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The Tyrell Show

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym
The Tyrell Show: Season One follows 11-year-old Tyrell as he navigates the stresses of sixth grade by hosting an imaginary real-time podcast in his head.
3rd - 7th
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The Big Game

The Big Game

Written by Tim Green
Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.
3rd - 7th
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What's Stirring: Fun, Food, & Family

Written by Daniel & Alonna Moore, with Dr. Daneell
What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.
K - 6th
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The Runaway Beignet

The Runaway Beignet

Written by Connie Collins Morgan and Illustrated by Herb Leonhard
A magic beignet boy comes to life in New Orleans and leads a wild chase through the French Quarter as hungry people try to catch him.
1st - 6th
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Rebel Seoul

Rebel Seoul

Written by Axie Oh and Illustrated by Sebastien Hue
Pacific Rim meets Korean action dramas in this mind-blowing sci-fi novel set in New Seoul in the year 2199.
6th - 12th
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man

Written by Jason Reynolds

“Everyone gets mad at hustlers, especially if you’re on the victim side of the hustle. And Miles...

3rd - 7th
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Bye Forever, I Guess

Bye Forever, I Guess

Written by Jodi Meadows

Can a guarded gamer girl lower her shield for a new friend… or more-than-friend?

Thirteen-year-old...

5th - 9th
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Fast Break

Fast Break

Written by Mike Lupica

Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does...

5th - 6th
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The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Written by Gennifer Choldenko

When eleven-year-old Hank’s mom doesn’t come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he...

5th - 6th
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Twerp (Twerp Series)

Written by Mark Goldblatt

It's not like I meant for him to get hurt... 

Julian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big...

4th - 7th
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Haunted U.S.A.: Spine-Tingling Stories from All 50 States

Written by Heather Alexander and Illustrated by Sam Kalda

We've got spirits, yes we do! Haunted USA is a terrifying treasure trove of supernatural scares from...

4th - 7th
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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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Serena Williams: Athletes Who Made a Difference

Written by Blake Hoena and Illustrated by Sam LeDoyen

Working through times of setbacks and Grand Slam glory, Serena Williams has become a role model for...

3rd - 6th
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Freewater

Written by Amina Luqman-Dawson

Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister...

5th - 9th
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When Stars Are Scattered

Written by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed and Illustrated by Victoria Jamieson

Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in...

4th - 7th
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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 Nocturnals Explore Unique Adaptations of Nighttime Animals

Written by Tracey Hecht

This middle grade nonfiction book is for kids ages 9–12 and has over 150 full-color animal photos...

4th - 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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Life Really Socks: Quest for Iron Mountain (Volume 2)

Written by Shidan Youssefian and Roshan Youssefian and Illustrated by Mahui Duque

Freddy, Ruffles, and Hanks travel to the Pinky Toe Kingdom, a realm of irresistibly cute baby socks...

4th - 7th
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Life Really Socks: Into the Sock-Verse (Volume 1)

Written by Shidan Youssefian and Roshan Youssefian and Illustrated by Mahui Duque

Enter Freddy: a skater sock who gets caught in a dizzying spin-cycle and is magically transported...

4th - 7th
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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!
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