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Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers

age 9+

Powerful coming-of-age tale promotes friendship, activism.

By Celia C. Pérez

(2019)

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Pie in the Sky

age 9+

Moving graphic novel hybrid explores immigration and grief.

By Remy Lai

(2019)

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Front Desk

age 9+

Immigrant kid tackles racism, bullying in powerful tale.

By Kelly Yang

(2018)

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The Crossroads

age 9+

Refugee kids find new life in nuanced, relatable sequel.

By Alexandra Diaz

(2018)

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The Third Mushroom

age 9+

Charming sequel reminds kids to be open to new experiences.

By Jennifer L. Holm

(2018)

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The Only Road

age 9+

Harrowing, heartfelt tale of Central American teen refugees.

By Alexandra Diaz

(2016)

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The Meaning of Maggie

age 9+

Girl comes to terms with dad's illness in relatable tale.

By Megan Jean Severn

(2014)

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The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman

age 9+

Misfit finds a place to belong through Scrabble superpower.

By Meg Wolitzer

(2011)

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Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a NOT-SO-Popular Party Girl

age 9+

Protagonist shows more depth here, but still pretty shallow.

By Rachel Renee Russell

(2010)

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Dork Diaries 1: Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life

age 9+

First in diary series thick with materialism, thin on plot.

By Rachel Renee Russell

(2009)

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Violet in Bloom: A Flower Power Book

age 9+

Tween friends tackle healthy relationships and food choices.

By Lauren Myracle

(2010)

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Acting Out: Six One-Act Plays, Six Newbery Stars

age 9+

Fun writing exercise, but doesn't always inspire.

By Avi, Katherine Paterson, Patricia MacLachlan, Richard Peck, Sharon Creech, Susan Cooper

(2008)

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The Higher Power of Lucky

age 9+

Newbery winner is delicate, humorous, poignant.

By Susan Patron

(2006)

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The Prophet of Yonwood (Ember, Book 3)

age 9+

Don't look for much Ember here. But OK for tweens.

By Jeanne DuPrau

(2006)

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The Wanderer

age 9+

Award-winning tale takes risks with storytelling.

By Sharon Creech

(2005)

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A Face First

age 9+

A realistic look at the life of a burn victim.

By Priscilla Cummings

(2004)

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Feather Boy

age 9+

Poignant search for the truth about a boy's death.

By Nicky Singer

(2004)

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God Went to Beauty School

age 9+

Poems about God experiencing life as a human.

By Cynthia Rylant

(2004)

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Locomotion

age 9+

Boy's writings are lyrical, yet seamless and real.

By Jacqueline Woodson

(2004)

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