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Ms. Bixby's Last Day

age 8+

Remarkable story of three boys honoring spirited teacher.

By John David Anderson

(2016)

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age 8+

Small girl grows inside in funny, inspiring theater tale.

By Holly Goldberg Sloan

(2017)

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The First Rule of Punk

age 8+

Creative Latina finds her voice and pride in spirited tale.

By Celia C. Pérez

(2017)

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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

age 8+

Riveting, poignant drama explores kindness, friendship.

By Leslie Connor

(2018)

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Where the Watermelons Grow

age 8+

Book about mental illness in family is real yet reassuring.

By Cindy Baldwin

(2018)

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A Good Kind of Trouble

age 8+

Girl learns to be brave in triumphant coming-of-age tale.

By Lisa Moore Ramée

(2019)

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Extraordinary Birds

age 8+

Foster kid learns to trust in beautiful, heartfelt story.

By Sandy Stark-McGinnis

(2019)

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Who Put This Song On?

age 17+

Eccentric teen girl fights depression in moving story.

By Morgan Parker

(2019)

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Project Middle School: Hope: Book 1

age 8+

Relatable tale of girl finding her voice at new school.

By Alyssa Milano, Debbie Rigaud

(2019)

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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

age 8+

Math whiz gets out of comfort zone in smart, touching story.

By Stacy McAnulty

(2018)

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The Season of Styx Malone

age 8+

Heartwarming story of friendship and adventure.

By Kekla Magoon

(2018)

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One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street

age 8+

Orange tree draws a neighborhood together in unique story.

By Joanne Rocklin

(2011)

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The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez

age 8+

Rich, authentic characters are heart of thoughtful novel.

By Peter Johnson

(2014)

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Moonpenny Island

age 8+

Strong messages, role models in absorbing coming-of-ager.

By Tricia Springstubb

(2015)

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Gabriela: American Girl: Girl of the Year, 2017, Book 1

age 8+

Fun American Girl Doll story about finding your voice.

By Teresa E. Harris

(2017)

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Caterpillar Summer

age 8+

Touching tale of girl's summer with brother, family secrets.

By Gillian McDunn

(2019)

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Silver Meadows Summer

age 8+

Poignant story of Puerto Rican girl adapting to life in U.S.

By Emma Otheguy

(2019)

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The Queen Bee and Me

age 8+

Relatable story about conformity has strong science content.

By Gillian McDunn

(2020)

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The Courage of Cat Campbell

age 8+

Appealing tale of would-be witch has laughs, insights.

By Natasha Lowe

(2015)

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Half a Chance

age 8+

Gentle story of girl photographer raises ethical issues.

By Cynthia Lord

(2014)

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