

Bluefish by Pat Schmatz
When Travis and his Grandpa move to a new town, Travis is angry and determined to keep to himself. He only wants to hide in his classes...
Jan 14, 2022


Love in English by Maria E. Andreu
This is another new favorite for me--such a wonderfully written book that explores an English Language Learner’s experience in the United...
Dec 14, 2021


Past Perfect Life by Elizabeth Eulberg
Ally Smith enjoys her simple, small town life in Wisconsin. She and her Dad don’t have much, but they enjoy their traditions and time...
Jul 28, 2021


Our Wayward Fate by Gloria Chao
As the only Asian person in her small-town Indiana high school, Ali Chu deals with and ignores a fair amount of clueless racism. But when...
Jul 27, 2021


The Start of Me and You by Emory Lord
Paige Hancock is known as the Girl Whose Boyfriend Drowned and the pitying looks never let her forget it. After a year, Paige is...
Jul 2, 2021


House Arrest by K.A. Holt
Timothy is on one year of house arrest. It didn’t matter that he stole the credit card to pay for his brother’s medicine. It only...
Jun 23, 2021


There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon
Sweetie Nair is a talented and dutiful Indian American daughter, but her mother only sees that she is fat. Ashish Patel is a slightly...
Apr 6, 2021


The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey
Darcy Wells spends most of her life hiding in books, because her real life is too much to handle. With a father that left before she was...
Feb 9, 2021


Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Steve Harmon is sixteen years old. He is in jail and on trial. His future is in the jury’s hands. This powerful story alternates...
Feb 9, 2021


Fat Boy vs. the Cheerleaders by Geoff Herbach
Ever since his mom left, Gabe has used eating and humor as a shield, but he has finally reached his limit. Band was his one safe place...
Feb 4, 2021