whom in this humorous romp about friendship and finding one’s purpose? Entertaining pencil and Photoshopped spot illustrations.Under FiveLexile 500LATOS 2.6View book details
SideSide: A Celebration of Dads written andIn exuberant watercolors, fathers and children enjoy and learn from each other. Minimal, poetic text.Under FiveView book details
Sign Offwritten and illustrated by Stephen SavageWhat if symbols and figures jumped off road signs and took their places in the real world? Bright graphics convey this playful story without words.Under FiveView book details
Skyscraperwritten and illustrated by Jorey HurleyActive verbs accompany spare graphic prints of the machines used to build a skyscraper. Double-page spread illustrations capture the activity. Glossary included.Under FiveView book details
So Big!written and illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaTwo friends face their first day at a really big school. Rhythmic, repetitive text and appealing full-color acrylic and gouache illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Thank You!Charo PitaNot all questions need to be answered! Endearing, colorful illustrations of Isabella, her grandmother, and nature.Under FiveView book details
This Beach Is Loud! (Little Senses series)written and illustrated by Samantha CotterillEager to go to the beach, a boy becomes overwhelmed by the noise, activities, and sand. Father saves the day. Colorful block print, ink, and charcoal art.Under FiveLexile 400LATOS 2.8View book details
This Is the Construction WorkerLaura GodwinChallenging gender stereotypes, this portrayal of the workers and work at a busy building site features a female crew member. Rhyming text and vivid illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Three Cheers for Kid McGear!Sherri Duskey RinkerKid McGear wants to be on the construction crew, but is turned away. Kid earns her way onto the team. Illustrations are in Neocolor wax oil crayons.Under FiveLexile AD600LATOS 3.1View book details
Trains Run!George Ella Lyon, Benn LyonA rhythmic text captures the dynamism and variety of modern railroads. Colorful digital illustrations.Under FiveWord count 277View book details
TreasureMireille MessierTwo children go looking for a treasure—something shiny and mysterious. They are overwhelmed by their find. Graphite, watercolor, and acrylic illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD320LView book details
Tropical Terrywritten and illustrated by JarvisTerry longs to be flashy and play with the other tropical fish. He makes a dazzling costume that brings about unexpected consequences and teaches him important lessons. Bright appealing illustrations.Under FiveWord count 481View book details
Two for Me, One for Youwritten and illustrated by Jörg Mühle, translated from the German by Catherine ChidgeyThis is the dilemma: there are three mushrooms and two hungry friends. Who gets the extra one? Humorous color illustrations.Under FiveLexile 281LATOS 2.2View book details
The Unbudgeable CurmudgeonMatthew BurgessThis clever, humorous account of the changing moods of two friends is portrayed with lively mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD540LATOS 3.1View book details
Vroom!written and illustrated by Barbara McClintockAnnie’s off on a zooming adventure in her speedy sports car, ending up full circle back home. Large, colorful spreads make the words take off.Under FiveView book details
What’s Next?Timothy KnapmanBaby Badger explores his world at night—and then in the daytime. Large mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Where Did You Go Today?written and illustrated by Jenny DukeA young child recalls her time at the local park through imaginative stories. Paint, print, and collage illustrations played with digitally.Under FiveView book details
Where Is My Balloon?Ariel BernsteinBold digital illustrations enhance the humor and the emotions clearly depicted when two friends share favorite objects.Under FiveLexile AD250LATOS 1.4View book details
Wild Babywritten and illustrated by Cori DoerrfeldOrangutan baby takes off on a jungle romp, and Mama gives chase until her patience gives out. Will Mama forgive? Amusing illustrations use digital ink.Under FiveView book details
The Word PiratesSusan CooperWord-eating pirates make storytellers shudder until the Word Wizard proves that the pen is mightier than the sword. Humorous illustrations in colored ink, pencil, watercolor, and acrylic.Under FiveView book details
Bear Is Awake!: An Alphabet Storywritten and illustrated by Hannah E. HarrisonIn this alphabet story, bear wakes up too early. A little girl shares an adventure and then helps him go back to sleep. Fun-filled gouache illustrations.Under FiveView book details
How to TwoDavid SomanCount as, one by one, a diverse group of children come together to play and explore. Colorful, energetic mixed- media illustrations.Under FiveLexile 60LATOS 1View book details
Huggy Kissywritten and illustrated by Leslie PatricelliToddler and parent affection is expressed in many ways in these boldly outlined and vibrant acrylic illustrations.Under FiveView book details
I Can Only Draw Wormswritten and illustrated by Will MabbittTen worms in bright neon colors are enhanced by humorous text.Under FiveLexile 450LATOS 1.6View book details
The Imperfect GardenMelissa AssalyGardening, harvesting, and shopping help a young child learn that fruits and vegetables don’t have to look perfect to be delicious. Ink and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Little Juniper Makes It BIGwritten and illustrated by Aidan CassieJuniper finds everything at her house too big, but after a visit to a small friend’s home, it becomes just right— almost. Humorous, expressive illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Mary Had a Little Lamb: Let’s Learn Our Colorswritten and illustrated by Jarviscolors appear in a twist on the classic nursery rhyme. Humorous, mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
One Dark BirdLiz Garton ScanlonVivid hand-drawn and digital art accompany this engaging rhymed counting book about starlings that swoop over a diverse neighborhood.Under FiveView book details
One Fox: A Counting Book ThrillerKate Read, illustrated by Kate ReadCount along and find out what happens when a hungry fox unexpectedly arrives at a henhouse. Striking mixed- media illustrations with textured collage and painting.Under FiveLexile NPView book details
One Is a Piñata: A Book of NumbersRoseanne Greenfield Thong, illustrated by John ParraEngaging verses and lively, colorful illustrations highlighting Mexican American culture teach children how to count in both English and Spanish.Under FiveView book details
Roar Like a DandelionRuth KraussThis alphabet book charms with its unusual way of referring to initial letters. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile 140LATOS 1.4View book details
Sounds (Discovery Concepts series)written and illustrated by Katie WilsonLearn the sounds made by a variety of instruments, from cymbals to flute! Colorful illustrations.Under FiveLexile NPView book details
Trucker and TrainHannah StarkA big, tough semi becomes jealous of a bigger, more powerful train. Is it better to be feared or appreciated? Jaunty mid-century style illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Up, Up, Up, Down!written and illustrated by Kimberly GeeDelightful digital pencil illustrations follow a baby and father through a day filled with opposites.Under FiveLexile AD80LATOS 1.1View book details
A Visit to Grandad: An African ABCSade FadipeLush watercolors depict a multitude of alphabetical objects as Adanah goes to visit her grandfather in a Nigerian village.Under FiveView book details
Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin RoundRosanna BattigelliA family of cats pick a pumpkin to celebrate Halloween. Told in rhyme with mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
I See the Moon: Rhymes for Bedtime illustratedRosalind BeardshawColorful, cheerful mixed-media illustrations depicting children of multiple ethnicities are the perfect accompaniment to this collection of bedtime poems.Under FiveView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Bloom Boom!written and photographed by April Pulley SayreBrilliant full-color photographs and concise verse depict blooming plants and small animals in a variety of flowering springtime landscapes. Extensive informational back matter.Under FiveView book details
Caterpillar and Bean: A First Science StorybookMartin JenkinsThe stages of growth of both a bean and a caterpillar are clearly explained. Colorful mixed-media illustrations enhance the text.Under FiveView book details
Hello, I’m Here!Helen Frost, photographed by Rick LiederVivid photographs and rhyming text follow the development of two sandhill cranes as they peck open their eggs, walk, swim, and fly. Back matter.Under FiveView book details
Nine Months: Before the Baby Is BornMiranda Paul, illustrated by Jason ChinRealistic gouache and watercolor illustrations of the growing fetus pair with rhyming text to celebrate a family preparing to welcome a baby. Extensive back matter.Under FiveLexile AD230LATOS 1View book details
An Owl at SeaSusan Vande GriekLost at sea, an owl takes refuge on an oil rig. Poetic text and gentle watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Sea Bear: A Journey for Survivalwritten and illustrated by Lindsay MoorePoetic text and muted color illustrations convey the effects climate change has on the life of a polar bear as warming causes the ice to melt.Under FiveView book details
Señorita MariposaBen GundersheimerFollow the extraordinary journey monarch butterflies take annually from Canada to Mexico. Rhymed text and colorful mixed-media illustrations. Bilingual in Spanish and English.Under FiveView book details
We Love Babies!Jill EsbaumMinimal text and inviting photographs introduce a child to all types of animal babies. Perfect for sharing. Also available in Spanish.Under FiveView book details
Whose Footprint Is THAT?Darrin LundeSeven tracks are paired with their animal’s identity, locomotion, and habitation in this guessing game by a renowned mammalogist. Colorful gouache illustrations reinforce page-turner format.Under FiveLexile AD470LATOS 3.2View book detailsFive to Nine
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Across the BayCarlos AponteIn Puerto Rico, a young boy sets out to find his father, then comes to appreciate the home and family he has. Appealing colorful illustrations.Five to NineLexile 570LATOS 3.1View book details
Along the Tapajóswritten and illustrated by Fernando Vilela, translated from the Brazilian Portuguese by Daniel HahnTwo Brazilian siblings, forced to leave their flooded riverbank Amazon home every rainy season, return to rescue their pet tortoise. Engaging, boldly colored scenes. Back matter.Five to NineLexile 730LATOS 4.7View book details
Camilla, CartographerJulie DillemuthFortunately, Camilla loves maps. When her neighbor can’t find a familiar path because of a snowstorm, Camilla maps their efforts. Full-page illustrations, including the map. Author’s note.Five to NineLexile 500LATOS 3.3View book details
Explorerswritten and illustrated by Matthew CordellOn a museum visit, an ”escaped” flying toy brings two diverse families together. Whimsical mixed-media illustrations tell this nearly wordless story.Five to NineView book details
Old Man of the SeaStella EliaAn elderly sailor tells his grandchild about his adventures and love for the continents he has visited. Watercolor illustrations digitally enhanced.Five to NineView book details
The Powwow ThiefJoseph BruchacMarie and Jamie, Native American twins, find the feathered thief who stole their grandma’s beaded necklace from their powwow sales table. Brightly colored digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Song of the RiverJoy CowleyA child from the mountains follows a trickle of water that leads to a creek, then a river, and finally to the sea. Unusual, mysterious illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Fisherman & the Whalewritten and illustrated by Jessica LananEvocative watercolor and gouache illustrations capture the agony of a magnificent whale entangled in fishing lines. Author’s note illuminates this wordless book.Five to NineView book details
Max AttacksKathi AppeltMax wants to get his paws on the fish in their bowl but is easily distracted from his mission. Catchy rhythm and spare mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD490LATOS 2.1View book details
Mr. Scruffwritten and illustrated by Simon JamesRescue dogs and their new owners find companionship. Rhymed text. Ink and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile 440LATOS 3View book details
Olive & Pekoe: In Four Short WalksJacky DavisTwo good friends—playful puppy Pekoe and older and wiser Olive—enjoy four adventures in the park. Expressive watercolor, ink, and colored pencil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Thing about Bees: A Love Letterwritten and illustrated by Shabazz LarkinA father explains to his sons that although bees sting and can be scary, their role in pollination makes them necessary and important. Original mixed-media illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Wild Honey from the Moonwritten and illustrated by Kenneth KraegelHow far will a mother go to help her ailing child? To the moon, of course. This early chapter book is illustrated in watercolor and ink.Five to NineView book details
Bruce’s Big Fun Day (World of Reading series)written and illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsHumorous illustrations show exactly how little fun Bruce is having during a day out planned by his friend Nibbs.Five to NineView book details
Harold & Hog Pretend for Real! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading series)written and illustrated by Dan Santat, with Mo WillemsHarold and Hog decide they’ll be perfect playing the roles of Elephant and Piggie, but self-discovery proves otherwise. Collaborative cartooned illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Quiet Boat Ride and Other Stories (Fox and Chick series)written and illustrated by Sergio RuzzierTwo very different personalities encounter three separate situations, and their reactions generate laughter and empathy. Panel illustrations and thought balloons add to the humor.Five to NineLexile GN400LView book details
See Me Playwritten and illustrated by Paul MeiselA pack of dogs chase after a ball which takes them on a hilarious journey. Simple sentences, repetition, and lively watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Smell My Foot! (Chick and Brain series)written and illustrated by Cece BellPolite but naive Chick almost becomes Spot the dog’s lunch until he is saved by his friend Brain. Watercolor and ink comic-book panel illustrations.Five to NineView book details
This Is My Fort! (Monkey & Cake series)Drew DaywaltCake builds a ”no-monkey” fort, but Monkey has an idea about how to reunite with Cake. Wry political overtones. Humorous illustrations and speech balloons.Five to NineLexile 260LView book details
Where Is Mommy? (I Like to Read series)written and illustrated by Pat CummingsA young girl loses her mother in the house. Where can she be? Digital artwork created with watercolor pencils and pastels.Five to NineView book details
BirdsongJulie Flett. Greystone Kids, illustrated by Julie Flett. Greystone KidsYoung Katherena and her mom move and befriend elderly Agnes, a potter, in this tender cross-generational story of friendship and artistic creation. Gentle pastel and pencil illustrations.Five to NineLexile 560LATOS 2.9View book details
Dear AbueloGrecia Huesca DominguezJuana moves to New York City and chronicles every part of her new life in letters to her beloved grandfather still in Mexico. Colorful, lively illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Grandpa’s Stories: A Book of RememberingJoseph CoelhoA young girl uses a blank book her grandfather gave her to draw and write about him after he’s gone. Spirited, often whimsical illustrations.Five to NineView book details
My Papi Has a MotorcycleIsabel QuinteroDaisy’s ride through her village on the back of her Papi’s motorcycle is the memory of home she will keep forever. Vibrant illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD750LATOS 3.7View book details
Ojiichan’s GiftChieri UegakiMayumi’s Japanese grandfather builds her a special stone garden. When he can no longer live in his own home, she makes a garden for him. Evocative watercolors.Five to NineView book details
Paws + EdwardEspen DekkoVivid watercolor illustrations capture a young boy’s joys and finally sorrow when his beloved dog reaches the end of life.Five to NineView book details
Rabbit and the MotorbikeKate HoeflerA fearful hare finds the courage to seek new experiences. Evocative mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
SweetyAndrea ZuillSweety marches to the beat of a different drummer and wonders if there’s a friend for everyone. Humorous pen and ink drawings, colored digitally.Five to NineLexile AD550LATOS 3.1View book details
What Is Given from the HeartPatricia C. McKissackAlthough James Otis, a young African American boy, has little to share, he makes a book for Sarah, whose house has burned down. Stylized mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD660LATOS 3.3View book details
Everyone CountsJudy SierraCount along with tiger cub Takoda as he and his friends convert a tumbledown mall into a fabulous zoo. Rhyming text. Humorous gouache and pencil illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD540LATOS 3.6View book details
AnotherChristian RobinsonA girl and her cat pass into a parallel universe filled with multiethnic children at play. Joyously painted collages may be ”read” in multiple directions.Five to NineLexile NP0LATOS 0.1View book details
Gondra’s TreasureLinda Sue ParkA baby dragon celebrates the best of both worlds from her Western mother and Eastern father. Humorous, colorful ink, watercolor, and collage illustrations. Author’s note.Five to NineView book details
Kitty and the Moonlight RescuePaula HarrisonA young girl with cat-like superpowers has to overcome her fear of the dark to help someone in trouble. Dramatic two-tone illustrations immerse the reader.Five to NineLexile 600LATOS 4View book details
Tiny Feet between the Mountainswritten and illustrated by Hanna ChaWhen the sun disappears from the sky, tiny Soe-In volunteers to find the spirit tiger and see what is wrong. Boldly colored mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD630LATOS 4.1View book details
Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child: A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk StoryPaul FleischmanSnippets of folk tales from many countries are woven together to tell the tale of a small child’s triumph over evil. Earthy, bold gouache illustrationsFive to NineView book details
Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from IndiaChitra SoundarIn these original stories based on Indian folklore, a young prince and his friend cleverly solve disputes brought before the royal court. Black-and-white illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy TalesNathaniel LachenmeyerFour funny original fairy tales introduce a determined genie, a creature that cannot be silenced, a jealous sorcerer, and a vain ogre. Cartoonish graphic art.Five to NineLexile GN520LView book details
The Bell RangJames E. RansomeEvery day begins the same way for an enslaved family when the overseer’s bell rings, until one day their son is missing. Realistic, colorful, full-page acrylic illustrations.Five to NineLexile 360LATOS 1.8View book details
The Bravest Man in the Worldwritten and illustrated by Patricia PolaccoAn unintentional stowaway on the Titanic describes the courage of Wallace Hartley, a musician who went down with the ship. Author’s note. Acetone marker and pencil illustrations.Five to NineLexile 670LATOS 4.6View book details
Captain RosalieTimothée de FombelleWith her mother working long hours, five-year-old Rosalie sits quietly drawing, awaiting the return of her father, away at war. Watercolor, pen, and ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Freedom SoupTami CharlesTi Gran and granddaughter Belle make traditional New Year’s soup while discussing Haiti’s difficult history of slavery. Pencil, marker, and gouache with digitally assembled illustrations.Five to NineLexile 491LATOS 3.3View book details
Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island StoryLesléa NewmanHer homeland is no longer safe, and Gittel must journey to America alone when her mother isn’t allowed to board the ship. Retro mixed-media illustrations and back matter.Five to NineView book details
Home in the WoodsEliza Wheeler, illustrated by Eliza WheelerWith cooperation and courage, a fatherless family reclaims an abandoned woodland shack. Poignant ink and watercolor illustrations. Author’s note.Five to NineLexile 690LATOS 3.5View book details
The Hundred-Year BarnPatricia MacLachlanOne hundred years ago, a community helped build a barn that continues to offer shelter and memories. Beautifully composed illustrations in watercolor, gouache, pencil, and ink.Five to NineLexile 620LATOS 3.7View book details
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her MusicDebbie LevyFlory’s family escaped from the Spanish Inquisition and, centuries later, from the Holocaust. The key to their home was lost, but the key to their culture was preserved through her music. Digital color illustrations.Five to NineLexile 840LView book details
Light a Candle/Tumaini pasipo na TumainiGodfrey Nkongolo, Eric WaltersA Chagga boy climbs Mount Kilimanjaro with his elders to light a torch celebrating the independence of Tanzania. Oil paint and pastel illustrations. Bilingual in Swahili and English.Five to NineView book details
Mama Mable’s All-Gal Big Band Jazz Extravaganza!written and illustrated by Annie SiegWith men away serving as soldiers during World War II, women took over many jobs, including musical entertainment. Lively mixed-media collage and Adobe Photoshop illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Meet Miss FancyIrene LathamA young boy living in 1913 Birmingham, Alabama, must find a way to pet a beloved elephant coming to a park in the segregated South. Lush color illustrationsFive to NineLexile 570LATOS 3.4View book details
Papa Put a Man on the MoonKristy DempseyMarthanne’s papa worked in a factory manufacturing material for space suits that contributed to the astronauts’ success. Colorful digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Pavel and the Tree ArmyHeidi Smith HydeDuring the Depression, a Russian Jewish immigrant joins the Civilian Conservation Corps. He learns to plant trees and face down bigotry. Author’s note. Expressive figures in watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile 700LView book details
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s GardenHeather SmithAfter a devastating tsunami, a man finds a way to help the bereaved ease the pain from their losses. Japanese- inspired watercolors with ink and pencil.Five to NineView book details
A Is for Elizabeth series • A Is for Elizabeth • Big Mouth ElizabethRachel VailSpunky Elizabeth faces the many challenges of being a second grader. Expressive black-and-white line drawings.Five to NineView book details
The Chickens Are Comingwritten and illustrated by Barbara SamuelsRaising chickens in an urban backyard isn’t easy, but siblings Winston and Sophie enjoy the challenge and fresh eggs. Lively, colorful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Cyril and Patwritten and illustrated by Emily GravettAs a lonely squirrel teams up with an energetic rat, their adventures are celebrated with striking illustrations in pencil, watercolor, and acrylic ink.Five to NineLexile AD550LATOS 2.3View book details
Douglaswritten and illustrated by Randy CecilA little mouse must find her way back to her movie- theater home, making a perilous journey of chases, escapes, and rescues. Black-and-white retro illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor series • Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet • Frankie Sparks and the Talent Show TrickMegan Frazier BlakemoreFrankie uses her inventiveness and ingenuity to help her friends solve problems, both in school and out. Pencil line/digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile 670LView book details
GrobblechopsElizabeth LairdHis father assuages Amir’s fears about a monster in his room. Based on a tale by Rumi, the Persian poet. Amusing illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Harold Snipperpot’s Best Disaster Everwritten and illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna, translated from the French by Edward GauvinA lonely seven-year-old’s first birthday party is invaded by a raucous collection of wild animals. Lively illustrations in gouache, oil, collage, and wax pencils.Five to NineView book details
If I Built a SchoolChris Van DusenIn rollicking rhyming lines and over-the-top detailed gouache paintings, Jack describes his ideal school and inspires readers to create their own.Five to NineLexile AD610LATOS 3.4View book details
Octopus Stewwritten and illustrated by Eric VelasquezRamsey’s wild imagination and yen for storytelling save his grandma from the octopus and himself from the stew. Rich oils help spin this tall tale.Five to NineView book details
Pencil: A Story with a PointAnn IngallsPencil is exiled after Jackson, a young black boy, gets a tablet. But Pencil and his junk-drawer friends make a case for hands-on creativity. Playful digitally created illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Snug Harbor Storieswritten and illustrated by Will HenryThis collection of graphic short stories of kids and their adventures is filled with comedy and life lessons. Humorous graphic illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Spot & Dotwritten and illustrated by Henry Cole2555-2 A cat pursues a missing dog through the city in this intricately drawn wordless picture book with black-and- white cross-hatched illustrations.Five to NineView book details
SumoKittywritten and illustrated by David BiedrzyckiWise proverbs boost the confidence of a wrestler and a hungry cat in this charming, hilarious tale. Watercolor, pencil, and digital artwork. Translation of Japanese terms.Five to NineLexile 520LATOS 2.7View book details
Camp TigerSusan ChoiBrilliant, vivid illustrations draw readers into a magical camping trip where a young boy comes to terms with his fears of first grade.Five to NineLexile 560LATOS 3.4View book details
Music for Mister MoonPhilip C. SteadA shy young cellist finally works up the courage to play music for her new friend, Mister Moon. Imaginatively illustrated with mono printed oil inks, colored pencils, and graphite.Five to NineView book details
The ScarecrowBeth FerryWhen an abandoned baby crow lands at his feet, a scarecrow nurses it back to health. Can the friendship between natural enemies last? Gentle mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Space Walkwritten and illustrated by Brian BiggsWhen Randolph goes on a spacewalk, after following instructions from Ground Control, he has an exciting experience. Colorful digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile 510LATOS 1.9View book details
Ultrabot’s First Playdatewritten and illustrated by Josh SchneiderCan a gigantic robot and the kid next door become playmates? Precise illustrations playfully capture the comical contrasts between the two new friends.Five to NineLexile AD480LATOS 1.9View book details
Today The BalconyMelissa CastrillónIn this nearly wordless tale, a girl must move to the city. Missing her country life, she transforms her balcony into a wild garden. Brightly colored, stylized art.Five to NineView book details
The Bear and the StarLola M. SchaeferOne December morning, a bear wakes up, sees a star rising in the sky, and declares it is time. But time for what? Reflective oil-painted illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Big Little Thingwritten and illustrated by Beatrice AlemagnaQuirky mixed-media depictions of various people encountering the subject of this riddle are as provocative as the riddle itself. The oversized format demands attention.Five to NineView book details
Big Problemas (Juana & Lucas series)written and illustrated by Juana MedinaWhen her mother makes a new friend, Juana fears her almost perfect life will change. Humorous, expressive illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Bilal Cooks DaalAisha SaeedBilal, six, invites his friends over to make his favorite food with him and his father. Spare, colorful digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD520LATOS 2.4View book details
A Friend for HenryJenn BaileyHenry needs a friend in his class, but other children are too noisy and too bossy for him, a child on the autism spectrum. Ink and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Fry Bread: A Native American Family StoryKevin Noble MaillardNative American children learn how to make traditional fry bread while being introduced to their history and culture. Vibrant acrylic and pencil illustrations. Author’s recipe and extensive notes.Five to NineView book details
Going Down Home with DaddyKelly Starling LyonsLil Alan is eager to see Granny at the family reunion, but he fears he has nothing to share. Acrylic illustrations with a blue wash.Five to NineLexile 660LATOS 3.5View book details
Hair LoveMatthew A. CherryZuri’s hair is the tie that binds her and her dad when Mom is out of town—but it has a mind of its own! Digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD480LATOS 2.1View book details
Hands Up!Breanna J. McDanielChildren of color raise their hands high for everyday activities expressing love, joy, and triumph. Colorful mixed-media digitized illustrations.Five to NineLexile 360LATOS 1.3View book details
Ho‘onani: Hula WarriorHeather GaleHo’onani’s parents support both her feelings that she is neither wahine (girl) or kane (boy) and her performance in a traditional kane hula chant. Black ink and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Home Is a WindowStephanie Parsley LedyardIn this heartfelt and richly illustrated story, a family learns what it really means to leave a home behind when they move to another house.Five to NineView book details
I Didn’t Stand UpLucy FalconeMixed-media illustrations accompany the story of children finding the courage to confront bullies. Inspired by the poem ”First They Came,” made famous by Martin Niemöller.Five to NineView book details
I Miss My Grandpawritten and illustrated by Jin XiaojingA young girl asks her relatives what her grandpa looked like and receives many answers. The totally original mixed-media illustrations reveal everyone’s feelings. Mandarin Chinese translation on endpapers.Five to NineView book details
A Kite for MoonJane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. StempleA young boy who grows up to land on the Moon is inspired by his childhood friendship with it. Lyrical text and soft watercolor images.Five to NineLexile 361LATOS 2.6View book details
Leila in SaffronRukhsanna GuidrozLeila loves being with her family but isn’t sure she likes herself, until her wise Naani helps her see what makes her special. Brightly colored gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Lena’s Slipperswritten and illustrated by Ioana HobaiLena finds a solution when she needs white ballet shoes for the recital and cannot find them. Delicate ink, watercolor, and acrylic illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Lili MacaroniNicole TestaWhen her kindergarten classmates criticize her appearance, Lili creates a unique solution to help her sorrows fly away. Color and shadow illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Little Tigerswritten and illustrated by Jo WeaverWhen their home is threatened by men hunting with dogs, a tigress and her two cubs must find a new, safer place to live. Realistic charcoal and digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile 520LATOS 3.2View book details
Lubna and PebbleWendy MeddourHaunting, dreamlike illustrations deepen the emotional impact of a refugee girl who gives her most prized possession to a newfound friend before leaving for permanent housing.Five to NineLexile 460LATOS 1.9View book details
The Magic BoatKit Pearson, Katherine FarrisA young child overcomes her shyness to make a new friend and shares her imagined adventures in a magic boat. Emotive watercolor and Photoshopped images. Also available in French.Five to NineLexile 550LATOS 3.6View book detailsMr. Sherman’s Cloudwritten and illustrated by HabbeninkA grumpy man awakens to find himself being drenched by a persistent personal rain cloud. Now what? Delightfully humorous digitally colored ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
My Shoes and I: Crossing Three Borders/Mis zapatos y yo: Cruzando tres fronterasRené Colato LaínezWearing sturdy new shoes from his mother in the United States, a boy travels with his father through rain, mud, mountains, and rivers to join her. Painterly evocative illustrations. Bilingual in English and Spanish.Five to NineView book details
A New HomeTania de RegilParallel stories of two children, each one moving to a new country, highlight similarities. Detailed mixed- media illustrations of Mexico City and New York City. Also available in Spanish.Five to NineLexile 281LATOS 2.2View book details
Noah Builds an ArkKate BanksWatching his father prepare for a storm, Noah builds an ark to protect the creatures in his backyard. Expressive highly detailed illustrations.Five to NineView book details
NoodlephantJacob KramerAn elephant and her friends take on a corrupt justice system run by kangaroos. Free-flowing ink illustrations and a pasta battle lighten the message.Five to NineView book details
Nya’s Long Walk: A Step at a TimeLinda Sue ParkSepia watercolors show the Sudanese desert that Nya and her little sister have to cross for water. An adaptation of Park’s novel, A Long Walk to Water.Five to NineLexile AD530LATOS 2.9View book details
The Pirate TreeBrigita OrelA lonely boy and an imaginative girl become friends in a heartening, realistic way. Impressionistic mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD590LView book details
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and FamilyIbtihaj Muhammad with S. K. AliFaizah is excited for her older sister, Asiya, for whom it is the first day of wearing hijab. Unfortunately, not everyone sees that as something to celebrate. Bold, colorful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Puma DreamsTony JohnstonSomewhere in farm country, a young girl dreams of seeing the elusive and endangered puma. Western landscapes in acrylics, colored pencil, and ink.Five to NineLexile AD530LATOS 3.5View book details
Rocket Says Look Up!Nathan BryonColorful stylized art captures a young girl’s passion for astronomy as she energizes family and community to watch a meteor shower.Five to NineLexile AD770LATOS 4.9View book details
Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings series)written and illustrated by Tom PercivalRuby’s worry starts small but grows humongous. When she notices another child’s worry, they talk together and the worries diminish. Expressive digital art.Five to NineView book details
Ruby’s SwordJacqueline VéissidRuby shares two of the ”swords” she has found with her older brothers, but they still won’t let her play with them. Then it rains. Watercolor and pencil digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD390LATOS 2.7View book details
Small in the CitySydney SmithA small child offers advice and posts flyers while searching for his lost cat during a snowstorm. Dramatic ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations in graphic- format panels.Five to NineLexile AD530LATOS 3.5View book details
Small WorldIshta MercurioNanda grows from a baby to a young woman, learning and interacting with the world, until she is ready to blast into space. Radiant gouache, ink, and pencil illustrations.Five to NineLexile 401LATOS 2.8View book details
A Stone Sat StillBrendan WenzelExquisite illustrations and simple text invite readers to contemplate the many characteristics of one object in nature’s ever-changing environment.Five to NineLexile NP0LATOS 0.1View book details
Stormy: A Story about Finding a Forever HomeGuojingIn this wordless picture book, a shy stray dog is slow to trust a friendly woman in the park. Poignant full-page and small-panel pencil and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
SulweLupita Nyong’oSulwe learns how to love her dark skin when her mother tells a tale about day and night. Realistic and fantastical illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD580LATOS 3.8View book details
Sumo JoeMia WenjenWhen his younger sister, who takes aikido, wants to join Joe and his friends while they practice sumo wrestling, Joe has a big decision to make. Whimsical and exaggerated color illustrations.Five to NineView book details
SweepLouise GreigA young boy’s bad mood is swept away. Lyrical text and vibrant digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD560LATOS 3.7View book details
Thukpa for AllPraba Ram, Sheela PreuittExcited that his grandmother is making his favorite Tibetan noodle soup, Tsering invites friends to join them. Will there be enough? Bright folk art-style illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The TideClare Helen WelshA little girl helps her grandpa enjoy their day at the beach, even though she realizes that he has problems remembering everyday experiences. Evocative illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD500LView book details
The Tree and Me (Bea Garcia series)written and illustrated by Deborah ZemkeIn words and cartoon sketches on every page, a young artist describes how she and her classmates work to save a 250-year-old tree.Five to NineView book details
Under My HijabHena KhanA young girl observes six inspiring women and the unique ways they each wear their hijab. Colorful, detailed Photoshopped illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD710LATOS 3.1View book details
¡Vamos!: Let’s Go to the Market!Raúl GonzalezLittle Lobo, with his dog Bernabé, has lots of deliveries to make, so he loads up his wagon to go to the mercado. Ink illustrations with Photoshopped colors.Five to NineView book details
When Aidan Became a BrotherKyle LukoffA transgender boy is becoming a big sibling and wants the new baby to feel as loved as he does. Colorful digital illustrations illuminate the story.Five to NineLexile AD570LATOS 3.3View book details
When I Colored in the WorldAhmadreza AhmadiA child uses crayons to replace the bad with something more hopeful. Written by a renowned Iranian poet and illustrated with colorful backgrounds and stylized collages.Five to NineView book details
At the Mountain’s BaseTraci SorellA worried Cherokee family awaits the return from battle of a beloved female military pilot. Poetic text and mixed-media illustrations. Author’s note.Five to NineView book details
Blooming beneath the SunChristina RossettiElegant rhythmic poems describe the world around us and stimulate the imagination. Brilliantly colored, dynamic cut-paper collage illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Clackety Track: Poems about TrainsSkila BrownTravel along from morning in the yard to night in the sleeper car, as lively poems celebrate trains of all different shapes and sizes. Retro-looking digital illustrations and train facts.Five to NineView book details
Fuego, fueguito/Fire, Little FireJorge Tetl ArguetaVerses in Spanish, English, and Nahuat (an indigenous language of El Salvador and Mexico) poetically evoke the nature of fire. Brightly colored paintings.Five to NineLexile 570LView book details
How to Read a BookKwame AlexanderNeon colors and elaborate collage art illustrate this lively tribute to the joy of reading.Five to NineLexile AD770LATOS 2.8View book details
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All SeasonsLaura Purdie SalasHaiku riddles (“riddle-ku”) celebrate the wonders of the seasons. Soft pastel illustrations created with acrylic on paper and finished digitallyFive to NineView book details
Nighttime SymphonyTimbaland with Christopher MyersThis lullaby celebrates nature’s voice through a storm’s wind and rain. Vibrant full-page illustrations.Five to NineLexile 740LATOS 3.3View book detailsOtters, Snails and Tadpole Tails: Poems from the WetlandsEric OdePortrayals in verse—both rhymed and unrhymed—of dragonflies, beavers, and many other creatures create an inviting picture of an important ecosystem. Finely detailed, realistic illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Pick a PumpkinPatricia TohtIt’s almost Halloween, and a family heads out to pick a pumpkin for carving into a jack-o’-lantern. Pencil, chalk, and paint illustrations in seasonal colors.Five to NineLexile 301LATOS 2.3View book details
The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How- To PoemsPaul B. Janeczko (selector)Rhymes and free verse by more than two dozen poets provide humorous, lyrical, and practical answers to how-to questions. Soft, evocative painted illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Sweet Dreamerswritten and illustrated by Isabelle SimlerA visually stunning collection of poems describes the sleeping habits of different animals. Atmospheric dreamlike digital illustrations.Five to NineLexile 860LATOS 4.4View book details
Thanku: Poems of GratitudeMiranda PaulThis diverse collection of poetic forms and poets centers on the concept of giving thanks. Gentle illustrations reflect childhood. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Who Named Their Pony Macaroni?: Poems about White House PetsMarilyn SingerInsightful, sometimes humorous poems introduce the many animals who lived in the White House. Amusing collage illustrations. Informative notes and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
You Are Home: An Ode to the National ParksEvan TurkA lyrical invitation for all children to enjoy and visit the fauna, flora, and grandeur of our national parks. Evocative, intense pastels showcase 27 of them. Back matter.Five to NineView book detailsINFORMATION BOOKS *What’s Going On Here?: A Tell-Your-Own-Tale Bookwritten and illustrated by Olivier TallecMix-and-match die-cut pages with funny illustrations and interactive questions allow the reader to create humorous situations and stories.Five to NineView book details
BecauseMo WillemsA chain of inspiration and effort results in a child’s first experience of an orchestra, which in turn inspires her vocation. Realistic artwork tinged with magic.Five to NineLexile AD820LATOS 3.4View book details
Birds of a Feather: Bowerbirds and Mewritten and illustrated by Susan L. RothEye-popping collages compare and contrast the meticulous labors of a bird attracting his mate and an artist creating children’s books. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Let’s Work!: Mexican Folk Art Trabajos in English and SpanishCynthia Weill, Bryant BoucherVarious careers are depicted in photographs of miniature palm-woven figures crafted by Mexican artisans. Bilingual text.Five to NineView book details
Out of This World: The Surreal Art of Leonora CarringtonMichelle MarkelThe artist who grew up in England and lived much of her life in Mexico defied many traditions to create fantastical paintings and sculptures. Mixed-media Illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Swan LakeNew York City BalletAtmospheric blue-toned illustrations tell the tragic story of a prince who swears eternal love to an enchanted swan. Back matter includes fun facts about the ballet.Five to NineView book details
16 Words: William Carlos Williams & “The Red Wheelbarrow”Lisa RogersJust like Williams, the author shows how much can be said in just a few words and how anyone can use observation to write poetry. Digital illustrations in muted colors.Five to NineView book details
Along Came Coco: A Story about Coco Chanelwritten and illustrated by Eva ByrnePlayful language and watercolor and ink illustrations tell the story of the rule-breaking girl whose unique fashion sense gave women a modern way to dress.Five to NineView book details
The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of PhotographsFiona RobinsonBreakthroughs for Anna Atkins at the turn of the 19th century occurred in both botany and photography. Illustrations simulate Atkins’s cyanotype impressions.Five to NineView book details
Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet CollinsMichelle MeadowsDespite obstacles, Janet Collins followed her dream and became the first African American prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera. Rhymed text and gentle Adobe Photoshopped illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Carter Reads the NewspaperDeborah HopkinsonCarter G. Woodson, born into poverty in 1875 to formerly enslaved parents, championed the heretofore unacknowledged history of African Americans. Simple, powerful mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the MoonSuzanne Slade, illustrated by Veronica Miller JamisonAmerica’s space exploration relied on the calculations of one brilliant mathematician. Despite racism and sexism, Katherine Johnson played an essential behind- the-scenes role at NASA. Mixed-media illustrations. Time line, sources.Five to NineLexile 760LATOS 4.3View book details
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President LincolnMargarita EngleColorful mixed-media illustrations accompany this account of a Venezuelan immigrant’s career as a gifted young pianist during the 19th century.Five to NineView book details
A Dream of Flight: Alberto Santos-Dumont’s Race around the Eiffel TowerRob Polivka, Jef PolivkaA boyhood dream motivated the invention of a self- powered balloon and established Santos-Dumont as an aviation pioneer. Cartoon illustrations, diagrams, and back matter with time line and fun facts.Five to NineView book details
Feed Your Mind: A Story of August WilsonJen BryantLyrical free verse and realistic mixed-media illustrations introduce the life of a poor high school dropout whose plays capture the voices of 20th-century African Americans.Five to NineView book details
The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia BurneyAlice B. McGintyPassionate about science and mythology, Venetia, with her grandfather’s connections, helped to name a newly discovered planet in 1930. Charming illustrations in muted tones. Author’s note. Bibliography.Five to NineView book details
The Important Thing about Margaret Wise BrownMac BarnettThe author’s life and unique habits are imaginatively connected to her well-known, appealing stories. Watercolor, Nupastel, and Photoshopped illustrations. Sources.Five to NineLexile 620LATOS 4.2View book details
It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the WayKyo MaclearA Japanese American artist broke ground in children’s book publishing, illustrating babies of many colors. Watercolor, gouache, and pencil crayon illustrations sensitively depict her life.Five to NineView book details
King of the Tightrope: When the Great Blondin Ruled NiagaraDonna Janell BowmanThrough meticulous mathematical and scientific planning, a fearless French prodigy achieves an unparalleled high wire feat. Unusual perspectives, with gouache and watercolor illustrations. Back matter, including time line.Five to NineView book details
Little Frida: A Story of Frida Kahlowritten and illustrated by Anthony BrowneA lonely disabled girl’s diary reveals her dream of flying and finding a close friend. Dynamic colored illustrations evoke the Mexican artist’s style. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Little Libraries, Big HeroesMiranda PaulVivid acrylic illustrations accompany the story of how the magnanimous nonprofit organization “Little Free Libraries” was born. Author’s note and bibliography provide additional insight.Five to NineView book details
Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life among the StarsJennifer Berne, illustrated by Lorraine Nam, introduction by Neil deGrasse Tyson Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint ofAstrophysicist deGrasse Tyson’s scientific accomplishments derive from his never-ending curiosity about the universe. Playful mixed-media illustrations. Glossary and resources.Five to NineView book details
Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with WordsKaren Leggett AbourayaThe youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner stands up and speaks for every child’s right to an education. Paper fabric collage illustrations. Back matter. Also available in Spanish.Five to NineView book details
Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our TimeSaira MirNineteen talented, inspiring Muslim women are profiled for their achievements in areas such as activism, education, sports, and science. Colorful digital illustrations. Bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planetwritten and illustrated by Jeanette WinterAfter striking off alone as a very young grade-school student in Sweden, Thunberg became a leading international activist on climate change. Engaging illustrations and sourced quotations.Five to NineView book details
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura BelpréAnika Aldamuy DeniseComing from Puerto Rico, Pura Belpré brought Spanish- language stories to the children at the New York Public Library, beginning with tales from her abuela (grandmother). Warm earth-tone digital illustrations. Also available in Spanish.Five to NineView book details
Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great WarDuncan TonatiuhA Mexican American advances equality for his Latinx community through teaching, service in the army during World War I, and creation of a civil rights organization. Stylized illustrations. Notes, time line, glossary, and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
The Story of Movie Star Anna May WongPaula YooThis history of the Chinese in America and the early film industry and fictionalized biography of the internationally famous actor includes a glossary, sources, and archival photos.Five to NineView book details
ThurgoodJonah WinterBorn in segregated Baltimore, Thurgood Marshall spent his life fighting discrimination and became the first African American Supreme Court justice. Dramatic collage and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile 950LATOS 5.6View book details
Two Brothers, Four Hands: The Artists Alberto and Diego GiacomettiJan Greenberg, Sandra JordanThe relationship between a sculptor and his artistic brother is explored through family dynamics and early 20th-century events. Photoshopped paint and ink illustrations. Time line, notes, bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Wilma’s Way Home: The Life of Wilma MankillerDoreen RappaportAlthough growing up on Cherokee land was hard, Wilma returned to her home to help improve her people’s lives. Full-page watercolor illustrations. Back matter includes glossary and pronunciation guide.Five to NineView book details
You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His NeighborhoodAimee ReidThis fictionalized account describes how Freddie Rogers grew up to be Mr. Rogers, the beloved host of a children’s television show. Pencil and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
At Home with the Beaver: The Story of a Keystone SpeciesDorothy Hinshaw Patent, photographed by Michael RuntzClear text and vivid photographs capture the interdependent web of life of a rodent whose presence enormously affects its wetlands habitat.Five to NineView book details
Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species across the GlobeChelsea ClintonWhat can be done to save twelve endangered species? Colorful gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in CameroonBaptiste Paul, Miranda PaulFrom the age of four, Tantoh Nforba’s love of farming led him to start a grassroots environmental movement in Cameroon. Photos and collage illustrations.Five to NineView book details
A Sea Otter to the Rescue (Tails from History series)Thea FeldmanToola, a rescued sea otter who lived in an aquarium, became a foster mother for many sea otter pups. Expressive illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD560LView book details
Health It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book about Gender IdentityTheresa ThornThis straightforward, kid-friendly book explains the spectrum of gender identities. Bold art and extensive back matter, including references.Five to NineView book details
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be YouSonia SotomayorThirteen children with learning and health variations share their stories and experiences. Vibrant, full-page illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Islandwritten and illustrated by Jennifer ThermesThis detailed, accessible history of the island includes maps, pictures, time line, and sources. Watercolor, ink, and colored pencil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Our Flag Was Still There: The True Story of Mary Pickersgill and the Star- Spangled Bannerwritten and illustrated by Jessie HartlandDiscover the history of the giant flag that inspired the poem that became the national anthem and of the woman who sewed it. Whimsical gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a NationBarry Wittenstein andLyrical writing and striking collage illustrations evoke the hours of meticulous preparation just before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ”I Have a Dream” speech and his rousing, off-script delivery.Five to NineView book details
Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn BridgeWritten, illustrated by Rachel DoughertyWhimsical illustrations with technical drawings accompany the story of one woman’s victory as she helps her ailing engineer husband build the Brooklyn Bridge.Five to NineView book details
Sing a Song: How ”Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired GenerationsKelly Starling LyonsThe inspiration of the African American national anthem throughout history is celebrated with rich text and digitally painted freehand illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the MoonAlison DonaldMeet Ellie Foraker and learn how she made the special spacesuits for the Apollo astronauts. Whimsical illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Language Up Down Inside Outwritten and illustrated by JooHee YoonEveryday sayings are visually and imaginatively explained. Pantone colored artwork is created using printmaking, drawing, and the computer. Includes flaps, cutouts, and a central foldout.Five to NineView book details
The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City (Private I series)Tara LazarPrivate I sets out to find missing letters, encountering his punctuation friends performing their usual functions. A witty, pun-filled, word-play romp. Humorous illustrations in bold colors.Five to NineView book detailsLaw and Justice A Friend Like IggyKathryn Cole, photographed by Ian RichardsIggy, an accredited facilitator dog, helps abused children and teens, accompanying them to police interviews and court appearances. Volunteer models pose with Iggy in this colorful photo essay.Five to NineView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle BeginsDavid L. HarrisonFrom mating to hibernating, the life cycle of the bullfrog over the course of two years is explained in clear language. Pencil and digital illustrations. Definitions, references.Five to NineView book detailsAnts Don’t Wear Pants! (Giggle and Learn series)written and illustrated by Kevin McCloskeyTwo children explore ants’ anatomy and their life cycle in an underground colony. Lively cartoon-style paintings on recycled grocery bags.Five to NineView book detailsThe Arctic Fox’s Journey (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out series)Wendy PfefferHow does the Arctic fox survive through frigid winters? Relevant back matter and engaging illustrations support young readers’ understanding.Five to NineView book details
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: The True Story of Alan BeanDean RobbinsAfter walking on the moon, astronaut Alan Bean devoted his later career to capturing that experience on canvas. Distinct illustration styles portray the events alongside archival photographs. Author’s note, time line.Five to NineLexile AD590LATOS 3.4View book details
Beware of the CrocodileMartin JenkinsA whimsical, accessible narration provides information about the dangers and habits of these scary reptiles. Bold mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD790LATOS 4.2View book details
The Brain Is Kind of a Big Dealwritten and illustrated by Nick SelukAmusing cartoon-like illustrations and clever word images explain how the brain works to control everything the body does. Glossary.Five to NineLexile 580LATOS 3.6View book details
The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola CrayonsNatascha BiebowAn eye for color and an ear for consumers’ requests resulted in Edwin Binney’s timeless, kid-friendly invention. Past and present methods of production are explained. Cheerful mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Dinosaur FeathersDennis NolanRhyming text and striking watercolor illustrations showcase a wide variety of colorful dinosaurs and their equally varied and colorful avian descendants. Back matter and pronunciation guides.Five to NineView book details
Dogs in SpaceVix SouthgateBelka and Strelka, two stray dogs in 1960s Moscow, meet two scientists who send them into space. Full- page, dramatic illustrations. Time line.Five to NineView book details
Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to CommunicateSara LevineA chatty, cantankerous cactus describes how different colored plants communicate with insects and birds. Vibrant watercolors.Five to NineView book details
The Frog BookSteve Jenkins, Robin PageThis comprehensive guide includes information about the life cycles, habitats, adaptations, and defenses of these amphibians, as well as about the environmental dangers they face. Colorful collage illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Go for the Moon: A Rocket, a Boy, and the First Moon Landingwritten and illustrated by Chris GallAs the Apollo 11 astronauts land on the Moon, a young boy recreates their adventure while explaining it to the reader. Detailed, instructive digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant InventorLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by Katy WuAn Austrian émigrée found fame as a Hollywood movie star and belated recognition as an inventor. Colorful digital illustrations. Time line, references, filmography.Five to NineView book details
Hey, Water!Antoinette PortisA young girl explores water in its different forms. Accessible notes on conservation and the water cycle follow. Digitally colored sumi ink and brush illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD410LATOS 2View book details
How to Be a ButterflyLaura KnowlesSimple text describes both the common characteristics and the differences among many varieties of butterflies. Detailed, brilliant color illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Instructions Not Included: How a Team of Women Coded the FutureTami Lewis Brown, Debbie Loren Dunn, illustrated by Chelsea Beck Disney-HyperionThree women ”math whizzes” had to overcome obstacles to program one of the first computers. Told in free verse with retro illustrations. Includes biographical back matter and resources.Five to NineView book details
Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks PlanetCurtis ManleyInviting watercolor illustrations capture the wonder of a family outing to a planetarium and the exciting world of planetary exploration. Are there other Earth-like planets?Five to NineView book details
Moon! Earth’s Best FriendStacy McAnultyLearn all about the history and formation of the Moon and why it is Earth’s BFF. Whimsical, digital colored pencil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Moth: An Evolution StoryIsabel Thomas, illustrated by Daniel EgnéusNatural selection is vividly depicted in this story of the peppered moth’s transformation. Sparse language and striking mixed-media, collage, and Photoshopped illustrations.Five to NineLexile 511LATOS 3.4View book details
My Happy YearE. Bluebird written andUsing dates to mark development, a newly hatched Eastern Bluebird describes her first year in simple language. Detailed illustrations. Introduction, map, glossary, and references on the endpapers.Five to NineLexile AD610LView book details
Not a BeanClaudia Guadalupe MartínezFollow along with animals and children as they observe the life of the seed pods of a desert plant. Photoshopped illustrations. Glossary and note. Spanish words intermingled with the English text.Five to NineLexile 500LATOS 3.3View book details
Panthera TigrisSylvain AlzialBook learning will only take you so far, as a scholar discovers when encountering an actual tiger. A morality tale with detailed information and graphic illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Popcorn Country: The Story of America’s Favorite SnackCris Peterson, photographed by David R. LundquistPopcorn can only be created from a specific strain of corn. Bright, clear photographs depict the journey of this treat from farm to product to its consumption.Five to NineView book details
Predator and Prey: A Conversation in VerseSusannah Buhrman-DeeverIn poems (often in two voices) and explanatory text, the mysterious relationship between predator and prey is explored. Expressive watercolor and gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom (People Who Shaped Our World series)Teresa RobesonMadam Wu succeeded as a nuclear physicist, but unlike her male fellow researchers, she never received the Nobel Prize. Expressive illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Samuel Morse, That’s Who!Tracy Nelson MaurerEngaging illustrations and clear language explain Morse’s shift from aspiring painter to the developer of a messaging system using electricity. The flip side of the jacket includes the code.Five to NineView book details
Snow Leopard: Ghost of the MountainsJustin AndersonA zoologist and guide search for the rare and endangered snow leopard in the Indian Himalayas. Animal facts appear throughout. Evocative watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring EquationsLaura Purdie SalasSpringtime and the changes it brings in nature are explored in a series of equations that bring together math, science, and poetry. Detailed collage illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Titanosaur: Discovering the World’s Largest DinosaurJosé Luis Carballido, Diego Pol, illustrated by Florencia GigenaPaleontologists discover, excavate, transport, assemble, and replicate the largest known dinosaur skeleton. Full- page colorful illustrations and photographs.Five to NineView book details
What Miss Mitchell SawHayley Barrett, illustrated by Diana SudykaA 19th-century Nantucket woman who loved astronomy discovered a comet and was honored for it. Dramatic gouache, watercolor, and ink illustrations. Biographical information.Five to NineLexile AD830LATOS 5.3View book details
When Sue Found Sue: Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. RexToni BuzzeoA girl filled with curiosity about science grows up to discover the most complete T. rex skeleton found prior to 1990. Gouache and watercolor illustrations depict the Dakota landscape. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Back to School: A Global JourneyMaya Ajmera, John D. IvankoSimple text and engaging color photographs from many countries describe children’s school experiences. Map. Back matter.Five to NineWord count 699View book detailsNine to Twelve
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Mature contentAll the Greys on Greene StreetLaura TuckerTwelve-year-old Olympia’s father fled New York’s Soho for France, and her mother won’t leave her bed. Can artistic Olympia mend her world? Frequent pencil illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Freya & ZooseEmily ButlerA penguin and a mouse overcome negative first impressions to forge a friendship while facing struggles in the frozen Far North. Black-and-white illustrations. Historical note.Nine to TwelveView book details
Island Bookwritten and illustrated by Evan DahmIn an allegory about finding truth, Sola, an outcast, ventures out to sea to find the “monster.” Exciting graphic panels and questions to ponder.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure (Mr. Penguin series)written and illustrated by Alex T. SmithCan Mr. Penguin and his assistant, a spider who is a martial arts expert, discover the truth about a rumored museum treasure? Playful light-hearted illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 870LView book details
A Talent for TroubleNatasha FarrantThree unlikely friends at a Scottish boarding school deviate from their school orienteering trip and learn truths about life and themselves.Nine to TwelveView book details
BanjoGraham SalisburyFaced with having to put down his beloved dog, who was accused of attacking a neighbor, Danny abandons him in a distant forest. What will happen to Banjo?Nine to TwelveView book details
All of MeChris BaronAri, chronically overweight, journeys to define himself beyond his body image, discovering his true worth and that of his family and friends. Told in free verse.Nine to TwelveView book details
Best FriendsShannon HaleSixth grader Shannon struggles to maintain her friendship with the popular girls, cope with anxiety, and develop her love of writing. Animated color graphic panels.Nine to TwelveLexile GN380LATOS 2.9View book details
Mature contentBeverly, Right HereKate DiCamilloFollowing the death of her dog, Buddy, Beverly Tapinski, 14, decides it’s time for her to leave home and make a new life for herself.Nine to TwelveLexile 480LATOS 3.5View book details
The Bridge HomePadma VenkatramanAfter fleeing their abusive father, 11-year-old Viji and her sister 12-year-old sister, Rukku, form an unusual family with two homeless boys and a stray dog.Nine to TwelveLexile 680LATOS 4.4View book details
Caterpillar SummerGillian McDunnAfter their father dies, Cat is responsible for her brother, Chicken, who is on the autism spectrum. Only when she meets their grandparents does she get to be a child again. Intermittent black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 540LATOS 3.8View book details
The Disaster DaysRebecca Behrens13-year-old Hannah’s first real babysitting job turns into a nightmare when a major earthquake knocks out power and leaves her stranded with two children.Nine to TwelveLexile 750LATOS 5.3View book details
Dream within a DreamPatricia MacLachlanWhen Louisiana and her younger brother Jake arrive to spend the summer with grandparents on Deer Island, they settle into loving small-town life and are reluctant to leave.Nine to TwelveView book details
Each Tiny SparkPablo CartayaNeurodiverse Emilia Torres yearns for her deployed father, but his return does not bring the comfort she expected.Nine to TwelveLexile 680LATOS 4.4View book details
Emmy in the Key of CodeAimee LucidoUnlike her parents, Emmy, 12, has no musical talent. Then she takes a coding class and finds a different way to make music. Told in verse. Glossary included.Nine to TwelveWord count 25823View book details
Honeybees and FrenemiesKristi WientgeWhen Flor, 12, agrees to participate in the honey festival, she is paired with her nemesis. She helps an elderly beekeeper while worrying about her parents’ marriage.Nine to TwelveView book details
I Can Make This PromiseChristine DayEdie discovers a box full of papers suggesting she has Native American relatives. Why did her parents keep this a secret?Nine to TwelveLexile HL610LATOS 4.4View book details
Mature contentThe Moon WithinAida SalazarCeli, 11, ponders her changing body. Will she embrace her ancestral moon ceremony, marking her entrance into womanhood? Told in verse with spot black-and- white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
One Speck of TruthCaela Carter12-year-old Alma wants answers about her father’s death, but her adults won’t tell her the truth. Will her searches of graveyards with her patient best friend yield answers?Nine to TwelveView book details
The Other, Better MeAntony JohnA school assignment moves Lola to search for her unknown father.Nine to TwelveView book details
Pie in the SkyRemy LaiLiving in Australia is lonely for Jingwen, 12, because he doesn’t know English and misses his deceased father. Can baking his father’s cakes help? Simple spot graphics.Nine to TwelveLexile 720LATOS 4.5View book details
The Size of the Truth (Sam Abernathy series)Andrew SmithSam thought falling into a well when he was four was terrible, but skipping from sixth to eighth grade might be a whole new disaster.Nine to TwelveView book details
Some Places More Than OthersRenée WatsonAll Amara wants for her twelfth birthday is to accompany her father to New York to get to know her family better.Nine to TwelveLexile 750LATOS 4.6View book details
The Space We’re InKatya BalenTen-year-old Frank struggles to accommodate the needs of his younger autistic brother. When tragedy strikes, he discovers ways to make the family whole again.Nine to TwelveView book details
Sweeping Up the HeartKevin HenkesArtistic Amelia’s boring spring vacation takes a turn when she meets Casey, also 12, and uncovers truths about her taciturn father.Nine to TwelveLexile HL610LATOS 4.4View book details
To Night Owl from DogfishHolly Goldberg Sloan, Meg WolitzerWhen their dads fall in love, Bett from California and Avery from New York City, both 12, are sent to camp to get to know each other. How will that turn out?Nine to TwelveLexile 770LATOS 5.6View book details
Mature contentThe Year We Fell from SpaceAmy Sarig KingIn this poignant portrayal of a changing family, Liberty draws new constellations to help her cope with her father’s depression and the separation of her parents. Occasional black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 580LATOS 3.7View book details
Cape (The League of Secret Heroes series)Kate HanniganAll the great comic book superheroes disappear from Philadelphia until schoolgirls Josie, Mae, and Akiko meet. Sparks fly and so do they. Intermittent action- packed graphic illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Ghost CollectorAllison MillsShelly and her Cree grandma catch ghosts and help them pass over. But a family tragedy tests Shelly’s willingness to let them go.Nine to TwelveLexile 731LATOS 4.7View book details
Good Dog, McTavish (McTavish Stories series)Meg RosoffWhen Ma Peachy “resigns” from mothering, Pa Peachy and the teenage children are clueless. Luckily, eight- year-old Betty and her wise mutt are not! Grayscale illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 850LView book details
The Griffins of Castle CaryHeather ShumakerWhen their parents attend a geological conference, three children go to stay with their aunt, only to discover that there are some ghosts to contend with.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Hippo at the End of the HallHelen CooperBen receives a museum invitation delivered by bees. Ignoring his mother’s advice, he bikes to a magical place and encounters talking animals and greedy rivals. Charming pencil illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 750LView book details
I, CosmoCarlie SorosiakCosmo, an aging Golden Retriever, tells his own story as he revels in family life, comforts those he loves, and prepares for a dance competition.Nine to TwelveLexile 700LATOS 4.9View book details
The Jumbie God’s Revenge (The Jumbies Series)Tracey BaptisteCorinne must use her supernatural powers to battle the angry god bent on destroying her Caribbean home.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentLalani of the Distant SeaErin Entrada KellyFeeling responsible for her island’s catastrophes, Lalani, 12, sets off on an epic quest. Interspersed with her adventures are finely illustrated vignettes of fantastical creatures and plants she encounters.Nine to TwelveView book details
The MiraculousJess RedmanWunder Ellis, 11, believes in miracles, until his newborn sister dies, shattering him and his parents. Befriended by an outspoken girl and an old woman, he plants a special tree as a road to healing.Nine to TwelveLexile 650LView book details
Oh, Rats!Tor SeidlerRescued by two wharf rats, Phoenix, a tree squirrel, becomes involved in saving their beloved pier from a New York developer. Classic black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Owl’s Outstanding DonutsRobin YardiWhen an owl warns 10-year-old Mattie that someone is polluting the water near her aunt’s donut shop, she tries to figure out how to catch the perpetrators while overcoming fears she’s had since her mother’s death.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Root of MagicKathleen Benner DubleLost in a blizzard, Willow, her mother, and her sick brother find themselves in a town where everyone’s helpfulness turns a bit spooky.Nine to TwelveLexile 770LATOS 4.9View book details
Sea Sirens (Trot & Cap’n Bill Adventure series)Amu ChuAfter a surfing accident, Trot and her cat discover an underwater kingdom where sirens battle serpents. Can they rescue Grandpa and return home? Fanciful color graphic panels.Nine to TwelveLexile GN240LView book details
Tunnel of BonesVictoria SchwabCassidy, 12, and her best friend, a ghost, navigate “the veil” between this world and the next. Can they free a menacing poltergeist in Paris?Nine to TwelveLexile 769LATOS 4.9View book details
Voyage of the FrostheartJamie LittlerIn a frozen land, Ash, an outcast, travels the wild snow sea and faces many perils with a hearty crew of pathfinders. Lively black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 860LATOS 5.5View book details
Weird Little RobotsCarolyn CrimiPenny Rose, who is new in town, makes a friend, Lark, who also likes to create things. Then Penny Rose breaks Lark’s confidences. Can their friendship survive? Expressive black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 600LATOS 3.9View book details
Mature contentThe Little Black FishSamad BehrangiA fish risks relationships and safety to discover the world beyond his home stream. Bold, stamped mixed- media illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mulan: The Legend of the Woman WarriorFaye-Lynn WuWhen her sick father is recruited for the army, Mulan disguises herself and serves honorably, even becoming a leader. Dramatic, deeply colored illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spunHilary McKayTraditional European stories are cleverly reimagined. Black-and-white silhouette illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Vasilisa the Wise & Other Tales of Brave Young Womenretold by Kate Forsyth, illustrated by Lorena CarringtonSeven tales with feminist themes are accompanied by haunting black-and-white photo collages. Extensive author and illustrator notes and sources.Nine to TwelveLexile 900LView book details
AlliesAlan GratzWhat was D-Day really like? The invasion is seen through the eyes of an American soldier whose family fled Germany and of French citizens living through the invasion. Back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile 870LATOS 5.6View book details
Goodbye, Mr. SpaldingJennifer Robin BarrWhen the owners of Shibe Park baseball stadium plan a high wall to obscure the neighbors’ free views, 12-year- old besties, Jimmy and Lola, scheme to thwart the plan.Nine to TwelveLexile 650LATOS 4.2View book details
Hector: A Boy, a Protest, and the Photograph that Changed ApartheidAdrienne WrightHector Pieterson’s story describes how a peaceful protest against inequality in the schools contributed to the end of South Africa’s apartheid system. Pastel and collage illustrations. Biographical back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Hi, I’m Norman: The Story of American Illustrator Norman RockwellRobert BurleighIn a first-person narrative, Norman describes becoming an iconic artist. Realistic watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations include references to many of Rockwell’s works. Extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentThe Journey of York: The Unsung Hero of the Lewis and Clark ExpeditionHasan DavisYork, an enslaved man, tells about the pivotal role he played in the early 19th-century expedition to explore the western continent. Illustrations evoke the American frontier.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Long RideMarina BudhosIn 1971, three mixed-race girls face new realities as they leave their Queens, NY, neighborhood for junior high school. Two of them are going to an experimental integration program, and one is entering a private school.Nine to TwelveLexile HL590LView book details
Planet Earth Is BlueNicole PanteleakosNova narrates what it’s like to be severely autistic. She loves astronomy. Big sister Bridget promises that they will be together for the Challenger launch. Will they?Nine to TwelveLexile 740LATOS 4.7View book details
Saving Hanno: The Story of a Refugee DogMiriam HalahmyAt the start of World War II, Rudi, a Jewish German child sent to England, works to save his beloved dachshund from being euthanized.Nine to TwelveView book details
A Slip of a GirlPatricia Reilly GiffAnna joins the struggle to end family farm evictions in Ireland. Told in verse. Based on the author’s late-19th- century family history.Nine to TwelveView book details
Stone River CrossingTim TingleFriendship and cooperation across the creek border between a Mississippi plantation and a Choctaw settlement is forbidden, but potentially life saving. An exciting multigenerational story.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Story That Cannot Be ToldJ. Kasper KramerIn 1989 Communist Romania, Ileana’s parents send her to her grandparents’ faraway mountain village to keep her safe from those who want to silence her storytelling.Nine to TwelveLexile 800LATOS 5.3View book details
The True History of Lyndie B. HawkinsGail ShepherdLyndie, a Civil War buff, is coping with difficult family members and a challenging southern parochial school. Two special friends and nurturing adults help.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USABrenda WoodsAs a Caucasian boy turns 12 in the summer of 1946, his friendship with an African American veteran leads him to confront the realities of racism in South Carolina.Nine to TwelveLexile 780LATOS 5View book details
Mature contentBernice Buttman, Model CitizenNiki LenzBernice stops being a bully when she is forced to live in a small town with her aunt, a nun.Nine to TwelveLexile 780LATOS 5View book details
Chapter Two Is MissingJosh LiebA take-charge child narrator, goofy detective, and suspicious janitor are involved in an engaging mystery. Bold cartoon illustrations in orange, black, and white.Nine to TwelveLexile 530LATOS 3.5View book details
The Storyteller of DamascusRafik SchamiAn old storyteller travels with his wonder chest of drawings and adventure stories for children. As time passes, his drawings and stories change. Amusing color illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
A Box of BonesMarina CohenWhen logic and magic collide, 12-year-old Kallie’s obsession with order becomes problematic. It all starts when a faceless man hands her a fantastical box.Nine to TwelveView book details
EventownCorey Ann HayduElodee and her family move to a perfect, nice town, but she misses irregularity, wildness, and difference, and tries to find out why they are absent.Nine to TwelveLexile 740LATOS 4.7View book details
The Forgotten GirlIndia Hill BrownNightmares wake Iris as she works to cope with subtle racial injustices at school. The discovery of an abandoned Black cemetery and the ghost who haunts it changes everything.Nine to TwelveLexile 670LATOS 4.7View book details
The Girl Who Sailed the StarsMatilda WoodsOona’s sea-captain father was expecting a son, not a seventh daughter, but she defies his marriage plans for her by secretly joining the dangerous annual men-only whale hunt. Spot marine blue illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 750LATOS 5.2View book details
Lizzy LegendMatthew Ross SmithLizzy, 13, loves basketball. Among the phone calls from her dad’s bill collectors comes one that propels her to the pros. Fantasy, humor, and realism combine.Nine to TwelveView book details
Tree of DreamsLaura ResauThrust into the conflict between oil companies and the indigenous people in the Amazon, Coco, her mother, and her best friends fight for the forest’s survival.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentAstroNuts Mission One: The Plant Planet (AstroNuts series)Jon ScieszkaPlanet Earth is overheating, and humans need to find a new home. It’s up to four superpowered animal astronauts to investigate. Vibrant collage illustrations, using museum engravingsNine to TwelveView book details
FriendroidM. M. VaughanAn android and a human develop a friendship and learn to accept their differences and those in others.Nine to TwelveView book details
We’re Not from HereGeoff RodkeyThe human family that desperately tries to survive on Planet Choom encounters issues that are remarkably earthly. Funny, creative, and relevantNine to TwelveView book details
Eight Times UpJohn CorrRiley’s dad registers him for aikido classes to help him control his anxiety. After his multiethnic classmates learn the aikido skills, they become close friends.Nine to TwelveView book details
Strike ZoneMike LupicaNick García, 12, star pitcher for his summer league team, wants to focus on his fastball but is deeply anxious that his undocumented Dominican-born parents may be deported.Nine to TwelveLexile 790LATOS 5.4View book details
Today Badir and the BeaverShannon StewartWith the help of friends, Badir, a recent immigrant from Tunisia to Canada, saves a beaver in a Vancouver park. Humorous black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Because of the RabbitCynthia LordAs a new fifth-grade student at a rural Maine public school, Emma connects with Jack, a student with special needs, over her rescue rabbit.Nine to TwelveWord count 29444View book details
The Boy at the Back of the ClassOnjali Q. RaúfFour British nine-year-olds plot to reunite their new classmate, a Syrian refugee, with his parents. Pencil sketches. Copious back matter on refugees and relief organizations.Nine to TwelveLexile 940LATOS 5.4View book details
Mature contentThe ClassFrances O’Roark DowellSixth graders recount their versions of friendships involving stealing, spying, and helping a fellow student in need.Nine to TwelveView book details
Count Me InVarsha BajajIn alternating chapters, seventh graders Karina and Chris tell the story of an attack on Karina’s grandfather, an Indian American in a Texas town.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Distance between Me and the Cherry TreePaola PerettiIn Italy, ten-year-old Mafalda struggles to live a normal life after she learns she is losing her eyesight from a genetic illness. Black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Far AwayLisa GraffCJ, 12, tours with her psychic-medium Aunt Nic, who is paid to connect unhappy people of this world with Far Away. But what about CJ’s own mother, who is presumed dead?Nine to TwelveView book details
The Fresh New Face of GriseldaJennifer TorresWhen her warm Latinx family faces life-changing financial difficulties, sixth grader “Geez” must develop entrepreneurial skills to do her share.Nine to TwelveView book details
Lexie’s Little LieEmma ShevahLexie’s large Greek family does everything together, until a lie about a family heirloom threatens to tear everyone apart. Black-and-white illustrations. Recipes.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Light in the LakeSarah R. BaughmanThe tragic loss of her twin brother prompts 12-year-old Addie to follow his pursuit of magic, while staying true to her own scientific beliefs.Nine to TwelveView book details
More to the StoryHena KhanJameela, 15, Muslim of Pakistani origins, develops her journalistic talents amid family problems and illness.Nine to TwelveLexile 710LATOS 4.5View book details
Mature contentThe Next Great Paulie FinkAli BenjamEveryone in the seventh grade (except Caitlyn, who’s new) is grieving the inexplicable disappearance of former classmate, Paulie, who had achieved mythic status. Is he irreplaceable?Nine to TwelveView book details
Nina Soni: Former Best FriendKashmira ShethIndian American Nina’s relationship with her former best friend improves when they perform science magic at her younger sister’s birthday party. Digital illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
One-Third NerdGennifer CholdenkoLiam’s younger siblings are challenging in different ways, but it’s their incontinent dog and their landlord who are the biggest sources of anxiety. Expressive black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Paris ProjectDonna GephartSeventh grader Cleveland has always wanted to move to Paris, but when her father’s gambling leads to his incarceration, she must reevaluate her goals and friendships.Nine to TwelveView book details
Penguin DaysSara LeachWhen Lauren and her family drive to North Dakota to be in a family wedding, she must cope with special challenges due to her autism spectrum disorder. Black- and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Roll with ItJamie SumnerDisabled by cerebral palsy since birth, 12-year-old wheelchair-reliant Ellie struggles with the challenges of her surroundings while developing her gifts.Nine to TwelveLexile 740LATOS 4.7View book details
Ruby in the SkyJeanne Zulick FerruoloWhen 12-year-old Ruby Moon arrives in Vermont, she and her mother hope to hide their questionable past, but a reclusive animal-loving neighbor, a Syrian classmate, school bullies, and a sympathetic teacher stir things up.Nine to TwelveLexile 600LATOS 4.1View book details
The RunawaysUlf StarkGrandpa and grandson Gottfried share a temperament that’s skipped a generation. To enliven Grandpa’s last days, Gottfried engineers his escape from the hospital. Colored pencil illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentShouting at the RainLynda Mullaly HuntAfter being rejected by her summer pal, Delsie finds someone new. As they traipse around the Cape, they uncover neighborhood secrets, including the disappearance of Delsie’s mother.Nine to TwelveView book details
Silver Meadows SummerEmma OtheguyChanging family circumstances force 11-year-old artist Carolina to move from Puerto Rico to upstate New York. Friendship and a backwoods discovery provide hope.Nine to TwelveView book details
StargazingJen WangChristine and Moon are best friends but couldn’t be more different. Their friendship becomes strained when Moon reveals a deep secret. Pencil, ink, and digital colorful illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile GN510LATOS 3.4View book details
Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling FeathersCelia C. PérezFour seventh-grade strangers meet, find a mission, and change a boring summer into one filled with adventure, purpose, and friendship.Nine to TwelveView book details
Birth of the Cool: How Jazz Great Miles Davis Found His SoundKathleen Cornell BermanThe combination of free verse and pastel illustrations depicts young Davis, his later association with other jazz greats, and the emergence of his own unique musical sound.Nine to TwelveView book details
Boom! Bellow! Bleat!: Animal Poems for Two or More VoicesGeorgia HeardPoems encourage play with words and sounds while providing opportunities to gather information. Digital illustrations are equally playful. Back matter provides interesting facts.Nine to TwelveView book details
I Remember: Poems and Pictures of HeritageLee Bennett HopkinsFifteen poets and 14 illustrators of diverse backgrounds reflect on their childhood memories and traditions. Rich variety of art techniques and media. Short biographies of each poet and illustrator.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Shortest DaySusan CooperTogether, the Newbery Medal-winning poet and Caldecott Honor painter celebrate the return of seasonal light. Evocative gouache illustrations. Author’s note.Nine to TwelveWord count 120View book details
Mature contentThe UndefeatedKwame AlexanderPoetic text and powerful oil-on-board portraits celebrate African Americans who “hurdled history and opened a world of possible.”Nine to TwelveLexile 361LATOS 2.6View book details
The Women Who Caught the Babies: A Story of African American MidwivesEloise GreenfieldPoems capturing the work, the pain, and the joy of African American midwives illustrate their importance to families and communities. Powerful illustrations and photographs.Nine to TwelveView book detailsINFORMATION BOOKS The Complete Baking Book for Young ChefsAmerica’s Test KitchenYoung aspiring chefs will find many interesting recipes and additional information. Colorful photographs, charts, and cooking tips.Nine to TwelveLexile 1040LView book details
Comics: Easy as ABC!: The Essential Guide to Comics for Kidswritten and illustrated by Ivan Brunetti, introduction by Françoise MoulyUseful illustrations are combined with instructions on drawing cartoons. Resources, bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
Degas, Painter of BallerinasSusan Goldman RubinWorking behind the scenes at the opera, Degas observed young dancers and created a series of Impressionist paintings. Photographs with descriptive captions. Back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile 980LATOS 6.5View book details
Playing with Collagewritten and illustrated by Jeannie BakerBaker, a wonderful Australian artist, provides intriguing ideas for creating collages with natural materials. Beautiful color photos.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-HopCarole Boston WeatherfordPowerful, rhythmic text and dynamic paintings put graffiti, break dancing, rapping, MCing, and deejaying in historical context. Author/illustrator notes and glossary.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentSonny’s Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His GrooveBarry WittensteinWas Sonny’s career over when he left fame behind? Playing his saxophone on the Williamsburg Bridge led to self-discovery and a new musical sound. Digital artwork.Nine to TwelveView book details
Becoming RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Journey to JusticeDebbie LevyLife experiences shaped this feminist icon’s legal perspective and ascent to the Supreme Court. Endnotes. Monochromatic digitally rendered illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to ComeSue MacySlowly building an entire library, Aaron Lansky saved Yiddish literature and thus a history and culture. Acrylic and gouache artwork.Nine to TwelveView book details
Born Just RightJordan Reeves, Jen Lee ReevesJordan, 14, was born without a lower arm or hand. She creates a glitter-shooting arm prosthesis, advocates for the disabled, and writes her own story. Photographs and back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Brave Cyclist: The True Story of a Holocaust HeroAmalia HoffmanDuring World War II, cycling champion Gino Bartali used his biking speed and strength to deliver documents for Jews escaping Fascist Italy. Colorful, detailed illustrations. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Dear America: The Story of an Undocumented CitizenJose Antonio VargasSent to the United States from the Philippines when he was 12, the author recounts his success in school, citizenship problems, and life as a journalist. Young readers edition.Nine to TwelveLexile 990LView book details
Elvis Is King!Jonah WinterIn this lyrical and riveting narrative, Elvis’s life is captured brilliantly and evocatively via photos of handcrafted diorama-like sets. Detailed author’s note.Nine to TwelveLexile 810LATOS 4.6View book details
Mature contentGloria Takes a Stand: How Gloria Steinem Listened, Wrote, and Changed the WorldJessica M. RinkerThis substantive picture book biography presents an important figure in the women’s movement who was the founder of Ms. magazine. Mixed-media and digital illustrations. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Gutswritten and illustrated by Raina TelgemeierWhen Raina’s fear of vomiting begins to affect her social and academic life, she sees a therapist to learn to cope with her overwhelming anxieties. Colorful graphic panels.Nine to TwelveView book details
Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl’s Brave Fight to WalkMeredith Davis, Rebeka UwitonzeNine-year-old Rebeka makes the courageous journey from Rwanda to the U.S. for life-changing surgery.Nine to TwelveView book details
Let ’Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People’s ChampionVaunda Micheaux NelsonWhen judges deprive African American cowboy George Fletcher of a rodeo victory, the spectators support him. Rhythmic prose, dynamic oil illustrations, and extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Monument Maker: Daniel Chester French and the Lincoln MemorialLinda Booth SweeneyFrench’s journey, from a young sculptor helped by Louisa May Alcott’s sister to the creator of the statue of Lincoln, is told with pen and ink crosshatched drawings. Sources and time line.Nine to TwelveView book details
Polar ExplorerJade HameisterJade Hameister recounts her journey at age 14 as the youngest person to ski to both Poles. Includes information about the equipment needed for the expeditions. Color photographs.Nine to TwelveLexile 1120LView book details
Rise!: From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya AngelouBethany HegedusThis powerful biography in free verse illustrated with oil paintings shows how Angelou transformed the trauma of her childhood into political action and poetry.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentSpotted TailDavid Heska Wanbli WeidenLakota leader Spotted Tail led his people in battle but really desired peace and was always willing to negotiate with the US government. Boldly colored, imaginative illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentThe Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke KahanamokuEllie CroweBorn in 1890 in Hawaii, this word-famous surfer and swimmer won Olympic gold medals and broke world records while facing discrimination. Realistic black-and- white illustrations. Time line, bibliography, sources.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan: Inventor, Entrepreneur, HeroJoan DiCiccoThe son of formerly enslaved parents, Morgan loved finding a better way to do things. Noticing that firefighters were not sufficiently protected from the flames, he invented a safety hood. Smoky watercolors. Time line and bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
Look Again: Secrets of Animal Camouflagewritten and illustrated by Steve Jenkins and Robin PageAnimal survival through camouflage is eloquently explained and shown via brilliant torn paper collage and digitally created illustrations. Extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Health Under Pressure: The Science of StressTanya Lloyd KyiWhat happens to our bodies under stress, situations when stress can be helpful, and “stress busters” are explained simply. Humorous digital art. Sources, index.Nine to TwelveView book details
A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central ParkAshley Benham Yazdani, illustrated by Ashley Benham YazdaniThe creation of New York’s Central Park is depicted in beautiful watercolors. Extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile 781LATOS 5View book details
Liberty Arrives!: How America’s Grandest Statue Found Her HomeRobert ByrdIt took 21 years, a sculptor, an engineer, an architect, journalists, schoolchildren, and many others to create Lady Liberty, transport her to America, and raise her up in New York Harbor. Detailed illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution.Rob SandersEngaging illustrations accompany the compelling history of the iconic Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Village and its role in the LGBTQ civil rights movement. Extensive back matter with archival photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentSurvivors of the Holocaust: True Stories of Six Extraordinary ChildrenKath ShackletonAdapted from a BBC animation series, these are the true stories of six Jewish youngsters who survived the Nazi occupation of Europe. Intense, stark illustrations. Extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Todos iguales/All Equal: Un corrido de Lemon Grove/A Ballad of Lemon GroveChristy HaleIn the 1930s, Mexican Americans fought for their right to attend an integrated elementary school in Lemon Grove, California. Illustrations in gouache and relief ink printing. In English and in Spanish. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Religion I Am Hermes!: Mischief-Making Messenger of the Godswritten and illustrated by Mordicai GersteinMeet the impish, ingenious Greek god who invented the first musical instrument and gave Aesop the gift of storytelling. Vivid cartoon panels.Nine to TwelveView book details
Billie Jean!: How Tennis Star Billie Jean King Changed Women’sMara RockliffAn outstanding tennis player fights for equal rights for female athletes. Illustrations in ink, watercolor, acrylic, and digital media.Nine to TwelveView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an InvisibleLori AlexanderIn 17th-century Netherlands, a young cloth dealer discovers a world invisible to the naked eye. Notes, glossary, sources, time line. Pastel, colored pencil, and watercolor illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 890LView book details
Beyond Words: What Elephants and Whales Think and FeelCarl SafinaThe behavior and family structure of the largest mammals on land and in the ocean have been studied in depth by observers who discuss similarities with human behavior. Photographs, back matter. Young readers edition.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentA Book about WhalesAndrea AntinoriClear, detailed writing and whimsical black-and-white drawings bring the underwater world of Earth’s marvelous mammals to life. Bibliography, index.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Boy Who Touched the Stars/El niño que alcanzó las estrellasJosé M. HernándezThe son of migrant Mexican farm workers realizes his lifelong goal to become a U.S. astronaut. Realistic illustrations. In English and Spanish.Nine to TwelveView book details
Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and CryptographyElla Schwartz, illustrated by Lily WilliamsLearn about different codes and ciphers used from antiquity to the present. Interactive examples. Black- and-white cartoon illustrations. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Can You Hear the Trees Talking?: Discovering the Hidden Life of the ForestPeter WohllebenHow trees communicate with one another, breathe, drink, procreate, and more are explained by a lifelong forester. Quizzes and activities. Excellent color photos, sketches. Back matter. Young readers edition of The Hidden Life of Trees.Nine to TwelveView book details
Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of SpeciesAdapted by Rebecca StefoffComplex concepts such as variation and natural selection are introduced through accessible text and quotes, supported by stylized but accurate depictions of species. Author’s note, bibliography, glossary.Nine to TwelveView book details
Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to the Newwritten and illustrated by David MacaulayFull-page illustrations, diagrams, and cutaway views detail the history of the construction of the SS United States, the steamship on which the author-artist emigrated in 1957.Nine to TwelveView book details
Dolphins! (Strange and Wonderful series)Laurence PringleLearn how all kinds of dolphins live and communicate. Clear pencil and watercolor illustrations. Back matter and resources.Nine to TwelveView book details
Even More Lesser Spotted Animals: More Brilliant Beasts You Never Knew You Needed to Know Aboutwritten and illustrated by Martin BrownHumorous text and illustrations present lesser-known animals, such as the dingiso and tamandua. Maps and glossary.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentFrom an Idea to Google: How Innovation at Google Changed the WorldLowey Bundy SicholAn accessible account of the large tech company and the two men who started it includes an explanation of how Google works. Spot black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family TogetherClare Hodgson MeekerSeattle’s Woodland Park Zoo staff assists a mother gorilla to bond with her baby. Appealing photographs and extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Hawks Kettle, Puffins Wheel: And Other Poems of Birds in FlightSusan Vande GriekPoetic descriptions of birds in flight—gliding, diving, and hovering—are paired with gouache and digital-media illustrations. Back matter includes glossary and notes on each bird.Nine to TwelveView book details
How to Become an Accidental GeniusElizabeth MacLeod, Frieda WishinskyThis discussion of how women, men, and children chanced upon inventions great and small is enhanced by copious illustrations and archival photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our PlanetElizabeth Rusch, illustrated by Teresa MartínezA Mexican-born scientist helps solve the ozone crisis in the 1980s and gives hope in the fight against climate change. Mixed-media illustrations. Source notes, bibliography, time line, and more. Also available in Spanish.Nine to TwelveView book details
Migration: Incredible Animal JourneysMike Unwin, illustrated by Jenni DesmondThe seasonal epic journey of 21 species—from dragonflies to whales—to survive their unaccommodating environments is vivified by exquisite mixed-media illustrations. Includes map.Nine to TwelveView book details
Nature’s Ninja: Animals with Spectacular SkillsRebecca L. JohnsonFascinating explanations compare the ancient Japanese ninja with animals that exhibit similar techniques. Outstanding photographs. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
Nose Knows: Wild Ways Animals Smell the WorldEmmanuelle Figueras, illustrated by Claire de Gastold What on Earth BooksLearn how the nose and scent play a crucial role in animals’ survival and behavior. Oversized realistic illustrations, interactive format. Index.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentThe Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and DrugsGail JarrowDr. Harvey Wiley fought hard to see passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, which ultimately led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration. Photographs. Back matter includes time line, notes, and bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
A Ray of Light: A Book of Science and Wonderwritten and photographed by Walter WickA noted photographer carefully explores the complex subject of light through the meticulously planned experiments he photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Rising Water: The Story of the Thai Cave RescueMarc Aronson, map, diagrams by Rick BrittonA Thai boys soccer team’s field trip quickly became life- threatening when rains flooded their only exit. This is the story of their astonishing rescue. Color photographs and black-and-white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Rocket to the Moon! (Big Ideas that Changed the World series)Don BrownHumor combines with facts to describe scientific, political, and social factors involved in the history of space travel. Color graphic panels. Back matter.Nine to TwelveLexile GN940LATOS 6View book details
Rotten!: Vultures, Beetles, Slime, and Nature’s Other DecomposersAnita SanchezThis discussion of scavengers emphasizes the value of decomposition, nature’s fascinating process that gives life to other creatures. Colorful illustrations depict the actions of animals.Nine to TwelveView book details
Saving the Tasmanian Devil: How Science Is Helping the World’s Largest Marsupial Carnivore Survive (Scientists in the Field series)by Dorothy Hinshaw PatentFollow an exciting journey with geneticists, ecologists, and genomic experts as they grapple with a disease of a dying species. Captivating photographs. Update, glossary, sources.Nine to TwelveLexile 1170LView book details
The Tornado Scientist: Seeing Inside Severe Storms (Scientists in the Field series)Mary Kay Carson, photographed by Tom UhlmanResearch meteorologist Robin Tanamachi studies tornadoes and Dixie Alley. Includes sources, glossary, and breathtaking photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Unseen Worlds: Real-Life Microscopic Creatures Hiding All around UsHélène Rajcak, Damien LaverduntColorful, detailed, double-page spreads with fold-outs identify magnified microscopic creatures in their environments, including the beach, ocean, forest, beds, and skin.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentThe Woolly Monkey Mysteries: The Quest to Save a Rain Forest SpeciesSandra MarkleBoth photos and format complement a scientific study in a Peruvian reserve of an endangered species critical to the survival of the rainforest.Nine to TwelveView book details
Your Amazing Digestion from Mouth through IntestineJoanne SettelCatchy rhymes follow pizza from mouth to anus and explain the digestive system. Quirky pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations. Back matter includes extensive glossary.Nine to TwelveView book details
Sharing Our Truths: TapweHenry Beaver, Mindy Willett, with Eileen Beaver, photographed by Tessa MacintoshA family visits their grandparents in the Northwest Territories of Canada to learn about their Cree culture. Color photographs and back matter.Nine to TwelveView book detailsTwelve to Fourteen
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Mature contentThe 1000 Year Old BoyRoss WelfordWhen you are 1000 years old but look only 11, you need friends like never before. Will Alfie ever be able to start aging normally?Twelve to FourteenLexile 720LView book details
Dog DrivenTerry Lynn JohnsonAlthough McKenna, 14, is beginning to lose her sight from Stargardt disease, she decides to participate in a grueling Canadian dog sled race anyway.Twelve to FourteenWord count 43484View book details
Our Castlethe Sea by Lucy StrangeLiving in a lighthouse facing the English Channel during WWII, Pet, 11, begins to suspect someone in her family is committing treason. Could it be her German mother?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Running WildLucy Jane BledsoeWilla’s father moved the family to the Alaskan wilderness. Now Willa needs all her survival skills to save herself and her younger brothers—partly from their father.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Story Pirates Present: Digging Up Danger (Story Pirates series)Jacqueline WestA 13-year-old ghost-hunter and her horticulturalist mom find weird plants in a flower shop. Black-and- white illustrations throughout. Includes a section on how to write a mystery.Twelve to FourteenLexile 640LView book details
All the Ways HomeElsie ChapmanA Japanese Canadian boy’s mother is killed in an accident. Now he must spend the summer in Japan with his estranged father and write an essay on the meaning of home.Twelve to FourteenLexile 860LATOS 5.5View book details
Beast RiderTony Johnston, Maria Elena Fontanot de RhoadsLeaving his small Mexican corn farm, Manuel, 12, begins a perilous three-year journey to reunite with his older brother in Los Angeles. Glossary of Spanish terms.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Crossover (The Crossover series)Kwame AlexanderThanks to former pro Chuck Bell, their dad, twins Josh and Jordan, 12, are the kings of the basketball court ... until tragedy strikes. Dynamic black, white, and orange graphics.Twelve to FourteenLexile 750LView book details
Mature contentDear Sweet PeaJulie MurphyAs seventh grade ends, Sweet Pea struggles with her parents’ unconventional divorce, confronts changes in friendships, and discovers she has a knack for giving advice.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Doughnut King (The Doughnut Fix series)Jessie JanowitzTris thought moving from New York City to the middle of nowhere would make his life worse. As he starts his doughnut business, things get better, but much more complicated. Spot black-and-white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Genesis Begins AgainAlicia D. WilliamsGenesis faces her father’s alcoholism, her family’s financial instability, and colorist insults, not only in her community, but from within her own family.Twelve to FourteenLexile 670LView book details
A Good Kind of TroubleLisa Moore RaméeAs Shayla begins junior high, she must cope with increased racial and ethnic diversity, including Black Lives Matter. Track meets present challenges and successes.Twelve to FourteenLexile 720LATOS 4.5View book details
It’s the End of the World As I Know ItMatthew LandisAfter the sudden death of his mother, eighth grader Derrick prepares for doomsday, until friendship convinces him life is worth living.Twelve to FourteenView book details
MeanJustin SayreIn the weeks leading up to her bat mitzvah, Ellen tries to puzzle out what it means to become a young woman, while navigating the middle school battlefield.Twelve to FourteenView book details
New KidJerry CraftWhen seventh grader Jordan Banks begins school at a predominantly rich, white, private school, he discovers that for kids of color, fitting in isn’t always easy. Vibrant graphic panels.Twelve to FourteenLexile GN320LView book details
Other Words for HomeJasmine WargaAfter moving from Syria to America, Jude finds everything too fast and too loud. Will she ever be able to be herself and feel at home again?Twelve to FourteenLexile 930LATOS 5.3View book details
Revenge of the Red ClubKim HarringtonRiley takes action to keep her favorite club (a support group for young women that addresses menstruation and other issues) and the middle school newspaper functioning.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentRight as RainLindsey StoddardWhen Rain’s beloved brother dies, the family abruptly moves to the city. Her initial isolation is assuaged by new friends with stories of their own.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Stand on the SkyErin BowIn Kazakh nomad culture, all eagle trainers must be male. Will Aisulu defy tradition in order to have a chance at saving her brother’s life?Twelve to FourteenLexile HL670LATOS 4.8View book details
Where the Heart IsJo KnowlesThe summer before eighth grade, Rachel, 13, struggles with friendship, her sexual identity, social class, and the foreclosure of her home. Change is certainly bittersweet.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The WhispersGreg HowardIn South Carolina, 11-year-old Riley fears that his mother’s disappearance is connected to her having seen him kiss a boy. But why can’t he remember what happened?Twelve to FourteenLexile 800LATOS 5.2View book details
Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Pandava Series)Roshani ChokshiIf Aru doesn’t find the god of love’s bow and arrow in ten days, she’ll be expelled from the Otherworld. Will she succeed in her quest?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Changeling (Oddmire series)written and illustrated by William RitterA goblin bungles an assignment to switch a changeling for a newborn baby, leaving Annie with two seemingly identical boys who she loves equally. Spot black-and- white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile 710LView book details
Cicadawritten and illustrated by Shaun TanAfter 17 years of facing constant workplace discrimination, a cicada retires and comes into his own. Somber grey oils.Twelve to FourteenLexile 330LATOS 2.3View book details
Game of Stars (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series)Sayantani DasGuptaA 12-year-old Indian princess living in New Jersey returns to another dimension to rescue a friend. Author’s note informs readers about Bengali folk tales, alchemy, astronomy, and more. Grey-toned spot illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentGhost: Thirteen Haunting Tales to Tellwritten and illustrated by IllustrátusTwo boys in summer camp sneak off to the groundskeeper’s cabin in the middle of the night to hear his frightening tales. Spooky digital illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Library of EverZeno AlexanderWhen rich, wretched Lenora escapes from her nanny in a mysterious library where she is appointed as an underling librarian, a multitude of adventures await.Twelve to FourteenLexile 820LATOS 5.7View book details
Sal & Gabi Break the Universe (Sal & Gabi series)Carlos HernandezIn a Miami school for the arts, Cuban American seventh grader Sal can open portals to alternate universes. But there are consequences.Twelve to FourteenLexile 700LView book details
A Tear in the OceanH.M. BouwmanIn the Second World, when the ocean water becomes undrinkable, 12-year-old Prince Putnam runs away to solve the problem, meeting danger and friendship on the way. Occasional black-and-white drawings.Twelve to FourteenView book details
ThrowbackPeter LerangisCorey has inherited his grandfather’s ability to travel in time. But unlike his grandfather, Corey can change the past. Can he prevent his grandmother’s untimely death?Twelve to FourteenLexile 620LView book details
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Tristan Strong series)Kwame MbaliaWhen Tristan tumbles into the MidPass while attempting to rescue a friend’s journal, he must contend with haunted ships and iron monsters and find the god Anansi.Twelve to FourteenLexile HL680LATOS 4.4View book details
For to See the ElephantTammi J. TruaxAn enslaved African boy cares for the first elephants brought to post-colonial America. Based on primary sources. Told in verse. Author’s note, discussion questions, sources.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentGirl under a Red Moon: Growing Up during China’s Cultural ReovlutionDa ChenSisi, the granddaughter of landowners, flees her native village with her brother Da after her shaming by Red Guards. A harrowing story of survival during the Cultural Revolution in China. Black-and-white ink drawings.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1120LView book details
Mature contentHow High the MoonKaryn ParsonsIn 1944, Ella, 11, returns to South Carolina after visiting her mother in Boston and learns that her schoolmate has been charged with murdering two white girls.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Lenny’s Book of EverythingKaren FoxleeLenny, 11, and her younger brother, Davey, obsess over the contents of monthly installments of an encyclopedia—even as Davey’s health deteriorates.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of MulanSherry ThomasIn fifth-century China, a girl disguised as her brother fights for the emperor, uncovers family secrets, and finds true love.Twelve to FourteenView book details
O Captain, My Captain: Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil WarRobert BurleighHorrific hospital conditions and a deep respect for the president inspire the words and actions of a great poet. Haunting illustrations and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Orange for the SunsetsTina AthaideAsha, Indian, and Yesofu, Ugandan, find their deep friendship tested when dictator Idi Amin announces that Indians have 90 days to leave Uganda. Back matter includes time line and resources.Twelve to FourteenLexile 600LATOS 4.1View book details
A Place to BelongCynthia KadohataHanako, 12, recounts the family’s return to Hiroshima after their confinement in an incarceration camp in the United States during World War II. Occasional black- and-while illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile 690LATOS 4.59View book details
Queen of the Seawritten and illustrated by Dylan MeconisRaised in an island convent, Margaret longs to know her true identify, but when Queen Eleanor, an exiled monarch, arrives on the island, Margaret has difficult choices to make. Muted graphic illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile 680LATOS 4.3View book details
Spy RunnerEugene YelchinJake, 12, wonders if his mother’s new boarder is a Russian spy going after secret plans from the nearby Air Force base. Black-and-white photographic-style illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile 900LATOS 5.7View book details
Mature contentStage Dreamswritten and illustrated by Melanie GillmanIn New Mexico during the Civil War, Grace, a transgender runaway, and Flor, a Latina outlaw, join to thwart a Confederate plan. Color graphic panels. Historical annotations.Twelve to FourteenLexile GN690LView book details
White Bird: A Wonder StoryR. J. PalacioFrench girl Sara, separated from her parents, is hidden from the Nazis by classmate Julien, a polio victim, and his parents. Digital art. Back matter and biographical information.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Dead VoicesKatherine ArdenIn this sequel to Small Spaces, three friends stuck in a snowstorm encounter ghosts and a longtime enemy. Will their parents ever believe them?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Just South of HomeKaren StrongDark racist secrets haunting the past of a Georgia town begin to be revealed as four young explorers encounter a ghost who seeks justice and closure.Twelve to FourteenView book details
TracePat CummingsThe ghost of a child who died when the New York City Colored Orphan Asylum burned down in the 1860s confronts Trace, 13. What’s the connection?Twelve to FourteenLexile 790LATOS 5.5View book details
Dragon PearlYoon Ha LeeMin, a gumiho (shape-shifting fox spirit), must rely on all her abilities to search for her missing brother and uncover the mystery of the Dragon Pearl.Twelve to FourteenWord count 82800View book details
Mature contentThe GiverLois LowryIn a conformist community, The Giver imparts Memory, and thus feelings, to Jonas, who then must find a way out. Cartoon panels in a blue-grey palette depict a colorless world. Until . . .Twelve to FourteenView book details
OutwalkersFiona ShawIn a future dystopian England, Jacob escapes from an orphanage, pursued by authorities, seeking freedom with a gang of rebel children.Twelve to FourteenLexile HL660LATOS 4.8View book details
Mature contentThe Seventh VoyageStanisław LemIn an adaptation of the famous Polish science fiction writer’s humorous short story, an astronaut meets himself in the near and distant past and future. Action- filled watercolors.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Today The Best at ItMaulik PancholyRahul, 12, an Indian American boy growing up in a small town in Indiana, struggles to come to terms with his identity, including that he may be gay.Twelve to FourteenLexile HL620LATOS 4View book details
For Black Girls Like MeMariama J. LockingtonAdopted by a white family, Makeda, who is black, struggles to find her place in the white world, complicated by her mother’s mental illness.Twelve to FourteenLexile HL500LATOS 3.5View book details
Girl of the Southern SeaMichelle KadarusmanIn the Jakarta slums, motherless Nia, 14, an aspiring writer, must support herself and her little brother when their alcoholic father abandons them. Glossary.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Good EnoughJen Petro-RoySent to a residential eating disorder clinic, Riley vividly describes her struggles with eating and self-image.Twelve to FourteenLexile 631LATOS 4.1View book details
Harvey Comes HomeColleen NelsonAustin, a young volunteer at a retirement home, rescues a runaway dog, who a reclusive resident bonds with. Should Austin still try to find the dog’s owner? Soft black-and-white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Let Me Fix that For YouJanice ErlbaumGlad, 12, believes she can find the solution to any problem, including her parents’ severed relationship.Twelve to FourteenLexile 720LATOS 4.7View book details
The Line TenderKate AllenAfter a tragedy, Lucy continues her late mother’s shark research to process her grief. Lifelike pencil drawings of sharks.Twelve to FourteenLexile 710LATOS 4.6View book details
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten BlocksJason ReynoldsTen interrelated but stand-alone humorous and touching stories present middle school children walking home at the end of a school day.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentMaybe He Just Likes YouBarbara DeeMila feels that four boys in her school are singling her out for inappropriate attention. Finally, she finds the strength to confront the problem.Twelve to FourteenLexile 630LATOS 4.1View book details
The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. JamesAshley Herring BlakeSunny, 12, navigates heart surgery, betrayal, reconnection with a mother who abandoned her, and feelings for another girl.Twelve to FourteenView book details
OperaticKyo MaclearMiddle school angst is explored graphically through soft dramatic drawings expressing musical history. Charlotte (Charlie) Noguchi struggles with crushes and bullying, and finds comfort learning about opera singer Maria Callas. Bibliography.Twelve to FourteenLexile GN480LATOS 3.4View book details
The Other Half of HappyRebecca BalcárcelNo way is Quijana going with her family to visit Guatemala. She can’t speak Spanish anyway. But can her little brother manage without her?Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote SunriseDan GemeinhartA devastating loss sends Coyote and her dad on a nomadic life, where they learn that it is still possible to go home.Twelve to FourteenLexile 730LATOS 4.7View book details
Summer of a Thousand PiesMargaret DillowayPreviously homeless, Cady, 12, is now fostered by her aunt, who runs a struggling pie shop. As Aunt Shell gains Cady’s trust, secrets are revealed and pies are baked. Spot black-and-white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile 590LATOS 4View book details
The IliadHomerThis retelling of the Homeric epic powerfully conveys the chaos and brutality of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, each aided by Olympian deities. Dramatic, richly detailed artwork.Twelve to FourteenWord count 152886View book details
Mature contentINFORMATION BOOKS Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963Sharon RobinsonSharon remembers the year she was 13; her famous father, Jackie; learning about the civil rights movement; and participating in the March on Washington. Family photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Dissenter on the Bench: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Life & WorkVictoria OrtizSelected legal cases illuminate this Supreme Court justice’s illustrious legal career-long fight for gender and racial equality. Photographs, bibliography, index.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1250LView book details
Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer PioneerEmily Arnold McCullyThe brief, unhappy life and extraordinary intellectual pursuits of this mathematician and daughter of Lord Byron are recounted in detail. Archival photos and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Elon Musk: A Mission to Save the WorldAnna Crowley ReddingBullied as a child, Musk nonetheless used curiosity and inventiveness to evolve into a polymath and world- renowned entrepreneur. Archival photos, endnotes.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Enemy Child: The Story of Norman Mineta, a Boy Imprisoned in a Japanese American Internment Camp during World War IIAndrea WarrenA young child forcibly interned with his family grows up to become a congressman committed to constitutional rights. Archival photographs and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Fighter in Velvet Gloves: Alaska Civil Rights Hero Elizabeth PeratrovichAnnie Boochever, with Roy Peratrovich, JrAn impassioned speech, given in 1945 by this Tlingit activist, is credited with propelling the passage of the first antidiscrimination legislation in the United States. Photographs, time line, glossary, bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book detailsFranklin D. Roosevelt (The Making of America series)Teri KanefieldThe only US president to be elected to four terms led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. Includes index, notes, speeches, time lines, and photos.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentFree LunchRex OgleLiving in chronic poverty with abusive parents, sixth grader Rex labors to maintain his dignity, humanity, and humor; he resolves to develop his talents as a writer.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic: A Comedian’s Guide to Life on the SpectrumMichael McCrearyIn a world where autism is all too often spoken about clinically, this book fills a void by describing the fulfilling life of a person on the autism spectrum.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Infinite Hope: A Black Artist’s Journey from World War II to PeaceAshley BryanBryan recalls his WWII years in a segregated battalion, consigned to menial jobs, that participated in the D-Day invasion. Archival photos, collage, and original artwork by the author.Twelve to FourteenView book details
An Invisible ThreadLaura Schroff, Alex TresniowskiA woman walking to work extends a helping hand to a homeless 11-year-old boy, and two lives are saved. Archival photographs. Young readers edition.Twelve to FourteenView book details
It Rained Warm Bread: Moishe Moskowitz’s Story of HopeGloria Moskowitz-Sweet, poetry by Hope Anita SmithThe author and her poet collaborator retell her Polish- Jewish father’s terrifying Nazi camp survival story. Told movingly in free verse. Intermittent sepia illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African ChildhoodTrevor NoahThe well-known comedian, whose parents’ interracial marriage was illegal, recounts the complicated story of growing up in a segregated society. Young readers edition.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge: George and Martha Washington’s Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run AwayErica Armstrong Dunbar, Kathleen Van CleveIn 1796, George and Martha Washington’s enslaved servant Ona Judge, 22, escaped the president’s Philadelphia mansion for freedom in New Hampshire. Young readers edition.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentThe Other Side: Stories of Central American Teen Refugees Who Dream of Crossing the BorderJuan Pablo VillalobosTen teenagers recount their dire journeys from Central America to the United States, the reasons they left, and the dangers they encountered along the way. Author’s note and glossary.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Stephen Curry (Epic Athletes series)Dan WetzelVivid writing and graphic black-and-white illustrations show how Curry, although short for a basketball player, got to the top with persistence, talent, faith in God, and teamwork.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Susan B. Anthony (The Making of America series)Teri KanefieldThis detailed biography uses primary sources in presenting the early advocate for women’s rights. Back matter includes sources, time line, selected writings, bibliography, and index.Twelve to FourteenView book details
This Promise of Change: One Girl’s Story in the Fight for School EqualityJo Ann Allen Boyce, Debbie LevyJo Ann Allen Boyce shares her experience as one of 12 black teens integrating Tennessee’s Clinton High School in 1956. Archival photographs, time line, and bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man behind the March on WashingtonJacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, Michael G. LongCommitted pacifist, passionate human rights activist, and unabashedly gay African American Bayard Rustin is given his due in this thorough account. Photographs, documents, and bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
No One Is Too Small to Make a DifferenceGreta ThunbergIn 16 passionate speeches given from 2018 to 2019, Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, demands action from governments around the world.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentHealth You Are Enough: Your Guide to Body Image and Eating Disorder RecoveryJen Petro-RoyThis self-help manual explores techniques, resources, and the personal journey of the author to overcome her eating disorder.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentViral: The Fight against AIDS in AmericaAnn BausumBausum traces the devastating pandemic from its mystifying beginnings through the long-delayed efforts to combat the stigmatized illness. Black-and-white photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentAccused!: The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys: Lies, Prejudice, and the Fourteenth AmendmentLarry Dane BrimnerIn 1931, nine black teenagers were falsely accused of rape in Alabama. Their harrowing journey through a racist judicial system is detailed. Archival photographs, bibliography, footnotes, index.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Born to Fly: The First Women’s Air Race across AmericaSteve SheinkinIn 1929, 20 daring women, including Amelia Earhart, entered an air derby across America. Fascinating details, photographs, and black-and-white drawings bring it all to life. Sources, bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Bringing Down a President: The Watergate ScandalAndrea Balis, Elizabeth LevyA fly on the wall provides background information as Richard Nixon, White House staff, Congress, lawyers, reporters, and burglars speak. Line drawings and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Caught!: Nabbing History’s Most WantedGeorgia BraggFourteen accused figures from European and American history are profiled with interesting details. Spot black- and-white illustrations and comprehensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Dark Sky Rising: Reconstruction and the Dawn of Jim CrowHenry Louis Gates, JrThis intense narrative of Reconstruction details the struggle for African American emancipation and civil rights in the face of white supremacy. Archival photographs, illustrations. Heavily resourced.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentDeadly Aim: The Civil War Story of Michigan’s Anishinaabe SharpshootersSally M. Walker, maps by Elisabeth Alba, foreword by Eric HemenwayCompany K—an entirely Native American company in the Union Army—fights with valor for their families, land, and heritage. Photographs, maps, and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Fighting for the Forest: How FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps Helped Save AmericaP. O’Connell PearsonDuring the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps employed millions of jobless people and restored 120 million acres of forests and farmland.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments MenRobert M. EdselA specialized Western Allied unit recovered priceless artwork and cultural treasures that Nazis had stolen from public museums and private, mostly Jewish, collections. Archival photos, documents, glossary.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Standing Up against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWIIMary Cronk Farrell, foreword by Major General Marcia M. Anderson, U. S. Army (RetAfrican American women valiantly fought America’s foes while facing entrenched discrimination from their own countrymen. Archival photographs and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of “The Children’s Ship”Deborah HeiligmanA German submarine attack on a passenger ship turned everyday people into heroes. Black-and-white illustrations, photos, and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Vote!: Women’s Fight for Access to the Ballot BoxCoral Celeste FrazerRace, class, alliances, and feuds contributed to the dramatic struggle for women’s suffrage. Historical context and background information are clearly explained. Archival photographs. Meticulous sourcing.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1080LView book details
Mature contentWarrior Queens: True Stories of Six Ancient Rebels Who Slayed HistoryVicky Alvear ShecterFollow the campaigns of six queens who, during the period from 1492 B.C.E. to 269 C.E., led their armies to fight for their countries. Photographs, black-and-white illustrations. Bibliography, index, citations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
What the Eagle Sees: Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and RenewalEldon Yellowhorn, Kathy LowingerThe ways in which the people of Turtle Island preserved their culture when invaded are presented through oral stories, biographies, and historical photographs. Back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Law and Justice *M Is for Movement: AKA Humans Can’t Eat Golf Ballswritten and illustrated by Innosanto NagaraWith humor and gorgeous paintings, the narrator portrays the birth of an activist, linking movements for social justice in Indonesia with others around the world.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Never Again: The Parkland Shooting and the Teen Activists Leading a MovementEric BraunIn 2018, Florida students refused to let the world forget the shooting at their school by pressing for gun safety laws. Photographs, clear documentation, and time line.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1000LView book details
Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture: Stories, Time Lines, Maps, and MoreCynthia O’BrienFull-color photographs illustrate the history and overview of North America’s native peoples.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1120LView book details
Fake News: Separating Truth from FictionMichael MillerThe author provides clues to analyze the news and contrasts the diligence of journalism with the perpetration of hoaxes and propaganda. Photographs, graphics, and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1190LView book details
Mature contentWar in the Ring: Joe Lewis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and HitlerJohn Florio, Ouisie ShapiroBoxer Joe Louis was a hero to African Americans. When he faced Max Schmeling, the pride of Nazi Germany, Louis became a hero to white Americans too. Photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in MedicineSara LattaLearn about what developments lie ahead in the not- too-distant future of medical technology. Compelling true stories and brief profiles of diverse researchers, with photos, color diagrams, and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1170LView book details
Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon’s Shadow (Scientists in the Field series)by Ilima Loomis, photographed by Amanda Cowan, illustrated by Andrea MillerFollow Syrian American University of Hawaii astrophysicist Shadia Habbal and her “Solar Wind Sherpas” as they study the sun’s corona in the 2017 total eclipse. Vivid personal photographs.Twelve to FourteenLexile 980LView book details
The Magnificent Migration: On Safari with Africa’s Last Great HerdsSy Montgomery, photographed by Roger Wood, Logan Wood, maps by Mike ReaganJournal entries and photographs illuminate Serengeti wildlife, including the remarkable wildebeest migration, and how human expansion, poaching, and climate change impact their ecosystem. Selected bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsterswritten and illustrated by Carlyn BecciaLearn the science and history behind eight famous monsters, including the kraken and Dracula. Dark, spooky illustrations. Time lines, source notes, bibliography, and glossary.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Tooth & Claw: The Dinosaur WarsDeborah NoyesTales of competition and intrigue in the world of early paleontology present the budding science in the context of 19th-century America. Extensive photographs and back matter.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1230LView book details
Mature contentThe Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and ViolenceStephanie Sammartino McPhersonThe plight of the increasing number of refugees and displaced persons, half of whom are children, is presented using specific examples. Archival photos, extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenLexile 1070LView book detailsFourteen and Older
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Angel ThievesKathi AppeltIn Houston’s all-seeing Buffalo Bayou, angels link a motherless boy, a Cajun girl, a young mother fleeing slavery, a nameless Native American stone carver, and an ocelot.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Athena ProtocolShamin SarifJessie belongs to an all-female vigilante organization that fights global injustice. After disobeying orders, she is kicked off the team but risks everything by going undercover.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Boy and Girl Who Broke the WorldAmy ReedGlass-half-full Billy battles family demons. Pessimist Lydia struggles with a hopeless future. Are they causing their seaside town’s fictionalized history of dragons, unicorns, and the apocalypse to come to life?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Killing NovemberAdriana MatherSeventeen-year-old November is sent to a mysterious boarding school that is completely off the grid. Family rivalries reveal her true identity.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Lady RogueJenn BennettIn 1937, Theodora, 17, and the boy she loves follow the trail left by her father as he searches for a lost ring belonging to Vlad the Impaler.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Let Me Hear a RhymeTiffany D. Jackson, lyrics by Malik “Malik-16” SharifAfter Steph’s death, his two best friends promote his music in the hope of getting him a record deal. With his sister’s help, they find his murderer.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL610LATOS 4View book details
Let’s Go Swimming on DoomsdayNatalie C AndersonIn Somalia, when 16-year-old Abdi’s brother is kidnapped by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, Abdi tries to rescue him.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Patron Saints of NothingRandy RibaySeventeen-year-old Jay travels to Manila, in the Philippines, to investigate his beloved cousin’s death and uncover why his uncle forbade anyone to speak of it.Fourteen and OlderLexile 840LATOS 5.4View book details
Mature contentSkyjackedPaul GriffinFinding themselves in the hands of a zealot who has skyjacked their plane, five high school friends struggle to stay alive.Fourteen and OlderView book details
SpinLamar GilesWhen a mutual friend, a rising DJ star, is killed, two African American teens who dislike each other work together to solve her murder.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Starlight ClaimTim Wynne-‐JonesNate travels to his family’s remote camp to deal with the unintended death of his best friend. Surprisingly, he finds escaped convicts living in his cabin.Fourteen and OlderView book details
What We BuriedKate A. BoormanTeenaged siblings Liv, a former beauty queen, and Jory, who has a facial deformity, embark on a search for their parents who disappeared right before the verdict in Liv’s emancipation lawsuit.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Wild and CrookedLeah ThomasKalyn is the daughter of a murderer. Gus is the disabled kid whose dad was murdered. Each finds the other refreshing, but secrets and hate loom large.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in AmericaIbi ZoboiThis thought-provoking anthology shares 17 stories about black teenagers, discussing topics of identity, LGBTQ themes, culture clashes, immigration, microagressions, and racism.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The End and Other Beginnings: Stories from the FutureVeronica RothSix short stories create new worlds and compassionate characters, involving both the unknown and the familiar. Powerful black-and-white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Take the Mic : Fictional Stories of Everyday ResistanceBethany C. MorrowPoems and tales written by a dozen different authors depict young people standing up to gain their rights and respect.Fourteen and OlderView book details
This Place: 150 YearsRetold by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm , et al., illustrated by Tara Audibert, et al., colored by Scott A. Ford and Donovan Yaciuk, foreword by Alicia ElliottThis groundbreaking graphic anthology recounts Canadian history and folklore from an Indigenous perspective. Artwork in many styles brings it to life.Fourteen and OlderView book details
BloomKevin PanettaAri thinks his dream of leaving his small beachside town is answered when Hector replaces him at his Greek American family’s struggling bakery. A relationship blooms, dreams grow. Black and soft blue watercolor illustrations in graphic format.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Famous in a Small TownEmma MillsSophie’s high school marching band wins a spot in California’s Rose Parade, and she tries to convince a famous resident to return home for their fundraiser.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Field Guide to the North American TeenagerBen PhilippeWhen Norris, 16, a Black French Canadian, and his Haitian-born mother move from Montreal to Texas, he has to reconsider his identity as a French-speaking ice hockey player.Fourteen and OlderLexile 910LATOS 5.9View book details
Field Notes on LoveJennifer E. SmithTeenagers Mae and Hugo, complete strangers but both eager for adventure, take a cross-country train ride together. What can happen?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Frankly in LoveDavid YoonFrank wants his parents to be happy, but it’s hard to balance his Americanness with his Koreanness. You just can’t predict when true friendship or love will appear.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Girls on the VergeSharon Biggs WallerWhen Camille decides to end an unwanted pregnancy, she discovers obstacles that will test her resolve. The support of friends will hold the key.Fourteen and OlderView book details
GravitySarah DemingGravity Delgado has always wanted to be an Olympic boxer. Starting at 12, she works for years to overcome poverty and a dysfunctional family to achieve her goal.Fourteen and OlderView book details
How (Not) to Ask a Boy to PromS. J. GosleeNolan’s older sister, deciding her brother needs a push to enjoy high school social life, sets him up for a year of growth and surprises.Fourteen and OlderView book details
How to Make Friends with the DarkKathleen GlasgowTiger, 16, struggles after the sudden death of her mother leaves her alone in the world.Fourteen and OlderView book details
If It Makes You HappyClaire KannWinnie, soon to be a college freshman, explores her identity as an oversized black girl confronting her sexuality, goals, and social labels.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Joe Quinn’s PoltergeistDavid AlmondA sensitive teen deals with existential angst, ghosts, and grief after the death of his sisters. Stylized mixed-media illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentKings, Queens, and In-BetweensTanya Boteju3065-5 Awkward and out-of-place Nima, 17, attends a drag performance that changes her life. This isn’t just a story about finding yourself; it’s about allowing others to discover you.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Michigan vs. the BoysCarrie S. AllenWhen her female ice hockey team is disbanded, Michigan Manning makes the boys’ team but has to withstand a season of hazing.Fourteen and OlderView book details
On the Come UpAngie ThomasSixteen-year-old Bri is an aspiring rapper. Her story is one of racism, violence, and despair, but also love, friendship, music, and hope. It’s complicated.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL550LATOS 3.8View book details
Ordinary GirlsBlair ThornburghFifteen-year-old Plum believes she lacks sparkle compared to her older sister. She slowly gives up her sidekick role to discover her own potential.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Revolution of Birdie RandolphBrandy ColbertSixteen-year-old Birdie’s close bond with her parents is threatened by a family secret and by hiding her relationship with a boy friend who has been in juvenile detention.Fourteen and OlderView book details
StarworldAudrey Coulthurst, Paula GarnerIn an unexpected bonding, Zoe and Sam share poetic allusions about another galaxy. As their friendship grows, they share intimacies. Is there a future for them?Fourteen and OlderView book details
There’s Something about SweetieSandhya MenonSweetie’s traditional Indian parents have just declined an arranged date for her because they feel she’s too heavy. Sweetie, however, has other plans.Fourteen and OlderView book details
We Are Lost and FoundHelene DunbarIn 1983, Michael’s brother has been kicked out by his father for being gay. With AIDS and his father’s disapproval looming, Michael must decide whether to come out.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentWhen the Ground Is HardMalla NunnThe tricky navigation of high school society is complicated by racial and class prejudices in Swaziland. Then a brutal neighbor brings the hostilities into the open.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Ziggy, Stardust & MeJames BrandonIn 1973, Jonathan, 16, undergoes treatment to “fix” his attraction to boys. After meeting Web, a Lakota boy, he learns to embrace his true self.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL490LView book details
Angel MageGarth NixNineteen-year-old mage Liliath engineers the destruction of Ystara and awakens 100-plus years later with a brutal new plan. Will the four people who she seeks join her? Includes maps.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Crown of FeathersNicki Pau Preto, map by Jordan SaiaVeronyka is determined to become a Phoenix Rider and disguises herself as a boy to train with the resistance fighters. Glossary and time line.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Curse So Dark and Lonely (The Cursebreaker series)Brigid KemmererIn this adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, a girl with cerebral palsy meets a cursed prince in a parallel world. Can she break the spell?Fourteen and OlderView book details
FireborneRosaria MundaDragon fleet riders, class struggles, political intrigue, impending war, and complicated personal relationships combine in this riveting, action-packed fantasy.Fourteen and OlderView book details
InternmentSamira AhmedAfter the president authorizes “Exclusion Laws” for all Muslims in America, Layla’s family is among those sent to an internment camp. She chooses to resist.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL660LATOS 4.7View book details
Mature contentLovely WarJulie BerryThe goddess Aphrodite defends her track record, evoking the romances of a British couple, an African American musician-soldier, and a Belgian woman during World War I. Extensive back matter.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL650LATOS 4.7View book details
Out of SalemHal SchrieveFourteen-year-old genderqueer Z, a zombie, befriends Aysel, a lesbian werewolf. They find others who are also targets of intolerance and find there is strength in community.Fourteen and OlderView book details
PetAkwaeke EmeziJam, a transgender teen, along with her best friend, Redemption, must help a creature called Pet hunt down a monster lurking in Redemption’s home.Fourteen and OlderLexile 820LATOS 5.7View book details
Song of the Crimson FlowerJulie C. DaoIn this Vietnamese fantasy, orphaned Bao is placed under a spell. To break the curse, he begins a journey with Lan, the young woman he has loved from afar.Fourteen and OlderView book details
StepsisterJennifer DonnellyA feminist reimagining redeems Cinderella’s two half- siblings.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL640LATOS 4.7View book details
The Ten Thousand Doors of JanuaryAlix E. HarrowWhile her father travels the world, January lives in genteel servitude as his employer’s ward. A found book leads her on a quest for her origin story.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Thirteen Doorways: Wolves behind Them AllLaura RubyIn 1941, Frankie and her sister live in an orphanage, enduring the savagery of the nuns who run it, while a ghost looks for closure there.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus BlackMarcus Sedgwick, Julian SedgwickConscientious objector Harry Black searches for his brother after a V2 rocket attack in London, 1944, convinced he is still alive. Stark graphic images.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Warrior of the WildTricia LevensellerRasmira, 18, fails her initiation test and is banished to the monster-filled wilderness. Faced with an impossible task, she vows to return and claim her mantle of leadership.Fourteen and OlderView book details
We Rule the NightClaire Eliza BartlettIn a Soviet-inspired, war-torn world powered by magic, Revna, who has prosthetic legs, and Linné, a rebellious general’s daughter, join an experimental women’s flying regiment.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Wicked FoxKat ChoWhen 18-year-old Gu Miyoung, a Korean nine-tailed fox demon, saves the life of a human, her destiny is irrevocably altered. Glossary.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL630LView book details
The Apartment: A Century of Russian HistoryAlexandra LitvinaDecades of Russian historyFourteen and OlderView book details
Becoming BeatrizTami CharlesIn 1980s Newark, NJ, the murder of 15-year-old Beatriz’s brother, the Diablos gang leader, reawakens her past traumas. Can she leave the gang and return to her true passion, dancing?Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Downstairs GirlStacey LeeA Chinese American girl in 1890s Atlanta faces prejudice while working as a maid and an anonymous newspaper advice columnist.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Fountains of SilenceRuta SepetysWhen Daniel, a talented photographer, visits Spain with his family in 1957, he is able to document Franco’s repressive regime. Extensive back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Good Son: A Story from the First World War Told in MiniaturePierre-Jacques OberPierre leaves his World War I regiment to spend Christmas with his widowed mother. Afterward, he is accused of desertion. Photographed tableaux using customized miniature figures.Fourteen and OlderView book details
In the Neighborhood of TrueSusan Kaplan CarltonAfter her father’s death in 1959, Ruth’s family moves from New York to segregated Atlanta. She conceals her Jewish religion from new friends. Then the synagogue is bombed.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Secret SoldiersKeely HuttonDuring World War I, Thomas’s older brother, a soldier in the English army, has gone missing. Thomas, determined to find him, joins a tunnel-digging unit.Fourteen and OlderLexile 910LATOS 5.8View book details
Someday We Will FlyRachel DeWoskinDuring World War II, Lillia, 15, a Polish Jewish refugee in Shanghai, waits for her mother to join the family and describes her struggle to survive. Back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Weight of Our SkyHanna AlkafBattling her own inner demons, Melati Ahmad, 16, is caught in the midst of fighting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1969. Can she return home safely?Fourteen and OlderLexile 830LATOS 5.7View book details
White RoseKip WilsonSophie Scholl, brother Hans, and friends form White Rose, a resistance group who risk their lives fighting against the Nazis. Told in free verse. Glossary, sources.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Great Unknowable EndKathryn OrmsbeeStrange, threatening weather conditions—pink lightening, red rain—in Slater, Kansas, in 1977, forever change the lives of two teens.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Grimoire NoirVera GreenteaBucky, 15, is determined to find his missing younger sister in a town where only girls have magic powers. Gothic illustrations with eerie, limited color palette.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Things She’s SeenAmbelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel KwaymullinaHelping her policeman father work through his grief over her death, 15-year-old Beth’s ghost assists him in solving a mysterious fire and murder.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The KingdomJess RothenbergAna, a half-human, half-android enslaved in a glittering fantasy theme park, is accused of murder.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Last Voyage of Poe BlytheAlly CondieIn a dystopian society, 17-year-old Poe, suffering from the death of her true love, finds meaning protecting her ship and possible comrades.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The PioneerBridget TylerToxic adventures interfere with survival in the search for a new planet after Earth is deemed uninhabitable.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Weight of the StarsK. AncrumAlexandria is determined to connect with her mother who went on a one-way deep-space mission shortly after her birth. Can social outcasts Ryann and her friends help?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Today *All-American Muslim GirlNadine Jolie CourtneyAllie, 16, knows she is from a Middle Eastern family, but she has always been viewed as a white American. When she explores her heritage and religion, she experiences discrimination.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Birds, the Bees, and You and MeOlivia HinebaughLacey, who’s never been kissed, becomes her high school’s go-to person for straightforward advice on healthy sex. Lively friendships hold steady through a tumultuous senior year.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Butterfly YellowThanhhà LạiA Vietnamese refugee lands in Texas on the trail of her younger brother, but sadly he does not recognize her. She is determined to awaken his memories.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL810LATOS 5.4View book details
Deep GirlsLori WeberThis provocative collection of short stories about nine different teenage girls describes a variety of complicated aspects of family relationships with great insight and sensitivity.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Every Moment AfterJoseph MoldoverDuring the summer after high school graduation, best friends Cole and Matt, survivors of a school shooting 11 years earlier, still struggle with the aftermath.Fourteen and OlderView book details
German Calendar, No DecemberSylvia OfiliOlivia, with a Nigerian father and German mother, experiences rejection at her Lagos boarding school and her Hamburg hostel until she meets older immigrants to Germany. Expressive graphics.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Have a Little Faith in MeSonia HartlCeCe, wanting her boyfriend back, follows him to a Christian camp, falsely professing her faith. Are the campers ready for her wit and frankness?Fourteen and OlderView book details
HeroineMindy McGinnisMickey becomes addicted to OxyContin following recovery from a car accident. This leads to a heroin addiction and the death of three friends. Includes author’s note and resources for recovery.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsMature contentThe How & the WhyCynthia HandIn alternating letters and first-person narration, an adopted 18-year-old and her birth mother relate the experiences resulting in their separation that might reunite them.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL590LView book details
I Love You So MochiSarah KuhnWhen Kimi, 17, visits her grandparents in Kyoto, she meets a Japanese boy who encourages her to pursue her passion—fashion! A humorous but heartfelt story of first love.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Indigo GirlSuzanne KamataAiko Cassidy travels from Michigan to rural Japan to spend the summer with her biological father, an indigo farmer. Sequel to Gadget Girl.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Justice ProjectMichael BetchermanAn injured football star reluctantly takes on a summer project, an organization that defends the wrongly convicted.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Last True Poets of the SeaJulia DrakeViolet is set on her own path of destruction, until her beloved brother attempts suicide. Love may be the only path to healing.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentLight It UpKekla MagoonIn the wake of the shooting of an unarmed black teenager, a community responds. Multiple points of view.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Love from A to ZS. K. AliTwo Muslim teens of different races meet while flying to Qatar. Death of loved ones, Islamophobia, and illness challenge them as their developing romantic friendship provides important support.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL740LATOS 4.7View book details
The Lovely and the LostJennifer Lynn BarnesWhen Kira and her family join the search for a lost girl in a national park, the rescue attempt triggers Kira’s memories of her own survival as a child.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL710LView book details
PumpkinheadsRainbow RowellOn their last night as employees at the Pumpkin Patch, Josiah and Deja reminisce and explore various friendships and romances. Watercolor ink with digital pencil and color.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL340LATOS 2.9View book details
Redwood and PonytailK.A. HoltWhen Kate and Tam fall in love, Kate’s fear of how others will react threatens the girls’ relationship. Told in free verse.Fourteen and OlderLexile 530LATOS 3.5View book details
Road TrippedPete HautmanStiggy embarks on a solitary road trip to escape the world he is convinced has it in for him. But what is the truth?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Screen QueensLori GoldsteinThree female high school graduates arrive in Silicon Valley for a highly competitive computer coding competition and discover their friendship helps combat the sexism of the industry.Fourteen and OlderView book details
SlayBrittney MorrisKiera, 17, designer of “Slay,” an Afrocentric online role- playing fantasy open only to black players, has to defend her creation after a gamer is murdered.Fourteen and OlderLexile 930LView book details
The Speed of Falling ObjectsNancy Richardson FischerDanny’s estranged father, the charismatic star of a nature show, invites her to join him for an episode to be filmed in the Amazon. Unexpected adventures ensue.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Suggested ReadingDave ConnisSenior year at Clara’s private high school begins with a ban on “prohibited media.” Clara responds by starting an underground library that is life changing for many students.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Voice in My HeadDana L. DavisIndigo’s twin is dying, withdrawing from her sister. Indigo begins to have a conversation with God, which sets the whole family off on an adventure.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentWe Contain MultitudesSarah HenstraIn this epistolary novel, a high school English assignment is the genesis for an unexpected friendship which develops into an even less expected romance.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Weight of a Thousand FeathersBrian ConaghanSeventeen-year-old Bobby reluctantly joins a group for teens who care for seriously ill parents, but starts to make some connections. Then his mother begs him to end her life.Fourteen and OlderView book details
What Makes UsRafi MittlefehldtEran, 17, has few memories of his father. After the publicity from a student protest reveals the painful past, Eran and his Israeli-born mother confront difficult truths.Fourteen and OlderView book details
When We Were LostKevin Wignall, foreword by James PattersonTom never wanted to go on the high school plane trip. When the plane crashes, he and the others still alive have to figure out how to survive.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Who Put This Song On?Morgan ParkerIt is hard work being one of the only Black students at her private Christian academy. Morgan will need courage to follow the beat of her own drum.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Why No Goodbye?Pamela L. LaskinWhen his mother escapes Myanmar with his siblings, a boy rages over his abandonment. How do the Rohingya survive the brutality in their world? Told in free verse.Fourteen and OlderView book details
With the Fire on HighElizabeth AcevedoSeventeen-year-old Emoni Santiago, a single mom, struggles to balance school, working, and parenthood. A culinary arts class provides the opportunity to realize her dream of becoming a chef.Fourteen and OlderLexile 810LATOS 5.2View book details
Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee ExperiencePatrice Vecchione, Alyssa Raymond, foreword by Javier Zamora, afterword by Emtithal MahmoudIn this profoundly beautiful collection, 64 poets share their struggles as immigrants to find homes far from their native lands. Index and biographies.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of ArcDavid Elliott, map by Cara LlewelynJoan’s story is told from her viewpoint, the perspectives of others who knew her, and the standpoint of personified objects close to her.Fourteen and OlderView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS Playlist: The Rebels and Revolutionaries of SoundJames RhodesThis passionate and light-hearted account provides a historical introduction to great composers of classical music. Psychedelic collages. Playlist available online and on Spotify.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burritowritten and illustrated by Shing Yin KhorA young Asian American woman drives the entire length of Route 66 looking for an America that always seems to shift and change. Full-color graphics.Fourteen and OlderLexile 970LView book details
A Cave in the Clouds: A Young Woman’s Escape from ISISBadeeah Hassan Ahmed, with Susan Elizabeth McClellandIn 2014, Badeeah, 18, a Yazidi in Iraq, was captured and enslaved by ISIS. She shares her harrowing story of survival and escape. Author’s note and maps.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Far Away Brothers: Two Teenage Immigrants Making a Life in AmericaLauren MarkhamIdentical twin boys escape El Salvador’s violence to build new lives in California, where they fight to stay, survive, and belong. Young readers edition.Fourteen and OlderLexile 890LView book details
Mature contentOrdinary Hazards: A MemoirNikki GrimesIn the spare, piercing poems that comprise her memoir, Nikki Grimes wrings beauty from a traumatic childhood.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Robert E. Lee: The Man, the Soldier, the MythBrandon Marie MillerThis solidly researched biography, with extensive sources and bibliography, illuminates the public and private life of a man revered as a hero by many, but as a traitor by some. Photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
ShoutLaurie Halse AndersonRaped at 13 and unable to speak about it, the author confronts her trauma through her writing. Told in free verse. Resources and acknowledgments.Fourteen and OlderLexile 1080LATOS 7.5View book details
Mature contentSoaring EarthMargarita EngleIn free verse, this Cuban American author evokes her teenage journey during the late 1960s and early 1970s and her hard-won sense of rootedness and belonging.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My NurseShane BurcawHumorous and insightful, the author describes others’ reactions to his outward appearance while navigating his muscle-wasting disease and performing acts of love, friendship, and activism. Photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the WorldMalala Yousafzai, with Liz WelchNobel Peace Prize winner Malala recounts her own story as a refugee and activist as well as those of 11 other girls fleeing violence and creating new lives.Fourteen and OlderView book details
We Are Here to Stay: Voices of Undocumented Young AdultsSusan KuklinThis chronicle of true stories provides insight into the lives of nine undocumented young adults who came to the United States looking for a life free from violence, poverty, and political unrest. Inspiring photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentHealth Life Sucks: How to Deal with the Way Life Is, Was, and Always Will Be UnfairMichael I. Bennett, MD, Sarah BennettA father-daughter team suggests practical ideas for teenagers as they deal with social, emotional, and personal issues throughout high school. Written with humor and helpful information. Additional resources. Black-and-white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
My Body My Choice: The Fight for Abortion RightsRobin StevensonThe history of abortion and its criminalization in the United States, Canada, and globally, is told in lively prose with colorful graphics and photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentTrans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being YouKathryn Gonzales, MBA, Karen Rayne, PhDFirst-person interviews, color illustrations, and resources in every chapter provide a comprehensive and practical guide for young adults exploring their gender identities. Glossary, bibliography, index.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentYour Brain Needs a Hug: Life, Love, Mental Health, and SandwichesRae EarlThe author’s description of her mental illness forms the backdrop for this easy-to-read account of various emotional dysfunctions and advice on how to deal with these conditions. Black-and-white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
1919: The Year That Changed AmericaMartin W. SandlerDescriptions of labor unrest, racial conflicts, fear of communism, Prohibition, violence, and demonstrations illustrate the significance of the year 1919 in America. Photographs and back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Bad Boys of Fashion: Style Rebels and Renegades through the AgesJennifer CrollMen famous for such varied roles as ruler, revolutionary, artist, and athlete are viewed through the lens of clothing and personal style. Vibrant graphics, photos. References.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Picking up the Pieces: Residential School Memories and the Making of the Witness BlanketCarey Newman, Kirstie HudsonAn artist with Canadian Northwest Coast native roots creates a ”blanket”—an enormous installation with objects from every residential school in Canada—as a symbol of reconciliation. Color photos.Fourteen and OlderLexile 1020LView book details
Spies: The Secret Showdown between America and RussiaMarc FavreauThe intense rivalry between the United States and Russia for military secrets and intelligence is traced from 1945 to the present. Includes archival photographs, index, extensive notes, and references.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentWomen in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter PilotsConnie GoldsmithThis in-depth study of women’s expanding roles in the armed forces is enlivened by many personal stories. Extensive resource notes, photographs, index, bibliography.Fourteen and OlderLexile 1100LView book details
Law and Justice *Enough Is Enough: How Students Can Join the Fight for Gun SafetyMichelle Roehm McCann, foreword by Shannon WattsThis well-sourced account provides information on current gun violence and gun policy in the United States and suggests many ways readers can take action toward gun safety. Statistics, graphics, and back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Exposing Hate: Prejudice, Hatred, and Violence in ActionMichael MillerWhy do some people choose to hate, and what can be done to address it? Glossary, sources, web sites, photographs.Fourteen and OlderLexile 1180LView book details
No More Excuses: Dismantling Rape CultureAmber J. KeyserThis nonfiction account describes the rape culture that exists in our country and the ways women and men are working to reject it. Supportive back matter.Fourteen and OlderLexile 1090LView book details
Mature contentDebunk It! Fake News Edition: How to Stay Sane in a World of MisinformationJohn GrantHow can we tell truth from misinformation? The author tackles multiple topics while teaching how to be a critical reader and thinker. Includes footnotes, bibliography, and index.Fourteen and OlderView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Destination Moon: The Remarkable and Improbable Voyage of Apollo 11Richard MaurerThis detailed history of the space race clearly outlines the tremendous effort needed to get to the Moon. Includes archival photographs, references, time line, and a cast of characters.Fourteen and OlderLexile 1150LView book details
Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whaleswritten and photographed by Mark Leiren-YoungText with copious photographs presents the history and culture of orcas, including their disturbing treatment by humans and a call to action.Fourteen and OlderView book details