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Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero

Isaiah Dunn is 10 years old, and it has not been an easy year for him.  His father passed away unexpectedly, and his mother is struggling at the bottom of Read more...

Posted by on October 17, 2024

The Tryout

Christina and Megan have been best friends for years, but middle school brings new challenges. They live in a small Texas town where being popular seems important, and fitting in Read more...

Posted by on October 10, 2024

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The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines

11-year old Jerry and her mother have moved around a lot in the year since her father died. When Mama says they will be staying for good at the Slumbering Read more...

Posted by on October 10, 2024

Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

Sixth graders Isaac and Marco are next door neighbors and best friends, but they couldn’t be more different. Sports come naturally to Isaac, but he struggles to focus on school. Read more...

The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett

Join Grace, a 12-year-old witch, on her journey from the orphanage to a new life full of magic and adventure. Escaping the dreary orphanage, Grace meets Miss Puddlestone, a witch Read more...

Posted by on May 2, 2024

The Witch’s Wings And Other Terrifying Tales

Alicia wants to become the newest member of the Midnight Society, a group of kids who share scary tales around the campfire.  Most are not welcoming her with open arms.  Read more...

Posted by on February 15, 2024

Long Distance

Vega has begrudgingly moved to a new city and she needs to make friends.  Her parents are sure that summer camp is the solution.  Vega disagrees.  This camp also seems Read more...

Posted by on September 1, 2023

Tegan and Sara: Junior High

Junior High is a middle-grade graphic novel about twin sisters navigating the world of middle school after a move to a new town. Written by real life twins and musicians, Read more...

Posted by on August 24, 2023

LGBTQ+ Voices and Experiences: A Reading List for Grade School

Celebrate Pride Month with books highlighting LGBTQ+ characters, experiences, histories, and voices. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of gender and sexuality from Read more...

What Lives in the Woods

Twelve year old Ginny and her older brother Leo are not pleased to be spending a whole month of summer vacation with their parents deep in the Saugatuck woods at Read more...

Posted by on June 1, 2023

Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories

The title draws in the reader’s eyes; how can “killer underwear” be part of a nonfiction title?  The book aims to help the young reader develop critical thinking skills needed Read more...

Posted by on May 25, 2023

Barb The Last Berzerker

An endless war has been waged between humans and monsters, and only the bravest among them—The Berzerkers—can defeat the monsters and save the world of Bailiwick once and for all! Read more...

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza

This book is just the perfect mix of fun, ridiculous, and adorable.  There is a cat who has been bioengineered to to be a hero, a toe-nail clipping robot looking Read more...

Posted by on January 26, 2023

Poverty & Hunger: A Reading List for Grade School

Living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue Read more...

Posted by on January 6, 2023

The Witch Boy

Aster was born to be a shape shifter, but he wants to be a witch.  He knows he can do it and do it well, but his family does not Read more...

Posted by on December 22, 2022

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