Diverse Books
While the topic of drag performance has been covered in young adult books, fewer novels have discussed kids who perform drag and in a way that is accessible to a younger audience. A solid purchase for most public and school libraries.
A heartwarming story that encompasses serious issues such as bullying, chronic illness, and peer pressure while navigating the awkward years of middle school. Fans of Gordon Korman’s Restart and Jacqueline Davies’s Nothing but Trouble should enjoy the symmetry of circumstances in this title.
PREMIUM
Small Mercies
This novel has a gentle, timeless feel, complex secondary characters, and quirky humor. A heartfelt, human, and wise addition to middle grade shelves.
A great #OwnVoices story for children to learn more about connection and empathy.
This gently funny title is a must-purchase for public libraries, and a great recommendation for readers of all ages.
PREMIUM
The Dragon Egg Princess
Fans of “Harry Potter” and other magical tales that are rooted in the real world will find this series starter entertaining indeed.
PREMIUM
Worse Than Weird
A good bet for fans of Emma Donoghue’s “The Lotterys” books or Jennifer Chambliss Bertman’s “Book Scavenger” series.
PREMIUM
Things Seen from Above
Readers will think about this novel after they’ve closed the book. It’s full of heart and is sure to encourage looking at the world through a new lens.
Fans of fantasy and adventure will snap this up and eagerly await the sequel. A first purchase.
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