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Starfish

age 10+

Moving, witty novel tackles fatphobia, self-advocacy.

By Lisa Fipps

(2021)

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Merci Suárez Can't Dance

age 9+

Merci deals with racism, family, boys in delightful sequel.

By Meg Medina

(2021)

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Welcome to Your Period

age 10+

Empowering, educational, gender-inclusive primer on periods.

By Yumi Stynes, Dr. Melissa Kang

(2021)

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Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers

age 10+

Candid and inspiring memoir from a former First Lady.

By Michelle Obama

(2021)

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Red, White, and Whole

age 9+

Emotional novel in verse follows 1983 Indian American teen.

By Rajani LaRocca

(2021)

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Middle School: Field Trip Fiasco

age 9+

Mysterious adventure at camp is fast, funny read for tweens.

By James Patterson, Martin Chatterton

(2021)

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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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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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Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy: The Chronicles of Never After, Book 1

age 10+

Lively fairy tale romp explores adoption, bullying, magic.

By Melissa de la Cruz

(2020)

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Girl Giant and the Monkey King

age 10+

Middle school girl uses trickster god's help in fun fantasy.

By Van Hoang

(2020)

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The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

age 10+

Middle schoolers uncover conspiracy in fun adventure.

By Sheela Chari

(2020)

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Pippa Park Raises Her Game

age 10+

Charming middle-grade novel about friendship and identity.

By Erin Yun

(2020)

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King and the Dragonflies

age 10+

Beautifully told coming-of-age tale full of grief and hope.

By Kacen Callender

(2020)

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What Lane?

age 10+

Biracial 6th-grader torn between groups in sweet novel.

By Torrey Maldonado

(2020)

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Fly on the Wall

age 9+

Funny graphic novel hybrid about friendship, communication.

By Remy Lai

(2020)

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Flying Over Water

age 9+

Refugee friendship tale has strong tolerance, faith message.

By N.H. Senzai, Shannon Hitchcock

(2020)

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Black Girl, White School: Thriving, Surviving, and "No, You Can't Touch My Hair"

age 10+

Remarkable anthology brims with solidarity for Black girls.

By Olivia V. G. Clarke

(2020)

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Three Keys: Front Desk, Book 2

age 9+

Immigrant kid continues to tackle racism in powerful sequel.

By Kelly Yang

(2020)

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Saucy

age 9+

Characters sparkle with humor in tale about animal rights.

By Cynthia Kadohata

(2020)

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Class Act: New Kid, Book 2

age 10+

Eighth-graders navigate race, class in savvy graphic novel.

By Jerry Craft

(2020)

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