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.
Kung Fu Master
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, everyone assumes Jon Wong is a martial arts expert because he's Chinese.
Wildfire
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Dylan tries to find the source of a series of mysterious fires.
Oh Brother
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Lauren is worried about what will happen when her new friends realize her brother is disabled.
The Ride Home
In this high-interest, accessible novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old Mark adjusts to long rides on the school bus after moving to a small town to live with his grandmother.
AWOL
In this graphic novel for middle readers, everyone in eleven-year-old Leah’s family is affected by her father’s PTSD.
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.
Jordan and Max, Field Trip!
In this partially illustrated early chapter book, two young friends get separated from their school field trip and end up exploring the sights, sounds and tastes of the big city.
The Book of Elsie
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, Elsie comes up with a plan to save her local synagogue.
Careful What You Wish For
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a lonely teen stumbles onto a website that makes wishes come true.
Legends of Funland
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Buddy tries to impress his big brother by spending the night in a haunted theme park.
Better Connected
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book is an inspiring look at the positive and creative ways girls are using social media.
Hush, Puppy
In this partially illustrated early chapter book and the third book in the Charlie's Rules series, eleven-year-old Charlie and his best friend, Amy, rescue a man from a swarm of bees and help an insecure Chihuahua regain his confidence.
Naked
This nonfiction encyclopedia introduces teens to practical information about sexuality from A to Z. It explains 155 body-related terms and is illustrated throughout.
On the Internet
Using illustrations, full-color photographs and straightforward text, this nonfiction picture book introduces the topic of online safety.
Sitting Shiva
In this gorgeously illustrated, deeply moving picture book, a young girl learns about the practice of sitting shiva after her mother dies.
The Witness Blanket
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This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous artist Carey Newman that includes items from every residential school in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them.
Project Bollywood
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a young filmmaker tries to recreate a Bollywood film for a school project.
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.
What Happens When a Loved One Dies?
A nonfiction picture book that introduces very young children to the concept of death in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and comforting.
Grave Message
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jaylin is surprised when she gets a text message from a friend who died a year ago.
Calm
A quiet board book full of soothing messages to encourage adult readers to stay calm and co-regulate with the babies and toddlers in their lives.
Olivia Wrapped in Vines
A picture book about a young girl who imagines her anxiety as vines that grow around her body, making it hard to function.
Maxed Out
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, after his dad dies, twelve-year-old Max struggles to balance playing hockey with supporting his grieving mother and a brother who is autistic.
