Great School Stories (if You’re Home From School)

by Crystal Allen ; illustrated by Eda Kaban

Nuanced depictions of friendship coupled with larger-than-life and fully three-dimensional characters make this delightful... Full review >

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by Louis Sachar ; illustrated by Tim Heitz

Ordinary kids in an extraordinary setting: still a recipe for bright achievements and belly laughs. Full review >

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by Linda Sue Park

Remarkable. Full review >

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by Phil Bildner

Beleaguered tolerance strikes out; loud, proud love wins the game. Full review >

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by Bridget Krone ; illustrated by Karen Vermeulen

Sensitive, funny, and tender. Full review >

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by Aisha Saeed

Inspired by Malala Yousafzai and countless unknown girls like her, Saeed’s timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a... Full review >

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by Shelley Pearsall ; illustrated by Xingye Jin

An uplifting story of friendship, kindness, and new ways of seeing. Full review >

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by Maurice Broaddus

Readers will love watching these two uniquely gifted black boys explore the complicated tensions between impulses and... Full review >

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by Remy Lai ; illustrated by Remy Lai

Like salted caramel, a perfect balance of flavors, this deftly drawn story is a heartfelt treat. Full review >

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by Carlos Hernandez

This book, drenched in Cuban Spanish and personality, is a breath of fresh air. Full review >

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