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What We're Reading in the Kids' Library February 2026 |
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Sports Zone: Hut! Hut! Hike!
by Andrew Maraniss
Jasper, Mo, and Ruby try out for their town's flag football team and learn so much more than just the rules of the game. This is the first book in a new series that centers around sports and features lots of action and game-day excitement. If you like sports and being part of a team, you will find plenty to like about this engaging series.
Best for Grades K-3.
Suggested by Amy.
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The Summer of the Bone Horses
by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
Eddie visits his grandparents, who live on a reservation. Pick up this book and learn some of the Dakota family traditions and how they keep their culture alive from generation to generation. This is a great story for anyone who cherishes spending time with family and learning about how life was when they were younger.
Best for Grades 2-3.
Suggested by Nuala.
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The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World
by Dylan Thuras
Are you a kid who is curious about how things work? Do you wonder about the origins of things we use every day? You will love this amazing fact-filled book full of gorgeous illustrations and explanations about inventions that have changed our world.
Best for Grades 2-5.
Suggested by Amy.
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Call Me Adnan
by Reem Faruqi
In this beautifully written novel in verse, Faruqi uses short stanzas to tell the story of 12-year-old Adnan Zakir, an effervescent table tennis player. This is a tender story of Adnan’s love for his sport and his close-knit family, and how his love endures even in the face of immense tragedy and loss—an emotional tale of grief and healing that also leaves you feeling hopeful and connected.
Best for Grades 4-7.
Suggested by Brianne.
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Gigi Shin, Live from Manhattan
by Lyla Lee
Gigi and her friends are spending a month at an NYC art camp, and they are so excited. This book is for someone who likes to read about friendships and people with similar interests, like art. Experience the city of New York through Gigi's eyes and see how she got inspiration from her friends as well as the new people she meets along the way.
Best for Grades 5-6.
Suggested by Nuala.
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Starry, Starry Heist
by Karen Briner
Max thinks his life is already pretty complicated, but it is about to get even rougher when he finds himself traveling back in time to stop a thief from stealing The Starry Night painting by Vincent Van Gogh. If you like mysteries and have ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time, you will love this exciting and adventure-filled story!
Best for Grades 5-8.
Suggested by Amy.
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Did You Hear What Happened in Salem?
by Katie Kennedy
In 1692, the town of Salem was consumed by fear. Neighbors turned on neighbors. Children testified against adults. A single claim of witchcraft could cost someone their freedom—or their life. This isn’t a dry history book—it’s a true story that reads like a thriller. You will watch rumors explode into hysteria and see how lies, fear, and power spiral out of control. This narrative nonfiction book will leave you shocked, unsettled, and wondering how easily it could all happen again.
Best for Grades 6-8.
Suggested by Brianne.
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Coyote Lost and Found
by Dan Gemeinhart
Get on board Yager (a renovated old school bus) and join Coyote and her dad as they journey across the country with Coyote’s closest friend and her dad’s new girlfriend (whom Coyote is not a huge fan of). As they hit the trails, they are in search of a treasured book of Coyote’s deceased mom that she mistakenly sold (location.... somewhere in the U.S.). A stand-alone companion novel to Gemeinhart’s first novel, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, this book is full of heart, humor, unforgettable characters, and finding hope even when things feel broken.
Best for Grades 6-8.
Suggested by Brianne.
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