Staff Picks

Chloe plans a cross-country road trip to reunite her estranged BFFs for their favorite boy band concert, but old feelings resurface along the way.

A beautifully crafted novel-in-verse about a 15-year-old outsider finding solace in birdwatching and poetry, and confronting his broken past through rescuing an injured hawk.

Guarded gamer girl faces drama at school but finds connection online with mystery boy. Can they be friends IRL? Funny, sweet middle-grade romcom.

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2023 ALA Rainbow Book List winner and 2023 Doug Wright Award winner. A groundbreaking approach to sex education for kids 10+, covering puberty, gender, and social justice in a graphic format.

Katie the Catsitter is back for her next adventure, this time with an elephant? Join her as she tackles a new threat with help from friends, cats, and a top secret plan. Superhero fun awaits in this graphic novel!

Discover the injustices Black and Brown students face in schools across the US, with personal narratives and insights from diverse voices.

Explore the fascinating world of decay with colorful illustrations and fun facts about the organisms that make our planet livable.

Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato's debut graphic novel, Flamer, explores self-discovery and acceptance as Aiden deals with bullies and navigates his feelings for a boy at summer camp.

Resilience, a Mars rover, faces challenges on Mars while developing human emotions. Will he have the courage and determination to succeed and survive?

In the funny and fresh middle-grade novel Slouch, a tall girl navigates self-esteem, friendships, and setting boundaries. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.

Celebrate difference with Vlad, a charming vampire with rosy cheeks. A story about being yourself, finding community, and embracing uniqueness.

A hilarious picture book where vegetables reveal their true identities as leaves, flowers, roots, and stalks, teaching Chester a valuable lesson about categories.

Escape the perfect island life, a secret romance blooms between Morgan and Keltie, as they navigate family, friendship, and self-discovery.

Discover your activist archetype with life coach Omkari Williams and learn how to make a big impact through small, sustainable actions.

A talented young witch struggles in the kitchen but learns valuable lessons in Flavia Z. Drago's charming picture book about perseverance and acceptance.

From the bestselling author of MELISSA comes a new book about Green, a non-binary kid navigating crushes and friendships in a modern retelling of The Wizard of Oz.

A hilarious picture book about a mischievous cat causing chaos on cleaning day. Rhyming text and fun illustrations make for a purrfect read-aloud.

A jaded bartender is wooed by a quirky couple in this polyamorous rom-com set in high-end cocktail bars. Love is redefined in this sizzling story.

Come Over To My House is a delightful picture book exploring the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled. With inclusive rhyming text and bright illustrations, this book is a must-read for all families.

A hilarious picture book by Dan Santat about why you should never trust fish - they're devious and plotting our doom!

A queer YA mystery nominee for the Andre Norton Nebula Award, The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester is a gripping story of ghosts, romance, and uncovering a 30-year-old murder mystery.

The Feminist Killjoy Handbook by Sara Ahmed explores how disrupting happiness can lead to a more just world. A radical guide for feminist killjoys.

A funny and heartwarming tale of one boy's bathroom mishap during a family outing, teaching him that accidents happen to everyone.