Picture a Girl
In this middle-grade novel, Addie has to draw on all her resilience to look after herself and her little brother, Billy, when their mother, who struggles with depression and alcholism, leaves unexpectedly.
Bird Brain
Even though Arden always wanted a pet, taking care of her uncle's parrot, Ludwig, was NOT what she had in mind. But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not only incredibly smart but loyal—and the best pet she could have asked for.
Call Me Al
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In this middle-grade novel, eighth-grade student Ali Khan finds that writing poetry—first about his crush, then about what it means to be an immigrant and the anti-Muslim racism around him—helps him discover who he truly is.
Mythical Monsters of Greenland
This book introduces kids to all the creepy, spooky, and downright scary creatures told about in traditional Greenlandic mythology.
Book of Screams
A delightfully creepy collection of tales about everything from a Jekyll/Hyde homeroom teacher to a boiler-room ghoul to a kid's wobbly "baby eye," woven between excerpts from a central story about a girl whose favorite horror author is stealing children's nightmares for his books.
The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale
In this magical middle-grade novel about family, Ewan sets off on a quest to find his father.
The Unlovable Alina Butt
In this novel for middle readers, eleven-year-old Alina has once again moved to a new school, but this time she is determined to reinvent herself.
Mission to Mars
In this novel for middle readers, after tragedy strikes, fourteen-year-old Houston and two other teen astronauts must complete a mission to Mars on their own.
Boldly Go
In this novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Houston is on his way to the International Space Station as part of a NASA study.
Elliot Jelly-Legs and the Bobblehead Miracle
In this illustrated middle-grade novel, eleven-year-old Elliot relies on his Carey Price bobblehead doll to help him excel on his hockey team.
Like a Hurricane
In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves.
Weird Rules to Follow
In this novel for middle readers told in vignettes, Mia and her best friend, Lara, have very different experiences growing up in a northern fishing community in the 1980s.
The Amajurjuk
In this traditional Inuit story, a father must find and rescue his child from the lair of this ogress.
On the Line
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In this novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old basketball star Jordan Ryker learns that his father is gay.
It's A Hit!
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After Wil comes out as a trans boy, his dad wants him to have the experiences he loved - including baseball camp. Wil doesn't know anything about baseball, but Taylor, the athletic son of queer moms, is determined that Wil get a hit before the summer ends.
The Amajurjuk
In this traditional Inuit story, a father must find and rescue his child from the lair of this ogress.
Sorry For Your Loss
In this novel for middle readers, twelve-year-old Evie befriends a boy who is grieving the loss of both his parents.
Houston, Is There A Problem?
In this novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old Houston Williams is offered an opportunity to attend a prestigious NASA space camp.
Guardians of Porthaven
In this science-fiction novel for middle readers, just as fifteen-year-old Malcolm prepares to take on the traditional role of Guardian of his city, he learns some shocking truths about his family.
Otter Lagoon
In this graphic novel for early middle readers, a fearsome sea serpent comes back to haunt an island in the Pacific Northwest after a 100-year reprieve.
The Monster Sisters and the Mystery of the Stone Octopus
In this graphic novel sequel for early middle readers, two young sleuths must figure out why their sleepy seaside town is being overrun by monsters.
The Sun Will Come Out
In this novel for middle-grade readers, painfully shy Beatrice Gelman ends up at summer camp all by herself.
My Best Friend Is Extinct
Ten-year-old Henry discovers a strange, wounded creature in the snow tunnels of his ski resort town.
