Contemporary Fiction
Elementary
A Walk In The Words
Helen Yoon
Discover the magic of reading at your own pace in this inspiring journey of self-acceptance!
Can I Touch Your Hair?
Irene Latham and Charles Waters
Two poets from different backgrounds tackle race and childhood through poetry.
Family Poems for Everyday of the Week
F. X. Alarcón and M. Gonzalez
Experience the joy of each day in this vibrant bilingual poetry collection celebrating childhood!
The Proudest Blue
Ibtihaj Muhammad
A vibrant story about the first day of school, a new hijab and two sisters on a journey to find strength and beauty when faced with unkindness.
Middle School
We Still Belong
Christine Day
A girl’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day plans go awry, but community and family help her find her place.
Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga
In lyrical verse, Jude discovers hope, friendship, and the courage to be herself after leaving Syria.
Buffalo Dreamer
Violet Duncan
A summer of dreams and discovery leads Summer to reclaim her heritage and confront the past.
Popcorn
Rob Harrell
Picture Day spirals into chaos for Andrew as anxiety mounts, but he learns to embrace help and humor.
A Kind of Spark
Elle McNicoll
A neurodivergent girl fights to honor witches burned for being different in her small town.
The Quiet and the Loud
Helena Fox
In a world of chaos, George finds solace on the water—but family secrets threaten her peace.
Fighting Words
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
A powerful story of two sisters facing trauma and finding their voices in a heartfelt journey.
On the Block
edited by Ellen Oh
Inspiring tales of 12 immigrant families at the Entrada, celebrating culture, friendship, and home!
High School
When the World Tips Over
Jandy Nelson
In Northern California, 3 siblings grapple with love, loss and a girl who could change everything.
The Breakup Lists
Adib Korram
In a sharp, funny tale of high school theater, a techie struggles with love, lists, and unexpected feelings.
When the Stars Wrote Back
Trista Mateer
A moving collection of powerful poems that explore love, healing and self-empowerment.