Staff Picks

Reunite estranged BFFs on a cross-country road trip to see their favorite boy band! Can Chloe mend old wounds and find new love along the way?

"An outsider in his small town, Dylan finds solace in birdwatching and poetry. When he rescues an injured hawk, he must confront his own broken parts."

Guarded gamer girl Ingrid battles real-life drama, friendships, and first loves in this charming and hilarious middle-grade romcom with a geek culture twist.

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A groundbreaking and inclusive sex education book for kids 10+, covering puberty, sex, and gender in a thoughtful, lighthearted, and respectful way.

Katie the Catsitter returns for her next adventure, teaming up with an unexpected ally to save the city from danger in this bestselling graphic novel series. Get ready for more drama, disguises, and of course, plenty of cats!

YA nonfiction book by Tiffany Jewell explores racism in schools faced by Black and Brown students from preschool to college, with personal narratives from various writers. A vital read for empowering young people.

Explore the fascinating world of decay with humor and illustrations, learning about the organisms that keep our planet habitable and their important role in recycling life.

Award-winning author Mike Curato tells a powerful story of self-discovery and acceptance in his graphic novel Flamer. Aiden navigates friendships, bullies, and feelings for Elias at summer camp.

Join Resilience, a Mars rover with human emotions, on a journey to explore Mars in this unique and moving middle grade novel by a Newbery Honor-winning author.

In Slouch, a tall girl navigates self-esteem and boundaries while finding her place on the debate team. A must-read middle-grade novel with humor and heart.

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

Discover the truth about vegetables in this hilarious picture book. Chester learns that vegetables are actually leaves, roots, flowers, and stalks. Laugh out loud and learn along the way!

A graphic novel about family, romance, and first love. Morgan has secrets and wants to escape her island home, until she meets Keltie and they fall in love, revealing hidden truths.

Discover your activist archetype and learn how to make a big impact through small actions with guidance from Omkari Williams, Gold Winner of Nautilus Book Awards.

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

A new book by the bestselling author of MELISSA featuring a non-binary kid named Green navigating crushes, friendships, and self-discovery in a modern twist on The Wizard of Oz.

A hilarious picture book about a mischievous cat causing chaos on cleaning day for a diverse family, with energetic art and a purrfect ending.

A jaded bartender is swept into a polyamorous romance by a quirky couple, leading to new love and self-discovery in the world of high-end cocktail bars.

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

A hilariously absurd picture book by Dan Santat warns readers to never trust fish, revealing the villainy lurking beneath their seemingly innocent facade.

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.

Feminist theorist Sara Ahmed argues for disrupting happiness to create a more just world in "The Feminist Killjoy Handbook", embracing the radical power of being a feminist killjoy.

A humorous and heartwarming tale about a boy's bathroom mishap during a family swimming trip, reminding us that accidents happen to everyone.