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The Crossover Kwame Alexander
From the Desk of Zoe Washington Janae Marks Hoping to uncover the truth about her father’s incarceration, Zoe
El Deafo Cece Bell A funny, poignant graphic novel memoir chronicling Cece’s hearing loss and her very
Finding Langston Lesa Cline-Ransome During the Great Migration an 11-year-old African American boy finds encouragement in poetry. “Fascinating.” —Kirkus, starred review
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The Crossover Josh and twin brother Jordan are awesome at basketball, but Josh has mad beats, too, and tells his family’s story in verse in this fast and furious
learns about inequality in the criminal justice system while seeking to prove his innocence. “Searing insight into systemic racism.” —SLJ ALA Notable Book 304pp. Ages 11–13 Lexile 660L GR W AR 4.4 DRA 60 Paperback 9OX718205 $ 7.95 $ 4.53
powerful and very awkward coming of age. “Worthy of a superhero.” —Kirkus, starred review Newbery Honor Book, YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens, IRA Children’s Choice, YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens 248pp. Ages 10–15 Lexile GN420L GR X AR 2.7
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, ILA Teachers’ Choice, NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book 112pp. Ages 11–13 Lexile 760L GR T AR 4.5 DRA 50 Paperback 9OX862128 $ 7.95 $ 4.53
novel. “A slam dunk.” —SLJ, starred review Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, YALSA Top 10 Best Fiction, YALSA Best Fiction, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, YALSA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers, NCTE Notable Children’s Book in Language Arts, Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Lexile 750L GR Z AR 4.3 DRA 70–80 HARDCOVER 9OX640721 $ 16.99 $ 9.68 Booked In this electric and problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. National Book Award Longlist: Young People’s Literature, YALSA Best Fiction, ILA Young Adults’ Choice, ILA Teachers’ Choice Lexile 660L GR Y AR 3.9 DRA 60 HARDCOVER 9OX650936 $ 16.99 $ 9.68 Rebound In this prequel, Chuck heartfelt follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel The Crossover , 12-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with
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The Girl Who Speaks Bear Sophie Anderson When Yanka finally heeds the call of the forest to find out the truth about herself, she embarks on a
Force of Fire THE FIRE QUEEN Sayantani DasGupta
The Dragon Path Ethan Young A prophecy and ancient secrets challenge the destiny of a Chinese clan. ”A fantastic
A demon must embrace her bad side to serve the greater good in this fiery
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journey beyond anything she could have imagined in this richly rewarding tale. 320pp. Ages 10–13 Lexile 800L GR U AR 5.2 DRA 50 Paperback 9OX858084 $ 7.99 $ 4.55
tale that highlights the innate power of cultural heritage. “Passionate, thought- provoking, and riotously funny.” —Kirkus, starred review 368pp. Ages 10–13 Lexile 790L GR X AR 5.6 DRA 60 Paperback 9OX863665 $ 8.99 $ 5.12
and engaging story ideal for fantasy- adventure fans that is hopefully one of many.” —Booklist 208pp. Ages 10–13 Lexile HL480L GR R AR 3.6 DRA 40 Paperback 9OX836329 $ 12.99 $ 7.40
A Good Kind of Trouble Lisa Moore Ramée A middle-school girl, eager to fit in and follow the rules, weighs the social risks and rewards participating in Black Lives Matter. “Authentic.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book 368pp. Ages 10–12 Lexile 720L GR Y AR 4.5 DRA 60 Paperback 9OX863024 $ 7.99 $ 4.55
Freestyle Gale Galligan
Efrén Divided Ernesto Cisneros Twelve-year-old Efrén struggles after his mother is deported. “A vivid and palpable
Middle schoolers everywhere will sympathize with eighth grader Cory as he
Bell takes center stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz-music- worshiping basketball star his sons look up to.
struggles to balance the expectations of his parents, school, dance crew, and friends in this fast-paced graphic novel. 272pp. Ages 11–14 Paperback 9OX804580 $ 12.99 $ 7.40
#ownvoices picture of the lost childhoods as children and parents are separated due to immigration issues.” —Kirkus Pura Belpré Award, ALA Notable Book 272pp. Ages 11–13 Lexile 710L GR S AR 4.5 DRA 40 Paperback 9OX736283 $ 7.95 $ 4.53
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