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Starfish
age 10+
Moving, witty novel tackles fatphobia, self-advocacy.
By Lisa Fipps
(2021)
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Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
age 10+
Biopic has positive messages, some violence.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
age 10+
Without guidance, parable may confuse kids; smoking.
In Theaters Now
(Release Year: 2021)
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Lost in the Never Woods
age 13+
Gripping Peter Pan retell shines light on trauma, recovery.
By Aiden Thomas
(2021)
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Imagine from Home
age 10+
Bland craft tutorials from Imagineers for Disney superfans.
Network: ABC
(2021)
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Drama Club
age 10+
Great characters and diversity in fun mockumentary series.
Network: Nickelodeon
(2021)
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Charlie Thorne and the Lost City: Charlie Thorne, Book 2
age 10+
Fast, fun tale of young genius chasing Darwin's dark secret.
By Stuart Gibbs
(2021)
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Half Brothers
age 13+
Uneven buddy comedy has sentimental, jarringly sad moments.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2020)
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The Poetry of Secrets
age 13+
Jewish persecution in medieval Spain dominates teen romance.
By Cambria Gordon
(2021)
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Blown Away
age 13+
Fast-paced competition is a fun intro to glass art.
Network: Netflix
(2019)
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The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges: The Fowl Twins, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges: The Fowl Twins, Book 2
age 10+
Sequel is full of wild characters and exciting exploits.
By Eoin Colfer
(2020)
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The Nightmare Thief, Book 1
age 10+
Thought-provoking story examines mind control, blackmail.
By Nicole Lesperance
(2021)
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Music
age 13+
Despite talented cast, drama is a misguided look at autism.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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To All the Boys: Always and Forever
age 13+
College, relationships, sex, swearing in romcom threequel.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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About Hope
age 10+
Sweet faith-based romance has some drinking.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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Courting Mom and Dad
age 10+
Kids try to stop their parents' divorce in faith-based tale.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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Influence
age 13+
Wild, fast-moving tale of internet fame, fandom, and murder.
By Sara Shepard, Lilia Buckingham
(2021)
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)
age 10+
Thoughtful middle-grade mystery explores truth and honesty.
By David Levithan
(2021)
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Rocks
age 13+
Coming-of-age teen drama has diverse, positive female leads.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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Penguin Bloom Movie Poster Image
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Penguin Bloom
age 13+
True story about trauma, grief is intense but uplifting.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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