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• Just Another Epic Love Poem

  Akhbari, Parisa,

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  This book has all the feels. (Realistic, friendship, romance, family, coming-of-age, thought-provoking, character-driven, LGBTQ+)

• Flip

  Ukazu, Ngozi,

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  A story of friendship, self-discovery, and accidentally swapping bodies with your crush. Cleverly written and illustrated, with lots of humor and feeling--I couldn't put this book down till I finished it. (Friendship, funny, inspiring, sci-fi)

• Becoming Naomi León

  Ryan, Pam Muñoz

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  ¡Me encanta este libro! Las relaciones entre la familia de Naomi León y las descripciones de Oaxaca son hermosas. Espero que este libro les guste tanto como a mí. I love this book so much! The relationships between Naomi León’s family and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Snowmen at Night

  Buehner, Caralyn

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  What are those snowmen up to when we're not looking? This book is silly, enchanting, and lots of fun. A great wintertime read!

• Where Are You, Brontë?

  DePaola, Tomie, 1934-2020,

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  A loving, longing, and vivid story of grief and loss (Animals, sad, true story).

• Cajas de cartón

  relatos de la vida peregrina de un niño campesino

  Jiménez, Francisco, 1943-

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  Una autobiografía muy bonita. Francisco Jiménez cuenta la historia de su familia viviendo como campesinos migrantes indocumentados en los EEUU. Si quieres leerlo en inglés, se publica como "The Circuit". A great autobiography. Francisco Jiménez…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Akata Witch

  Okorafor, Nnedi

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  Sunny's family moved from the U.S. to Nigeria, and Sunny is having a hard time adjusting. When Sunny makes new friends, they introduce her to the world of the Leopard People. The vibrant descriptions of magic have stayed with me for years!

• Howl's Moving Castle

  Jones, Diana Wynne

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  A fun fantasy read with great character development, quirky personalities, and a curmudgeonly fire demon.

• Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

  Lin, Grace

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  This book weaves together stories within stories, with beautiful matching illustrations. It's a great read for lovers of storytelling, fairytales, and mythology.

• When the Angels Left the Old Country

  Lamb, Sacha,

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  Uriel the angel and Little Ash the demon have been study partners in their shtetl for centuries, but when a villager goes missing, the two set off to America to find her. This book quietly explores questions about identity, companionship, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alanna

  the First Adventure

  Pierce, Tamora

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  This book started off my life-long love of fantasy and adventure! At age 10, Alanna disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight. At the palace, Alanna meets honorable thieves, villainous nobles, and many challenges she is determined to overcome.

• The Corruption of Hollis Brown

  Ancrum, K. (Kayla), 1991-

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  With the end of High School near, Hollis is dreading his future stuck in his small hometown. His best friends are going to college, and Hollis can't keep out of trouble. When a new boy shows up, offering to help Hollis in return for a favor, Hollis…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cinder

  Meyer, Marissa

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  An action-packed sci-fi retelling of Cinderella. Cinder is a mechanic with an android best-friend and a cruel stepmother. She's also a cyborg. When a plague breaks out, Cinder's world is turned upside down. This book is filled with rebels, romance,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• First Test

  Pierce, Tamora

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  Kel wants to be a knight! And she'll be the first girl to begin training for knighthood in centuries. But Kel is put on probation until she can prove that she can keep up with the boys. Kel faces bullies, makes friends, and gets a lot of pets who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Incredible Journey

  Burnford, Sheila Every

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  Two dogs and a cat journey over 300 miles across the Canadian wilderness in search of their family. They face many obstacles but always have each other to rely on. I absolutely love stories about animals and their cleverness and this one is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Antes de ser libres

  Alvarez, Julia

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  Ambientado en 1960 en la República Dominicana, este libro sigue a Anita, de 12 años, mientras navega por políticas complicadas y a veces aterradoras, los cambios de la adolescencia y la lucha por la libertad. Set in 1960 in the Dominican Republic,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Chosen

  a Novel

  Potok, Chaim

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  A beautiful book about friendship, religion, and family. I learned so much from this book and absolutely fell in love with the two main characters and their friendship.

• Stellaluna

  Cannon, Janell, 1957-

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  When the baby bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she falls into a nest of birds. Sure, their food tastes a little weird. And they don't know how to hang upside down... but they take in Stellaluna as one of their own when she feels all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Tailor of Gloucester

  Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943

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  A tired tailor's projects are mysteriously finished during the night. Turns out, a little pack of mice are his secret helpers! The cat is less happy about this than the tailor. My favorite Beatrix Potter story!

• Mog the Forgetful Cat

  Kerr, Judith,

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  A silly cat and a cute book. It's very relatable if you've ever had a pet that can't seem to remember that you've already fed them dinner. One night, Mog's forgetfulness come's in handy when someone breaks into the house!