Birdie by Eileen Spinelli
Birdie Eileen Spinelli, Author Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, Novel in Verse, Apr 9, 2019 Suitable for Ages: 9-14 Pages: 208 Themes: Family life, Grief, Friendship, Dating, Multigenerational...
View ArticleThe Runaways by Ulf Stark
The Runaways Ulf Stark, Author Kitty Crowther, Illustrator Gecko Press, Fiction, Apr. 2, 2019 Pages: 144 Suitable for Ages: 6-11 Themes: Grandfather, Illness, Hospital, Lying, Runaways,...
View ArticleGrandpa’s Top Threes by Wendy Meddour
Grandpa’s Top Threes Wendy Meddour, Author Daniel Egenéus, Illustrator Candlewick Press, Fiction, Sep. 3, 2019 Suitable for Ages: 2-5 Themes: Multigenerational Families, Grandparents, Love, Loss,...
View ArticleRemembering Ethan by Leslea Newman
Remembering Ethan Lesléa Newman, Author Tracy Bishop, Illustrator Magination Press, Fiction, Apr. 7, 2020 Suitable for Ages: 4-8 Themes: Death, Sibling, Loss, Grief, Family relationships, Healing,...
View ArticleZora and Me: The Summoner by Victoria Bond
Zora & Me: The Summoner Victoria Bond, Author Candlewick Press, Fiction, Oct. 13, 2020 Suitable for ages: 10-14 Themes: Zora Neale Hurston, Storyteller, African-American, Racism, Jim Crow South,...
View ArticleThe World Between Blinks by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
The World Between Blinks Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin, Authors Quill Tree Books, Fiction, Jan. 5, 2021 Suitable for ages: 8-12 Themes: Cousins, Family vacation, Loss, Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery,...
View ArticleHaven: A Small Cat’s Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Haven: A Small Cat’s Big Adventure Megan Wagner Lloyd, Author Candlewick Press, Fiction, Aug. 16, 2022 Pages: 144 Suitable for ages: 8-12 Themes: Adventure, Cat, Fox, Animals, Love, Loss,...
View ArticleCress Watercress by Gregory Maguire
Cress Watercress Gregory Maguire, Author David Litchfield, Illustrator Candlewick Press, Fiction, Mar. 29, 2022 Pages: 224 Suitable fore ages: 8-12 Themes: Animals, Family, Loss, Moving, Friendships,...
View ArticleMerci Suarez Plays It Cool by Meg Medina
Merci Suårez Plays It Cool, Vol. 3 Meg Medina, Author Candlewick Press, Fiction, Aug. 16, 2023 Pages: 352 Suitable for ages: 9 – 12 Themes: Middle Grade, Friendships, Family, Love, Alzheimer’s,...
View ArticleSardines by Sashi Kaufman – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Sardines Sashi Kaufman, Author Quill Tree Books, Fiction, Oct. 18, 2022 Pages: 304 Suitable for ages: 8-12 Themes: Loss, Identity, Family secrets, Mental illness, Middle School, Bullying,...
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