2025 Librarian Favorites
Librarian book recommendations for kids, educators, booksellers, librarians, and caregivers of the best children’s books in 2024.
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
By: Ismée Williams
Illustrated by:
Tatiana Gardel
Tatiana Gardel
ISBN: 9781250848772
Fiction, 4-6, Immigrant Experience
Afro Unicorn—The Land of Afronia, Vol. 1
By: April Showers
Illustrated by:
Anthony Conley and Ronaldo Barata
Anthony Conley and Ronaldo Barata
ISBN: 9781524881023
Fiction, 4-6, Fantasy
Aloha Everything
By: Kaylin Melia George
Illustrated by:
Mae White
Mae White
ISBN: 9781636551128
Fiction, 4-6, Cultural Diversity
Anonymoose
By: Shawna J. C. Tenney
Illustrated by:
Shawna J. C. Tenney
Shawna J. C. Tenney
ISBN: 9781506497648
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding
By: Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Illustrated by:
Parwinder Singh
Parwinder Singh
ISBN: 9781623544188
Fiction, 4-6, Cultural Diversity
ARTificial Intelligence
By: David Biedrzycki
Illustrated by:
David Biedrzycki
David Biedrzycki
ISBN: 9781623543747
Fiction, 4-6, Art / Performing Arts
Be Careful, Xiao Xin!
By: Alice Pung
Illustrated by:
Sher Rill Ng
Sher Rill Ng
ISBN: 9780593812907
Fiction, 4-6, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Bear’s Lost Glasses
By: Leo Timmers
Illustrated by:
Leo Timmers
Leo Timmers
ISBN: 9781776575947
Fiction, 4-6, Imagination / Play
Before the Ships—The Birth of Black Excellence
By: Maisha Oso
Illustrated by:
Candice Bradley
Candice Bradley
ISBN: 9781338849974
Nonfiction, 4-6, History
Betty’s Birthday
By: Celine Ka Wing Lau
Illustrated by:
Celine Ka Wing Lau
Celine Ka Wing Lau
ISBN: 9781800660496
Fiction, 4-6, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
The Big & Little ABC Book
By: Sandra Ure Griffin
Illustrated by:
Sandra Ure Griffin
Sandra Ure Griffin
ISBN: 9798988908494
Nonfiction, 4-6, Concepts
A Big Juicy Earthworm
By: Katarina Macurova
Illustrated by:
Katarina Macurova
Katarina Macurova
ISBN: 9788000070841
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
Big Sister, Long Coat
By: Nelly Buchet
Illustrated by:
Rachel Katstaller
Rachel Katstaller
ISBN: 9780735845510
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
Billu Buttons
By: Gus Singh
Illustrated by:
Delzin Choksey
Delzin Choksey
ISBN: 9781949528657
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Bird is Dead
By: Tiny Fisscher
Illustrated by:
Herma Starreveld
Herma Starreveld
ISBN: 9781778401176
Fiction, 4-6, Death / Grief / Loss
Birth of the Chosen One—A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story
By: Terry M. Wildman
Illustrated by:
Hannah Noel Buchanan, and Holly Buchanan
Hannah Noel Buchanan, and Holly Buchanan
ISBN: 9781514007020
Nonfiction, 4-6, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Black Girl, Black Girl
By: Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond
Illustrated by:
Amanda Quartey
Amanda Quartey
ISBN: 9781728271149
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Blink and Glow
By: Raven Howell
Illustrated by:
Ann Pilicer
Ann Pilicer
ISBN: 9781738219339
Fiction, 4-6, Environment / Sustainability / Recycling
The Book That Can Read Your Mind
By: Marianna Coppo
Illustrated by:
Marianna Coppo
Marianna Coppo
ISBN: 9781797229010
Fiction, 4-6, Imagination / Play
Born Brave
By: Megan Bomgaars
Illustrated by:
Quiel Ramos
Quiel Ramos
ISBN: 9781486727865
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Bright and Beautiful—The Story of the Mercy Full Project
By: Precious McKenzie
Illustrated by:
Shelby Koehler
Shelby Koehler
ISBN: 9781962981040
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Broommates—A Brewing Boundary Battle
By: Lynne Marie and Brenda Reeves Sturgis
Illustrated by:
Nico Ecenarro
Nico Ecenarro
ISBN: 9781956378276
Fiction, 4-6, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn—A Picture Book
By: Shannon Hale
Illustrated by:
LeUyen Pham
LeUyen Pham
ISBN: 9781419768774
Fiction, 4-6, Imagination / Play
Bunnygirl—Treehouse Friends
By: Holly Jayne
Illustrated by:
Holly Jayne
Holly Jayne
ISBN: 9780645069679
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
Bunso Meets a Duwende
By: Rev Valdez
Illustrated by:
Rev Valdez
Rev Valdez
ISBN: 9781223188393
Fiction, 4-6, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
The Case of the Noisy Neighbor
By: Eric Hogan and Tara Hungerford
ISBN: 9780228104735
Fiction, 4-6, Science / Nature
Chooch Helped
By: Andrea L. Rogers
Illustrated by:
Rebecca Lee Kunz
Rebecca Lee Kunz
ISBN: 9781646144549
Fiction, 4-6, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story
By: Traci Sorell
Illustrated by:
Joseph Erb
Joseph Erb
ISBN: 9781623541934
Fiction, 4-6, Sports / Games / Recreation
Doris
By: Lo Cole
Illustrated by:
Lo Cole
Lo Cole
ISBN: 9781915801289
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Gifts from the Garbage Truck—A True Story About the Things We (Don’t) Throw Away
By: Andrew Larsen
Illustrated by:
Oriol Vidal
Oriol Vidal
ISBN: 9781728283517
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf
By: Craig Barr-Green
Illustrated by:
Francis Martin
Francis Martin
ISBN: 9781684647866
Fiction, 4-6, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Go To Sleep Anxiety!
By: Luna Chi and Gurihiru
Illustrated by:
Gurihiru
Gurihiru
ISBN: 9781368100236
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Greta’s Cloud
By: David Hernández Sevillano
Illustrated by:
Luisa Vera
Luisa Vera
ISBN: 9788410074361
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
Hank Goes Honk
By: Maudie Powell-Tuck
Illustrated by:
Duncan Beedie
Duncan Beedie
ISBN: 9781664300507
Fiction, 4-6, Humor
Hiro, Winter, and Marshmallows
By: Marine Schneider; translated by Vineet Lal
Illustrated by:
Marine Schneider
Marine Schneider
ISBN: 9780802856326
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
Is a Book a Box for Words?
By: Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by:
Mercè Galí
Mercè Galí
ISBN: 9781636551258
Fiction, 4-6, Concepts
Jacob’s Missing Book
By: Sarah Hoffman
Illustrated by:
Chris Case
Chris Case
ISBN: 9781433844584
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
Jump for Joy
By: Karen Gray Ruelle
Illustrated by:
Hadley Hooper
Hadley Hooper
ISBN: 9781662602023
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
A Life of Song—The Story of Ella Jenkins
By: Ty-Juana Taylor
Illustrated by:
Jade Johnson
Jade Johnson
ISBN: 9781737240433
Nonfiction, 4-6, Biography / Memoir
Like You, Like Me
By: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Illustrated by:
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
ISBN: 9780316330084
Fiction, 4-6, Friendships
Little Helper, Big Imagination
By: Emily Morrow
Illustrated by:
Sally Garland
Sally Garland
ISBN: 9780310158127
Fiction, 4-6, Imagination / Play
The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals
By: Deborah Underwood
Illustrated by:
LeUyen Pham
LeUyen Pham
ISBN: 9780358567134
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
The Midnight Mitzvah
By: Ruth Horowitz
Illustrated by:
Jenny Meilihove
Jenny Meilihove
ISBN: 9798888592342
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Mr. Round and Mr. Square
By: Patricia Fitti
Illustrated by:
Patricia Fitti
Patricia Fitti
ISBN: 9798890630810
Fiction, 4-6, Concepts
My Lost Freedom—A Japanese American WWII Story
By: George Takei
Illustrated by:
Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee
ISBN: 9780593566350
Nonfiction, 4-6, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
No Cats in the Library
By: Lauren Emmons
Illustrated by:
Lauren Emmons
Lauren Emmons
ISBN: 9781665933681
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
No More Señora Mimí
By: Meg Medina
Illustrated by:
Brittany Cicchese
Brittany Cicchese
ISBN: 9781536219449
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
The Ofrenda That We Built
By: Jolene Gutíerrez and Shaian Gutíerrez
Illustrated by:
Gabby Zapata
Gabby Zapata
ISBN: 9781797215624
Fiction, 4-6, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
The Pie Reports
By: Hayley Lowe
Illustrated by:
Hayley Lowe
Hayley Lowe
ISBN: 9781459838079
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever!
By: Louise Fitzgerald
Illustrated by:
Kate Hindley
Kate Hindley
ISBN: 9798887770512
Fiction, 4-6, Sleep / Dreams / Bedtime
Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice
By: Gabrielle Nidus
Illustrated by:
Stephanie Dehennin
Stephanie Dehennin
ISBN: 9798765924839
Fiction, 4-6, Food / Cooking
Rainbow Bear
By: Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson
Illustrated by:
Nathalie Beauvois
Nathalie Beauvois
ISBN: 9781612546445
Fiction, 4-6, Concepts
The Soil in Jackie’s Garden
By: Peggy Thomas
Illustrated by:
Neely Daggett
Neely Daggett
ISBN: 9781948898164
Nonfiction, 4-6, Environment / Sustainability / Recycling
The Spell of a Story
By: Mariajo Ilustrajo
Illustrated by:
Mariajo Ilustrajo
Mariajo Ilustrajo
ISBN: 9780711278011
Fiction, 4-6, Contemporary
The Sun Never Hurries
By: Roxane Turcotte
Illustrated by:
Lucie Crovatto
Lucie Crovatto
ISBN: 9781772783070
Fiction, 4-6, Social Emotional Learning
Volcanoes
By: Nell Cross Beckerman
Illustrated by:
Kalen Chock
Kalen Chock
ISBN: 9781338874679
Nonfiction, 4-6, Science / Nature
Where Is Little Stripe’s Daddy?
By: Deborah Bruss
Illustrated by:
Cornelius van Wright
Cornelius van Wright
ISBN: 9781595729286
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
The Yellow Bus
By: Loren Long
Illustrated by:
Loren Long
Loren Long
ISBN: 9781250903136
Fiction, 4-6, Kindness / Generosity
1,000 Facts About Sharks
By: Sarah Wassner Flynn and Dr Phillip S. Lobel
ISBN: 9781426371745
Nonfiction, 7-12, Animals
All About U.S.
By: Matt Lamothe and Jenny Volvovski
Illustrated by:
Matt Lamothe
Matt Lamothe
ISBN: 9781797213705
Nonfiction, 7-12, Places / Travel
And Yet You Shine—The Kohinoor Diamond, Colonization, and Resistance
By: Supriya Kelkar
Illustrated by:
Supriya Kelkar
Supriya Kelkar
ISBN: 9781536228298
Nonfiction, 7-12, History
Animal Minds—What Are They Thinking?
By: Dana L. Church
ISBN: 9781459834156
Nonfiction, 7-12, Animals
Ayo’s Adventure—Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu
By: Ain Heath Drew
Illustrated by:
Erin Robinson
Erin Robinson
ISBN: 9798888592113
Nonfiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Barracoon—Adapted for Young Readers
By: Zora Neale Hurston
Illustrated by:
Jazzmen Lee-Johnson
Jazzmen Lee-Johnson
ISBN: 9780063098336
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Benny Ramírez and the Nearly Departed
By: José Pablo Iriarte
ISBN: 9780593703700
Fiction, 7-12, Art / Performing Arts
Blackberry Fox
By: Kathrin Tordasi; translated by Cathrin Wirtz
ISBN: 9781665910194
Fiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Blue Stars—Mission One—The Vice Principal Problem—A Graphic Novel, The Blue Stars Series
By: Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith
Illustrated by:
Molly Murakami
Molly Murakami
ISBN: 9781536228663
Fiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Bodega Cats—Picture Purrfect
By: Hilda Eunice Burgos
Illustrated by:
Siara Faison
Siara Faison
ISBN: 9781250903747
Fiction, 7-12, Animals
The Books of Clash Volume 3—Legendary Legends of Legendarious Achievery
By: Gene Luen Yang
Illustrated by:
Kendall Goode and Alison Acton
Kendall Goode and Alison Acton
ISBN: 9781250816306
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
Cactus Queen—Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park
By: Lori Alexander
Illustrated by:
Jenn Ely
Jenn Ely
ISBN: 9781662680212
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
Call Me Roberto! Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
By: Nathalie Alonso
Illustrated by:
Rudy Gutierrez
Rudy Gutierrez
ISBN: 9781635928112
Nonfiction, 7-12, Sports / Games / Recreation
Cat Out of Water (A Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel)
By: Art Baltazar and Dr. Seuss
ISBN: 9780593703038
Fiction, 7-12, Humor
Champ
By: Payam Ebrahimi
Illustrated by:
Reza Dalvand
Reza Dalvand
ISBN: 9781778401190
Fiction, 7-12, Family / Community
The Children’s Book of the Future
By: Lavie Tidhar and Richard Watson
Illustrated by:
Cinthya Alvarez
Cinthya Alvarez
ISBN: 9780744098020
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
By: Patrick Ness
Illustrated by:
Tim Miller
Tim Miller
ISBN: 9781536235937
Fiction, 7-12, Humor
Clock Striker, Volume 2
By: Frederick L Jones
Illustrated by:
Issaka Galadima
Issaka Galadima
ISBN: 9780760389232
Fiction, 7-12, Fantasy
Colossal Words for Kids
By: Colette Hiller
Illustrated by:
Tor Freeman
Tor Freeman
ISBN: 9780711278752
Nonfiction, 7-12, Concepts
Could You? Some Do! Are You Stronger Than an Ant? Fun Facts about Extraordinary Animals
By: Karen Koepcke Morgan
Illustrated by:
Nelke Roose
Nelke Roose
ISBN: 9781605379876
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts
By: Ruby Bridges
Illustrated by:
John Jay Cabuay
John Jay Cabuay
ISBN: 9781338753912
Nonfiction, 7-12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Dinkey Donkey Doo—A Brave Boy, His Loyal Protector, and a Journey of Hope
By: David P. Kavanaugh
Illustrated by:
Albert Arrayás
Albert Arrayás
ISBN: 9781612546711
Fiction, 7-12, Mental / Physical Health
Earth’s Incredible Places—Grand Canyon
By: Susan Lamb
Illustrated by:
Sean Lewis
Sean Lewis
ISBN: 9781838741600
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem—The Vision of Photographer Roy DeCarava
By: Gary Golio
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9781662680557
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Fake Chinese Sounds
By: Jing Jing Tsong
ISBN: 9780525553434
Fiction, 7-12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Gertie Is Not All Dogs
By: Siski Kalla
Illustrated by:
Siski Kalla
Siski Kalla
ISBN: 9798890630902
Fiction, 7-12, Neurodiversity
The Gingerbread Man—Buttons on the Loose
By: Laura Murray
Illustrated by:
Laura Murray
Laura Murray
ISBN: 9780593532409
Fiction, 7-12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
The Girl Who Sang
By: Estelle Nadel and Sammy Savos
Illustrated by:
Sammy Savos
Sammy Savos
ISBN: 9781250247773
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Guts for Glory—The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman
By: Joanna Lapati
Illustrated by:
Joanna Lapati
Joanna Lapati
ISBN: 9780802854643
Nonfiction, 7-12, History
The History of Information
By: Chris Haughton
Illustrated by:
Chris Haughton
Chris Haughton
ISBN: 9780744091915
Nonfiction, 7-12, Technology / Inventions
The Hoop Con (Play the Game #1)
By: Amar Shah
ISBN: 9781338840315
Fiction, 7-12, Sports / Games / Recreation
The House of Hades—The Graphic Novel
By: Rick Riordan
ISBN: 9781368092661
Fiction, 7-12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
How Do You Become a Mad Scientist? A Book Full of Experiments
By: Madeline J. Hayes
Illustrated by:
Srimalile Bassani
Srimalile Bassani
ISBN: 9781486729951
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
I Am, I Can, I Will—A Guided Journal of Self-Discovery for Black Girls
By: Dr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter / Ruth Chamblee
Illustrated by:
Steffi Walthall
Steffi Walthall
ISBN: 9781523514571
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
IEPs R4U & Me—Duke the Deaf Dog Series Chapter Book
By: Kelly Brakenhoff
Illustrated by:
Caterina Baldi
Caterina Baldi
ISBN: 9781957938127
Fiction, 7-12, Disabilities
Iris and the Turtles
By: Melanie Mathis Miller
Illustrated by:
Karissa Miller Laffey
Karissa Miller Laffey
ISBN: 9781944644482
Fiction, 7-12, Animals
The Kids in Mrs.Z’s Class #3
By: Karina Glaser
Illustrated by:
Kat Fajardo
Kat Fajardo
ISBN: 9781523526536
Fiction, 7-12, Food / Cooking
Kwame Votes
By: Dr. Artika Tyner
Illustrated by:
Chasity Hampton
Chasity Hampton
ISBN: 9781959223856
Fiction, 7-12, Government / Politics / Law
Letters to Never Send Santa—Confessions, Complaints, and Outlandish Requests from the Files of St. Nick
By: David Griswold
Illustrated by:
Luis San Vicente
Luis San Vicente
ISBN: 9781638192046
Fiction, 7-12, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
The Life-Changing Magic of Baking—A Beginner’s Guide by Baker Joy Wilson
By: Joy Wilson
Illustrated by:
Cliff Wilson
Cliff Wilson
ISBN: 9781419776076
Nonfiction, 7-12, Food / Cooking
The Life-Changing Magic of Chess—A Beginner’s Guide with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley
By: Maurice Ashley
Illustrated by:
Denis Angelov
Denis Angelov
ISBN: 9781419773396
Nonfiction, 7-12, Sports / Games / Recreation
Lights, Camera, Brains?
By: Michelle L. Brown
ISBN: 9781631638305
Fiction, 7-12, Art / Performing Arts
Loch Ness Uncovered—Media, Misinformation, and the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time
By: Rebecca Siegel
ISBN: 9781662620232
Nonfiction, 7-12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Mahogany
By: JaNay Brown-Wood
Illustrated by:
John Joven
John Joven
ISBN: 9781623543679
Fiction, 7-12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Mama’s Chicken and Dumplings
By: Dionna L. Mann
ISBN: 9780823455553
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
Mammals Unlocked
By: Dia L. Michels
Illustrated by:
Bonnie Hofkin
Bonnie Hofkin
ISBN: 9781958629291
Nonfiction, 7-12, Facts / Trivia
Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice
By: Anna Lapera
ISBN: 9781646143719
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
Mid-Air
By: Alicia D. Williams
Illustrated by:
Danica Novgorodoff
Danica Novgorodoff
ISBN: 9781481465830
Fiction, 7-12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Minerals and Rocks—A Beginner’s Guide
By: Kim Tait
ISBN: 9780228104964
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science / Nature
Moko Magic—Carnival Chaos
By: Tracey Baptiste
ISBN: 9781368074377
Fiction, 7-12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
The Mythmakers—The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien (A Graphic Novel)
By: John Hendrix
Illustrated by:
John Hendrix
John Hendrix
ISBN: 9781419746345
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Nancy Bess had a Dress
By: Claire Annette Noland
Illustrated by:
Angela C. Hawkins
Angela C. Hawkins
ISBN: 9781957655239
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
The New Girl—A Graphic Novel (The New Girl #1)
By: Cassandra Calin
ISBN: 9781338762457
Fiction, 7-12, Humor
Record Breakers at the Olympic Games
By: Rob Walker
ISBN: 9781804535646
Nonfiction, 7-12, Sports / Games / Recreation
Saint Valentine the Kindhearted—The History and Legends of God’s Brave and Loving Servant
By: Ned Bustard
Illustrated by:
Ned Bustard
Ned Bustard
ISBN: 9781514008768
Nonfiction, 7-12, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Salt, Pepper, Season, Spice—All the Flavors of the World
By: Jacques Pasquet; translated by Ann Marie Boulanger
Illustrated by:
Claire Anghinolfi
Claire Anghinolfi
ISBN: 9781459839984
Nonfiction, 7-12, Food / Cooking
Secret Society of Rebel Girls—Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox
By: Marti Dumas
Illustrated by:
Kristina Kister
Kristina Kister
ISBN: 9798889641018
Fiction, 7-12, Mystery / Thriller
The Squad—A Graphic Novel (The Tryout #2)
By: Christina Soontornvat
Illustrated by:
Joanna Cacao
Joanna Cacao
ISBN: 9781338741315
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Stealing Little Moon—The Legacy of the American Indian Boarding Schools (Scholastic Focus)
By: Dan SaSuWeh Jones
ISBN: 9781338889475
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Stella and Marigold
By: Annie Barrows
Illustrated by:
Sophie Blackall
Sophie Blackall
ISBN: 9781797219707
Fiction, 7-12, Family / Community
The Story of Gumluck and the Dragon’s Eggs
By: Adam Rex
Illustrated by:
Adam Rex
Adam Rex
ISBN: 9781797214511
Fiction, 7-12, Fantasy
A Suffragist’s Guide to the Antarctic
By: Yi Shun Lai
ISBN: 9781665937764
Fiction, 7-12, Social Emotional Learning
Time Buddies
By: Matthew Cody, Colleen AF Venable, and Marcie Colleen
Illustrated by:
Chad Thomas
Chad Thomas
ISBN: 9781524888206
Fiction, 7-12, Fantasy
Wanjiku, Child of Mine
By: Ciiku Ndung'u-Case
Illustrated by:
Karen Vermeulen
Karen Vermeulen
ISBN: 9781960803016
Fiction, 7-12, Places / Travel
We Are Big Time (A Graphic Novel)
By: Hena Khan
Illustrated by:
Safiya Zerrougui
Safiya Zerrougui
ISBN: 9780593430477
Fiction, 7-12, Friendships
What Do We Eat? How Humans Find, Grow and Share Food
By: Megan Clendenan
Illustrated by:
Meegan Lim
Meegan Lim
ISBN: 9781459836761
Nonfiction, 7-12, Food / Cooking
What Happened on Thursday?
By: Ayo Oyeku
Illustrated by:
Lydia Mba
Lydia Mba
ISBN: 9781662504020
Fiction, 7-12, History
When We Flew Away—A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary
By: Alice Hoffman
ISBN: 9781338856941
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
Who Was Her Own Work of Art? Frida Kahlo (A Who HQ Graphic Novel)
By: Terry Blas
ISBN: 9780593384657
Nonfiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
Who’s Writing This Story?!
By: Robin Newman
Illustrated by:
Deborah Zemke
Deborah Zemke
ISBN: 9781954354296
Fiction, 7-12, Humor
Why Not? A Story About Discovering Our Bright Possibilities
By: Kobi Yamada
Illustrated by:
Gabriella Barouch
Gabriella Barouch
ISBN: 9781957891194
Fiction, 7-12, Animals
The Wildcat Behind Glass
By: Alki Zei; translated by Karen Emmerich
ISBN: 9781632063649
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
Winnie-the-Pooh
By: A.A. Milne
Illustrated by:
Travis Dandro
Travis Dandro
ISBN: 9781770466968
Fiction, 7-12, Friendships
A Witch’s Guide to Burning
By: Aminder Dhaliwal
Illustrated by:
Aminder Dhaliwal
Aminder Dhaliwal
ISBN: 9781770466999
Fiction, 7-12, Mental / Physical Health
A World of Dogs—A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers
By: Carlie Sorosiak
Illustrated by:
Luisa Uribe
Luisa Uribe
ISBN: 9798887770963
Nonfiction, 7-12, Animals
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook For Kids
By: David Borgenicht and Justin Heimberg
Illustrated by:
Wenke Kramp
Wenke Kramp
ISBN: 9781683694564
Nonfiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
Black Girl You Are Atlas
By: Renée Watson
ISBN: 9780593461709
Fiction, Teen, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Born A Girl—It Takes Courage
By: Alice Dussutour; translated by David Warriner
Illustrated by:
Alice Dussutour
Alice Dussutour
ISBN: 9781459838987
Nonfiction, Teen, Biography / Memoir
Carol Gilligan and the Search for Voice
By: Bill Cole
Illustrated by:
Sarah Green
Sarah Green
ISBN: 9781433843532
Nonfiction, Teen, Biography / Memoir
Children of Anguish and Anarchy
By: Tomi Adeyemi
ISBN: 9781250171016
Fiction, Teen, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Ditching Saskia
By: John Moore
Illustrated by:
Neetols
Neetols
ISBN: 9781838741556
Fiction, Teen, Death / Grief / Loss
Ghost Roast
By: Shawneé Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs
Illustrated by:
Emily Cannon
Emily Cannon
ISBN: 9780358141808
Fiction, Teen, Cultural Diversity
How the Boogeyman Became a Poet
By: Keith Tony
ISBN: 9780063296008
Nonfiction, Teen, Biography / Memoir
I Felt Myself Slipping
By: Ray Nadine
Illustrated by:
Ray Nadine
Ray Nadine
ISBN: 9781637154960
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
An Illustrated History of Urban Legends
By: Adam Allsuch Boardman
ISBN: 9781838749101
Nonfiction, Teen, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Lady Sunflower
By: Sierra Shuck-Sparer
Illustrated by:
Chloe Tyler
Chloe Tyler
ISBN: 9781486729869
Nonfiction, Teen, Mental / Physical Health
Little Moons
By: Jen Storm
Illustrated by:
Ryan Howe, Nickolej Villiger, and Alice RL
Ryan Howe, Nickolej Villiger, and Alice RL
ISBN: 9781774921074
Fiction, Teen, Death / Grief / Loss
Lunar New Year Love Story
By: Gene Luen Yang
Illustrated by:
LeUyen Pham
LeUyen Pham
ISBN: 9781250908261
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
The Maid and the Crocodile—A Novel in the World of Raybearer
By: Jordan Ifueko
ISBN: 9781419764356
Fiction, Teen, Fantasy
Mamie Phipps Clark, Champion for Children
By: Lynette Mawhinney
Illustrated by:
Neil Evans
Neil Evans
ISBN: 9781433830488
Nonfiction, Teen, Biography / Memoir
Mismatched—A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma
By: Anne Camlin
Illustrated by:
Isadora Zeferino
Isadora Zeferino
ISBN: 9780316704106
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
The Rez Doctor
By: Gitz Crazyboy
Illustrated by:
Veronika Barinova, Azby Whitecalf, and Toben Racicot
Veronika Barinova, Azby Whitecalf, and Toben Racicot
ISBN: 9781553799245
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
The Salt Thief—Gandhi’s Heroic March to Freedom
By: Neal Bascomb
ISBN: 9781338701999
Nonfiction, Teen, Biography / Memoir
Shackled—A Tale of Wronged Kids, Rogue Judges, and a Town that Looked Away
By: Candy J. Cooper
ISBN: 9781662620133
Nonfiction, Teen, Government / Politics / Law
Transformers—Robots In Disguise
By: Daniel Warren Johnson
Illustrated by:
Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
ISBN: 9781534398177
Fiction, Teen, Sci-Fi
Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . . A LOVE Story
By: Jason Reynolds
ISBN: 9781665961271
Fiction, Teen, Death / Grief / Loss
Villains—Kill the Beast
By: Serena Valentino
ISBN: 9781368076593
Fiction, Teen, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Void Rivals—More Than Meets The Eye
By: Robert Kirkman
Illustrated by:
Lorenzo De Felici and Matheus Lopes
Lorenzo De Felici and Matheus Lopes
ISBN: 9781534398184
Fiction, Teen, Sci-Fi
The White Guy Dies First—13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power
By: Terry J. Benton-Walker
ISBN: 9781250861269
Fiction, Teen, BIPOC Characters and Creators
