Acorn Was a Little WildJen Arena, illustrated by Jessica GibsonA young acorn falls from a tree and embarks on a journey of growth and self-discoveryKids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD630LATOS 4.1View book detailsCBC Favorites Awards 2023
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Acorn Was a Little WildJen Arena, illustrated by Jessica GibsonA young acorn falls from a tree and embarks on a journey of growth and self-discoveryKids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD630LATOS 4.1View book details
Being Friends with DragonsKatherine Locke, illustrated by Diane EwenA 2023 Children’s Book Council Children’s Favorites Award WinnerA 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites WinnerDragons can be great friends . . . most of the time.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Big and Small and In-BetweenCarter HigginsExplore the world through the lens of size, from tiny reflections to towering bears.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile NP0LATOS 0.1View book details
Blue Baboon Finds Her TuneHelen Docherty, illustrated by Thomas DochertyA monsoon threatens a musical adventure. Can a balloon save the day?Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Blue Bison Needs a HaircutScott Rothman, illustrated by Pete OswaldBlue Bison tries his best to be patient in this humorous picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald.Blue Bison prides himself on always looking clean and neat.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD560LATOS 3.7View book details
Blurp’s Book of MannersCindy Derby, illustrated by Cindy DerbyAn etiquette coach's lesson is upended by a mischievous paint blob.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD610LATOS 4View book details
Come On In: There’s a Party in this Book!Jamie Michalak, illustrated by Sabine TimmCan YOU help Lemon find the party? Fans of Sabine Timm @virgin_honey are jumping for joy! The Instagram darling from Germany has teamed up with beloved American author Jamie Michalak to create a picture book perfect for all ages, but especially kids from 4 to 8.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
The CometJoe Todd-Stanton, illustrated by Joe Todd-StantonA comet's forest offers Nyla a chance to find home in a new city.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Creepy Crayon!Aaron ReynoldsCreepy Crayon! is a horror children's book written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD500LATOS 3.3View book details
Dodos Are NOT Extinct!Paddy Donnelly, illustrated by Paddy DonnellyExtinct animals in disguise—can you spot them?Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD670LATOS 4.3View book details
Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt?Derick WilderA curious kid asks: Does everything have a butt?Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD460LATOS 3.1View book details
DoggieNancy Armo, illustrated by Nancy Armo"Textured illustrations and clean lines complement this story about the love between people and pets.” —Foreword Reviews A little boy wants a dog and is surprised when a cat comes to live at his house.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Don’t Hug the QuokkaDaniel Errico, illustrated by Mia PowellA cute quokka teaches kids about consent and the importance of asking before hugging.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD450LATOS 3.1View book details
Every Dog in the NeighborhoodPhilip C. SteadLouis counts neighborhood dogs to prove a point, but discovers one special dog needs a home.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD510LATOS 3.4View book details
FarmhouseSophie BlackallDiscover the secrets of a farmhouse where twelve children grew up, echoing with stories and history.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 870LATOS 5.6View book details
Gold!David Shannon, illustrated by David ShannonInstead of trying to make friends, he decides to make millions and spends it all on what he loves best: GOLD. Piles and piles of gold, and atop them all, a golden castle.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 822View book details
Have You Eaten?: A Story of Food, Friendship, and KindnessSu Youn LeeA charming, heartfelt picture book debut from Su Youn Lee, Have You Eaten? celebrates one of the many ways we show love, by sharing food.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive BookRyan T. Higgins, illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsIn Hey, Bruce! , Bruce the bear experiences . . . well, whatever readers want him to. Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, the fun-loving mice in Bruce's begrudgingly expansive family, guide readers on a quest for a fun reading experience, with Bruce the ever-reluctant star.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Howard the Average GeckoWendy Meddour, illustrated by Carmen SaldañaA gecko's pride is challenged when he discovers he's not the only master of disguise.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 447View book details
Hush, Little TruckerKim Norman, illustrated by Toshiki NakamuraA mother and child explore vehicles in a soothing bedtime lullaby.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 203View book details
I Can’t DrawStephen W. Martin, illustrated by Brian BiggsThe Idea Jar meets When I Draw a Panda in this hilarious picture book following a boy who recruits his talented friend to teach him how to draw!Max loves to draw, but he’s not very good at it.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
I Want to be a VaseJulio TorresFormer SNL writer and comedic rising star Julio Torres takes readers on a journey through the lives and intimate dramas of some of the unsung shapes of our time in this picture book inspired by his HBO special My Favorite Shapes.Shapes.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD520LATOS 3.4View book details
Is This Your Class Pet?Troy Cummings, illustrated by Troy CummingsA dog finds a turtle and tries to find its home.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD540LATOS 3.6View book details
It’s A Sign!Mo Willems, Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey, illustrated by Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome PumphreyOne, Two, Kat, and Four are starting a club, and every member is good at something! Except naming clubs.If only there were some kind of sign about what their club should be called!Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
King Kong’s CousinMark Teague, illustrated by Mark TeagueJunior, King Kong's cousin, faces his fears to rescue his cat. Can he be a hero?Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD530LATOS 3.5View book details
Moody Moody CarsEileen Kennedy-Moore, Michael FurmanHONK if you see me. I'm a moody moody car!Hop in and ride along as our auto-friends personify the twists and turns of feelings.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Music Is a RainbowBryan Collier, illustrated by Bryan CollierThe music turned into color and light and filled the room. A young boy remembers quietly watching his father read the paper and sip a cup of coffee.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 549LATOS 3.6View book details
Never Teach a Stegosaurus to Do SumsRashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Diane EwenJust imagine the riotous adventures — from coding to rocket-ship building — that might ensue if a dinosaur learned a little math!Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Noodle and the No Bones DayJonathan Graziano, illustrated by Dan TavisA pug's lazy day teaches the value of rest.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD510LATOS 3.4View book details
Not a CatWinter Miller, illustrated by Danica NovgorodoffWelcome to Sunny Hills Mice School where the first lesson is recognizing DANGER! So Miss Mouse shows her students pictures of things that are, and are not, a kitty.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Not Enough LollipopsMegan Maynor, illustrated by Micah PlayerAlice thinks it's her lucky day when she wins a wagon full of lollipops, but sharing them with her classmates is more complicated than it seems.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD460LATOS 2.2View book details
Octopus Shocktopus!Peter Bently, illustrated by Steven LentonAn octopus lands on a roof, befriends kids, then vanishes.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 389View book details
Our World is a FamilyMiry Whitehill, Jennifer JacksonAfter all, the world is everyone's home and we're one big family!When we see someone new in our neighborhood, how can we help them feel safe and loved and important?How can we tell them, you're not alone?There are so many ways!From the creators of Miry's List, the nonprofit that has helped thousands…Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Polar BearCandace FlemingA mother polar bear leads her cubs on a perilous journey across the Arctic ice.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 1580View book details
Pretty Perfect Kitty-CornShannon Hale, illustrated by LeUyen PhamA unicorn struggles with the pressure to be perfect when his best friend tries to paint him.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 468View book details
The Sour GrapeJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldA grape reflects on how a painful experience changed their personality and how they learned to let go of grudges.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD430LATOS 2.9View book details
A Spark in the DarkPam Fong, illustrated by Pam FongIn the depths of darkness, a spark of light guides the way home.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
The Three Billy Goats GruffMac BarnettWhen the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Twelve Dinging DoorbellsTameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Ebony GlennA cumulative all-holiday carol packed to the brim with family, food, love, and Black joy, especially perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, graduations, and all family celebrations.Every holiday, aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and neighbors come over to eat, sing, and celebrate life.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Wake Me Up in 20 CoconutsLaurie Keller, illustrated by Laurie KellerA know-it-all faces a question he can't answer.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
A Wee BooJessica Boyd, illustrated by Brooke KerriganA ghost too cute to scare must earn her haunting license with one last chance.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD510LATOS 3.4View book detailsKids Favorites — 3rd–5th Grade
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Animal BFFsSophie Corrigan, illustrated by Sophie CorriganLearn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The Not Bad Animals. Someone that’s always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Bake Infinite Pie with X + YEugenia Cheng, illustrated by Amber RenCan math help bake an infinite pie?Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Because of You, John LewisAndrea Davis PinkneyAnd so begins a most amazing friendship!In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream—together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. when he was young!).Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile 720LATOS 3.9View book details
Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn MuffinsLincoln PeirceDuck for cover—Nate Wright’s latest schemes are flying fast! From launching baked goods in class to battling Dee Dee’s drama and Mrs.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Big Nate: Destined for AwesomenessLincoln PeirceA 2023 CBC Children's Favorite Winner!This dynamic graphic novel based on the new Big Nate animated series includes stories from three different episodes, featuring visually stunning, fullcolor CG artwork.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Blast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into SpaceSuzanne SladeThe inspirational story of Mary Sherman Morgan, the world's first female rocket scientist, who overcame gender barriers and many failures to succeed.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Breaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne SimpsonSandra Nickel, illustrated by Helena Perez GarciaWriter Sandra Nickel and illustrator Helena Perez Garcia’s Breaking Through the Clouds is an inspiring picture book biography about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Bristlecone: The Secret Life of the World’s Oldest TreeAlexandra Siy, illustrated by Marlo GarnsworthyLiving for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from TrashCarmen Oliver, illustrated by Luisa UribeAn exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music.In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a landfill, music teacher Favio Chavez longed to help the families living and working amid the hills of trash.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Built By AnimalsChristiane Dorion, illustrated by Yeji YunFrom termite mounds that in relative terms are three times as tall as a skyscraper, to the elaborate nests of social birds and the deadly traps of spiders, the constructions of the animal world can amaze and at times humble our own engineering and technology.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Cat & Cat Adventures: The Goblet of InfinitySusie Yi, illustrated by Susie YiCats, magical portals, and snacks, oh my! Squash and Ginny's journey continues as they search for the Goblet of Infinity, a treasure that creates a never-ending supply of delicious drinks!Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Cat Kid Comic Club #3: On PurposeDav Pilkey, illustrated by Dav PilkeyCat Kid Comic Club is a children's graphic novel series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math PoemsBetsy FrancoAmusing and silly poems that can be enjoyed as fun prompts for math conversations and practice.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Dressing Up the StarsJeanne W Harvey, illustrated by Diana ToledanoDiscover the true story of how a shy miner’s daughter became one of the most legendary costume designers in Hollywood in this inspiring nonfiction picture book biography.As a child in the small mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, Edith Head had few friends and spent most of her time dressing up her toys…Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Eighteen Vats of WaterJi-Li JiangAs long as he can remember, Xian has wanted to be a great calligrapher, like his father. When he turns six, he's finally old enough to start studying.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Gardener of AlcatrazEmma Bland Smith, illustrated by Jenn ElyA prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Girl in WhiteLindsay CurrieA girl confronts a ghost to break a town's ancient curse.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile 600LATOS 3.9View book details
Her Name Was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name Is on the Declaration of IndependenceElla Schwartz, illustrated by Dow PhumirukA rousing picture book biography of the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence. Born in 1738, Mary Katharine Goddard came of age in colonial Connecticut as the burgeoning nation prepared for the American Revolution.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Hispanic Star: Celia CruzClaudia Romo Edelman, William AlexanderIf you can see it, you can be it. Meet the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz—once just a girl from Havana, Cuba, who loved to sing.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
I Hate Borsch!Yevgenia Nayberg"[A] bold, expressionistic fairy-tale homage to [Nayberg's] native land." —The New York TimesAll Ukrainians are supposed to love borsch—but what if you hate the red stuff?Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
InvestiGators: Heist and SeekJohn Patrick GreenLaugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! When paintings go missing from the museum, the InvestiGators are called to the scene . . . the ART SCENE!Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
It’s So DifficultRaúl Nieto Guridi, illustrated by Raúl Nieto GuridiA school day can be so overwhelming: so many people, so many noises, so many things to remember. Grown-ups say it’ll get easier with time, but even saying hello is incredibly hard.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word PaintersDuncan TonatiuhA 2023 Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book Our world, little brother, is an amoxtlalpan, a land of books.In the jungles where the jaguar dwells, the Mayas make books.In the mountains the cloud people, the Mixtecs, make them as well.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Let’s Play DdakjiIm Seo-Ha, illustrated by Jang Joon-YoungIncluding games featured in the acclaimed Netflix series, Squid Games!A 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites WinnerA 2023 CBC Children's Favorite WinnerIt's vacation time!Woo is ready to visit his aunt, because that means he gets to play ddakji with his friends.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy DuckworthChristina SoontornvatThai American creators portray the inspirational and barrier-breaking life of Senator Tammy Duckworth in a picture-book tribute to an extraordinary woman.Senator Tammy Duckworth has logged a long list of “firsts” during her tenure as the first Thai American woman elected to Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve…Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Masato’s GardenJerry Ruff, illustrated by Maya OnoderaA soothing book about loved ones and the quiet power of meditation in nature. For children ages 5 years and up. Masato’s garden is unlike any other garden Johnny has ever seen.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Monster and Me 1: Who’s the Scaredy-Cat?Cort Lane, illustrated by Ankitha KiniThis brand-new adventure series is filled with laughs, danger, and facing fears! Follow Freddy von Frankenstein and his monster big brother, F.M., as well as and his adopted sister, a werecat named Riya, as they explore the supernatural mountain they call home and discover all the fantastical creatures living there!Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Mother of a MovementRob Sanders, illustrated by Sam KaldaThe Mother of a Movement is a true story of parental support and unconditional love. The Mother of a Movement tells the story of Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays).Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Otters: River or Sea?Cathleen McConnellPerhaps youve seen an otter swimming and playing at a zoo or aquarium, but do you know how do these amazing animals live in the wild?Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Out of This World: Star-Studded HaikuSally M. WalkerThis companion to Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up soars into space with a perfect fusion of poetry and science, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations.one minuscule speckgrows into the universea mind-boggling birthThis stunning meeting of poetic form and luminous artwork transports us out of the bounds of Earth, past a lunar eclipse…Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Penguins: A Compare and Contrast BookCher VatalaroCompara y contrasta estos animales polares a traves de increibles fotografias.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Pooper SnooperJennifer Keats Curtis, Julianne Ubigau, illustrated by Phyllis SaroffThanks to superior sniffers, some pups learn to help scientists investigate and track endangered animals. Dogs that are part of wildlife detective teams are trained to catch the scent of wild animal poop (scat) so that scientists can learn about these animals without luring or trapping them.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Spoiled Boy With The Terribly Dry Throat (English-Ukrainian Edition)Idries Shah, illustrated by Silvara KossemWhen a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, those around him run about trying to work out what caused the condition.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Sweetest Scoop: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream RevolutionLisa Robinson, illustrated by Stacy InnerstLegendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry are behind some of the wackiest, tastiest flavors we know and love. It all began when two groovy guys, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, met when they were 12 years old.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
SylvieJean Reidy, illustrated by Lucy CumminsIn a wise and witty graphic memoir, a young artist finds her path apart from the expectations of those around her.Sylvie lives in a school in France.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Tryout: A Graphic NovelChristina SoontornvatCould anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile GN360LATOS 3.2View book details
Want a Hug?Christine Babinec, illustrated by Vivan MinekerOlaf is a snowman who wants to play games with others and give lots of hugs.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
When the Sky GlowsNell C. Beckerman, illustrated by David LitchfieldDiscover the science behind the sky's magical glow and natural wonders.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile AD920LATOS 6View book details
Why?Laura Vaccaro SeegerCurious Rabbit's endless 'why?' tests Bear's patience through changing seasons.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Yippee StickRoel Seidell, illustrated by Roel SeidellBeer is droevig als hij Muis ontmoet. Muis is juist heel blij, want zij heeft een jippiestok. Beer mag die wel even lenen, want van de stok word je vrolijk.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsKids Favorites — 6th–8th Grade
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All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at NightPolly Faber, illustrated by Harriet HobdayIn the city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth, and getting ready for bed. Meanwhile, her mother is putting on her coat and getting ready to go to work.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
1-2-3 Scream!R. U. Ginns, illustrated by Javier EspilaGet ready to scream with this collection of hillarifying— hilariously terrifying—tales, fully-illustrated and perfect for scary story lovers who are looking for a side of humor to go with their helpings of horror.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
12 to 22Jen CalonitaA mysterious filter propels a tween into her future, revealing unexpected changes.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 660LATOS 4.3View book details
Agent 9: Mind Control!James BurksNew threats, new foes...and a new partner?!Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Aliens: Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial LifeJoalda Morancy, Amy Grimes, illustrated by Amy GrimesThe race is on to discover alien life in this perfect gift for kids who love space. This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science behind the search for alien lifeforms.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Amari and the Great GameB. B. AlstonAmari faces a deadly game to save her brother and the future of magiciankind.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeWord count 94173View book details
Amira & Hamza: The Quest for the Ring of PowerSamira AhmedAmira and Hamza are back in this epic sequel, which takes readers on a thrilling magical adventure as the siblings face their most terrifying and formidable opponent yet.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Answers in the PagesDavid LevithanIt's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius...right? But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
The Antiracist KidTiffany Jewell, illustrated by Nicole MilesWhy are both important to learn about? In this book, complex topics like systemic racism and the antiracist tools to fight it are made easily accessible to young readers, making it a valuable tool for social emotional learning.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
An Atlas of Lost KingdomsEmily Hawkins, illustrated by Lauren BaldoShortlisted for Children's Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023 On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands, and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Attack of the Black RectanglesAmy Sarig KingWhen Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Batpig: Too Pig to FailRob Harrell, illustrated by Rob HarrellIn this hilarious, hijinks-filled graphic novel super-swine Batpig is ready to face even bigger bullies, harder fights, and scariest of all--meeting his superhero idol.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Camp ScareDelilah S. DawsonSummer camp turns into a nightmare as Parker uncovers a haunting secret.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 900LATOS 5.8View book details
Diper Överlöde (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #17)Jeff Kinney, illustrated by Jeff KinneyWhen he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Door of No ReturnKwame AlexanderA boy's life shatters, launching him on a perilous journey far from home.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile NP0LATOS 5.9View book details
Empty SmilesKatherine ArdenA sinister carnival, a missing friend, and a race against time. Will they save her before sunrise?Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile HL500LATOS 3.7View book details
F.A.R.TPeter BakalianWhen a young teen discovers a top-secret parenting manual, it’s kids versus grown-ups in this kooky, illustrated middle grade thriller with nonstop, seat-of-your-pants action that will delight fans of Jarrett Lerner and Stuart Gibbs.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
The First Cat in Space Ate PizzaMac Barnett"Ridiculously fun and brilliantly illustrated.” —Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain UnderpantsAs seen on The TODAY Show! A Kids' Indie Next List Pick, an Indie Bestseller, and a Junior Library Guild Selection!Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Ghosts Come RisingAdam PerryIn the mid 19th century, a religious movement called Spiritualism spread across America. Spiritualists believe that the living could communicate with the dead.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
HardcourtFred Bowen, illustrated by James E. RansomeCelebrate seventy-five years of the NBA in this exciting and beautifully illustrated middle grade account of the legendary athletes, coaches, and teams that changed basketball forever and created a national phenomenon enjoyed by millions today.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Hooky Volume 2Míriam Bonastre Tur, illustrated by Míriam Bonastre TurThis magical adventure from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as Dani and Dorian answer the question they've been avoiding: could one of them be the king of witches?Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
I Will Protect You: A True Story of Twins Who Survived AuschwitzEva Mozes Kor with Danica DavidsonThe illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust. Eva and her identical twin sister, Miriam, had a mostly happy childhood.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Iveliz Explains It AllAndrea Beatriz ArangoIveliz Explains It All is a 2022 novel in verse by Andrea Beatriz Arango.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 940LATOS 6.2View book details
Jennifer Chan Is Not AloneTae KellerA missing girl, alien beliefs, and a quest for truth challenge middle school norms.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 640LATOS 4.1View book details
Legends of FunlandMelanie FlorenceBuddy wants to prove to his big brother that he is not a scared little kid anymore. For as long as Buddy can remember, there has been a rumour that the local theme park is haunted.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
The Little Bad Book #1Magnus Myst, illustrated by Thomas HussungWith tricky puzzles, funny riddles, and eerily funny stories, this interactive middle grade book allows the reader to become a part of the plot!Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Lolo’s LightLiz Garton Scanlon"Once in your life, sometime after your first memory but before you can drive a car, something is going to happen to you that doesn't happen to anyone else you know.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Maizy Chen’s Last ChanceLisa Yee2023 NEWBERY MEDAL HONOR BOOK • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.Welcome to the Golden Palace!Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 670LATOS 4.3View book details
My Own LightningLauren WolkA missing dog leads Annabelle to confront past injustices and a familiar foe.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile HL710LATOS 4.5View book details
Omar RisingAisha SaeedA scholarship student battles a rigged system at an elite school.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile HL540LATOS 3.6View book details
PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together (Book 1)Nathan Fairbairn, illustrated by Michele AssarasakornAre you a fan of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale? Then don’t miss PAWS, a new graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ MovementStella CaldwellTake pride in who you are! This inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community enlightens young readers on the true timeline of LGBTQ+ history around the world, the lives of important figures like Harvey Milk, and iconic events like Stonewall.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
The Road to AfterRebekah LowellThis poignant debut novel in verse is a portrait of healing, as a young girl rediscovers life and the soothing power of nature after being freed from her abusive father.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Spy School the Graphic NovelStuart Gibbs, illustrated by Anjan SarkarA nerdy middle schooler stumbles into a junior CIA academy. Can he survive the chaos?Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile GN400LATOS 3.2View book details
Swim TeamJohnnie ChristmasA graphic novel about what it means to be the new kid at www.ala.org/alsc The 2023 Summer Reading Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsTeam Chu and the Battle of Blackwood ArenaJulie DaoA rollicking, action-packed adventure of laser tag and fierce sibling rivalries, Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena is the first book in a commercial middle grade fantasy series by Julie C. Dao.Clip and Sadie Chu couldn’t be more different.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky: The Graphic NovelKwame Mbalia, illustrated by Olivia StephensThe best-selling and awarding-winning novel about a Black boy who helps folk heroes and gods through storytelling is now a dynamic graphic novel!"This graphic adaptation of the children's novel that began the 'Tristan Strong' trilogy will have plenty of appeal for readers who are interested in African and African American characters and…Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Twin CitiesJose PimientaBut when one goes to middle school in Mexico and the other across the border in California, can that bond withstand the distance?Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Wait Till Helen Comes Graphic NovelMary Downing Hahn, illustrated by Meredith LaxtonSiblings face a ghostly threat to save their stepsister from a vengeful spirit.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 491LATOS 3.3View book details
What Is Juneteenth?Kirsti Jewel, Who HQ, illustrated by Manuel GutierrezCelebrate freedom's dawn as Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 960LATOS 6.3View book details
Your Pal FredMichael RexIn a harsh future, a kind toy aims to unite rival warlords.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile GN260LATOS 2.1View book detailsKids Favorites — 9th–12th Grade
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The 99 Boyfriends of Micah SummersAdam SassReport an issue with this product or seller Previous slide of product details Language English Dimensions 5.42 x 0.9 x 8.19 inches ISBN-10 0593528913 ISBN-13 978-0593528914 Next slide of product details See all details The Amazon Book Review Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Aces Wild: A HeistAmanda DeWittWhat happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes gambling club? Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school’s basement.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
African TownIrene Latham, Charles Waters, introduction by Jocelyn M. DavisAfrica Town is a 2022 young adult historical fiction novel written by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 790LATOS 5View book details
The AgathasKathleen Glasgow, Liz LawsonTwo friends unravel a deadly mystery in Castle Cove, where secrets and danger lurk at every turn.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL660LATOS 4.3View book details
Ain’t Burned All the BrightJason ReynoldsAin't Burned All the Bright is a 2022 young-adult picture book by Jason Reynolds with artwork by Jason Griffin.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeATOS 5.2AR interest UGView book details
Akata WomanNnedi OkoraforAkata Woman is a 2022 young adult fantasy novel by Nigerian American author Nnedi Okorafor.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL650LATOS 4.6View book details
All of Our DemiseAmanda Foody, C.L. HermanAll of Our Demise is the epic conclusion to Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman’s New York Times bestselling All of Us Villains duology.“I feel like I should warn you: this is going to be absolutely brutal.”For the first time in this ancient, bloodstained story, the tournament is breaking.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Alone Out HereRiley RedgateWhat do you stand for, when you're one of the last left standing?"Utterly absorbing, and packed with heart, action, and questions that lingered long past the final page.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
An Arrow to the MoonEmily X. R. PanHe’s sick of being haunted by his family’s past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his little brother, a supernatural wind, and the bewitching girl at his new high school.Luna Chang dreads the future.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Bad Things Happen HereRebecca BarrowI Killed Zoe Spanos meets The Cheerleaders in this “atmospheric and multi-layered mystery” (Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders) about an island town with a history of unsolved deaths—and a girl desperate to uncover the mystery behind it all.Luca Laine Thomas lives on a cursed island.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Ballad & DaggerDaniel José OlderBest-selling author Rick Riordan presents Daniel José Older's extraordinary YA urban fantasy about two teens who discover each other while fighting for their diaspora community. "Brimming with mystery, mayhem, and heart, Ballad and Dagger gives us wondrous new magic steeped in deep traditions.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Batter RoyaleLeisl Adams, illustrated by Leisl AdamsIn Leisl Adams’s fun debut graphic novel, Batter Royale, a talented young chef is selected to participate in a baking reality show and finds herself mixed up in spicy competition, bitter rivalry, and sweet romance.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
BitterAkwaeke EmeziFrom National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution--and how youth lead the way.After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can…Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The Dragon’s PromiseElizabeth Lim"Li Chou and the Dragon's Promise" takes place in a remote village at the edge of a big forest in Northern China.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck ThingsMaya PrasadA Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite of 2023!A Children's Book Council Librarian Favorite of 2023!Four seasons, four sisters, and four swoon-worthy love stories come together in this multi-POV YA rom-com set on an island off the coast of the Pacific Northwest.The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle…Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Food-Related Stories (Pocket Change Collective)Gaby Melian, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky“Gaby Melian tells so many stories through her relationship with food—about love, about loss, about hard work, and about finding her passion.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
GallantV. E. SchwabA young woman uncovers dark family secrets in a shadowy manor where reality blurs with the supernatural.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 899LATOS 5.8View book details
The GetawayLamar GilesA tropical getaway turns chaotic with unexpected troubles threatening a family's vacation.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 920LATOS 6View book details
The Gilded Ones #2: The Merciless OnesNamina FornaThe Gilded Ones is a 2021 young adult fantasy novel by Sierra Leonean American writer Namina Forna.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Girl OverboardSandra BlockThis fast-paced thriller about a girl who investigates her friend's disappearance during their cruise ship vacation is Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 for teens—and it’s a paperback original!Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
A Girl’s Guide to Love & MagicDebbie RigaudShe loves waving the Haitian flag, sampling delicious foods, and cheering for the floats. She’ll get to hang with her stylish aunt, an influencer known for dabbling in Haitian Vodou.And maybe spot her dreamy crush, Kwame, in the crowd.But fate has other ideas.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Girls Who Green the World: Thirty-Four Rebel Women Out to Save Our PlanetDiana Kapp, illustrated by Ana JarénPart biography, part guidebook to the contemporary environmental movement, this book is the perfect gift for future and current activists and changemakers!Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Golden BoysSonya HartnettWith masterful nuance and vividly drawn characters, Sonya Hartnett’s novel visits a suburban neighborhood where psychological menace lurks below the surface.Colt Jenson and his younger brother, Bastian, have moved to a new, working-class suburb.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The Greatest ThingSarah Winifred SearleA 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist A 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens A 2023 Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite It’s the first day of sophomore year, and now that Winifred’s two best (and only) friends have transferred to a private school, she must navigate high school on her own.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The HoneysRyan La SalaFrom Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie , comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
I Must Betray YouRuta SepetysI Must Betray You is a historical fiction novel written by Lithuanian-American author Ruta Sepetys, published by Philomel Books on February 1, 2022.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 550LATOS 4.3View book details
Killing TimeBrenna Ehrlichkilling time Read more Report an issue with this product or seller Previous slide of product details Print length 363 pages Language English Publisher Ballantine Books 2006-06-27 Publication date January 1, 2006 ISBN-10 0345453468 ISBN-13 978-0345453464 Next slide of product details See all details Books with Buzz Discover the latest buzz-worthy books…Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
LegendbornTracy DeonnLegendborn is a 2020 debut young adult fantasy novel by Tracy Deonn.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL730LATOS 4.7View book details
The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic SchoolSonora ReyesA queer teen hides her identity at a new Catholic school, but love complicates her plans.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 681LATOS 4.4View book details
Medusa: The Girl Behind the MythJessie Burton, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech GillThe why, the how, what happened next?Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Murder for the Modern GirlKendall KulperGatsby-era glamour, a swoon-worthy love story, and an indomitable heroine dazzle in this romp that captures the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties and the dangers of vigilante justice.A ravishing young mind reader stalks the streets at night in kitten heels, prowling for men to murder.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
My Dearest DarkestKayla Cottingham*Bustle Best Book of March 2022*Buzzfeed Highly Anticipated YA Novel*Lambda Literary Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+*BookRiot Best New Dark Academia YA BookWilder Girls meets The Craft in this Sapphic horror debut that asks: what price would you be willing to pay to achieve your deepest desires?Finch Chamberlin is the newest transfer student to the…Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
My Name Is Jason. Mine Too.Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Jason GriffinJason Reynolds and Jason Griffin. One journey in mind: to move to New York, the city of dreams, to make their own dreams come true.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The New GirlJesse Q SutantoA teen finds himself hopelessly ensnared by the mysterious new girl at school in this classic Fear Street book from master of horror R.L. Stine.The new girl is blond, pale as a ghost, and eerily beautiful.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
SeoulmatesSusan LeeWhen Hara Wilson lands in Seoul to find her birth mother, she doesn’t plan on falling in love with the first man she lays eyes on, but Choi Yujun is irresistible.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Tokyo Dreaming: A NovelEmiko JeanNow, she’s overcome conniving cousins, salacious press, and an imperial scandal to finally find a place she belongs. She has a perfect bodyguard turned boyfriend.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The Weight of BloodTiffany D. JacksonThe Weight of Blood is a 2022 young adult horror novel by Tiffany D.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
When You Call My NameTucker ShawHeart racing, Adam accepts, quickly falling in love with Callum like the movies always promised.Fashion-obsessed Ben is eighteen and has just left his home upstate after his mother discovers his hidden stash of gay magazines.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
You’ve Reached Sam: A NovelDustin ThaoThis collectable trade paper edition of You've Reached Sam features gorgeous sprayed edges, an exclusive bonus scene and a sneak peek of Dustin's new novel, When Haru Was Here !Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Zyla & KaiKristina ForestNow in paperback, a fresh teen romance about the will they, won't they—and why can't they—of first love. While on a school trip to the Poconos (in the middle of a storm), high school seniors, Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson, run away together, leaving their friends and family confused.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsTeacher Favorites — K–2nd Grade
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Abdul’s StoryJamilah Thompkins-BigelowA boy struggles with writing until a visitor shows him mistakes are part of the journey.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD540LATOS 2.9View book details
Beatrice Bly’s Rules for Spies 2: Mystery GooSue Fliess, illustrated by Beth MillsYoung spy-in-training Beatrice Bly finds herself in a sticky mess when her latest case pulls her attention away from planning for the science fair.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Beautiful You, Beautiful MeTasha Spillett-Sumner, illustrated by Salini PereraOne night, cuddled up on Mama’s lap, Izzy notices something she’s never noticed before: her skin is the color of chocolate, but Mama’s skin is the color of sand.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Because ClaudetteTracey Baptiste, illustrated by Tonya EngelAt school she was learning about abolitionists like Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, which helped inspire her decision to refuse to give up her seat to a white woman, which led to her arrest, which began a crucial chain of events: Rosa Park's sit-in nine months later, the organization of the Montgomery…Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsBeing Friends with DragonsKatherine Locke, illustrated by Diane EwenA 2023 Children’s Book Council Children’s Favorites Award WinnerA 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites WinnerDragons can be great friends . . . most of the time.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsBig and Small and In-BetweenCarter HigginsExplore the world through the lens of size, from tiny reflections to towering bears.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile NP0LATOS 0.1View book detailsBlurp’s Book of MannersCindy Derby, illustrated by Cindy DerbyAn etiquette coach's lesson is upended by a mischievous paint blob.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD610LATOS 4View book details
Brave Every DayTrudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice BartonCamila's fears grow on a class trip, but helping a friend reveals her hidden courage.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD620LATOS 4View book detailsCreepy Crayon!Aaron ReynoldsCreepy Crayon! is a horror children's book written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD500LATOS 3.3View book detailsDon’t Hug the QuokkaDaniel Errico, illustrated by Mia PowellA cute quokka teaches kids about consent and the importance of asking before hugging.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD450LATOS 3.1View book details
Fox: A Circle of Life StoryIsabel Thomas, illustrated by Daniel EgnéusFrom the author and illustrator behind the acclaimed Moth , a scientific look at the circle of life. In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Go Wild! ElephantsMargie MarkarianStomp, tromp, clomp, and trumpet with elephants in this charming introduction to these gentle giants!Discover elephants' awesome body parts, what these amazing animals eat, and how big they grow.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
The Good Egg and the Talent ShowJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldA good egg discovers its hidden talents by helping others during a talent show.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 281LATOS 2.2View book details
Gotcha!: A Funny Fairy Tale Hide-and-SeekClotilde Perrin, illustrated by Clotilde PerrinIn this monstrously funny and original lift-the-flaps adventure, a child finds hiding places in the most famous fairytale houses before turning on their hide-and-seek pursuers.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsHave You Eaten?: A Story of Food, Friendship, and KindnessSu Youn LeeA charming, heartfelt picture book debut from Su Youn Lee, Have You Eaten? celebrates one of the many ways we show love, by sharing food.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsHey, Bruce!: An Interactive BookRyan T. Higgins, illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsIn Hey, Bruce! , Bruce the bear experiences . . . well, whatever readers want him to. Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, the fun-loving mice in Bruce's begrudgingly expansive family, guide readers on a quest for a fun reading experience, with Bruce the ever-reluctant star.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
I Am Amazing!Alissa Holder, Zulekha Holder-Young, illustrated by Nneka MyersAyaan's superhero dreams falter when friends doubt him. Can he prove them wrong?Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD510LATOS 3.4View book details
I Hope / nipakosêyimonMonique Gray Smith, Translated by Delores Greyeyes Sand, illustrated by Gabrielle GrimardThe hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
LikeAnnie Barrows, illustrated by Leo EspinosaHUMOR WITH HEART: Annie Barrows uses her trademarked humor to get readers laughing and thinking.GREAT READ-ALOUD: The silly and surprising text is the perfect read-aloud for homes and classrooms.Perfect for: Parents Grandparents Gift-givers EducatorsTeacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD540LATOS 3.6View book details
Little Black Girl: Oh, the Things You Can Do!Kirby Howell-Baptiste, illustrated by Paul DaveyAn empowering and joyous picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste ( The Sandman ) that instills confidence and encourages little Black girls to reach for their wildest dreams.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Little Homesteader: A Summer Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and WisdomAngela Ferraro-Fanning, illustrated by AnneliesDrawsFamilies looking for nature-based fun away from phones and screens will adore this wholesome children’s collection of cooking, crafting, and gardening projects, locally printed on 100% recycled paper.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Little Kids First Big Book of Baby AnimalsMaya MyersThis may be the cutest Little Kids First Big Book ever! From panda cubs and prairie dog pups to beluga calves and fuzzy flamingo chicks, this book is packed with fascinating information about adorable and aww- some baby animals.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Little Pine Cone: Wildfires and the Natural WorldJohanna Wagstaffe, illustrated by Julian McLaughlinJacky notices that the climate is changing and the summers are becoming hotter and drier... Little Jacky is a Jack pine cone who loves living in the woods with all of her animal friends.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Little Red Riding Hood and the DragonYing Chang Compestine, illustrated by Joy AngLittle Red faces a dragon, not a wolf, in a kung fu twist on a classic tale.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Nervous NigelBethany Christou, illustrated by Bethany ChristouA young crocodile must reveal his fear of competitions to his champion family.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsNever Teach a Stegosaurus to Do SumsRashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Diane EwenJust imagine the riotous adventures — from coding to rocket-ship building — that might ensue if a dinosaur learned a little math!Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
The Nocturnals Nighttime Animals: Awesome Features & Surprising AdaptationsTracey HechtLearn Fun Facts & Explore Awesome Nocturnal Animal Features with The Nocturnals ! Kids explore awesome athletic abilities, sensational senses, powerful protections, and more!Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsNot Enough LollipopsMegan Maynor, illustrated by Micah PlayerAlice thinks it's her lucky day when she wins a wagon full of lollipops, but sharing them with her classmates is more complicated than it seems.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD460LATOS 2.2View book detailsOur World is a FamilyMiry Whitehill, Jennifer JacksonAfter all, the world is everyone's home and we're one big family!When we see someone new in our neighborhood, how can we help them feel safe and loved and important?How can we tell them, you're not alone?There are so many ways!From the creators of Miry's List, the nonprofit that has helped thousands…Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Powwow DayTraci SorellRiver longs to dance at the powwow but illness holds her back. Can community heal her spirit?Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD610LATOS 2.5View book details
Pumpkin and MeAlicia Acosta, illustrated by Mercè GalíWhen Pumpkin, my dog, died, everyone at home was sad.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Quacks Like a DuckStephanie Campisi, illustrated by Maria LebedevaA platypus at a costume party faces an identity crisis. Can she fit in without a disguise?Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
The Secret Life of the Sea OtterLaurence Pringle, illustrated by Kate GarchinskyFollow a year in the life of an adorable sea otter as she creatively hunts for food, deftly avoids danger from a great white shark, and gives birth to a pup.Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp…Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsThe Sour GrapeJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldA grape reflects on how a painful experience changed their personality and how they learned to let go of grudges.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD430LATOS 2.9View book details
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic SpiritualCarole Boston WeatherfordThe classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsThe Three Billy Goats GruffMac BarnettWhen the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Tiny CedricSally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Rowboat WatkinsA tiny king banishes his court, leaving babies in charge. Can he grow into a big-hearted ruler?Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD580LATOS 3.8View book details
A Very Mercy ChristmasKate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van DusenA young girl tries to spread joy by going caroling with her friends and neighbors.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 990View book detailsA Wee BooJessica Boyd, illustrated by Brooke KerriganA ghost too cute to scare must earn her haunting license with one last chance.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD510LATOS 3.4View book details
Wondering AroundMeg Fleming, illustrated by Richard JonesWhat do you wonder when you wander outside? This lyrical picture book reveals the creativity and curiosity that comes from exploring the outdoors.From mysterious footprints on a forest path to mystifying reflections of water on sand, nature has a way of making us curious.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsTeacher Favorites — 3rd–5th Grade
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Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing ContinentKim Chakanetsa, illustrated by Mayowa AlabiDiscover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsAnimal BFFsSophie Corrigan, illustrated by Sophie CorriganLearn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The Not Bad Animals. Someone that’s always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBake Infinite Pie with X + YEugenia Cheng, illustrated by Amber RenCan math help bake an infinite pie?Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBecause of You, John LewisAndrea Davis PinkneyAnd so begins a most amazing friendship!In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream—together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. when he was young!).Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile 720LATOS 3.9View book detailsBlast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into SpaceSuzanne SladeThe inspirational story of Mary Sherman Morgan, the world's first female rocket scientist, who overcame gender barriers and many failures to succeed.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBreaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne SimpsonSandra Nickel, illustrated by Helena Perez GarciaWriter Sandra Nickel and illustrator Helena Perez Garcia’s Breaking Through the Clouds is an inspiring picture book biography about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBuilding an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from TrashCarmen Oliver, illustrated by Luisa UribeAn exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music.In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a landfill, music teacher Favio Chavez longed to help the families living and working amid the hills of trash.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Bunnicula: The Graphic NovelJames Howe, Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin“Bunnicula rules!” —Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants series Celebrate over forty years of the modern classic Bunnicula with this fang-tastic graphic novelization that will send a shiver down your spine and leave you howling with laughter!Beware the hare!Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Day the Earth Rose UpAlfreda Beartrack-Algeo, illustrated by Alfreda Beartrack-AlgeoWhen seven Lakota sisters venture deep into the forest to gather chokecherries, they are surprised and chased by a giant bear. As they huddle together on a rock ledge and pray for help, the earth rises up, taking them out of reach of the bear.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Dazzlin’ Dolly: The Songwriting, Hit-Singing, Guitar-Picking Dolly PartonSuzanne Slade, illustrated by Edwin FotheringhamThis inspirational and dazzlin’ story of Dolly Parton—noted singer, songwriter, and humanitarian—follows her rise to fame, from her beginnings in East Tennessee to performing to thousands at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsDressing Up the StarsJeanne W Harvey, illustrated by Diana ToledanoDiscover the true story of how a shy miner’s daughter became one of the most legendary costume designers in Hollywood in this inspiring nonfiction picture book biography.As a child in the small mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, Edith Head had few friends and spent most of her time dressing up her toys…Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsThe Gardener of AlcatrazEmma Bland Smith, illustrated by Jenn ElyA prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
H Is for HarlemDinah JohnsonExplore Harlem's iconic landmarks and vibrant history in a captivating journey through its cultural legacy.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsHer Name Was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name Is on the Declaration of IndependenceElla Schwartz, illustrated by Dow PhumirukA rousing picture book biography of the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence. Born in 1738, Mary Katharine Goddard came of age in colonial Connecticut as the burgeoning nation prepared for the American Revolution.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsHispanic Star: Celia CruzClaudia Romo Edelman, William AlexanderIf you can see it, you can be it. Meet the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz—once just a girl from Havana, Cuba, who loved to sing.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
How Was That Built?Roma Agrawal, illustrated by Katie HickeyThis striking book explains the feats of engineering behind the world's most impressive architectural marvels.One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2022Featured on the Children's Book Council's 2023 Teacher Favorites Award ListFrom skyscrapers that reach astonishing heights to bridges that span deep and wide rivers, the world is filled with…Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsInvestiGators: Heist and SeekJohn Patrick GreenLaugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! When paintings go missing from the museum, the InvestiGators are called to the scene . . . the ART SCENE!Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsIt’s So DifficultRaúl Nieto Guridi, illustrated by Raúl Nieto GuridiA school day can be so overwhelming: so many people, so many noises, so many things to remember. Grown-ups say it’ll get easier with time, but even saying hello is incredibly hard.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsA Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word PaintersDuncan TonatiuhA 2023 Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book Our world, little brother, is an amoxtlalpan, a land of books.In the jungles where the jaguar dwells, the Mayas make books.In the mountains the cloud people, the Mixtecs, make them as well.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsLet’s Play DdakjiIm Seo-Ha, illustrated by Jang Joon-YoungIncluding games featured in the acclaimed Netflix series, Squid Games!A 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites WinnerA 2023 CBC Children's Favorite WinnerIt's vacation time!Woo is ready to visit his aunt, because that means he gets to play ddakji with his friends.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsA Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy DuckworthChristina SoontornvatThai American creators portray the inspirational and barrier-breaking life of Senator Tammy Duckworth in a picture-book tribute to an extraordinary woman.Senator Tammy Duckworth has logged a long list of “firsts” during her tenure as the first Thai American woman elected to Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve…Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Literary CrittersWritten, illustrated Sophie CorriganLiterary Critters is a truly unique picture book, introducing young readers to classic literary figures and encouraging them to use their imaginations.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsMasato’s GardenJerry Ruff, illustrated by Maya OnoderaA soothing book about loved ones and the quiet power of meditation in nature. For children ages 5 years and up. Masato’s garden is unlike any other garden Johnny has ever seen.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Mason Mooney: Doppelgänger DetectiveSeaerra Miller, illustrated by Seaerra MillerMason Mooney returns for another mysterious adventure in this magical sequel to Seaerra Miller's Mason Paranormal Investigator! It's Halloween in Grimbrook, and Mason and his trusty assistant (and only friend) Iris are ready to cut loose at the Grimbrook middle school dance.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsThe Mother of a MovementRob Sanders, illustrated by Sam KaldaThe Mother of a Movement is a true story of parental support and unconditional love. The Mother of a Movement tells the story of Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays).Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
National Geographic Kids Dinosaur Atlas: When They Roamed, How They Lived, and Where We Find Their FossilsNational Geographic KidsDig into the amazing world of dinosaurs! This one-of-a-kind atlas from National Geographic is packed with eye-popping illustrations, incredible fossil finds, and fascinating maps custom made for kids by the world leaders in mapmaking and exploration.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
One and EverythingSam Winston, illustrated by Sam WinstonFine artist Sam Winston, cocreator of the New York Times best-selling A Child of Books, celebrates the power of stories and written languages—and the imperative to preserve them.Once there were many stories in the world.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete NonsenseJon ScieszkaThe classic nursery rhymes we know and love—upside-down, backward, in gibberish, and fresh out of bounds—as only Jon Scieszka could stage themMother knows best, but sometimes a little nonsense wins the day.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Replay: 25 Greatest Moments in SportsAdam Skinner, illustrated by Mai Ly DegnanThis richly illustrated book highlights the achievements and stories of notable athletes—male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians—from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers in more than 20 sports, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Secret Life of BirdsMoira Butterfield, illustrated by Vivian MinekarDiscover the hidden world of birds and their incredible journeys.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Sheet Pan ScienceLiz Lee HeineckeWith Sheet Pan Science, contain the mess and let the fun overflow with 25 safe, easy physics, biology, and chemistry projects.Each project in the book contains simple instructions, easy-to-understand science explanations, and step-by-step photographic guides.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsThe Spoiled Boy With The Terribly Dry Throat (English-Ukrainian Edition)Idries Shah, illustrated by Silvara KossemWhen a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, those around him run about trying to work out what caused the condition.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Storyteller’s HandbookElise Hurst, illustrated by Elise HurstCreate endless adventures with each turn of the page in this wordless picture book.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsThe Sweetest Scoop: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream RevolutionLisa Robinson, illustrated by Stacy InnerstLegendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry are behind some of the wackiest, tastiest flavors we know and love. It all began when two groovy guys, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, met when they were 12 years old.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Totality!: An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and ScienceJeffrey BennettTens of millions of people came out to view the 2017 total solar eclipse, the first in the US in nearly four decades.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsWant a Hug?Christine Babinec, illustrated by Vivan MinekerOlaf is a snowman who wants to play games with others and give lots of hugs.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsWhen the Sky GlowsNell C. Beckerman, illustrated by David LitchfieldDiscover the science behind the sky's magical glow and natural wonders.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile AD920LATOS 6View book detailsWhy?Laura Vaccaro SeegerCurious Rabbit's endless 'why?' tests Bear's patience through changing seasons.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie MaloneEve Nadel CatarevasForgotten today, Annie Turnbo Malone was an influential Black business leader in the early 20th century. She turned her personally developed hair care products into a successful industry, including schools that taught the Poro method in her Poro Colleges.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsThe Yippee StickRoel Seidell, illustrated by Roel SeidellBeer is droevig als hij Muis ontmoet. Muis is juist heel blij, want zij heeft een jippiestok. Beer mag die wel even lenen, want van de stok word je vrolijk.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsTeacher Favorites — 6th–8th Grade
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Alice Austen Lived HereAlex GinoThey're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsAliens: Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial LifeJoalda Morancy, Amy Grimes, illustrated by Amy GrimesThe race is on to discover alien life in this perfect gift for kids who love space. This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science behind the search for alien lifeforms.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsAnswers in the PagesDavid LevithanIt's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius...right? But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsThe Antiracist KidTiffany Jewell, illustrated by Nicole MilesWhy are both important to learn about? In this book, complex topics like systemic racism and the antiracist tools to fight it are made easily accessible to young readers, making it a valuable tool for social emotional learning.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsAttack of the Black RectanglesAmy Sarig KingWhen Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Coming Up CubanSonia ManzanoFrom Pura Belpré Honoree and Emmy-award winning actor Sonia Manzano--best known as "Maria" from Sesame Street--comes the expansive and timeless story of four children who must carve out a path for themselves in the wake of Fidel Castro's rise to power.Fifteen-time Emmy Award winner and Pura Belpre honoree Sonia Manzano examines the…Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsDoor of No ReturnKwame AlexanderA boy's life shatters, launching him on a perilous journey far from home.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile NP0LATOS 5.9View book details
A Duet for HomeKarina Yan GlaserFrom the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two biracial sixth graders living in a homeless shelter.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 800LATOS 5.1View book details
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Puberty—and Shouldn’t Learn on TikTok: For Curious GirlsGemma Hong, Sophie Young, illustrated by Amelia PinneyReading this book is like having a cool older sister holding your hand through every curve that puberty throws your way. Funny, frank, and fully illustrated, it covers all of the physical, emotional and social changes going on inside and out.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Fight Like a GirlMike Lewis'This rallying cry will persuade you to battle for true equality' Stylist An incendiary debut taking the world by storm, Fight Like A Girl is an essential manifesto for feminists new, old and soon-to-be.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
FreewaterAmina Luqman-DawsonTwelve-year-old Homer and his sister escape a plantation and discover Freewater, a hidden swamp community created by formerly enslaved people.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 690LATOS 4.59View book details
Front CountrySara St. Antoine"This is a story about the ache and promise of our world, and it begs us to pay attention to both. The world is not okay.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsGhosts Come RisingAdam PerryIn the mid 19th century, a religious movement called Spiritualism spread across America. Spiritualists believe that the living could communicate with the dead.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsHardcourtFred Bowen, illustrated by James E. RansomeCelebrate seventy-five years of the NBA in this exciting and beautifully illustrated middle grade account of the legendary athletes, coaches, and teams that changed basketball forever and created a national phenomenon enjoyed by millions today.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
How to Fight Racism: Young Reader’s EditionJemar TisbyKids deal with racism and social justice issues every day; give them the tools to effectively fight injustices using Christian principles and practical tools.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsI Will Protect You: A True Story of Twins Who Survived AuschwitzEva Mozes Kor with Danica DavidsonThe illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust. Eva and her identical twin sister, Miriam, had a mostly happy childhood.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
In the Beautiful CountryJane KuoA young immigrant faces harsh realities in a new country, challenging her dreams.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 731LATOS 4.7View book detailsIveliz Explains It AllAndrea Beatriz ArangoIveliz Explains It All is a 2022 novel in verse by Andrea Beatriz Arango.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 940LATOS 6.2View book details
Journey to the Last RiverTeddy Keen, illustrated by Teddy KeenA mysterious map leads to a hidden river in the Amazon.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable ArtsErika LewisA foster child discovers her ancient powers at a magical academy amidst a brewing war.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 630LATOS 4.1View book details
The Last MapmakerChristina SoontornvatThe Last Mapmaker is a 2021 children's fantasy novel written by American author and educator Christina Soontornvat.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsMaizy Chen’s Last ChanceLisa Yee2023 NEWBERY MEDAL HONOR BOOK • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.Welcome to the Golden Palace!Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 670LATOS 4.3View book detailsMe and White Supremacy: Young Reader’s EditionLayla F SaadHow do we give young people the tools they need to actively dismantle racism and create a better world for everyone?Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Middle School—Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the Weird Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes, and Popularity to Peer PressureJessica Speer, illustrated by Lesley ImgartWith insights from hundreds of students, this guidebook explores the halls of middle school, especially the odd behaviors that lurk in the shadows.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Operation SisterhoodOlugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichFans of the Netflix reboot of The Babysitters Club will delight as four new sisters band together in the heart of New York City.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsPride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ MovementStella CaldwellTake pride in who you are! This inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community enlightens young readers on the true timeline of LGBTQ+ history around the world, the lives of important figures like Harvey Milk, and iconic events like Stonewall.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Professor Figgy’s Weather and Climate Science Lab for KidsJim Noonan, Martha StewartProfessor Figgy’s Weather and Climate Science Lab for Kids provides 52 exciting projects and educational activities, both inside and outside the home, to explore the fascinating, ever-changing, and universal subject of weather.As champion of educational fun Jim Noonan (aka Professor Figgy) guides you through the topics of weather and climate through fun…Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Realm of the Blue Mist: A Graphic Novel (The Rema Chronicles #1)Amy Kim Kibuishi, illustrated by Amy Kim KibuishiEnter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first installment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance!Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
A Rover’s StoryJasmine WargaMeet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Science Art and Drawing GamesKaryn TrippIn Science Art and Drawing Games for Kids , you’ll find an amazing collection of more than 35 hands-on art activities that make learning about science fun.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire HuntingRoseanne A. BrownA young Slayer battles shapeshifting vampires infiltrating her school.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 920LATOS 6View book details
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle ButlerIbi ZoboiAcclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the young life of the visionary storyteller Octavia E. Butler in poems and prose.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 1029LATOS 7View book detailsSwim TeamJohnnie ChristmasA graphic novel about what it means to be the new kid at www.ala.org/alsc The 2023 Summer Reading Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsTeam Chu and the Battle of Blackwood ArenaJulie DaoA rollicking, action-packed adventure of laser tag and fierce sibling rivalries, Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena is the first book in a commercial middle grade fantasy series by Julie C. Dao.Clip and Sadie Chu couldn’t be more different.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsTristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky: The Graphic NovelKwame Mbalia, illustrated by Olivia StephensThe best-selling and awarding-winning novel about a Black boy who helps folk heroes and gods through storytelling is now a dynamic graphic novel!"This graphic adaptation of the children's novel that began the 'Tristan Strong' trilogy will have plenty of appeal for readers who are interested in African and African American characters and…Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
TumbleCelia C. PérezA girl uncovers her family's wrestling legacy while grappling with adoption and identity.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 660LATOS 4.5View book details
Two DegreesAlan GratzFour kids face wildfires, polar bears, and hurricanes. Can they survive nature's fury?Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeWord count 64734View book detailsWait Till Helen Comes Graphic NovelMary Downing Hahn, illustrated by Meredith LaxtonSiblings face a ghostly threat to save their stepsister from a vengeful spirit.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 491LATOS 3.3View book detailsWhat Is Juneteenth?Kirsti Jewel, Who HQ, illustrated by Manuel GutierrezCelebrate freedom's dawn as Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 960LATOS 6.3View book details
The Witness Blanket: Truth, Art and ReconciliationCarey Newman, Kirstie HudsonFor more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsTeacher Favorites — 9th–12th Grade
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The 99 Boyfriends of Micah SummersAdam SassReport an issue with this product or seller Previous slide of product details Language English Dimensions 5.42 x 0.9 x 8.19 inches ISBN-10 0593528913 ISBN-13 978-0593528914 Next slide of product details See all details The Amazon Book Review Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsAces Wild: A HeistAmanda DeWittWhat happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes gambling club? Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school’s basement.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsAfrican TownIrene Latham, Charles Waters, introduction by Jocelyn M. DavisAfrica Town is a 2022 young adult historical fiction novel written by Irene Latham and Charles Waters.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 790LATOS 5View book detailsAin’t Burned All the BrightJason ReynoldsAin't Burned All the Bright is a 2022 young-adult picture book by Jason Reynolds with artwork by Jason Griffin.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeATOS 5.2AR interest UGView book detailsAkata WomanNnedi OkoraforAkata Woman is a 2022 young adult fantasy novel by Nigerian American author Nnedi Okorafor.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL650LATOS 4.6View book details
All My RageSabaa TahirAll My Rage is a contemporary young adult novel written by Pakistani-American author Sabaa Tahir.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL590LATOS 4.2View book details
Always JaneJenn BennettA chauffer’s daughter finds herself in the middle of a love triangle with the sons of her boss’s wealthy next-door neighbors in this delightfully romantic story from the author of Alex, Approximately, Jenn Bennett.Love—and Fen Sarafian—do not care about your summer plans.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the SouthGail JarrowIncluded on NPR's 2022 "Books We Love" ListFinalist, 2023 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction ALSC Notable Children's BookWhat made workers in the American South so tired and feeble during the 19th and early 20th centuries?Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
And We Rise: The Civil Rights Movement in PoemsErica MartinA powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Anne of GreenvilleMariko TamakiThis is the story of how I became Anne of Greenville.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Augusta Savage: The Shape of a Sculptor’s LifeMarilyn Nelson, afterword by Tammi LawsonThis powerful biography in poems tells the life of Augusta Savage, the trailblazing artist and pillar of the Harlem Renaissance.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsBad Things Happen HereRebecca BarrowI Killed Zoe Spanos meets The Cheerleaders in this “atmospheric and multi-layered mystery” (Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders) about an island town with a history of unsolved deaths—and a girl desperate to uncover the mystery behind it all.Luca Laine Thomas lives on a cursed island.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsBallad & DaggerDaniel José OlderBest-selling author Rick Riordan presents Daniel José Older's extraordinary YA urban fantasy about two teens who discover each other while fighting for their diaspora community. "Brimming with mystery, mayhem, and heart, Ballad and Dagger gives us wondrous new magic steeped in deep traditions.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Blood ScionDeborah FalayeBlood Scion is a 2022 young adult fantasy novel by Nigerian Canadian writer Deborah Falaye.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Bone WeaverAden PolydorosThat’s what they say every time one of Charley Winslow’s friends vanishes from The Old Cross School for Boys.It’s just a tall tale.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Crimson ReignAmélie Wen ZhaoFor fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Six of Crows comes the thrilling conclusion to the Blood Heir trilogy.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil SandsKate Beaton, illustrated by Kate BeatonA New York Times Notable book! One of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2022! Winner of Canada Reads 2023!“An exceptionally beautiful book about loneliness, labor, and survival.“—Carmen Maria MachadoBefore there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of Hark!Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsGallantV. E. SchwabA young woman uncovers dark family secrets in a shadowy manor where reality blurs with the supernatural.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 899LATOS 5.8View book detailsThe GetawayLamar GilesA tropical getaway turns chaotic with unexpected troubles threatening a family's vacation.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 920LATOS 6View book detailsThe Gilded Ones #2: The Merciless OnesNamina FornaThe Gilded Ones is a 2021 young adult fantasy novel by Sierra Leonean American writer Namina Forna.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Girl on FireAlicia Keys, illustrated by Brittney WilliamsThe self-publishing queen started this conversation four years ago with Girl Code, her ode to women and their power, a book so successful that it has been translated in seven languages and continues to make a major impact on the world.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Gone DarkAmanda PanitchDry meets Hatchet in this thrilling tale of survival following a teen girl who must lead her friends across the country to the safety of her estranged father’s survivalist compound after a mass power failure leaves the country in chaos.When seventeen-year-old Zara escaped her father’s backwoods survivalist compound five years ago, she…Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsThe Greatest ThingSarah Winifred SearleA 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist A 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens A 2023 Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite It’s the first day of sophomore year, and now that Winifred’s two best (and only) friends have transferred to a private school, she must navigate high school on her own.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Hell Followed With UsAndrew Joseph WhiteDesperately, he searches for a place where the cult can’t get their hands on him, or more importantly, on the bioweapon they infected him with.But when cornered by monsters born from the destruction, Benji is rescued by a group of teens from the local Acheson LGBTQ+ Center, affectionately known as the ALC.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Hollow FiresSamira AhmedSafiya Mirza dreams of becoming a journalist. And one thing she’s learned as editor of her school newspaper is that a journalist’s job is to find the facts and not let personal biases affect the story.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsI Must Betray YouRuta SepetysI Must Betray You is a historical fiction novel written by Lithuanian-American author Ruta Sepetys, published by Philomel Books on February 1, 2022.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 550LATOS 4.3View book details
If Anything Happens I Love YouWill McCormack, Michael Govier, illustrated by Youngran NhoReaders follow Rose from “above” as she watches her parents slowly break down under the weight and pain of their loss. Throughout the novel, Rose’s soul seeks to help her parents reconnect.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The Killing CodeEllie MarneyThis gripping plot combines conspiracy, action, and suspense with a touch of hard science fiction, to bring you a uniquely thrilling read.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsMedusa: The Girl Behind the MythJessie Burton, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech GillThe why, the how, what happened next?Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Mirror GirlsKelly McWilliamsAs infants, twin sisters Charlie Yates and Magnolia Heathwood were secretly separated after the brutal lynching of their parents, who died for loving across the color line.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsMurder for the Modern GirlKendall KulperGatsby-era glamour, a swoon-worthy love story, and an indomitable heroine dazzle in this romp that captures the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties and the dangers of vigilante justice.A ravishing young mind reader stalks the streets at night in kitten heels, prowling for men to murder.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsMy Name Is Jason. Mine Too.Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Jason GriffinJason Reynolds and Jason Griffin. One journey in mind: to move to New York, the city of dreams, to make their own dreams come true.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Nothing More to TellKaren M. McManusA murder unsolved, secrets buried. Can Brynn uncover the truth before it's too late?Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL790LATOS 5.3View book details
Rust in the RootJustina IrelandEver since the Great Rust, a catastrophic event that blighted the arcane force called the Dynamism and threw America into disarray, the country has been rebuilding for a better future.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The Turning PointeVanessa L. TorresA bold and emotionally gripping novel about a teenage Latinx girl finding freedom through dance and breaking expectations in 1980s Minnesota. When sixteen-year-old Rosa Dominguez pirouettes, she is poetry in pointe shoes.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Unequal: A Story of AmericaMichael Eric Dyson, Marc FavreauThe true story of racial inequality—and resistance to it—is the prologue to our present. You can see it in where we live, where we go to school, where we work, in our laws, and in our leadership.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
We Weren’t Looking to Be FoundStephanie KuehnBoth poignant and timely, We Weren’t Looking to Be Found is a complex, hopeful, and heartbreaking story about finding your people in the most unexpected places."Stephanie Kuehn writes fearlessly, honestly, and tenderly about the challenges of recovery"—Courtney Summers, New York Times best-selling author of Sadie and The ProjectDani comes from the richest…Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsThe Weight of BloodTiffany D. JacksonThe Weight of Blood is a 2022 young adult horror novel by Tiffany D.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
What’s Coming to MeFrancesca PadillaBut she needs the money: kicked out of school and stranded by her mom's most recent hospitalization, she dreams of escaping her dead-end hometown.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsWhen You Call My NameTucker ShawHeart racing, Adam accepts, quickly falling in love with Callum like the movies always promised.Fashion-obsessed Ben is eighteen and has just left his home upstate after his mother discovers his hidden stash of gay magazines.Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsLibrarian Favorites — K–2nd Grade
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100 Things to Know About ArtSusie Hodge, illustrated by Ben SandersHow do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsAbdul’s StoryJamilah Thompkins-BigelowA boy struggles with writing until a visitor shows him mistakes are part of the journey.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD540LATOS 2.9View book detailsAcorn Was a Little WildJen Arena, illustrated by Jessica GibsonA young acorn falls from a tree and embarks on a journey of growth and self-discoveryLibrarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD630LATOS 4.1View book details
All Are NeighborsAlexandra PenfoldA new family arrives, and the neighborhood unites to celebrate diversity and belonging.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD300LATOS 2.3View book detailsAll Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at NightPolly Faber, illustrated by Harriet HobdayIn the city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth, and getting ready for bed. Meanwhile, her mother is putting on her coat and getting ready to go to work.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Armadillo AnticsBill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson2022 Gold Medal Recipient of the Moonbeam Award for Best Picture Book in the 4–8-Year-Old CategoryA 2023 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award, Finalist2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award, Honorable Mention 2023 Reading the West Book Award, Shortlist "Armadillo Antics pays tribute to the night creatures that roamed the woods outside…Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Bathe the CatAlice B. McGintyTwo dads enlist the kids’ help to get the house ready for Grandma’s visit. The sneaky cat will elicit plenty of giggles as he tries to avoid his bath.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey TreeDaniel Bernstrom, illustrated by Brandon James ScottBoisterous and buzzing, A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree is destined to be an instant classic . . . with delightfully funny illustrations and clever, fun-to-read text, from the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 221LATOS 1.9View book details
Berry SongMichaela GoadeA girl and her grandmother gather nature's gifts, deepening their bond with the earth.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 740LATOS 2.9View book detailsBig and Small and In-BetweenCarter HigginsExplore the world through the lens of size, from tiny reflections to towering bears.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile NP0LATOS 0.1View book details
Big Bold Beautiful Me: A Story That’s Loud and Proud and Celebrates YouJane Yolen, Maddison Stemple- Piatt, illustrated by Chloe BurgettKids will delight in reading Big Bold Beautiful Me and find themselves marching along and standing side-by-side protagonists just like them who portray body positivity is a loud, proud, and very fun way.Grown-ups will welcome the message of healthy attitudes when facing negative or derogatory comments of others.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Black Boy, Black BoyAli Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, illustrated by Ken DaleyImagine your future, inspired by Black history's heroes.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 327View book detailsBlurp’s Book of MannersCindy Derby, illustrated by Cindy DerbyAn etiquette coach's lesson is upended by a mischievous paint blob.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD610LATOS 4View book details
Books Aren’t for EatingCarlie Sorosiak, illustrated by Manu MontoyaA goat bookstore owner must find a book his fellow goat won't eat.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 514View book detailsCreepy Crayon!Aaron ReynoldsCreepy Crayon! is a horror children's book written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD500LATOS 3.3View book detailsDodos Are NOT Extinct!Paddy Donnelly, illustrated by Paddy DonnellyExtinct animals in disguise—can you spot them?Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD670LATOS 4.3View book details
Double Puppy TroubleDanica McKellar, illustrated by Josée MasseA magic stick doubles everything, but can Moxie handle the chaos it creates?Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD550LATOS 3.6View book details
Endlessly Ever After: Pick YOUR Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings!Laurel SnyderThis funny, original, choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales will charm any young fan of the genre, putting the power of storytelling right in the reader's hands!Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsFarmhouseSophie BlackallDiscover the secrets of a farmhouse where twelve children grew up, echoing with stories and history.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 870LATOS 5.6View book details
Gigi and OjijiMelissa IwaiGigi's plans with her grandpa go awry. Can they connect despite differences?Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 500LATOS 3.3View book detailsHave You Eaten?: A Story of Food, Friendship, and KindnessSu Youn LeeA charming, heartfelt picture book debut from Su Youn Lee, Have You Eaten? celebrates one of the many ways we show love, by sharing food.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsHey, Bruce!: An Interactive BookRyan T. Higgins, illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsIn Hey, Bruce! , Bruce the bear experiences . . . well, whatever readers want him to. Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, the fun-loving mice in Bruce's begrudgingly expansive family, guide readers on a quest for a fun reading experience, with Bruce the ever-reluctant star.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School!Carrie Finison, illustrated by Erin KraanCan Little Tortoise reach school on time despite unexpected delays?Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD430LATOS 2.9View book details
I’m a UnicornHelen YoonWhat happens when a one-horned calf with impeccable logic is convinced they’re a unicorn? Helen Yoon spins an endearing comedy of self-determination for gigglers everywhere.“See?” cries the calf. “Uni means one, and corn means horn!” Even their baby picture proves it: they were born with one horn!Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Kindest RedIbtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem AlyIt’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Mermaid DanceMatthew Van Fleet, illustrated by Mara Van FleetAs the sun sets on the ocean, the sky turns pink, then purple, the spring becomes the summer, and a celebration begins.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Monsters in the FogAli Bahrampour, illustrated by Ali BahrampourA donkey's foggy journey reveals mysterious 'monsters.' Are they real or just illusions?Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
The Most Haunted House in AmericaJarrett Dapier, illustrated by Lee GatlinSkeleton drummers rock a haunted White House Halloween party, but eerie chills await inside.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 669View book details
My Love Will Never Leave YouStephen Hogtun, illustrated by Stephen HogtunThe important science topic of plant growth is featured in this beautiful, easily accessible book on leaves. Clear photographs and simple, engaging text describe leaves and how they help plants live and grow..Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsNoodle and the No Bones DayJonathan Graziano, illustrated by Dan TavisA pug's lazy day teaches the value of rest.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD510LATOS 3.4View book detailsNot Enough LollipopsMegan Maynor, illustrated by Micah PlayerAlice thinks it's her lucky day when she wins a wagon full of lollipops, but sharing them with her classmates is more complicated than it seems.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD460LATOS 2.2View book details
The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from ScratchCarrie Fountain, illustrated by Chris TurnhamVibrant art and a poetic narration tell the tale of a US Poet Laureate who spent forty years planting the world’s most comprehensive palm tree forest—and then gave it all away.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Puppy BusDrew Brockington, illustrated by Drew BrockingtonA boy's first day at a new school takes a wild turn when he ends up at Puppy School.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 311View book detailsThe Sour GrapeJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldA grape reflects on how a painful experience changed their personality and how they learned to let go of grudges.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile AD430LATOS 2.9View book detailsA Spark in the DarkPam Fong, illustrated by Pam FongIn the depths of darkness, a spark of light guides the way home.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
Tell the Truth, PangolinMelinda Beatty, illustrated by Paola EscobarA servant breaks the royal swing. What story will he tell the queen?Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsThe Three Billy Goats GruffMac BarnettWhen the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book detailsA Very Mercy ChristmasKate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van DusenA young girl tries to spread joy by going caroling with her friends and neighbors.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord count 990View book details
Wolf GirlJo Loring-Fisher, illustrated by Jo Loring-FisherWhen my parents were banished from Wolf City before I was born, I thought there was no way I would ever live in a pack again.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeView book details
The World Belonged to UsJacqueline WoodsonKids embrace summer's freedom, turning city streets into their playground.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile 970LATOS 6.4View book detailsLibrarian Favorites — 3rd–5th Grade
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Animal BFFsSophie Corrigan, illustrated by Sophie CorriganLearn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The Not Bad Animals. Someone that’s always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code: The Graphic NovelEoin Colfer, illustrated by Stephen GilpinThe third book in Eoin Colfer's internationally bestselling series about a criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies, now as a graphic novel!Artemis Fowl is going straight...as soon as he pulls off the most brilliant feat of his career.At least, that's the plan when he attempts to sell his C…Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Ballet Bunnies #6: Trixie Is MissingSwapna Reddy, illustrated by Binny TalibThis full-color chapter book series features the most darling dancers you will ever meet! For fans of the Magic Bunny and Rainbow Magic series.One of the Ballet Bunnies is missing!Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBlast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into SpaceSuzanne SladeThe inspirational story of Mary Sherman Morgan, the world's first female rocket scientist, who overcame gender barriers and many failures to succeed.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Blippo and Beep: I Feel FunnySarah Weeks, illustrated by Joey EllisOh no, Blippo is sick! Blippo and Beep are robot buddies who like to have fun together. But when Blippo gets a cold, it makes him feel funny, and it puts him in a bad mood.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Bodies, Brains and Boogers: All You Need to Know About the Gross, Glorious Human Body!Paul Ian Cross, illustrated by Steve BrownA whirlwind tour of everything that's disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body. A 2023 CBC Favorites Librarian Winner Kids will find out everything about poop, pus and boogers, while learning a whole lot about how our bodies work hard in hundreds of fascinating ways to keep us alive.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBreaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne SimpsonSandra Nickel, illustrated by Helena Perez GarciaWriter Sandra Nickel and illustrator Helena Perez Garcia’s Breaking Through the Clouds is an inspiring picture book biography about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBristlecone: The Secret Life of the World’s Oldest TreeAlexandra Siy, illustrated by Marlo GarnsworthyLiving for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Build a HouseRhiannon Giddens, illustrated by Monica MikaiA people stand firm, their music a beacon through history's trials and triumphs.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBuilding an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from TrashCarmen Oliver, illustrated by Luisa UribeAn exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music.In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a landfill, music teacher Favio Chavez longed to help the families living and working amid the hills of trash.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsBunnicula: The Graphic NovelJames Howe, Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin“Bunnicula rules!” —Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants series Celebrate over forty years of the modern classic Bunnicula with this fang-tastic graphic novelization that will send a shiver down your spine and leave you howling with laughter!Beware the hare!Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Can’t Get Enough Shark Stuff: Fun Facts, Awesome Info, Cool Games, Silly Jokes, and More!Andrea Silen, Kelly HargraveDive into the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun all about the world’s most ferocious and fascinating ocean predator―SHARKS!Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Can’t Get Enough Space Stuff: Fun Facts, Awesome Info, Cool Games, Silly Jokes, and More!Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Julie BeerBlast off with the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun all about what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere―SPACE!Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsCat & Cat Adventures: The Goblet of InfinitySusie Yi, illustrated by Susie YiCats, magical portals, and snacks, oh my! Squash and Ginny's journey continues as they search for the Goblet of Infinity, a treasure that creates a never-ending supply of delicious drinks!Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsCrab and Snail: The Tidal Pool of CoolBeth Ferry, illustrated by Jared ChapmanStarfish is pointy-perfect, so wow to the wow! And her tidal pool is filled with friends and fun things. But Crab and Snail weren't invited.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsDazzlin’ Dolly: The Songwriting, Hit-Singing, Guitar-Picking Dolly PartonSuzanne Slade, illustrated by Edwin FotheringhamThis inspirational and dazzlin’ story of Dolly Parton—noted singer, songwriter, and humanitarian—follows her rise to fame, from her beginnings in East Tennessee to performing to thousands at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Flower GardenRenée Kurilla, illustrated by Renée KurillaTwo friends embark on a journey to save the bees by planting flowers, but they find themselves shrunk down to a tiny size.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeWord count 666View book detailsThe Gardener of AlcatrazEmma Bland Smith, illustrated by Jenn ElyA prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsH Is for HarlemDinah JohnsonExplore Harlem's iconic landmarks and vibrant history in a captivating journey through its cultural legacy.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsHer Name Was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name Is on the Declaration of IndependenceElla Schwartz, illustrated by Dow PhumirukA rousing picture book biography of the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence. Born in 1738, Mary Katharine Goddard came of age in colonial Connecticut as the burgeoning nation prepared for the American Revolution.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsHispanic Star: Celia CruzClaudia Romo Edelman, William AlexanderIf you can see it, you can be it. Meet the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz—once just a girl from Havana, Cuba, who loved to sing.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Honestly ElliottGillian McDunnA boy with ADHD finds unexpected friendship and self-discovery through a school project.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsInvestiGators: Heist and SeekJohn Patrick GreenLaugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! When paintings go missing from the museum, the InvestiGators are called to the scene . . . the ART SCENE!Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Jordan and Max, Field Trip!Suzanne Sutherland, illustrated by Michelle SimpsonIt’s everyone’s favorite day of winter semester: the class field trip to the museum! Jordan is excited to see the mummies and Max can’t wait for his first trip to the big city without his big sisters watching over him.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Kaleidoscope of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric LifeGreer Stothers, illustrated by Greer StothersWhat colors were the dinosaurs? Find out in this kaleidoscopic look at the technicolor world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts as they may have looked.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Miss Quinces: A Graphic NovelKat Fajardo, illustrated by Kat FajardoRising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera! A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile GN370LATOS 3View book details
Noah and His WagonJerry Ruff, illustrated by Katrijn JacobsWhen Paloma feels lonely, a boy named Noah and his cat Mitzvah teach her the power of kindness and community—one wagon ride at a time.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Onyeka and the Academy of the SunTolá OkogwuOnyeka and the Academy of the Sun is a 2022 middle grade science fiction novel by British-Nigerian writer, journalist and hair care educator Tọlá…Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile 710LATOS 4.5View book detailsOut of This World: Star-Studded HaikuSally M. WalkerThis companion to Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up soars into space with a perfect fusion of poetry and science, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations.one minuscule speckgrows into the universea mind-boggling birthThis stunning meeting of poetic form and luminous artwork transports us out of the bounds of Earth, past a lunar eclipse…Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsPenguins: A Compare and Contrast BookCher VatalaroCompara y contrasta estos animales polares a traves de increibles fotografias.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
Rocket: The Miniature Morgan HorseEllen F. Feld, illustrated by Heidi Osgood-MetcalfA 2023 Children's Book Council Librarian Favorites Winner! Ellen Feld "...has created a fun storyline that will both educate and entertain the young reader.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsSheet Pan ScienceLiz Lee HeineckeWith Sheet Pan Science, contain the mess and let the fun overflow with 25 safe, easy physics, biology, and chemistry projects.Each project in the book contains simple instructions, easy-to-understand science explanations, and step-by-step photographic guides.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsThe Sweetest Scoop: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream RevolutionLisa Robinson, illustrated by Stacy InnerstLegendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry are behind some of the wackiest, tastiest flavors we know and love. It all began when two groovy guys, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, met when they were 12 years old.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsSylvieJean Reidy, illustrated by Lucy CumminsIn a wise and witty graphic memoir, a young artist finds her path apart from the expectations of those around her.Sylvie lives in a school in France.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book details
The Good Guys Agency: Kind Like Fred RogersNick Esposito, illustrated by Ricardo TokumotoDetermined to better the world by inspiring boys like themselves, Lucky, Rudy, and Red team up to form the Good Guys Agency.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsTotality!: An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and ScienceJeffrey BennettTens of millions of people came out to view the 2017 total solar eclipse, the first in the US in nearly four decades.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsWhen the Sky GlowsNell C. Beckerman, illustrated by David LitchfieldDiscover the science behind the sky's magical glow and natural wonders.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile AD920LATOS 6View book details
Winnie Zeng Unleashes a LegendKatie ZhaoA girl must harness her ancestral powers to stop unleashed legends from consuming her town.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile 780LATOS 5View book detailsWonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie MaloneEve Nadel CatarevasForgotten today, Annie Turnbo Malone was an influential Black business leader in the early 20th century. She turned her personally developed hair care products into a successful industry, including schools that taught the Poro method in her Poro Colleges.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsThe Yippee StickRoel Seidell, illustrated by Roel SeidellBeer is droevig als hij Muis ontmoet. Muis is juist heel blij, want zij heeft een jippiestok. Beer mag die wel even lenen, want van de stok word je vrolijk.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeView book detailsLibrarian Favorites — 6th–8th Grade
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Alice Austen Lived HereAlex GinoThey're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsAliens: Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial LifeJoalda Morancy, Amy Grimes, illustrated by Amy GrimesThe race is on to discover alien life in this perfect gift for kids who love space. This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science behind the search for alien lifeforms.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsAmari and the Great GameB. B. AlstonAmari faces a deadly game to save her brother and the future of magiciankind.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeWord count 94173View book detailsAttack of the Black RectanglesAmy Sarig KingWhen Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Black Bird, Blue RoadSofiya PasternackIn this historical fantasy novel, praised as a "rich, omen-filled journey that powerfully shows love and its limits*" and "propulsive, wise, and heartbreaking,"** Ziva will do anything to save her twin brother Pesah from his illness-even facing the Angel of Death himself.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
CapriceCoe BoothA girl faces her past's shadows while her future beckons.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 590LATOS 4View book details
Different Kinds of FruitKyle LukoffIn this funny and hugely heartfelt novel from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Too Bright to See, a sixth-grader's life is turned upside down when she learns her dad is transAnnabelle Blake fully expects this school year to be the same as every other: same teachers, same classmates, same, same, same.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsA Duet for HomeKarina Yan GlaserFrom the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two biracial sixth graders living in a homeless shelter.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 800LATOS 5.1View book details
The Elephant GirlJames Patterson, Ellen Banda-Aaku, Sophia KrevoyA girl and an elephant face blame for a tragic stampede.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Puberty—and Shouldn’t Learn on TikTok: For Curious GirlsGemma Hong, Sophie Young, illustrated by Amelia PinneyReading this book is like having a cool older sister holding your hand through every curve that puberty throws your way. Funny, frank, and fully illustrated, it covers all of the physical, emotional and social changes going on inside and out.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Falling ShortErnesto CisnerosTwo friends face sixth grade's challenges, hoping their bond can solve family struggles.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 701LATOS 4.5View book detailsFreewaterAmina Luqman-DawsonTwelve-year-old Homer and his sister escape a plantation and discover Freewater, a hidden swamp community created by formerly enslaved people.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 690LATOS 4.59View book detailsFront CountrySara St. Antoine"This is a story about the ache and promise of our world, and it begs us to pay attention to both. The world is not okay.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Garvey in the DarkNikki GrimesWinner, 2023 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry AwardCapturing the shock and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of Garvey, a beloved character, Nikki Grimes’s newest novel in verse shows readers how to find hope in difficult times.Garvey’s finally happy—he’s feeling close to his father through their shared love of music, bullies…Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsHardcourtFred Bowen, illustrated by James E. RansomeCelebrate seventy-five years of the NBA in this exciting and beautifully illustrated middle grade account of the legendary athletes, coaches, and teams that changed basketball forever and created a national phenomenon enjoyed by millions today.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
HummingbirdNicola Davies, illustrated by Jane RayThis picture-book introduction to ruby-throated hummingbirds emphasizes their biannual migration between Mexico/Central America and the United States/Canada. The details of their behavior are framed inside the story of a Latinx grandmother and her visiting New York City granddaughter, who view the tiny birds together before the girl heads back to the United States.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Isla to IslandAlexis CastellanosA young girl must redefine home after leaving Cuba for a new life in the U.S.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Island of SpiesSheila TurnageYoung detectives face wartime secrets and danger on a changing island.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 580LATOS 3.8View book detailsJennifer Chan Is Not AloneTae KellerA missing girl, alien beliefs, and a quest for truth challenge middle school norms.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 640LATOS 4.1View book details
Karthik DeliversSheela ChariA secret role in a play could change everything for a young delivery boy torn between family duty and dreams.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 600LATOS 3.9View book detailsMaizy Chen’s Last ChanceLisa Yee2023 NEWBERY MEDAL HONOR BOOK • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.Welcome to the Golden Palace!Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 670LATOS 4.3View book details
MoonflowerKacen CallenderA child's escape to a spirit realm becomes a quest to save it, revealing hope and self-worth.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 769LATOS 4.9View book detailsMy Own LightningLauren WolkA missing dog leads Annabelle to confront past injustices and a familiar foe.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile HL710LATOS 4.5View book detailsOperation SisterhoodOlugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichFans of the Netflix reboot of The Babysitters Club will delight as four new sisters band together in the heart of New York City.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsThe Road to AfterRebekah LowellThis poignant debut novel in verse is a portrait of healing, as a young girl rediscovers life and the soothing power of nature after being freed from her abusive father.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
SardinesSashi KaufmanNothing’s been the same since Lucas’s older brother died. After the accident, Lucas’s mom disappeared without any warning, and his dad is struggling to cope.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Sharks Forever: The Mystery and History of the Planet’s Perfect PredatorMark Leiren-YoungExplore the latest science about sharks. Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are sharks small enough to swim in a soup can?Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
Singing with ElephantsMargarita EngleA young girl must protect a baby elephant while discovering the power of words and friendship.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 989LATOS 6.6View book detailsStar Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle ButlerIbi ZoboiAcclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the young life of the visionary storyteller Octavia E. Butler in poems and prose.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 1029LATOS 7View book detailsSwim TeamJohnnie ChristmasA graphic novel about what it means to be the new kid at www.ala.org/alsc The 2023 Summer Reading Book List was created by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsTeam Chu and the Battle of Blackwood ArenaJulie DaoA rollicking, action-packed adventure of laser tag and fierce sibling rivalries, Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena is the first book in a commercial middle grade fantasy series by Julie C. Dao.Clip and Sadie Chu couldn’t be more different.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
ThirstVarsha BajajA girl uncovers a water mafia in Mumbai, risking everything to expose them.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 700LATOS 4.4View book details
Trouble at Turtle PondDiana RennWhen eleven-year-old Miles moves to Marsh Hollow, he's desperate for a fresh start. At his last school, his ADHD-related challenges earned him a reputation as a troublemaker and cost him his friends, especially after he lost a beloved class pet.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
True History: A New History of ImmigrationJaclyn BackhausThe United States has long been touted as a place where anyone with a little grit and determination could come to pursue the American Dream.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
True History: Indigenous AmericaLiam McDonaldAmerican schoolchildren have long been taught that their country was “discovered” by Christopher Columbus in 1492. But the history of Native Americans in the United States goes back tens of tens of thousands of years prior to Columbus’s and other colonizers’ arrivals.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsTumbleCelia C. PérezA girl uncovers her family's wrestling legacy while grappling with adoption and identity.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 660LATOS 4.5View book details
Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James BBarbara BinnsBarbara Binns presents the inspiring story of one man in his struggle for racial equality in the field of battle and the field of medicine.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book details
The VisitorsGreg HowardFrom the author of The Whispers comes a heartrending tale of friendship, hard-won truths, and the healing power of forgiveness.A lonely twelve-year-old boy spends his days “stuck” at the deserted Hollow Pines Plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina with no recollection of his name, how long he’s been there, and no idea how…Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsWait Till Helen Comes Graphic NovelMary Downing Hahn, illustrated by Meredith LaxtonSiblings face a ghostly threat to save their stepsister from a vengeful spirit.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile 491LATOS 3.3View book details
Y onderAli StandishNow, with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack's friendship and guidance more than ever.So when Jack goes missing without a trace from their small Appalachian town, Danny is determined to find him.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeView book detailsLibrarian Favorites — 9th–12th Grade
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Aces Wild: A HeistAmanda DeWittWhat happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes gambling club? Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school’s basement.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsAin’t Burned All the BrightJason ReynoldsAin't Burned All the Bright is a 2022 young-adult picture book by Jason Reynolds with artwork by Jason Griffin.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeATOS 5.2AR interest UGView book detailsAll My RageSabaa TahirAll My Rage is a contemporary young adult novel written by Pakistani-American author Sabaa Tahir.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL590LATOS 4.2View book detailsAll of Our DemiseAmanda Foody, C.L. HermanAll of Our Demise is the epic conclusion to Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman’s New York Times bestselling All of Us Villains duology.“I feel like I should warn you: this is going to be absolutely brutal.”For the first time in this ancient, bloodstained story, the tournament is breaking.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
As Fast As HerKendall CoyneDream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
At the End of EverythingMarieke NijkampNo one has hope for the delinquent teenagers who have been exiled there; the world barely acknowledges that they exist.Then the guards at Hope start acting strange.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
BravelyMaggie SteifvaterMerida goes on an all-new, life-changing adventure in this original YA novel set several years after the close of Brave! What if you had one year to save everything you loved?Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Curse of the Chosen VolAlexis Deacon, illustrated by Alexis DeaconLike The Hunger Games or The Lord of the Rings, readers will find magic, politics, class struggles, and multiple warring cultures in this elaborate fantasy universe."—Library Journal “An engrossing fantasy tale that manages the neat trick of seeming both familiar and fresh.”—The AV Club"Easily the best thing I’ve read all year without…Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsDrizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck ThingsMaya PrasadA Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite of 2023!A Children's Book Council Librarian Favorite of 2023!Four seasons, four sisters, and four swoon-worthy love stories come together in this multi-POV YA rom-com set on an island off the coast of the Pacific Northwest.The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle…Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsDucks: Two Years in the Oil SandsKate Beaton, illustrated by Kate BeatonA New York Times Notable book! One of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2022! Winner of Canada Reads 2023!“An exceptionally beautiful book about loneliness, labor, and survival.“—Carmen Maria MachadoBefore there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of Hark!Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsGallantV. E. SchwabA young woman uncovers dark family secrets in a shadowy manor where reality blurs with the supernatural.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 899LATOS 5.8View book detailsThe GetawayLamar GilesA tropical getaway turns chaotic with unexpected troubles threatening a family's vacation.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 920LATOS 6View book details
The Ghosts of Rose HillR. M. RomeroSent to stay with her aunt in Prague and witness the humble life of an artist, Ilana Lopez—a biracial Jewish girl—finds herself torn between her dream of becoming a violinist and her immigrant parents’ desire for her to pursue a more stable career.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
The Gifts That Bind UsCaroline O’DonoghueMagic-sensitive Maeve and her friends face off against an insidious threat to their school and their city in this spellbinding sequel to All Our Hidden Gifts.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsThe Gilded Ones #2: The Merciless OnesNamina FornaThe Gilded Ones is a 2021 young adult fantasy novel by Sierra Leonean American writer Namina Forna.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsGirl on FireAlicia Keys, illustrated by Brittney WilliamsThe self-publishing queen started this conversation four years ago with Girl Code, her ode to women and their power, a book so successful that it has been translated in seven languages and continues to make a major impact on the world.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsA Girl’s Guide to Love & MagicDebbie RigaudShe loves waving the Haitian flag, sampling delicious foods, and cheering for the floats. She’ll get to hang with her stylish aunt, an influencer known for dabbling in Haitian Vodou.And maybe spot her dreamy crush, Kwame, in the crowd.But fate has other ideas.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsGirls Who Green the World: Thirty-Four Rebel Women Out to Save Our PlanetDiana Kapp, illustrated by Ana JarénPart biography, part guidebook to the contemporary environmental movement, this book is the perfect gift for future and current activists and changemakers!Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
GleaningsNeal ShustermanUncover hidden tales and new Scythes in a world defying death.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 830LATOS 6.3View book detailsGolden BoysSonya HartnettWith masterful nuance and vividly drawn characters, Sonya Hartnett’s novel visits a suburban neighborhood where psychological menace lurks below the surface.Colt Jenson and his younger brother, Bastian, have moved to a new, working-class suburb.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsThe Greatest ThingSarah Winifred SearleA 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist A 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens A 2023 Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite It’s the first day of sophomore year, and now that Winifred’s two best (and only) friends have transferred to a private school, she must navigate high school on her own.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Harley Quinn: ReckoningRachael AllenIn this new launch of a trilogy within the DC Icons universe, experience the origin story of a Super-Villain. This is the Harley Quinn backstory fans have been waiting for. “Allen’s Harley is a fierce, righteous, brilliant, and preternaturally brave ball of chaos.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsHell Followed With UsAndrew Joseph WhiteDesperately, he searches for a place where the cult can’t get their hands on him, or more importantly, on the bioweapon they infected him with.But when cornered by monsters born from the destruction, Benji is rescued by a group of teens from the local Acheson LGBTQ+ Center, affectionately known as the ALC.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsThe HoneysRyan La SalaFrom Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie , comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsI Must Betray YouRuta SepetysI Must Betray You is a historical fiction novel written by Lithuanian-American author Ruta Sepetys, published by Philomel Books on February 1, 2022.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 550LATOS 4.3View book detailsIf Anything Happens I Love YouWill McCormack, Michael Govier, illustrated by Youngran NhoReaders follow Rose from “above” as she watches her parents slowly break down under the weight and pain of their loss. Throughout the novel, Rose’s soul seeks to help her parents reconnect.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsLegendbornTracy DeonnLegendborn is a 2020 debut young adult fantasy novel by Tracy Deonn.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile HL730LATOS 4.7View book details
The LuminariesSusan DennardThe Luminaries is a 2013 novel by Eleanor Catton.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile 810LATOS 5.7View book details
Monsters Born and MadeTanvi BerwahLIMITED PRINT RUN: EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITION. The first printing includes an exclusive designed case!Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
My Mechanical RomanceAlexene Farol FollmuthOpposites attract in this battle-robot-building YA romance from the NYT best-selling author of The Atlas Six."It’s rom-com perfection."—Adiba JaigirdarBel would rather die than think about the future.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsMy Name Is Jason. Mine Too.Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Jason GriffinJason Reynolds and Jason Griffin. One journey in mind: to move to New York, the city of dreams, to make their own dreams come true.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Nowhere GirlAmy ReedBut they start with just three: Grace Salter is the new girl in town, whose family was run out of their former community after her southern Baptist preacher mom turned into a radical liberal after falling off a horse and bumping her head.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsSeoulmatesSusan LeeWhen Hara Wilson lands in Seoul to find her birth mother, she doesn’t plan on falling in love with the first man she lays eyes on, but Choi Yujun is irresistible.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsThe Weight of BloodTiffany D. JacksonThe Weight of Blood is a 2022 young adult horror novel by Tiffany D.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure: A Graphic NovelLewis HancoxA groundbreaking memoir about being a trans teen, in the vein of FUN HOME and FLAMER... and at the same time entirely its own.Lewis has a few things to say to his younger teen self.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsWhen You Call My NameTucker ShawHeart racing, Adam accepts, quickly falling in love with Callum like the movies always promised.Fashion-obsessed Ben is eighteen and has just left his home upstate after his mother discovers his hidden stash of gay magazines.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
Wolves Are WaitingNatasha FriendShe had a kind-of boyfriend, a spot on the field hockey team, good grades, and a circle of close friends.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
You Truly AssumedLaila Sabreen"You Truly Assumed is a beautiful portrayal of the multitude of ways to be Black and Muslim while navigating our contemporary world.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details
YoungbloodSasha LaurensGeheimnisvoll und anziehend: Für Fans von Vampire Academy und Tracy Wolff Kat ist eine 17-jährige Vampirin, doch das ewige Leben der Vampire erscheint ihr wie eine Strafe: Ihre Familie muss unter Menschen leben, und das Geld ist jeden Monat knapp.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book detailsZyla & KaiKristina ForestNow in paperback, a fresh teen romance about the will they, won't they—and why can't they—of first love. While on a school trip to the Poconos (in the middle of a storm), high school seniors, Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson, run away together, leaving their friends and family confused.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeView book details