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To Kill a Mockingbird Book Poster Image
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To Kill a Mockingbird
age 12+
Stunning classic examines racism -- and justice.
By Harper Lee
(1960)
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I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives Book Poster Image
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I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives
age 12+
Moving, eye-opening memoir of cross-cultural friendship.
By Martin Ganada, Caitlin Alifrenka, Liz Welch
(2015)
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The Hunger Games, Book 1
age 12+
Exciting, provocative tale of lethal reality show.
By Suzanne Collins
(2008)
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Julie of the Wolves Book Poster Image
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Julie of the Wolves
age 12+
Thought-provoking saga of Inuit girl adopted by wolf pack.
By Jean Craighead George
(1972)
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Sofia the First
age 3+
Spunky, well-rounded princess celebrates individuality.
Network: Disney Channel, Disney Junior
(2012)
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The Testing, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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The Testing, Book 1
age 12+
Thoughtful dystopian tale questions winning at all costs.
By Joelle Charbonneau
(2013)
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Wonder Woman
age 12+
Engaging, entertaining, empowering superhero adventure.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2017)
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Anne with an E
age 12+
Dark, intense Green Gables retelling not for all Anne fans.
Network: Netflix
(2017)
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Five Feet Apart
age 12+
Sweet love story of sick teens who aren't allowed to touch.
By Rachael Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
(2018)
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The Amazing Spider-Man
age 12+
Action-packed series reboot has lots to offer Spidey fans.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2012)
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
age 12+
Terrific but intense mix of love, friendship, fear, sorrow.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2009)
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Marvel's Agent Carter
age 12+
Strong female lead defies stereotypes in tantalizing series.
Network: ABC
(2015)
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PAW Patrol
age 3+
Cute pups rescue neighbors in friendly cartoon.
Network: Nickelodeon
(2013)
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Bob the Builder
age 3+
Teamwork paramount on friendly construction show.
Network: PBS
(1998)
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The Big Comfy Couch TV Poster Image
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The Big Comfy Couch
age 3+
Gentle, low-tech show with a good heart.
Network: PBS
(1995)
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Scorpion
age 12+
Tech-driven drama celebrates brains over brawn.
Network: CBS
(2014)
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Children of Eden Book Poster Image
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Children of Eden
age 12+
Familiar dystopian tale pushes limits of believability.
By Joey Graceffa
(2016)
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