Justine Mckeen vs. the Queen of Mean
In the sixth installment of the Justine McKeen, Queen of Green series, Justine is faced with the challenge of convincing the Queen of Mean that being environmentally conscious is worthwhile.
Unnatural Selections
A traveling artist takes the reader through a collection of illustrations of fantastical hybrid creatures.
Take Shelter
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This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-graders welcomes readers into homes around the world that reflect the diversity and ingenuity of their residents.
Lots of Kisses
A poetic board book that takes parents and caregivers through the familiar ritual of kissing baby from head to toe.
Off Pointe
Meg lives for ballet and doesn’t like to try new things, so a summer at dance camp learning new styles proves challenging.
The Way Back
Things go from bad to worse when Colby, who is drug-addicted, loses her home and then ends up pregnant. Maybe now she will find a real family.
Native Elders: Sharing Their Wisdom
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The inspirational biographies of twelve Native elders who pass along invaluable stories and wisdom.
Saving Sammy
Morgan learns to care for a baby beaver that is washed into her backyard by floodwaters.
Severn and the Day She Silenced the World
Severn Cullis-Suzuki’s speech at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio caught the attention of the world. She and her friends raised money to travel to Rio, never imagining the effect they would have there. Severn's story is about the power of children, and how their voices can stand out above the politics and cynicism of adults.
Best Friend Trouble
After a fight with her best friend, Lizzy, Hanna learns how to see things from another person’s perspective.
Capricious
Ella’s plan to have two secret boyfriends backfires when both boys face separate family crises and Ella is tormented by some girls at her school.
Whisper
Whisper, a teen girl with a cleft palate, is forced to survive in a world that is hostile to those with disfigurements or disabilities.
So Much for Democracy
The political upheaval in Ghana in 1979 puts Astrid and the rest of her Canadian family at risk.
Hot New Thing
Lily finds out that acting success in Hollywood comes at a price she may be unable to pay.
Anna Carries Water
Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can’t carry it on her head like her older brothers and sisters.
Justine McKeen and the Bird Nerd
With the help of Justine, Jimmy Blatzo sets out to protect birds from flying into the windows at school and the town hall.
Ink-blot
Ink-blot’s self-acceptance encourages all girls to love and embrace themselves — just the way they are.
Brilliant!
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades sheds light on innovative and sustainable energy sources.
Ace's Basement
Ace learns about Internet bullying while trying to get a music career off the ground.
