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Not Your All-American Girl by Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang What It's About: In 1984 Virginia, sensational singer Lauren is angry when she isn't cast as the lead in the school musical because her Chinese and Jewish looks aren't "all-American" enough. Lauren's white bestie Tara gets the part instead, and even worse, she doesn't understand why Lauren's mad.
Read It For: Lauren's fiery grandmas; the funny buttons Lauren makes; and Lauren's relatable search for belonging even when other people make her feel like she doesn't fit in. | |
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We Are Famous! by Derek AndersonWhat It's About: A video of Benny's shark friend Mr. Chompers goes viral, turning them into overnight sensations, but they quickly discover the downsides of fame Who It's For: This humorous, highly illustrated story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The short chapters, early vocabulary, and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun!
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Bird & Squirrel: All or Nothingby James BurksWhat It's About: Reluctantly teaming up with Squirrel for a dangerous cross-country race when his champion father is injured, Bird navigates the scorching desert heat and another team’s dirty tricks while learning important lessons about endurance, sportsmanship and teamwork. Why You'll Like It: This graphic novel continues the Bird & Squirrel adventure series with a new story about friends and family.
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Trouble at Table 5: The Candy Caper by Tom WatsonWhat It’s About: As soon as 3rd-grader Molly sees the jar of Skittles on the principal’s desk, she knows she just has to count them. Luckily, her best friends Rosa and Simon are ready to join her in a clever, hilarious plan to nab the jar.
Don’t Miss: The handy progress bars at the end of every short, fast-paced chapter.
Series Alert: The Candy Caper kicks off the Trouble at Table 5 series, which continues in Busted by Breakfast.
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My Life As a Coder by Janet TashjianWhat It's About: Reluctant reader Derek Fallon and his friends reunite for a latest uproarious adventure in epic tech coding. By the creators of the Einstein the Class Hamster series. Who It's For: This funny book is perfect for those who enjoy character-driven diary novels that evolve around the tech coding world.
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The Someday Suitcase by Corey Ann Haydu What It's About: Lifelong best friends Danny and Clover are so close that quiet, scientific Clover thinks they're symbiotic -- they can't live without each other. So, when Danny develops major health problems, Clover wonders: Can her friendship help him get better? And if not, how will she get by without him?
For Fans Of: Ali Benjamin's The Thing About Jellyfish, another sincere story about the connections between science, friendship, and loss. | |
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The Science of Breakable Things by Tae KellerWhat It's About: Given a challenging assignment in school to answer an important question using the scientific method, young Natalie endeavors to help her botanist mother fight depression, an effort that leads to a new understanding that parents are people too. For Fans Of: Those who enjoy realistic, STEM fiction that delves into mother-daughter relationships.
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Wink by Rob HarrellWhat It’s About: Thanks to a rare form of eye cancer, Ross is stuck with a permanent wink, an eye-shading cowboy hat, a lot of anger, and no hope of blending in during 7th grade.
About the Author: A cancer survivor himself, author Rob Harrell brings both honesty and humor to this comics-illustrated book.
For Fans Of: Cece Bell’s El Deafo -- like Cece, Ross imagines a superhero alter-ego to help him through the frustrating ups and downs of friendship.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11! |
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