Amari and the Night BrothersB. B. AlstonArtemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a series filled with #blackgirlmagic. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive.All readersView book detailsTexas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2022-2023
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Amari and the Night BrothersB. B. AlstonArtemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a series filled with #blackgirlmagic. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive.All readersView book details
Barefoot Dreams of Petra LunaAlda P. DobbsBefore her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has left—her abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother Luisito—until they can be reunited.All readersLexile 730LATOS 4.8View book details
Bartali’s Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy’s Secret HeroMegan HoytThis 2021 National Jewish Book Award finalist by author Megan Hoyt and illustrator Iacopo Bruno brings to light the inspiring, true story of Gino Bartali, a beloved Italian cyclist and secret champion in the fight for Jewish lives during World War II.Gino Bartali pedaled across Italy for years, winning one cycling race…All readersView book details
Becoming Muhammad Ali: A NovelJames Patterson, Kwame AlexanderBefore he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other.All readersLexile 1010LATOS 5.4View book details
Billy Miller Makes a WishKevin HenkesA young boy navigates the challenges of growing up and understanding the world around him.All readersWord count 17557View book details
The Hungry PlaceJessie HaasA neglected pony and a determined girl find hope and healing together.All readersLexile 660LATOS 4.5View book details
J.D. and the Great Barber BattleJ. DillardEight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book seriesJ.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut.All readersView book details
The Lion of MarsJennifer L. HolmA virus strikes Mars, leaving kids to uncover secrets and save their colony.All readersLexile 30LATOS 4View book details
Long LostJacqueline WestA mysterious book blurs reality, leading Fiona to uncover secrets in a town of restless spirits.All readersLexile 731LATOS 4.7View book details
Memoirs of a TortoiseDevin ScillianThis 2023 Texas Bluebonnet Awardwinning picture book is a heartwarming tale of a pet tortoise learning to deal with loss. Oliver the tortoise has had his human, Ike, for a very, very long time now.All readersView book details
NightingaleDeva Fagan“A solid if unexpected blend of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and the story of the birth of labor unions…Radium Girls-esque.” —BCCB A plucky orphan girl stumbles into a conflict centuries in the making in this thrilling middle grade fantasy about unexpected heroes, the power of friendship, and one boisterous enchanted…All readersView book details
No Place for MonstersKory MerrittTwo friends must confront a hidden menace to save their town from vanishing.All readersLexile 619LATOS 4View book details
Once Upon a CamelKathi AppeltAn old camel braves a desert storm to save two lost chicks.All readersLexile 820LATOS 5.6View book details
The One Thing You’d SaveLinda Sue ParkIf your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class.All readersView book details
Rock by Rock: The Fantastical Garden of Nek ChandJennifer BradburyChand, a self-taught artist, created a sculpture garden in the jungle to remind himself of the childhood home he had to leave following the partition of India.All readersView book details
StellaMcCall HoyleAn uplifting and poignant story about a former service beagle named Stella who must find the courage to overcome her fears and use her special nose to save a girl’s life.Ever since she was a puppy, Stella was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out dangerous chemicals and help…All readersView book details
Swish! The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem GlobetrottersSuzanne SladeCelebrate 100 years of the Harlem Globetrotters with this true story of the high-flying team that changed basketball forever. In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot!All readersView book details
TwinsVarian JohnsonTwins face a rift as middle school changes one sister's path. Can their bond survive the shift?All readersLexile GN360LATOS 2.9View book details
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race MassacrCarole Boston WeatherfordUnspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre is a picture book written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Floyd Cooper.All readersView book details
WillodeenKatherine ApplegateA girl must solve the mystery of missing creatures to save her village.All readersLexile 610LATOS 4.2View book details