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Stargazing

Wang, Jen, 1984-


School Library Journal starred, August 2019. Booklist starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, May 2019. Kirkus Starred, July 2019. Horn Book, January 2020. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2019. "Growing up in the same Chinese-American suburb, perfectionist Christine and artistic, confident, impulsive Moon become unlikely best friends, whose friendship is tested by jealousy, social expectations, and illness"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, August 2019. Booklist starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, May 2019. Kirkus Starred, July 2019. Horn Book, January 2020. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2019. "Growing up in the same Chinese-American suburb, perfectionist Christine and artistic, confident, impulsive Moon become unlikely best friends, whose friendship is tested by jealousy, social expectations, and illness"--OCLC.

Date Published:2019

Sylvie

Kantorovitz, Sylvie,


Junior Library Guild. "Sylvie lives in a school in France. Her father is the principal, and her home is an apartment at the end of a hallway of classrooms. As a young child, Sylvie and her brother explore this most unusual kingdom, full of small mysteries and quirky surprises. But in middle and high school, life grows more complicated. Sylvie becomes aware of her parents' conflicts, the complexities of shifting friendships, and what it means to be the only Jewish family in town. She also begins to sense that her perceived 'success' relies on the pursuit of math and science--even though she loves art. In a funny and perceptive graphic memoir, author-illustrator Sylvie Kantorovitz traces her first steps as an artist and teacher. The text captures her poignant questioning and her blossoming confidence, while the droll illustrations depict her making art as both a means of solace and self-expression. An affecting portrait of a unique childhood, Sylvie connects the ordinary moments of growing up to a life rich in hope and purpose"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2021

Junior Library Guild. "Sylvie lives in a school in France. Her father is the principal, and her home is an apartment at the end of a hallway of classrooms. As a young child, Sylvie and her brother explore this most unusual kingdom, full of small mysteries and quirky surprises. But in middle and high school, life grows more complicated. Sylvie becomes aware of her parents' conflicts, the complexities of shifting friendships, and what it means to be the only Jewish family in town. She also begins to sense that her perceived 'success' relies on the pursuit of math and science--even though she loves art. In a funny and perceptive graphic memoir, author-illustrator Sylvie Kantorovitz traces her first steps as an artist and teacher. The text captures her poignant questioning and her blossoming confidence, while the droll illustrations depict her making art as both a means of solace and self-expression. An affecting portrait of a unique childhood, Sylvie connects the ordinary moments of growing up to a life rich in hope and purpose"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2021

Twins

Johnson, Varian.


School Library Journal starred, October 2020. Booklist starred, July 2020. Horn Book Starred, November 2020. Kirkus Starred, September 2020. Publishers Weekly Annex, October 2020. "Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

School Library Journal starred, October 2020. Booklist starred, July 2020. Horn Book Starred, November 2020. Kirkus Starred, September 2020. Publishers Weekly Annex, October 2020. "Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Harry Potter and the half-blood prince

Rowling, J. K.


Sequel to: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoen. "6"--Spi. School Library Journal, September 20. Horn Book Starred, April 20. Pub Weekly, July 20. New York Times, July 20. Horn Book, September 20. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 20. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 20. Kirkus Review, August 20. Kliatt Starred, September 20. Catholic Library World, December 20. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, New York Times Review of Books, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocates, Novice wizard Harry Potter, now sixteen years old, begins his sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the midst of the battle between good and evil, which has heated up with the return of the Dark Lord Voldemo.
Date Published:20

Sequel to: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoen. "6"--Spi. School Library Journal, September 20. Horn Book Starred, April 20. Pub Weekly, July 20. New York Times, July 20. Horn Book, September 20. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 20. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 20. Kirkus Review, August 20. Kliatt Starred, September 20. Catholic Library World, December 20. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, New York Times Review of Books, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocates, Novice wizard Harry Potter, now sixteen years old, begins his sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the midst of the battle between good and evil, which has heated up with the return of the Dark Lord Voldemo.

Date Published:20

Sonrie : novela grafica /

Telgemeier, Raina,


When Raina falls and injures her front teeth, she begins a difficult and embarrassing period having braces, and adding to this humiliation, she endures boy trouble and false friends but finally learns the importance of true friends and having a wonderful smile.
Date Published:2016

The doughnut kingdom

Gigi, D. G., (Artist),


Junior Library Guild. What happens when an evil queen gets her hands on an ancient force of destruction? World domination, obviously.
Date Published:2017

Bad best friend

Vail, Rachel,


Junior Library Guild. Eighth-grader Niki's best friend, Ava, dumps her just as life at home is becoming more complicated by her brother Danny's behavior and her mother's refusal to admit Danny is on the autism spectrum.
Date Published:2020

Beetle & the Hollowbones

Layne, Aliza,


Junior Library Guild. Twelve-year-old goblin and witch-in-training Beetle enlists her former best friend, Kat Hollowbones, to help stop Kat's sorceress aunt from demolishing the mall where Beetle's friend Blob Ghost is trapped.
Date Published:2020

The leak

Petty, Kate Reed,


Junior Library Guild. "Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy. From writer Kate Reed Petty and illustrator Andrea Bell, comes a story about corruption, pollution, and freedom of the press, and the young journalist at the center of it all"--From the publisher's web site.
Date Published:2021

Junior Library Guild. "Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy. From writer Kate Reed Petty and illustrator Andrea Bell, comes a story about corruption, pollution, and freedom of the press, and the young journalist at the center of it all"--From the publisher's web site.

Date Published:2021

Toque y remate

Yu, Bill.


Lucy Andia is an award-winning volleyball player. She tries out for the Peabody team sure she'll be the star. But when other girls have greater talent, Lucy has to change positions. Can Lucy embrace her new role on the team? Includes discussion prompts, a volleyball quiz, and fun facts about volleyball. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Professionally translated.
Date Published:2021

Lucy Andia is an award-winning volleyball player. She tries out for the Peabody team sure she'll be the star. But when other girls have greater talent, Lucy has to change positions. Can Lucy embrace her new role on the team? Includes discussion prompts, a volleyball quiz, and fun facts about volleyball. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Professionally translated.

Date Published:2021

Sisters

Telgemeier, Raina.


Companion to: Smile. School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Booklist starred, June 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. Kirkus Starred, June 2014. New York Times, August 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. In graphic novel format, Raina Telgemeier shares the story of her relationship with her younger sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.
Date Published:2014

Companion to: Smile. School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Booklist starred, June 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. Kirkus Starred, June 2014. New York Times, August 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. In graphic novel format, Raina Telgemeier shares the story of her relationship with her younger sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.

Date Published:2014

Frizzy

Ortega, Claribel A.


School Library Journal starred, September 2022. Horn Book Starred, November 2022. Pub Weekly, August 2022. Kirkus Starred, August 2022. Booklist, September 2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2022. "Tired of going to the salon to have her curls straightened every weekend, Marlene slowly learns to embrace her natural curly hair with the help of her best friend and favorite aunt"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

School Library Journal starred, September 2022. Horn Book Starred, November 2022. Pub Weekly, August 2022. Kirkus Starred, August 2022. Booklist, September 2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2022. "Tired of going to the salon to have her curls straightened every weekend, Marlene slowly learns to embrace her natural curly hair with the help of her best friend and favorite aunt"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Nayra and the djinn

Ata, Iasmin Omar.


School Library Journal, January 2023. Booklist, February 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2022. Kirkus Review, December 2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2023. Library Media Connection, March 2023. "Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami--the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears. As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don't face what they've done, Nayra could pay the price"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

School Library Journal, January 2023. Booklist, February 2023. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2022. Kirkus Review, December 2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2023. Library Media Connection, March 2023. "Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami--the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears. As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don't face what they've done, Nayra could pay the price"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Tengo un papÃ¡ que corre

Olmos, Daniel, 1975-


"When Leo is diagnosed with leukemia, his father, Luis Roberto, is willing to do anything as long as it does not involve needles. Luis Roberto enters a competition to win a dog that will save his son's life. He gets the prize, but Leo will not accept it unless the boy with whom he shares a hospital room gets saved as well"--Amazon.
Date Published:2022

The ugly truth

Kinney, Jeff.


Horn Book, May 2011. Publishers Weekly Annex, November 2010. While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
Date Published:2010

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina.


School Library Journal starred, November 2012. Booklist starred, September 2012. Pub Weekly, June 2012. Kirkus Starred, August 2012. Horn Book, September 2012. Choice, April 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2012. Library Media Connection, March 2013. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Library Media Connection, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Voice of Youth Advocates, Kirkus starred, August 01, 2012. Publisher's Weekly starred, June 04, 2012. Booklist starred, September 15, 2012. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, November 2012. Horn book guide starred, Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Wilson Middle and junior high school core collection. Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2012

School Library Journal starred, November 2012. Booklist starred, September 2012. Pub Weekly, June 2012. Kirkus Starred, August 2012. Horn Book, September 2012. Choice, April 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2012. Library Media Connection, March 2013. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Library Media Connection, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Voice of Youth Advocates, Kirkus starred, August 01, 2012. Publisher's Weekly starred, June 04, 2012. Booklist starred, September 15, 2012. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, November 2012. Horn book guide starred, Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Wilson Middle and junior high school core collection. Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.

Date Published:2012

The sinking of the Titanic, 1912

Tarshis, Lauren,


Horn Book Guide, A fictional account of young George Calder who sails with his aunt and sister on the "Titanic." He gets into trouble exploring the ship but then disaster strikes and George is in real trouble.
Date Published:2010

The Joplin tornado, 2011

Tarshis, Lauren,


Horn Book Guide, A young boy living in Joplin, Missouri, finds himself facing the deadly force of a massive, mile-wide tornado that tears through the town in 2011. Includes back matter with additional facts about the tornado and suggested additional resources.
Date Published:2015

El Último Héroe del Olimpo

Riordan, Rick,


Translation of: The last Olympian. The long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy Jackson's sixteenth birthday unfolds as he leads an army of young demigods to stop Kronos in his advance on New York City, while the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster, Typhon.
Date Published:2015