Newbery Honor winner Margi Preus’ Village of Scoundrels focuses on the heroic actions of numerous young people in Le Chambon.
An outstanding work of juvenile nonfiction, We Had to Be Brave tells the stories of children evacuated from Nazi Germany on the Kindertransports.
A fascinating graphic novel, Catherine’s War is a tribute to the healing power of art and the promise of hope, even in the midst of death and danger.
Readers will lose themselves in Kaela Noel’s whimsical debut novel, Coo, a high-flying story of friendship and home.
A Home for Goddesses and Dogs’ hope-filled narrative demonstrates the flexible nature of families and the restorative power of love.
In her impressive debut novel, J. M. M. Nuanez delivers a nuanced story about modern kinship.
Itch, the debut middle grade novel by Polly Farquhar, explores a familiar theme — the desire to fit in — through a distinctive, endearing lens.
Things Seen From Above offers an appealing story about learning to fit into a crowd that’s still learning what fitting in truly means.
Pam Muñoz Ryan demonstrates her ability to tell poignant adventure stories with Mañanaland, which is certain to become an instant classic.
Gold Rush Girl tells an adventure-filled but grounded story of what life was like for many families during the California gold rush.
Set against the backdrop of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, The Blackbird Girls powerfully explores the transformative power of friendship across time.
Black Brother, Black Brother demonstrates the power in fighting for what you believe and surrounding yourself with people who will fight with you.
Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World is a tender celebration of the quirks that make each person different.
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