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90 Miles to Havana
“90 Miles to Havana” is based on the author's experience as one of 14,000 children in Operation Pedro Pan. Moving from Cuba to the refugee camp in Miami, Flores-Galbis' writing is engaging, fast paced, and colorful with well-developed characters drawn from his personal experiences.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2011 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781596431683
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Author Sherman Alexie narrates his National Book Award-winning story of 14-year-old Arnold "Junior" Spirit. The realistic and earthy narration captures the hero's struggle to overcome physical, economic, and social obstacles.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781478993537
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Accused! The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys: Lies, Prejudice, and the Fourteenth Amendment
The impeccably researched story of nine African American young men falsely accused of raping two white girls in 1931 Scottsboro, Alabama.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629797755
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After Tupac & D Foster
This tightly woven novel looks back on two years in a New York City neighborhood, where life changes for two eleven-year-olds when a new girl joins their game of double Dutch.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399246548
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Ain't Burned All the Bright
What does it really mean to breathe? In this poem told in three parts, Jason Reynolds explores what it means to be Black in America in 2022. Listeners get to experience this piece twice, read once by Reynolds and a second time by a full cast. Each retelling brings something different to the story but both use the rhythm of spoken word to bring this poetry to life.
- Fiction, Poetry, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781797137544
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Ain’t Burned All the Bright
An interplay of poetry and art showcases a Black family during the first summer of COVID. In three breaths, the teen narrator describes how his family copes with the challenges of that time.
- Fiction, Poetry, Verse Novel, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781534439467
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Al Capone Does My Shirts
With Alcatraz as the evocative backdrop for this highly original novel set in 1935, twelve-year-old Moose Flanagan tells about the travails of “the Rock,” where his father has taken a job. Hilarious antics are deftly interwoven with themes of isolation and imprisonment, compassion and connection.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (0-399-23861-1)
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Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
Evil librarians are trying to take over the world. Ramón de Ocampo deftly voices the recluctant, snarky hero, Alcatraz Smedry.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Older
- ISBN: 9781461808251
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Alchemy and Meggy Swann
After Meggy's mother sends her off to London, she has to prove useful to her alchemist father. Narrator Katherine Kellgren uses voices and singing to recreate the dirty streets of medieval London. -
All the Greys on Greene Street
Olympia must navigate both the disappearance of her father and her mother's growing struggle with depression.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780451479532
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All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team
With superb narrative nonfiction writing, Soontornvat skillfully describes the dramatic real-life rescue of the Thai Boys’ soccer team in 2018.
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Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir
Ha shares her experience of a surprise move from South Korea to Alabama with her single mom. Feeling out of place in her new stepfamily and high school, she acclimates with the help of a comic-making class.
- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Autobiography
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062685100
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Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream
Women in space – not a big deal now, but it took more than 20 years for NASA to recognize that women have the Right Stuff. “Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream,” published by Candlewick Press, tells the story of the women aviators and aspiring astronauts known as the “Mercury 13,” who in the early 1960's repeatedly proved themselves capable but could not overcome prevailing prejudices. Meticulously researched and handsomely illustrated with archival materials, Stone's insightful, passionately written chronicle is sure to inspire.
- Nonfiction, Science
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2010 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763636111
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Amal Unbound
Unknowingly, Amal insults a corrupt but powerful man in her small Pakistani village. As retribution, he claims her as an indentured servant.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399544682
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Amber and Clay
Set in Ancient Greece, this epic novel in verse traces the converging journeys of two children, a slave and an aristocrat.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781536201222
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American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South
This thoroughly researched and engaging history details the discovery and treatment of devastating cases of hookworm in the southern U.S. in the early twentieth century.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Health & Medicine, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781684378159
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An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Murphy draws material from primary sources, such as private diaries, newspapers, and books, to give insight into the political, social, and cultural challenges of the yellow fever epidemic. The compelling narrative pulls readers into the crisis, illuminates the community's responses, and shows the best and worst of humanity. -
Amina's Voice
A Pakistani American Muslim middle-school girl attempts to blend her family's traditions and her experience in school to be accepted.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481492065
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Anna and the Swallow Man
In the shadow of the Nazi invasion of Poland, Anna finds herself alone and follows a tall, mysterious stranger. Together, they embark on a journey of survival and self-discovery. Told in elegant language, this heartbreaking story explores a child's coming-of-age in a war-torn landscape where nothing is as it seems. -
Apart of Me
A small but open-world role-playing game (RPG), in which players connect with real stories of love and loss while working through their own grief. Includes journaling and real-life "assignments," mindfulness exercises, and resources for further support. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 999901
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Apollo 8: The Mission that Changed Everything
With riveting text and stunning archival photos capturing the excitement and danger, this compelling account of the Apollo 8 mission emphasizes the turning point of the space program.- Nonfiction, Technology
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763694890
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The Apothecary
Reader Cristin Milioti switches seamlessly between American, British and Russian accents in this fantasy set during the Cold War.- Fiction, History, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Older
- ISBN: 9781611760095
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Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game
Produced by the Smithsonian, this simulation game educates children on water equity and challenges players to distribute resources and humanitarian aid around the globe. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 999902
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” brings readers the tale of 15-year-old loner Aristotle Mendoza and his friendship with Dante Quintana. Sáenz exquisitely captures the story of two boys on the edge of manhood. By addressing issues of identity, friendship, family and love, Sáenz pushes beyond geography, sexuality and cultural identity to create a truly universal novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2013 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781442408920
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Armstrong and Charlie
A strong friendship develops between two boys from different economic and racial environments.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544826083
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Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian
Listeners will be immersed in a world populated with fairies, trolls, and Opal Koboi—Artemis Fowl's archenemy. Nathaniel Parker's energetic performance conveys the rollicking adventures listeners have come to expect from Artemis Fowl. -
As Brave As You
As their parents try to repair their marriage, brothers Ernie and Genie uncover family history and the extent of their own bravery, while spending an eye-opening summer with their grandparents in Virginia.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781481415903
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As Brave as You
Guy Lockard brings ebullience and poignancy to this funny, resonant story of two brothers and the questions, big and small, that they face over the summer at their grandparents' home.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781508225102
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Ashes to Asheville
Two sisters set off without adults on an impromptu road trip to scatter their mother's ashes in this moving, sensitive novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399165047
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Attucks! Oscar Robertson and the Basketball Team that Awakened a City
This is a comprehensive account of the people and the events involved in the first all-Black high school basketball team that confronted segregation in Indianapolis and won.- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780374306120
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Baba Yaga's Assistant
Using skills learned from her beloved grandma, Masha must pass a series of tests to become a witch's assistant and get her annoying stepsister home safely. Graphic panels magically blend the contemporary with the traditional.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763669614
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The Ballad of a Broken Nose
Bart, a quirky Norwegian 13-year-old, faces many odds: an alcoholic, overweight mother who loves him dearly; life in a run-down apartment; classmates who bully him and break his nose; and boxing lessons he takes to toughen himself—all juxtaposed with his desire to become an opera singer!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481415422
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Be Internet Awesome
Explore the Interland, featuring four challenging games that teach kids the fundamentals of digital safety and citizenship: Be Internet Smart, Be Internet Alert, Be Internet Strong, Be Internet Kind, and Be Internet Brave. Also features educational resources for both educators and parents regarding digital safety and citizenship for kids.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2019
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 999929
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Be Prepared
Brosgol comically recounts her experiences at a summer camp for Russian American kids in this graphic memoir.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781626724440
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Becoming Naomi León
In “Becoming Naomi León,” Muñoz Ryan writes convincingly about the love that binds an extended family together. Characters are well-drawn and balanced, relationships are honest, and Naomi's growing awareness of her cultural heritage and sense of self will keep readers engrossed.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780439269698
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Beetle Boy
With distinct characterizations and humor, M.G. Leonard narrates her book about a boy, beetles, and the mysterious disappearance of his father. -
Before the Ever After
In this novel in verse, 12-year-old ZJ leans on his community for support as his football-star father experiences alarming medical symptoms and dramatic changes as a result of the sport (later revealed to be CTE).
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399545436
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Before We Were Free
Exquisitely written testimonial, sometimes in diary form, immerses readers in the details of life under dictator General Trujillo in the Dominican Republic during the political upheavals of the early 1960s. It is an engaging story of one girl's coming of age set against a backdrop of fear and secrets. Powerful and at times intense, this book will take readers on a frightening journey of fear and anguish that will cause them to pray for the rescue of Anita and her family.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2004 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780375815447
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Belle Prater's Boy
Gypsy's cousin Woodrow comes to live next door, bringing with him a mystery and the key to a secret that Gypsy keeps from herself. Grand parents and Gypsy's supportive mother and stepfather create a loving environment in which the children can come to grips with their losses.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (0-374-30668-0)
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Better Nate Than Ever
Broadway wannabe Nate Foster ventures solo to the unknown territory of New York City on a quest for stardom. First-time novelist and Broadway veteran Tim Federle narrates his own work in a laugh-out-loud performance full of heart and self-discovery.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781442366206
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Beverly, Right Here
After the loss of her beloved dog, Beverly runs away from home and starts a new life.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763694647
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Beyond the Bright Sea
In a stunningly beautiful novel, orphan Crow decides to investigate her own past and in doing so uncovers the complicated history of a nearby former leper colony.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781101994856
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The Bitter Side of Sweet
Three children band together to escape a life of slavery on a cacao farm in the modern-day Ivory Coast.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399173073
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Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene 'Bull' Connor
This powerful examination of a crucial dichotomy in the civil rights movement focuses on two polar opposites—one man committed to ending segregation, and one just as determined to see it maintained—with visual elements as arresting as the stimulating words.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781590787663
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Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
Using first-hand accounts, illustrations and documents from archival sources, Bartoletti recreates the milieu of a century and a half ago, and links the lives of ordinary people to larger social, cultural and political issues. Bartoletti's beautifully designed book makes clear the long-lasting impact of this event and the economic and political issues that lead to famine today.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780618002719
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Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America
A gripping tale about the disastrous storm that blasted the Eastern seaboard in March 1888. Lending immediacy are eyewitness accounts and evocative visual material. To underscore the historical context, Murphy highlights changes made in weather forecasting and city design after the blizzard.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2001 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780590673099
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Blood Brother: Jonathan Daniels and His Sacrifice for Civil Rights
Jonathan Daniels devoted his life to helping others, leading him to stand up and march for civil rights. Through journal entries, letters, and insight, readers experience his heartfelt fight for human rights.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629790947
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Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy
Katherine Kellgren's vocal athleticism takes listeners from the filthy streets of eighteenth century London to the high seas in L.A. Meyer's fast-paced novel about a girl who stows away as a cabin boy. -
The Bluest Sky
With his abuela in a high political position, Hector lives comfortably in Cuba and is surprised to learn his mother plans for their family to flee the country when Castro opens the port of Mariel.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593372791