Last Stop on Market Street
This award-winning modern classic by Matt de la Pena is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother. (hardcover, ages 2-6)
Luli and the Language of Tea
Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers. By Andrea Wang. (Hardcover; ages 3-7)
Hair Love
It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison. (hardcover, ages 2-7)
Fry Bread
Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. (Hardcover; ages 2-9)
The Boy with Big Big Feelings
In this beautifully illustrated book written in rhyming verse, children and adults explore the whole spectrum of feelings and readers navigate the emotional challenges they face throughout the day. (By Britney Winn Lee, ages 3-7, hardcover)
Ada Twist Scientist
Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved hardcover book is a #1 bestseller that champions STEM, girl power and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking “Why?” (By Andrea Beaty, ages: 3-7, hardcover)
Ella Earns Her Own Money
Ella decides to earn her own money to buy a soccer ball. This simple, engaging story presents basic financial literacy concepts such as saving, spending, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. (by Lisa Bullard, ages 5-8, paperback)
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
by Meg Medina. Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, this coming-of-age tale by New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school — and the steadfast connection that defines family. (paperback ages 9-12)
When You Trap a Tiger
by Tae Keller. This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Winner of the Newberry Medal and New York Times Bestseller. (hardcover ages 8-12)
Class Act
by Jerry Craft. Coretta Scott King Author Award and New York Times bestselling author Craft's latest graphic novel is a laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school. (paperback ages 8-12)
How to Money
This full-color, illustrated guidebook from New York Times bestselling author and financial expert Jean Chatzky, Kathryn Tuggle, and their team at HerMoney breaks down the basics of money, how to earn it, manage it, and use it, giving you all the tools you need to take charge and be fearless with personal finance. (paperback, ages 12+)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie. The National Book Award winning story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation determined to take his future into his own hands. (paperback ages 12+)
Skin of the Sea
The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. (paperback, ages 14+)
The Sun is Also A Star
By Nicola Yoon A young couple falling in love while one of their families faces deportation. New York Times Bestseller, National Book Award Finalist (ages 12+)
Tyler Johnson Was Here
by Jay Coles. A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give. (paperback ages 14+)
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
by Erika Sanchez. New York Times Bestseller and National Book Award Finalist. A contemporary YA about losing a sister and finding yourself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home. (paperback ages 14+)
