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We prioritise selecting books for the Middle Grades (ages 8 – 12), because we know that finding appropriate titles for this age group can be challenging.
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Early Years: 0 – 5 years
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The Line Tender

Following the death of her mother, Lucy finds a sketchbook filled with her mom’s research on sharks. To feel close to her, Lucy decides to continue the project, uncovering secrets about her mom, her town, and the nature of grief itself.

The Insiders

Three kids. Three different schools. One magical closet that connects them all.

The Last Cuentista

To save humanity’s future, one girl must tell the stories of its past.

The Gilded Girl

In a magical version of 1910 New York, any child can brew a magical potion—if they have the money.

The Fifth Quarter

When the only team she can join is the boys’ team, Lori has to prove she has what it takes to not just play, but to win.

The Canyon’s Edge

Trapped at the bottom of a canyon, a girl must face her deepest fears to find her way back to the father she can’t bear to lose.

The Chance to Fly

A thirteen-year-old girl is determined to defy expectations—and gravity—to land her dream role.

The Brave

When he’s sent to live with the Ojibwe mother he’s never met, Collin discovers a world of magic, a new friend, and a way to finally feel brave.

Root Magic

hen a racist police officer threatens Jezebel’s family, they’ll need all the magic they can get.

Starfish

Ellie is about to show them she’s not a punchline—she’s a starfish, and she deserves to shine.

Red, White, and Whole

How can you be a normal American kid when you’re also trying to be the perfect Indian daughter?

Playing the Cards You’re Dealt

For Ant, winning the community spades tournament is everything. But what if winning the game means losing his dad’s respect?

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

Between the school bully who thinks he’s a Muslim terrorist and an epic plan to get his teacher to stop being so mean, Omar’s life is anything but boring.

Melissa

She knows who she is. Now, she just needs the courage to tell the world.

Maya and the Robot

School is hard, friends are complicated, and Maya is feeling lost. But a forgotten robot might be the key to helping her find her way.

Karthik Delivers

He’s got a lead on a part in a play, a crush on a girl, and a secret delivery route for his family’s store. Can Karthik deliver on all his promises without his worlds colliding?

Many Points of Me

A girl, a city, and a scavenger hunt left behind by her artist father. The prize isn’t just a treasure—it’s the truth.

How to Find What You’re Not Looking For

How do you find your sister when your parents won’t even say her name?

Flight of the Puffin

One small act of kindness. Four kids in different parts of the country. A chain reaction that will prove that no one is ever truly alone.

Ground Zero

How do you find hope in a world torn apart by violence? One boy in the North Tower and one girl in an Afghan village are about to find out.

Hello From Renn Lake

What happens when a small lie to save your town turns into a giant secret you can’t control?

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