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The Crossover: Graphic Novel

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile

“With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all...

3rd - 7th
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My Caribbean Grandma

Written by Sandra Campbell-Notice and Illustrated by Anura Srinath

What do you remember about your grandma? Let My Caribbean Grandma transport you on a delightful...

3rd - 7th
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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th
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Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine

Written by Laurie Wallmark and Illustrated by April Chu

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through...

K - 6th
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Letters From Summer Camp: Diary #3

Written by Linda Rey
My first camp experience just might be my last! When a major mix up sends me, nerdy girl extraordinaire, to a residential sports camp for Olympic hopefuls instead of science camp, I know anything that can go wrong, will. My only hope is to suck it up and try not to mess anything up.
3rd - 8th
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Camp Average

Written by Craig Battle
A group of 11-year-olds arrives to spend six weeks playing sports at Camp Avalon―which they affectionately call Camp Average, because they never win at any sport. And that’s the way they like it. But this summer, new camp director Winston―who hates losing―has some hyper-competitive ideas about how to improve their performance, whether they want to or not!
3rd - 8th
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Camp Confidential: Natalie’s Secret

Written by Melissa J. Morgan
Natalie Goode is a city girl-way more interested in fresh sushi than fresh air. So she's bummed when her mother ships her off to "Camp Lake-puke" to broaden her horizons. But before long, Natalie notices there are some pretty cool girls are camp (and even some cute boys, too). If she can loosen up, she might even enjoy herself-unless the secret she's been keeping gets in her way...
3rd - 8th
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Camp Famous

Written by Jennifer Blecher
Eleven-year-old Abby Herman is beyond excited that her parents are letting her go to summer camp for the first time ever. Maybe camp will be the place she’ll finally find what she’s always wanted: a best friend. But—surprise!—she’s not going to just any summer camp, she’s going to Camp Famous, the one exclusively for famous kids escaping the spotlight.
3rd - 7th
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Drum Roll, Please

Written by Lisa Jenn Bigelow
Melly only joined the school band because her best friend, Olivia, begged her to. But to her surprise, quiet Melly loves playing the drums. It’s the only time she doesn’t feel like a mouse. Now she and Olivia are about to spend the next two weeks at Camp Rockaway, jamming under the stars in the Michigan woods.
3rd - 7th
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Lions & Liars

Written by Kate Beasley and Illustrated by Dan Santat
Fifth grade is off to a terrible start when Frederick is sent to a disciplinary camp for troublesome boys. His fellow troop mates―Nosebleed, Specs, The Professor, and little-yet-lethal Ant Bite―are terrifying. But in between trust-building exercises and midnight escape attempts, a tenuous friendship grows between them.
3rd - 7th
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Fort Solitude (DC Comics: Secret Hero Society #2)

Written by Derek Fridolfs and Illustrated by Dustin Nguyen
When Clark arrives at Camp Evergreen he makes new friends, reconnects with old ones, and nothing seems weird at all! Well, that is until kids start disappearing... one by one... Plus, there’s a lake monster, bigfoot has been spotted, there are reports of a boogeyman, and there may or may not be a UFO crashed into the lake.
3rd - 7th
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CAMP

Written and Illustrated by Kayla Miller
Olive is sure she’ll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow—but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows—Olive.
2nd - 6th
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A Planet is a Poem

Written by Amanda West Lewis and Illustrated by Oliver Averill

Science and poetry combine in an out-of-this-world exploration of the wonders of our solar system.

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3rd - 7th
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From the Bellybutton of the Moon: And Other Summer Poems / Del Ombligo de la Luna: Y Otros Poemas de Verano

Written by Francisco X. Alarcón and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

With a poet's magical vision, Francisco X. Alarcón takes young readers back to his childhood when he...

1st - 6th
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Dog Man: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #1)

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey

George and Harold have created a new breed of justice. With the head of a dog and the body of a...

2nd - 7th
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Lost & Found: Based on a True Story

Written and Illustrated by Mei Yu

Being the new kid in school is scary enough. But imagine what it would be like if you were the new...

2nd - 6th
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Gamerville

Written and Illustrated by Johnnie Christmas
Max Lightning is howling at the moon—he’s finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Reset.
3rd - 8th
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Next Stop

Written and Illustrated by Debbie Fong

Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger...

3rd - 7th
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The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1)

Written by Jaimal Yogis and Illustrated by Vivian Truong

When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at...

3rd - 7th
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Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: A Celebration of Family and Lunar New Year Traditions

Written by Zed Zha and Illustrated by Sian James

Celebrate Lunar New Year through a story of ancestral bravery while learning about Chinese history...

1st - 6th
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Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture

Written by Charnaie Gordon and Illustrated by Lhaiza Morena

Follow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love...

1st - 6th
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Art Club

Written and Illustrated by Rashad Doucet

Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture over and over again: Art will get you nowhere in life. A kid...

3rd - 7th
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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th
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Continental Drifter

Written and Illustrated by Kathy MacLeod

With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of...

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