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The Forest in the Sea: Seaweed Solutions to Planetary Problems, by Anita Sanchez (Grades 4-6) (Nonfiction)
Celebrated nonfiction author Anita Sanchez takes readers on a tour of seaweed forests, from the Sargasso Sea to seaweed patches off Prince Edward Island, to explore how seaweed supports marine ecosystems and plays a big role in climate change solutions.
The Unforgettable Logan Foster and the Shadow of Doubt (Unforgettable Logan Foster #2), by Shawn Peters (Grades 4-7) (Adventure)
A neurodivergent orphan with an photographic memory and superhero foster parents, Logan Foster learns that the villain who is mysteriously snatching superheroes might be his real mom and sets out with his friends to discover the truth.
Where the Black Flowers Bloom, by Ronald L. Smith (Grades 4-7) (Fantasy) Set in an alternate African world in which a Black girl finds her power, this intricately woven story follows Asha as she journeys through Alkebulan, searching for the truth about her family and the evil sorcerer stalking her every move.
Dragonboy, by Megan Reyes (Grades 4-7) (Fantasy)
An ancient prophecy has put a boy-turned-dragon, his reluctant dragon rider, a runaway witch, and a young soldier, on a collision course with destiny–and with each other–in a mission to heal the fractured realm once known as Haven.
Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom, by Nina Varela (Grades 4-7) (Fantasy) When her drawing of a girl from her dreams comes to life, Juniper Harvey must help her secret crush Galatea, a princess from a magical other world, find her crown to return home, pitting them against a sinister force.
Crash from Outer Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Flying Saucers, Alien Beings, and Roswell, by Candace Fleming (Grades 4-8) (Historical Nonfiction)
Setting her sights on one of the most thrilling mysteries in recent history, an award-winning author investigates the infamous 1947 “crash from outer space” in Roswell, New Mexico, which inspired a surge of UFO sightings and conspiracy theories.
What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski (Grades 5-8) (Mystery)
New at East Middle School, Anna’s curiosity is piqued when one of the most popular girls in school, Rachel Riley, becomes a social outcast but no one will tell Anna why, compelling her to put her fact seeking skills to good use.
Play the Game, by Charlene Allen (Grades 7-9) (Realistic)
When the man responsible for killing his best friend Ed is murdered and all signs point to his other best friend Jack, gamer VZ must level up to help Jack while trying to keep Ed’s legacy alive through a video game.
Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World, by Frederick Joseph & Porsche Joseph (Grades 8-11) (Nonfiction)
Drawing on interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors and politicians, this timely guide addresses some of the biggest issues of our day, from climate change to gun violence to transphobia, empowering readers to make the world a better place.
The Sum of Us: How Racism Hurts Everyone, by Heather McGhee (Grades 8-12) (Nonfiction)
Now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers and activists, this New York Times best-seller, which doubles as a call to action, examines how damaging racism is to all people and offers hope and real solutions so we can all prosper.
Breakup From Hell, by Ann Davila Cardinal (Grades 8-12) (Supernatural/Horror) When she realizes there is something off about her new boyfriend, Mica Angeles finds herself living in a horror novel and must find a way to leave him without bringing an end to everything she knows and loves.
Friday I’m in Love, by Camryn Garrett (Grades 9-12) (Romance)
Deciding to throw herself an epic coming out party with singing, dancing and rainbow cake, 16-year old Mahalia Harris finds herself buried in a mountain of bills, unfinished schoolwork and enough drama that could end her party before it even begins.
Then Everything Happens at Once, by M-E Girard (Grades 9-12) (Realistic) When her secret crush, Freddie, makes a move on her and COVID-19 shuts the world down, 16-year old Baylee is torn between her feelings for him and a boy she met online as she navigates the messy waters of love and desire.
As You Walk On By, by Julian Winters (Grades 9-12) (Realistic)
When his promposal goes epically wrong, 17-year-old Theo Wright, who has his life all figured out – or so he thinks – seeks refuge in an empty bedroom where he is joined by others escaping who they’re supposed to be outside the bedroom door.
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night, by Amelie Wen Zhao (Grades 9-12) (Fantasy) When Zen, one of the fabled magicians of the Last Kingdom, saves her life, Lan, a practitioner with a powerful ability hidden in the mark on her arm, finds an ally on her quest to overthrow the Elantian regime and fulfill her destiny.
Queen Among the Dead, by Lesley Livingston (Grades 9-12) (Fantasy)
When Eire is threatened by a power struggle, Neve, youngest daughter of the king, must seize the chance to take her rightful place on the throne, with the help of Druid’s apprentice Ronan and the realm’s most dangerous outcasts.
The Minus-One Club, by Kekla Magoon (Grades 9-12) (Realistic)
Joining a secret group called the “Minus-One Club,” whose members have all suffered the tragic loss of someone they loved, 15-year-old Kermit finds his crush Matt’s headstrong approach to life helping to relieve his constant despair.
For Lamb, by Lesa Cline-Ransome (Grades 9-12) (Historical)
In 1930s Jackson, Mississippi, quiet, studious and naïve girl Lamb tentatively accepts the friendly overtures of a white girl, which sets in motion a series of events that end in tragedy.
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