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A heartfelt picture book about a Native American boy embracing his long hair, despite teasing. A tribute to tradition and resilience.

Heartfelt tale of friendship by Angela Pham Krans and artist Thai My Phuong. Han's quiet life is disrupted when Kate and Olly move in next door.

Three Black boys form a deep connection during a transformative summer trip down South, exploring the Mississippi woods and building a freeing friendship filled with love and camaraderie.

Discover the art of rap with a joyful narrator in this vibrant book. Explore emotions, techniques, and creativity in a fun and informative read.

Charming third-grader Millie Magnus faces bullies, challenges, and big feelings in this hilarious chapter book series debut.

Ayana struggles to find her talent for the variety show while dealing with her dad's embarrassing antics as a volunteer.

Leah Johnson's new novel follows Olivia and Toni as they navigate love, loss, and friendship at a music festival, discovering the healing power of music along the way.

Join a Korean American girl as she cooks bee-bim bop with her family in this joyful book by Linda Sue Park. Vibrant illustrations bring the story to life.

A teenage master thief competes in a deadly heist competition to save her mother's life in this thrilling YA novel with twists at every turn.

Join in the fun of an impromptu beach drum circle with lively illustrations and rhythmic text in this joyous tale of making music together.

Sequel to Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds. Follow Portico Reeves as he navigates superhero life while dealing with his parents' divorce.

Charming chapter-book series: Young Frankie becomes a reporter with her sister and friends while her journalist mama is away on a breaking news story.

Anna shows her true friendship in the penultimate book of the series, befriending a boy in need and ensuring he gets the help he requires.

A poignant reflection on basketball, life, and home by Hanif Abdurraqib, exploring success, role models, and expectations with lyrical storytelling.

Nisha Sharma's final Shakespeare-inspired rom-com features an accidental wedding, meddling families, and sizzling chemistry, as Veera and Deepak plot against the company that ruined their lives.

Middle school students find solace in sharing their secrets in a private room, healing from their struggles together in this NYT bestseller by Jacqueline Woodson.

A Choctaw boy becomes a ghost after his tribe is forcibly removed from their land, using his new abilities to help those he left behind.

The Baby-Sitters Club meets Stranger Things in this middle grade novel about a girl who sees ghosts and befriends others who can too, uncovering secrets and facing malevolent spirits.

In Kingdom of Dust, Amara embarks on a quest to restore magic and justice to her desert kingdom. A tale of adventure, mystery, and self-discovery.

In a magical middle grade fantasy, shy Jaden must find his missing friend at a magical school and become a hero to save the magical world.

Middle grade debut follows Wendy navigating ICE's impact on her family. Secrets unravel, friendships tested, Wendy finds courage to set her own orbit.

1969: Mimi, half-black, half-Japanese, faces prejudice in a white Vermont town. Poetic journey as she fights to fit in and pursue her dream of becoming an astronaut. A powerful middle-grade novel about standing up for what's right.

A captivating sci-fi novel by award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera, where Petra must preserve Earth's memories on a journey to a new planet.

In this gripping tale, Petra Luna embarks on a perilous journey to lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution. Their resilience shines through hardships, offering a story of courage, hope, and the pursuit of dreams.