Summer Books & Goodies

An extended family has a fun-filled day at the beach with sand, sun, swimming, and sunblock, celebrating family, friendship, and summertime fun. Illustrations included.

Reluctant young hero joins famous author grandfather on epic road trip, confronting demons and discovering the true meaning of family.

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.

Ana & Andrew visit grandparents in Savannah, Georgia, learning church was built by slaves. With help from an unusual source. Common Core aligned.

Julie Murphy's creepy summer camp story skewers fat camp and diet culture. Maggie's dream of Camp Rising Star turns into a nightmare at Camp Sylvania.

"Cat Campbell discovers her magical powers and must prove herself in the face of danger in this charming coming-of-age story for fans of Matilda."

Dustin navigates summer camp without his Hawkins friends, facing new bullies and a mysterious figure in an Einstein mask. With Suzie's help, they solve the camp's disappearances in this Stranger Things comic.

Join Sejal and her brother on an adventure with a fierce blue dragon in this chapter book series perfect for fans of The Magic School Bus!

Join Eva and friends on a camping adventure in this bestselling early chapter book series. Perfect for emerging readers! Explore Branches books to boost reading confidence.

Mindy Kim shines in a local theater production of Cinderella, but is cast as the evil stepsister instead of the lead role. Can she make it her own?

Grandad and Milly host a pride parade in their small town, inspired by the past and celebrating the future. A heartwarming tale of activism and community.

Step into the world of Camp Half-Blood with insider info on cabins, landmarks, and training arenas. Stories from heroes and Apollo's wisdom included.

"A funny and adventurous middle grade graphic novel where only Doom is ordinary among kids with superpowers. Can he save them all from a new threat?"

YA queer romance about Lara, who lands dream guy Chase only to find unexpected summer fling Jasmine at school. Self-discovery & new love ensue.

In this graphic novel sequel, Hudi and Chunky head to Jewish summer camp where they meet a new friend who can see Chunky too, and get mixed up in a prank war. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft.

Julie Murphy's sequel to Dumplin' is a hilarious middle grade summer-camp story with werewolves! Maggie and Nora face new supernatural adventures at Camp Sylvania.