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Jiu-Jitsu Girl

Written by Jennifer Dutton
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Sixth grader Angie dreads being pushed into Jiu-Jitsu, especially as she tries to fit in with the “normal” kids at school. When a tournament, family changes, and an unexpected friendship complicate things, she’s forced to question where she truly belongs. Through it all, Angie learns to define herself on her own terms.
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Alone

Written by Megan E. Freeman

When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she...

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Tiny Infinities

Written by J.H. Shapiro

When Alice's dad moves out, leaving her with her troubled mother, she does the only thing that feels...

5th - 9th
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Proud

The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and...

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)

Written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Illustrated by Anna Hymas
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. This inspiring memoir tells the true story of William Kamkwamba, who builds a windmill from scrap materials to save his family during a devastating drought in Malawi. Using knowledge from library books, he brings electricity and water to his village. The story highlights ingenuity, perseverance, and the power of learning to create change.
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The Skin I'm In

Written by Sharon G. Flake

Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at...

5th - 8th

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