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Good Enough
age 9+
Compelling, emotional look at tween's anorexia recovery.
By Jen Petro-Roy
(2019)
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Genesis Begins Again
age 11+
Teen learns to love herself in uplifting tale of misfits.
By Alicia D. Williams
(2019)
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True: Happy Hearts Day
age 4+
Sweet holiday story promotes empathy, compassion.
Network: Netflix
(2019)
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The Giver: The Graphic Novel
age 12+
Dazzling graphic adaptation captures power of original.
By Lois Lowry
(2019)
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Peppa Celebrates Chinese New Year
age 3+
Great holiday explainer best for young Mandarin speakers.
In Theaters Now
(Release Year: 2019)
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
age 6+
Pratfall-heavy take on holiday tale is fun but no classic.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2018)
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Minor Incidents and Absolute Uncertainties: Frazzled, Book 3
age 8+
Abbie overcomes Outdoor School anxiety in hilarious sequel.
By Booki Vivat
(2019)
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
age 8+
Disney's take on Christmas classic is colorful but intense.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2018)
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The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
age 10+
Inspiring memoir teaches kids to dream big.
By Sonia Sotomayor
(2019)
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Sydney to the Max
age 6+
Heartwarming family sitcom uses funny '90s flashbacks.
Network: Disney Channel
(2019)
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Ghost Boys
age 10+
Heavy look at long history of whites killing black kids.
By Jewell Parker Rhodes
(2018)
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Blended
age 8+
Honest, warm story of family, identity, police brutality.
By Sharon M. Draper
(2018)
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The Unteachables
age 8+
Triumph, life lessons fill hysterical middle school romp.
By Gordon Korman
(2019)
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Pinky Malinky
age 7+
Quirky show lacks substance, but odd characters entertain.
Network: Netflix
(2019)
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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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Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
age 10+
Captivating tale of girl diving into her Dominican roots.
By Hilda Eunice Burgos
(2918)
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Clash of Beasts: Going Wild, Book 3
age 9+
Superpowered tweens battle archvillain in thrilling finale.
By Lisa McMann
(2018)
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Second Act
age 13+
JLo glows in friendship comedy with swearing, racy humor.
In Theaters Now
(Release Year: 2018)
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Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas
age 4+
Pete gives his kind of gifts in sweet, fun carol reboot.
By James Dean, Kimberly Dean
(2018)
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A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas Book Poster Image
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A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
age 4+
Classic carol brims with Spanish words, Mexican traditions.
By Pat Mora
(2009)
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