Black Boy JoyKwame MbaliaShort pieces by acclaimed contemporary Black male and nonbinary authors center on Black boys and their power and interests, from skateboarding to saving the universe.All readersView book detailsTexas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2023-2024
A Grades 3–6 master list chosen by a committee, followed by a student-voted winner.
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Black Boy JoyKwame MbaliaShort pieces by acclaimed contemporary Black male and nonbinary authors center on Black boys and their power and interests, from skateboarding to saving the universe.All readersView book details
BlueNana Ekua Brew-HammondDiscover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue.All readersLexile AD1060LATOS 7.3View book details
Gladys the Magic ChickenAdam RubinAfter all, for everyone who encounters her, a wish is granted. The Shepherd Boy wishes to be beautiful, the Brave Swordsman wishes to join the Royal Guard, the Purple Pooh-bah wishes for his only daughter to be happy, and the Learned Princess wishes to escape the palace.All readersLexile AD900LATOS 5.8View book details
Haven: A Small Cat’s Big AdventureMegan Wagner LloydThe toasty smell of baking bread. Tasty food served in a bright-blue bowl. These make Haven’s life as an indoor pet heaven.All readersView book details
Indelible AnnMeghan P. BrowneA folksy, larger-than-life picture book biography about Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas who has inspired countless women in politics today.Dorothy Ann Willis hailed from a small Texas town, but early on she found her voice and the guts to use it.All readersView book details
InvisibleChristina Diaz GonzalezFive students must unite for community service, revealing secrets and unexpected bonds.All readersLexile GN260LATOS 2.6View book details
Leave it to Plum!Matt PhelanA small mammal plots to take over the zoo. Can a peacock save the day?All readersWord count 7110View book details
Once Upon a TimStuart GibbsA peasant boy and his friend join a knight's quest to rescue a princess from a monster.All readersLexile 710LATOS 4.5View book details
Solimar: The Sword of the MonarchsPam Muñoz RyanMiddle-grade fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising, will find a new Mexican heroine to love in Solimar and a fresh, magical story!All readersView book details
Tales to Keep You Up At NightDan PoblockiFrom the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Magic Misfits comes a spectacularly creepy novel that will keep you up way past bedtime.All readersLexile 700LATOS 4.8View book details
The Beatryce Prophec yKate DiCamilloA girl with a secret is hunted by a king. Can she find safety and truth?All readersLexile 580LATOS 4.4View book details
The Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our FeetDavid L. HarrisonIllustrated by Kate Cosgrove | There's an entire world beneath the dirt! Nature-loving readers will enjoy these lively poems that celebrate the many creatures living underground.All readersView 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!All readersView book details
The Last BeekeeperPablo CartayaIn a future ravaged by climate change, Yoly must save the last beehive to protect her world from hidden threats.All readersLexile 731LATOS 4.7View book details
The Last MapmakerChristina SoontornvatThe Last Mapmaker is a 2021 children's fantasy novel written by American author and educator Christina Soontornvat.All readersView book details
The Legend of GravityCharly PalmerA new basketball star's skills are tested in a high-stakes tournament finale. Can talent alone secure victory?All readersLexile AD800LATOS 5.1View book details
The MarvellersDhonielle ClaytonA young Conjuror must clear her name in a sky-high magic school amid rising tensions.All readersLexile 670LATOS 4.3View book details
The Polter-Ghost ProblemBetsy UhrigBest friends Aldo, Pen, and Jasper are braced for a boring summer. And equally dull summer journal writing assignments. That is, until they see a slightly transparent boy with a bad haircut appear by the soccer field and then disappear into the woods beyond.All readersView book details
ThirstVarsha BajajA girl uncovers a water mafia in Mumbai, risking everything to expose them.All readersLexile 700LATOS 4.4View book details
Unbound: The Life + Art of Judith ScottJoyce Scott, with Brie SpanglerA moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet.Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome.All readersLexile AD810LFountas & Pinnell TView book details