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B 124098B 124098 Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar Bears
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olien, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

When Karl and Hazel find themselves alone together on a small ice floe, they learn to appreciate and like each other despite their differences. Individuality fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 2.1.
Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar Bears KP  
B 125880B 125880 Alike & Different
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Pete
Length: 16 Copyright: 2019

People are alike in some ways but different in others. That's what makes them special. Beginning Reader. Series nonfiction - Ready Readers: My World. Individuality. IL Pres-1. Lexile 160. GR C.
Alike & Different KP  
B 128006B 128006 All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at Night
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Faber, Polly
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

The sky is getting dark. In the city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth, and getting ready for bed. Meanwhile, her mother is putting on her coat and getting ready to go to work. Where is she going and who will she see along the way? As the night goes on, readers will see nurses, cleaners, delivery workers, doctors, police officers, journalists, and many other workers who help keep the city running all through the night. Urban. Identity. Community. When I Grow Up. Night life. Lifestyles. IL Pres-3.
All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at Night KP  
B 123241B 123241 All's Faire in Middle School
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Jamieson, Victoria
Length: 247 Copyright: 2017

Homeschooled by Renaissance Fair enthusiasts, eleven-year-old Imogene has a hard time fitting in when her wish to enroll in public school is granted. Graphic novel. Coming of age. Fiction. IL 4-8. AR 3.4. Lexile 460.
All's Faire in Middle School IJ  
B 125979B 125979 Almond
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Say, Allen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

The New Girl at school plays the violin so beautifully that Almond gets lost in the music, but she also feels sad because she does not know if she herself has any talent at all until the school play, when with the encouragement of her mother, her teacher, and the New Girl, she finds she has a talent for acting. Ability fiction. Identity. Self-actualization. IL Pres-3.
Almond KP  
B 126449B 126449 Alphabet's Alphabet
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harris, Chris
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

Illustrations and easy to read text reveal that while letters of the alphabet resemble each other, each is also unique, as if they, like human beings, are part of the same family. Rhyming text. Humorous stories. IL Pres-2. GR L.
Alphabet's Alphabet KP  
B 126557B 126557 Am I Yours?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Latimer, Alex
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Some friendly dinosaurs must help a lost egg after it's blown out of its nest. But if they are to reunite the little egg with its true parents, they must first discover what kind of dinosaur lies inside. Dinosaur stories. Lost children. Identity. Repetitive text. IL Pres-2. AR 2.7. RC 2.2. Lexile 540. GR M.
Am I Yours? KP  
B 125468B 125468 Bad Guys Finish First (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 316 Copyright: 2019

When twelve-year-old do-gooder Victor Spoil gets a job at the library, he uncovers a plot by the librarians to hypnotize all the adults of the world. Series fiction: How to Be a Supervillian, Book 3. IL 3-7.
Bad Guys Finish First (Book 3) PIJ  
B 125980B 125980 Ball & Balloon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sanders, Rob
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A ball must learn to deal with his envy when a floating balloon has him feeling down in this simple and relatable story that reminds little ones that being different is what makes you special. Envy fiction. Imagination and play. IL Pres-3. Lexile 400.
Ball & Balloon KP  
B 128146B 128146 Be Your True Self
Grade Lvl: I Author: Gonzalez, Maribel Valdez
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Part of being your true self means learning about group identities and how they affect our experience of the world. Self-awareness. Individuality. Series nonfiction: Social Justice and You. IL 3-6. AR 5.0. Lexile 740.
Be Your True Self I  
B 123574B 123574 Being Fishkill
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lehrer, Ruth
Length: 312 Copyright: 2017

Born in the backseat of a moving car, Carmel Fishkill was unceremoniously pushed into a world that refuses to offer her security, stability, love. At age thirteen, she begins to fight back. Carmel Fishkill becomes Fishkill Carmel, who deflects her tormenters with a strong left hook and conceals her secrets from teachers and social workers. But Fishkill's fierce defenses falter when she meets eccentric optimist Duck-Duck Farina, and soon they, along with Duck-Duck's mother, Molly, form a tentative family, even as Fishkill struggles to understand her place in it. This fragile new beginning is threatened by the reappearance of Fishkill's unstable mother--and by unfathomable tragedy. Realistic fiction. Poverty. IL 9-12.
Being Fishkill JS  
B 97168B 97168 Being the Change: Lessons and Strategies to Teach Social Comprehension
Grade Lvl: T Author: Ahmed, Sara K
Length: 139 Copyright: 2018

Topics such as race, gender, politics, religion, and sexuality are part of our students' lives, yet when these subjects are brought up at school teachers often struggle with how to respond. How do we create learning conditions where kids can ask the questions they want to ask, muddle through how to say the things they are thinking, and have tough conversations? How can we be proactive and take steps to engaging in the types of conversations where risk is high but the payoff could be even greater? Being the Change is based on the idea that people can develop skills and habits to serve them in the comprehension of social issues. Sara K. Ahmed identifies and unpacks the skills of social comprehension, providing teachers with tools and activities that help students make sense of themselves and the world as they navigate relevant topics in today's society. Each chapter includes clear, transferrable lessons and practical strategies that help students learn about a targeted social comprehension concept. From exploring identity and diversity to understanding and addressing biases and microaggressions, Sara demonstrates how to address real issues honestly in the classroom while honoring and empowering students. Dealing with social issues is uncomfortable and often messy, but you can build habitats of trust where kids and adults can make their thinking visible and cultivate empathy; where expression, identity, and social literacy matter. There is no magic formula for making the world a better place. It happens in the moments we embrace discomfort and have candid conversations.
Being the Change: Lessons and Strategies to Teach Social Comprehension T  
B 125653B 125653 Being You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pate, Alexs
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Delivers a message of hope and self-discovery in a time of uncertainty in our world. BEING YOU is a picture book celebrating every readers' individuality and talents. With an authentic voice, BEING YOU's poetic message of love and optimism for the future speaks directly to today's children. BEING YOU helps us to see the wonder and light within each of us. Stories about me. Identity. Individuality. IL Pres-3.
Being You KP  
B 127653B 127653 Being You: A First Conversation About Gender
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Madison, Megan / Ralli, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Teacher preview recommended. Male and female body parts vocabulary introduced. Gender identity. Social topics. Body. Mature themes. LGBTQIA+. Series nonfiction: First Conversations. IL 2-6. Lexile 980. GR O.
Being You: A First Conversation About Gender PI  
B 126732B 126732 Best At It
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Pancholy, Maulik
Length: 320 Copyright: 2019

Twelve-year-old Rahul Kapoor, an Indian-American boy growing up in small-town Indiana, struggles to come to terms with his identity, including that he may be gay. Relationship skills. LGBTQIA+. Realistic fiction. Anxiety. Family. Iowa Children's Choice, 2021-2022. IL 5-9. AR 4.0. RC 4.5. Lexile 620.
Best At It IJS  
B 123491B 123491 Best Possible Answer
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Kottaras, E. Katherine
Length: 263 Copyright: 2016

Ultra-high-achiever Viviana Rabinovich-Lowe learns something they never covered in her AP courses: that it's okay to be less than perfect, because it's our imperfections that make us who we are. Realistic fiction. IL 8-12.
Best Possible Answer JS  
B 126381B 126381 Beverly, Right Here
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: DiCamillo, Kate
Length: 241 Copyright: 2019

Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. Now that she's fourteen years old, she figures, it's not running away. It's leaving. Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie, whom she left without a word; and her mom, Rhonda, who has never cared about anyone but herself. Beverly doesn't want to depend on anyone, and she definitely doesn't want anyone to depend on her. But despite her best efforts, she can't help forming connections with the people around her--and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes. Companion to: Raymie Nightingale (#123138). Realistic fiction. IL 6-9. AR 3.5. RC 2.6. Lexile 480.
Beverly, Right Here IJ  
B 123432B 123432 Beyond the Bright Sea
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wolk, Lauren
Length: 283 Copyright: 2017

Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands off the coast of Massachusetts. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a tiny skiff as an infant and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbor across the sandbar. But it isn't until the night when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in her heart and an unstoppable chain of events is triggered. Using her bravery and perseverance, Crow must follow clues that not only lead to a personal treasure, but to uncovering her lost identity and, ultimately, understanding what it means to be a family. Identity. Historical fiction. Starred reviews. Best book acknowledgements. IL 4-9. AR 4.8. RC 4.7. Lexile 770. (Multiple copy set KM 12840).
Beyond the Bright Sea IJ  
KM 12840KM 12840 Beyond the Bright Sea (2 PARTS)(25 books)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wolk, Lauren
Length: 283 Copyright: 2017

Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands off the coast of Massachusetts. Her only companions are Osh, the man who rescued her from a tiny skiff as an infant and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their neighbor across the sandbar. But it isn't until the night when a mysterious fire appears across the water that an unspoken question of her own history forms in her heart and an unstoppable chain of events is triggered. Using her bravery and perseverance, Crow must follow clues that not only lead to a personal treasure, but to uncovering her lost identity and, ultimately, understanding what it means to be a family. Class set of 25 books. Historical Fiction. Orphan. Novel Study. IL 4-9. AR 4.8. RC 4.7. Lexile 770.
Beyond the Bright Sea (2 PARTS)(25 books) IJ  
B 124373B 124373 Big Foot and Little Foot
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Potter, Ellen
Length: 136 Copyright: 2018

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch. When their worlds collide, they become the unlikeliest pair of best friends. Sasquatch fiction. Series: Big Foot and Little Foot, Book 1. Action and adventure. IL 2-6. AR 4.4. GR O.
Big Foot and Little Foot PI  
B 126795B 126795 Bird Hugs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Adamson, Ged
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Bernard isn't like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can't seem to fly. He's left wondering what his wings are good for...if they're even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced. IL Pres-2. Lexile 480.
Bird Hugs KP  
B 128310B 128310 Black Cake: A Novel
Grade Lvl: S Author: Wilkerson, Charmaine
Length: 385 Copyright: 2022

In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child, challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their family, and themselves. Mature themes. Adult fiction. Realistic fiction. Relationship skills. Family secrets. African American. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 10-12.
Black Cake: A Novel S  
KM 13796KM 13796 Black Cake: A Novel (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Wilkerson, Charmaine
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child, challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their family, and themselves. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 12 hours. Mature themes. Adult fiction. Realistic fiction. Relationship skills. Family secrets. African American. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 10-12.
Black Cake: A Novel (Playaway) S  
B 125613B 125613 Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 400 Copyright: 2019

A collection of coming-of-age short stories that reflect on the African American teenage experience in America. Overcoming adversity. Story collections. Realistic fiction. Bildungsroman. IL 9-12.
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America JS  
B 127605B 127605 Bluebird
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Cameron, Sharon
Length: 438 Copyright: 2021

In 1946 Eva arrives in New York City, from the rubble of Berlin, supposedly looking for a new life, but actually seeking justice against the Nazis that "escaped" with the help of the CIA; one in particular, the doctor who knows who Eva really is, because her identity is the product Project Bluebird, an experiment of the concentration camps involving brainwashing and mind control, which both the Americans and the Soviets would like access to--and Eva does not know if she can trust anyone she meets, least of all Jake Katz, the young man she is attracted to. Historical fiction. Young adult. Iowa High School Book Award 2023-2024. IL 9-12. AR 4.1.
Bluebird JS  
KM 13673KM 13673 Bluebird (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Cameron, Sharon
Length: 438 Copyright: 2021

In 1946 Eva arrives in New York City, from the rubble of Berlin, supposedly looking for a new life, but actually seeking justice against the Nazis that "escaped" with the help of the CIA; one in particular, the doctor who knows who Eva really is, because her identity is the product Project Bluebird, an experiment of the concentration camps involving brainwashing and mind control, which both the Americans and the Soviets would like access to--and Eva does not know if she can trust anyone she meets, least of all Jake Katz, the young man she is attracted to. Historical fiction. Young adult. Iowa High School Book Award 2023-2024. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 15 hours and 16 minutes. IL 9-12. AR 4.1.
Bluebird (Playaway) S  
B 126075B 126075 Bone Talk
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Gorlay, Candy
Length: 255 Copyright: 2019

More than a hundred years ago, a boy named Samkad thinks he knows everything about the world. He knows the mountains he lives in. He knows his people. He knows his blood enemy, the Mangili. And he wants to become a man, to be given his own shield, spear and axe to fight with. His best friend, Luki, wants all the same things but she is a girl, and no girl has ever become a warrior. But everything changes when a new boy arrives in the village. He calls himself Samkad's brother, yet he knows nothing of the ways of the mountain. And he brings news of a people called 'Americans', who are bringing war and destruction right to his home. Coming of age / Bildungsroman. Adventure. Historical fiction. Philippines history. IL 6-10.
Bone Talk IJS  
B 124244B 124244 Boo Who?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Clanton, Ben
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A shy little ghost who's new to the group has trouble fitting in -- until his special talent comes to the fore. Ghost / apparition fiction. IL Pres-2. Lexile 290.
Boo Who? KP  
B 124236B 124236 Born to Be Good
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 339 Copyright: 2018

Victor Spoil hates the Junior Super Academy. It makes him cranky--and his parents couldn't be prouder, because supervillains aren't meant to be nice. Until Victor confesses he wants to leave and become a librarian. The horror! But when superheroes and villains--including his parents--start disappearing, only a dedicated do-gooder like Victor can track them down. He discovers that the supers are being captured to square off against aliens in gladiator-like shows. And unlike the scripted fights that the supers usually sign up for, these battles are to the death! Victor and his fellow super students must join together and harness their super powers to battle this dastardly mega-villain. But to be a hero, Victor finally has to embrace his inner villain. Will he be able to stoop that low? Humorous fiction. Series fiction: How to Be a SuperVillain, Book 2. IL 3-7.
Born to Be Good PIJ  
KM 12952KM 12952 Born to Be Good (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 0 Copyright: 2018

Victor Spoil hates the Junior Super Academy. It makes him cranky--and his parents couldn't be prouder, because supervillains aren't meant to be nice. Until Victor confesses he wants to leave and become a librarian. The horror! But when superheroes and villains--including his parents--start disappearing, only a dedicated do-gooder like Victor can track them down. He discovers that the supers are being captured to square off against aliens in gladiator-like shows. And unlike the scripted fights that the supers usually sign up for, these battles are to the death! Victor and his fellow super students must join together and harness their super powers to battle this dastardly mega-villain. But to be a hero, Victor finally has to embrace his inner villain. Will he be able to stoop that low? Humorous fiction. Series fiction: How to Be a Super Villian, Book 2. Contains hardcover book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours. IL 3-7.
Born to Be Good (Playaway) PIJ  
B 124434B 124434 Brave (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Chmakova, Svetlana
Length: 248 Copyright: 2017

In his daydreams, Jensen is the biggest hero that ever was, saving the world and his friends on a daily basis. But his middle school reality is very different--math is hard, getting along with friends is hard...Even finding a partner for the class project is a big problem when you always get picked last. And the pressure's on even more once the school newspaper's dynamic duo, Jenny and Akilah, draw Jensen into the whirlwind of school news, social experiment projects, and behind-the-scenes club drama. Jensen has always played the middle school game one level at a time, but suddenly, someone's cranked up the difficulty setting. Will those daring daydreams of his finally work in his favor, or will he have to find real solutions to his real life problems? School stories. Realistic fiction. Series: Berrybrook Middle School, book 2. IL 5-9. AR 2.8. RC 3.2. Lexile 360.
Brave (Book 2) IJ  
B 126315B 126315 Brave Like That
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stoddard, Lindsey
Length: 261 Copyright: 2020

Eleven-year-old Cyrus knows he is not cut out to be a football hero or fireman like his adopted father, but it takes a skittish stray dog to teach him that he, too, can be brave. Animal stories. Courage. Realistic fiction. Middle Schools. IL 4-8.
Brave Like That PI  
B 123440B 123440 Breaker
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Ellis, Kat
Length: 333 Copyright: 2016

Kyle Henry has a new name, a new school, and a new life-one without the shadow of the Bonebreaker hanging over him. It's been a year since his serial killer father's execution, and it finally looks like things are turning around for Kyle. Until he recognizes the girl sitting in the back row in homeroom. Naomi Steadman is immediately intrigued by Killdeer Academy's newcomer. She does not know he is the son of the man who murdered her mother. What she does know is she and Kyle have a connection with each other-and a spark that Kyle continues to back away from. Soon after Kyle's arrival, the death count on campus starts to rise. Someone is set on finishing what the Bonebreaker started, and murdering ghosts from the past may be the only thing that can stop the spree. Alternating point of view. Mystery/Thriller Fiction. IL 9-12.
Breaker JS  
B 124404B 124404 Brightest Night (Book 5)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 308 Copyright: 2014

The Dragonets of Destiny must finally bring the epic war to an end, reconcile the seven tribes, and choose the next queen of Pyrrhia... and make it out alive. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 5. IL 4-8. AR 5.5. RC 5.2. Lexile 790.
Brightest Night (Book 5) IJ  
B 128145B 128145 Build Strong Communities
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gonzalez, Maribel Valdez
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Learn about practicing empathy, communicating respectfully, and building meaningful community with other people. Social awareness. Responsible decision making. Communities. Gender identity. Series nonfiction: Social Justice and You. IL 3-6. AR 4.7. Lexile 680.
Build Strong Communities PI  
B 109535B 109535 Burned
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Hopkins, Ellen
Length: 532 Copyright: 2006

Seventeen year old Pattyn, the eldest daughter in a large Mormom family, is sent to her aunt's Nevada ranch for the summer where she temporarily escapes her alcoholic, abusive father and finds love and acceptance, only to lose everything when she returns home. Mature themes. Young adult fiction. Identity. Family problems. Told in free verse. IL 9-12. AR 4.2. RC 10.0. Lexile NP.
Burned JS  
B 126064B 126064 Can You See Me?
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Scott, Libby / Westcott, Rebecca
Length: 362 Copyright: 2020

Tally is eleven years old and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. Diverse abilities. Realistic fiction. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 4-8.
Can You See Me? IJ  
KM 13500KM 13500 Can You See Me? (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Scott, Libby
Length: 362 Copyright: 2020

Tally is eleven years old and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. Kit contains book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 8 hours and 39 minutes. Diverse abilities. Realistic fiction. Starred reviews. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 4-8. AR 5.6.
Can You See Me? (Playaway) IJ  
B 125223B 125223 Carl and the Meaning of Life
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Freedman, Deborah
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

When a field mouse asks Carl the earthworm why he tunnels through the dirt, Carl doesn't have an answer, so he sets off to find out. Our world. Biotic communities. Earthworms. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-3.
Carl and the Meaning of Life KP  
B 125724B 125724 Celebrate You!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rinker, Sherri Duskey
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Celebrates all the small but important milestones on the way to growing up, from the first wobbly baby steps to the time when they're ready to leave the nest. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. Rhyming text. IL Pres-2.
Celebrate You! KP  
B 123599B 123599 Chloe on the Bright Side
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Sheinmel, Courtney
Length: 206 Copyright: 2016

Rejected by the cool girls club, fifth-grader Chloe Silver, new in town after her parents' divorce, forms a different type of club, with offbeat Lucy Tanaka and nerdy Leo Barish, that tests out different acts of kindness on classmates. Series fiction. Kindness Club, Book 1. IL 3-7. AR 4.2.
Chloe on the Bright Side PIJ  
B 124719B 124719 Complication (Book 6)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 456 Copyright: 2018

Seventeen-year-old Tatum Masterson has no memory of being in The Program, but when she starts experiencing crashbacks she knows something terrible happened last summer, and with help of the boyfriend she lost, Tatum digs into the past and future of The Program and its handlers, and discovers the true cost of a cure. Science fiction. Series: Program, Book 6. Companion book to: The Program, The Treatment, The Remedy, The Epidemic and The Adjustment. IL 8-12.
Complication (Book 6) JS  
B 127861B 127861 Control Freaks
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Thomas, J. E
Length: 303 Copyright: 2023

When the principal of the super competitive Benjamin Banneker STEAM Academy announces the start of an epic Team Competition, Frederick Douglass Zezzmer is determined to win the trophy and prove to his dad he's worthy, but soon he learns there is no "i" in Team. Realistic fiction. Inventions. Contents. STEAM. IL 4-8.
Control Freaks IJ  
B 97431B 97431 Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools and Beyond, Third Edition
Grade Lvl: T Author: Singleton, Glenn E
Length: 292 Copyright: 2022

Courageous Conversations about Race allows you to deepen personal understanding of race and its impact on all students. Deepen the dialogue to address racial disparities in your organization. Schools, like all organizations, face a nearly insurmountable hurdle when addressing racial inequities, the inability to talk candidly about race. In this timely update, author Glenn Singleton enables readers to break the silence and open an authentic dialogue that forges a path to progress for racial equity. The third edition offers new coverage of the structural inequities in schools and society that have been exposed by the pandemic as well as heightened public awareness of racial injustice.
Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in T  
B 123992B 123992 Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barnes, Derrick D
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother's hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly. Haircut fiction. Story in verse. Best books. A Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor book. Starred reviews. IL 2-6. AR 3.8. Lexile 770.
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut PI  
B 124563B 124563 Crush (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Chmakova, Svetlana
Length: 235 Copyright: 2018

Jorge seems to have it all together. He's big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he's also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants? Graphic novel. Series fiction: Berrybrook Middle School, Book 3. IL 5-9. AR 2.4. RC 2.2. Lexile 150.
Crush (Book 3) IJ  
B 125723B 125723 Daniel's Good Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Archer, Micha
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

When his neighbors give a variety of answers to the question "What is a good day?" Daniel writes a poem about the everyday activities that give them joy. Happiness fiction. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3. AR 2.1. Lexile 480.
Daniel's Good Day KP  
B 125033B 125033 Darius the Great is Not Okay
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Khorram, Adib
Length: 314 Copyright: 2018

Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's a Fractional Persian--half, his mom's side--and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. Darius has never really fit in at home, and he's sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn't exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they're spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city's skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush--the original Persian version of his name--and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he's Darioush to Sohrab.
Darius the Great is Not Okay JS  
B 124403B 124403 Dark Secret (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 295 Copyright: 2013

When Starflight, one of the dragonets of destiny, is kidnapped by the NightWings he finds that the kingdom of his birth is a miserable place, full of terrible secrets--and that, with his fellow dragonets too far away to help, the fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 4. IL 4-8. AR 5.5. RC 4.7. Lexile 770.
Dark Secret (Book 4) IJ  
B 124409B 124409 Darkness of Dragons (Book 10)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 385 Copyright: 2017

When a young NightWing has the first prophecy in generations of the end of Pyrrhia, five young dragons are tasked with saving the world. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 10. IL 4-8. AR 5.3. RC 4.5. Lexile 740.
Darkness of Dragons (Book 10) IJ  
B 126723B 126723 Darkstalker (Wings of Fire: Legends, Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 366 Copyright: 2016

Long before the SandWing and the Dragonet Prophecy, Darkstalker, half NightWing and half IceWing, is hatched under the three moons--born into a divided heritage, he is destined to become the most powerful and dangerous dragon Pyrhhia will ever know, and it will take the combined efforts of a SeaWing named Fatham and a NightWing seer named Clearsight to come up with a way to save all the kingdoms from his anger. Fantasy fiction. Look for book 2 in series: #126476 Dragonslayer. Wings of Fire: Legends series, Book 1. IL 5-9. AR 5.4. RC 4.6. Lexile 750.
Darkstalker (Wings of Fire: Legends, Book 1) IJ  
B 125079B 125079 Day You Begin
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Woodson, Jacqueline
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look, talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Hispanic American. Individuality. Immigration fiction. IL K-4. AR 4.0. Lexile 980. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
Day You Begin PI  
B 126468B 126468 Dear Girl
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse / Rosenthal, Paris
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A celebration of girls everywhere that teaches girls to be themselves, be generous and kind, and to dance like no one's watching. Told from the point of view of a girl's guardian, this book delves into the life lessons we all hope to teach the strong girls in our lives. Dear Boy is #125993. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. Lexile 480.
Dear Girl KP  
B 123410B 123410 Dear Martin
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Stone, Nic
Length: 210 Copyright: 2017

Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him. Realistic fiction. IL 9-12. AR 4.8. Lexile 720. Iowa High School Award, 2019-2020.
Dear Martin JS  
B 124808B 124808 Delivery Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

After Zogby the bear pretends to be a cute bunny in order to get his dream job of delivering cookies, he learns he can do better by being himself. Perserverance. Humorous story. IL Pres-2. RC 2.1.
Delivery Bear KP  
B 127271B 127271 Donuts and Danger (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gallagher, John
Length: 228 Copyright: 2021

When Max and Mindy's evil look-alikes try to take over the world's donut supply, the real and Max and Mindy work together to save the day and the donuts. Graphic novel series: Max Meow, Book 2. IL 2-6. AR 2.6. Lexile 350.
Donuts and Danger (Book 2) PI  
B 124411B 124411 Dragonet Prophecy, Graphic Novel (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 210 Copyright: 2018

Not every dragonet wants a destiny. Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He's not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can't imagine not living with the other dragonets; they're his best friends. So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfill their destiny, on their own terms. Fantasy. Graphic novel. Comic adaptation. Series fiction: Wings of Fire Graphic Novel, Book 1. IL 4-8. AR 2.7. Lexile 280.
Dragonet Prophecy, Graphic Novel (Book 1) IJ  
B 123446B 123446 Edge: Collected Stories
Grade Lvl: S Author: Kerr, M. E
Length: 163 Copyright: 2015

These 15 short stories capture our fears, yearnings, loneliness, self-doubts, and universal need for love and acceptance. Short story collection. Teen perspective. YA Fiction. IL 9-12.
Edge: Collected Stories S  
B 124462B 124462 El odio que das (Hate U Give)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Thomas, Angie
Length: 438 Copyright: 2017

Text in Spanish.;Translation of: The hate u give. Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. Spanish language. Race relations. Prejudice and Racism. Strong language and content throughout throughout. Mature themes. Teacher preview strongly recommended. IL 10-12.
El odio que das (Hate U Give) S  
B 126125B 126125 Ella May Does It Her Way!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jackson, Mick
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Ella May, the girl who does things her way, starts doing everything backward, just to see how it feels. It's great fun, but when the whole town joins in too, Ella realizes she needs a new way. IL Pres-2. Lexile 480.
Ella May Does It Her Way! KP  
B 124718B 124718 Epidemic (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 378 Copyright: 2016

Quinlan is a closer--someone who takes on the short-term role of a deceased loved one. Her last case brought down her entire world; now she's involved in an effort to fight an epidemic. Science fiction. Series: The Program, Book 4. Companion book to: The Program, The Treatment and The Remedy. IL 8-12. AR 4.9. RC 6.3. Lexile 690.
Epidemic (Book 4) JS  
B 124407B 124407 Escaping Peril (Book 8)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 288 Copyright: 2016

Peril is possibly the most dangerous dragon in Pyrrhia, because she has firescales that can kill an opponent with a touch, but now she has a mission--find her former queen, Scarlet, who is threatening the Jade Mountain Academy, and then stop her, and she is not sure if the persistent SeaWing, Turtle, who is accompanying her, will be a help or a hindrance. Wings of Fire, Book 8.
Escaping Peril (Book 8) IJ  
B 126454B 126454 Everybody's Different on Everybody Street
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fitch, Sheree
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A rhyming picture book that celebrates diversity and individuality. Stories about me. Rhyming words. IL K-3.
Everybody's Different on Everybody Street KP  
B 125012B 125012 Face on the Milk Carton
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Cooney, Caroline B
Length: 184 Copyright: 1990

No one ever really paid close attention to the faces of the missing children on the milk cartons. But as Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl with her hair in tight pigtails, wearing a dress with a narrow white collar—a three-year-old who had been kidnapped twelve years before from a shopping mall in New Jersey—she felt overcome with shock. She recognized that little girl—it was she. How could it possibly be true? Janie can't believe that her loving parents kidnapped her, but as she begins to piece things together, nothing makes sense. Something is terribly wrong. Are Mr. and Mrs. Johnson really her parents? And if not, who is Janie Johnson, and what really happened. IL 7-12. AR 4.8. RC 6.2. Lexile 660. GR Y.
Face on the Milk Carton IJS  
KM 13106KM 13106 Face on the Milk Carton (30 Books)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Cooney, Caroline B
Length: 184 Copyright: 2012

No one ever really paid close attention to the faces of the missing children on the milk cartons. But as Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl with her hair in tight pigtails, wearing a dress with a narrow white collar—a three-year-old who had been kidnapped twelve years before from a shopping mall in New Jersey—she felt overcome with shock. She recognized that little girl—it was she. How could it possibly be true? Janie can't believe that her loving parents kidnapped her, but as she begins to piece things together, nothing makes sense. Something is terribly wrong. Are Mr. and Mrs. Johnson really her parents? And if not, who is Janie Johnson, and what really happened? Class set of 30 books, Audio CDs run time: 5 hours, 30 minutes and a Novel Unit Teacher Guide. Mystery fiction. Novel Study. IL 7-12. AR 4.8. RC 6.2. Lexile 660. GR Y. Four week loan period.
Face on the Milk Carton (30 Books) JS  
B 123441B 123441 Far from the Tree
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Benway, Robin
Length: 374 Copyright: 2017

Being the middle child has its ups and downs. But for Grace, an only child who was adopted at birth, discovering that she is a middle child is a different ride altogether. After putting her own baby up for adoption, she goes looking for her biological family, including Maya, her loudmouthed younger bio sister, who has a lot to say about their newfound family ties. Starred reviews. Realistic fiction. IL 8-12. AR 5.1. Lexile 780.
Far from the Tree JS  
B 124877B 124877 First Rule of Punk
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Perez, Celia C
Length: 310 Copyright: 2017

There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school-you can't fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Mal. (MarYa Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School's queen bee, violates the school's dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk- be yourself. Realistic fiction. Coming of Age / Bildungsroman. Hispanic American. IL 5-9. AR 4.5. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. GR T.
First Rule of Punk IJS  
B 125616B 125616 For Black Girls Like Me
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lockington, Mariama
Length: 321 Copyright: 2019

Eleven-year-old Makeda dreams of meeting her African American mother, while coping with serious problems in her white adopted family, a cross-country move, and being homeschooled. New experiences. Realistic fiction. Identity. IL 5-9. AR 3.5. RC 3.7. Lexile 500.
For Black Girls Like Me IJ  
B 126310B 126310 Ghosts of Greenglass House (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Milford, Kate
Length: 456 Copyright: 2017

Welcome to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where thirteen-year-old Milo is spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. Mystery fiction. Series: Greenglass House, Book 2. Book #1 is B 120047. IL AR 5.5. RC 5.3. Lexile 800. GR W.
Ghosts of Greenglass House (Book 2) IJ  
B 127940B 127940 Gibberish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Vo, Young
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sounds like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. Immigration & Emigration. New experiences. School stories. Friendship. First day of school. Language and languages. Moving. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL Pres-3.
Gibberish KP  
B 125273B 125273 Giraffe Problems
Grade Lvl: KP Author: John, Jory
Length: 42 Copyright: 2018

Edward the giraffe can't understand why his neck is as long and bendy and, well, ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He's tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding it behind bushes--honestly, anything you can think of, he's tried. Just when he has exhausted his neck-hiding options and is about to throw in the towel, a turtle swoops in and helps giraffe understand that his neck has a purpose, and looks excellent in a bow tie. Animal stories. Self-acceptance. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4. Lexile 530. GR O.
Giraffe Problems KP  
B 126065B 126065 Girl Who Speaks Bear
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Anderson, Sophie
Length: 286 Copyright: 2020

Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, and cursed with unusual size and strength, twelve-year-old Yanka the bear has never felt she belonged in the small village where she grew up; the Snow Forest seems to call to her and when she wakes up one day with her legs transformed into bear legs she flees the village, and embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover clues to her mysterious origin and identity. Belonging (Social Psychology). Action and adventure fiction. Fantasy. IL 4-8.
Girl Who Speaks Bear IJ  
KM 13645KM 13645 Goldie's History Kindergarten: Identity
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Kindergarten. This unit focuses on helping students understand what the word unique means and how everyone is unique. You will be using social studies best practices to introduce students to primary and secondary sources (images, documents, maps and artifacts) while showing how they help to tell someone’s story. 4 read alouds: The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, Bunny Bear by Andrea J. Loney, Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor, Alma, How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal. Contents include Teacher's Manual, Mystery Photos, and "Think Like..." Cards. Primary Sources. IL Kindergarten.
Goldie's History Kindergarten: Identity K  
B 120047B 120047 Greenglass House (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Milford, Kate
Length: 376 Copyright: 2014

At Greenglass House, a smuggler's inn, twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers' adopted son, plans to spend his winter holidays relaxing but soon guests are arriving with strange stories about the house sending Milo and Meddy, the cook's daughter, on an adventure. Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery. AR 5.4. RC 5.3. Lexile 800. IL 4-8.
Greenglass House (Book 1) IJ  
B 123986B 123986 Happy in Our Skin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manushkin, Fran
Length: 26 Copyright: 2015

For families of all stripes comes a sweet celebration of what makes us unique--and what holds us together. Savor the bouquets of babies with different skin--cocoa-brown, cinnamon, peaches and cream. As they grow, their clever skin does too, enjoying hugs and tickles, protecting them inside and out, and making them one of a kind. An irresistible story of the human family--and how wonderful it is to be just who you are. Story in verse. IL Pres-2. AR 2.6. Lexile 540.
Happy in Our Skin KP  
B 124935B 124935 Hate U Give
Grade Lvl: S Author: Thomas, Angie
Length: 444 Copyright: 2017

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. Iowa High School Award, 2019-2020. Mature themes. Strong language and content throughout. Teacher preview strongly recommended. See KM 12759 for access to multiple copies. IL 10-12. AR 3.9. RC 5.3. Lexile 590.
Hate U Give S  
KM 12759KM 12759 Hate U Give (15 Books)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Thomas, Angie
Length: 444 Copyright: 2017

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. Mature themes. Young Adult. Novel Study. AR 3.2. RC 5.3. Lexile 590. Mature themes. Young adult fiction. IL 10-12. Set of 15 books. Also see lending title: B124935. Teacher preview strongly recommended.
Hate U Give (15 Books) S  
KM 13464KM 13464 Hate U Give (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: S Author: Thomas, Angie
Length: 444 Copyright: 2017

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. Young Adult. Also see lending title: B124935. Teacher preview strongly recommended due to strong language and nature of the content. Contents include 1 book, 1 playaway, and a 5-way splitter. Mature themes. Young adult fiction. AR 3.2. RC 5.3. Lexile 590. IL 10-12.
Hate U Give (Playaway) S  
B 120095B 120095 Heir of Fire (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Maas, Sarah J.
Length: 576 Copyright: 2014

Royal assassin Celaena must travel to a new land to confront a truth about her heritage, while brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Assassins- Fiction. Identity- Fiction. Series fiction: Throne of Glass, book 3. AR 6.4. RC 6.3. Lexile 910. IL 8-12.
Heir of Fire (Book 3) JS  
B 124402B 124402 Hidden Kingdom (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 296 Copyright: 2013

The five dragonets of the prophecy are hoping to hide in safety in the RainWing kingdom, and Glory is hoping to learn more about her own identity, but when tribe members start disappearing and the old queen does nothing, it is up to Glory and her friends to uncover the lurking evil. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 3. IL 4-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.5. Lexile 730.
Hidden Kingdom (Book 3) IJ  
B 125760B 125760 Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fields, Monique
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself―honeysmoke. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. Diversity. Social studies connections. IL K-3.
Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color KP  
B 126373B 126373 Hood
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Moke, Jenny Elder
Length: 310 Copyright: 2020

Sixteen-year-old Isabelle learns that she is the daughter of Robin Hood when her mother, Marien, sends her from their priory to get an urgent message to her father, aided by the Merry Men. Legendary characters in literature. Identity fiction. Adventure. IL 8-12.
Hood JS  
B 124388B 124388 How to Avoid Extinction
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Acampora, Paul
Length: 196 Copyright: 2016

Since the death of his grandfather, Leo's number one chore has been to chase after his grandmother who seems to wander away from home every few days. Now, Gram's decided to roam farther than ever. And despite his misgivings, Leo's going along for the ride. With his seventeen-year-old cousin, Abbey, and an old, gassy dog named Kermit, Leo joins Gram in a big, old Buick to leave their Pennsylvania home for a cross-country road trip filled with fold-out maps, family secrets, new friends, and dinosaur bones. How to Avoid Extinction is a middle grade comedy about death and food and family and fossils. It's about running away from home and coming back again. For Leo, it's about asking hard questions and hopefully finding some sensible answers. As if good sense has anything to do with it. Against a backdrop of America's stunning size and beauty, it's also about growing up, getting old, dreaming about immortality, and figuring out all the things we can -and can't -leave behind. Realistic fiction. Humor. IL 4-8. AR 4.1. RC 3.4. Lexile 610.
How to Avoid Extinction IJ  
KM 12969KM 12969 How to Be a Supervillain (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he's fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family's utter disappointment, Victor doesn't have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won't run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can't stand to be messy. Hopeless! As a last-ditch effort before they give up and let him be a--gasp!--civilian, Victor's exasperated parents send him to apprentice under a disgraced supervillain called The Smear. This matchup starts off as a complete disaster, but Victor and The Smear eventually find that they have a lot to learn from each other. When the stakes get high as Victor is forced to choose between his mentor and his family morals (or lack thereof)...what will the world's nicest bad guy do? Humorous fiction. Series fiction: How to Be a SuperVillain, Book 1. Contains hardcover book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 3 hours 9 minutes. IL 3-7.
How to Be a Supervillain (Playaway) PIJ  
B 124237B 124237 How to Be a Supervillian (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Fry, Michael
Length: 303 Copyright: 2017

Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he's fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family's utter disappointment, Victor doesn't have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won't run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can't stand to be messy. Hopeless! As a last-ditch effort before they give up and let him be a--gasp!--civilian, Victor's exasperated parents send him to apprentice under a disgraced supervillain called The Smear. This matchup starts off as a complete disaster, but Victor and The Smear eventually find that they have a lot to learn from each other. When the stakes get high as Victor is forced to choose between his mentor and his family morals (or lack thereof)...what will the world's nicest bad guy do? Series fiction: How to Be a Super Villian, Book 1. IL 3-7. AR 3.2. RC 3.2. Lexile 360.
How to Be a Supervillian (Book 1) PIJ  
B 127708B 127708 Huda F Are You?
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Fahmy, Huda
Length: 184 Copyright: 2021

A graphic novel about a young American Muslim growing up and figuring out who she is. 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award. Young adult. Graphic novel. Identity fiction. Muslim fiction. School comics. High schools. Coming of age/Buildungsroman. IL 8-12. Lexile 560.
Huda F Are You? JS  
B 125650B 125650 I Am a Tiger
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Newson, Karl
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. Despite the evidence Mouse insists that he is a tiger. Animal stories. Identity fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.1.
I Am a Tiger KP  
B 126560B 126560 I Am Every Good Thing
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barnes, Derrick
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through. He's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you and shows you who they are. There are superheroes in our midst! Stories about me. Self-management. Social emotional learning. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022. IL Pres-3. Lexile 610.
I Am Every Good Thing KP  
B 127354B 127354 I Am Golden
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Chen, Eva
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

An ode to the immigrant experience and a declaration of Chinese American joy. Asian American. Immigration and Emigration. Chinese American. IL K-4. AR 3.3.
I Am Golden KP  
B 125056B 125056 I Am Human: A Book of Empathy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning. I am human. I am a work in progress. Striving to be the best version of ME. Series fiction: I Am (Wellness Series). Empathy. Compassion. IL Pres-3. Lexile 350. GR L.
I Am Human: A Book of Empathy KP  
B 127935B 127935 I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self. For anyone who's ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful, and that each of us matters, just as we are. Series fiction: I Am. Identity. Individuality. Self-awareness. Self-esteem. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3. AR 2.8.
I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity KP  
B 123985B 123985 I Am Not a Chair!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Burach, Ross
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Could there be anything worse for Giraffe? Maybe being sat on by a skunk or smooshed by two hapless hippos, or worst of all--cornered by a hungry lion? No one seems to notice that Giraffe is not standing around just to be sat upon. Will he be able to find his voice and make his friends realize who he really is? A curious tale about finding one's courage and standing up for oneself. Humorous fiction. Identity. Self-confidence. IL Pres-2. AR 1.3.
I Am Not a Chair! KP  
B 128052B 128052 I Can Be All Three
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alikhan, Salima
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

On Multicultural Day at school, a young girl cannot decide whether to showcase her father's Indian heritage, her mother's German heritage, or her American identity, then realizes she can highlight all three. Multicutural. Story about me. Cultural fusion. Identity. Family life. IL Pres-3.
I Can Be All Three KP  
B 126378B 126378 I Can Make This Promise
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Day, Christine
Length: 264 Copyright: 2019

All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn't have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic--a box full of letters signed "Love, Edith," and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now? Native Americans. Realistic fiction. IL 5-9. AR 4.4. Lexile 610.
I Can Make This Promise IJ  
B 126566B 126566 I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hopkins, Lee Bennett
Length: 56 Copyright: 2019

A collection of works by poets and illustrators of diverse backgrounds sharing memorable childhood and family experiences and reflecting on their different heritages, traditions, and beliefs. Multiculturalism. Cultural pictorial works. Poetry. IL 4-8.
I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage IJ  
B 128327B 128327 If You Could See the Sun
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Liang, Ann
Length: 341 Copyright: 2022

Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school. When her parents drop the news that they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship, Alice hatches a plan to monetize her strange new power, she'll discover the scandalous secrets her classmates want to know, for a price. But as the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if it's worth losing her conscience, or even her life. Fantasy fiction. Asian American. Extortion. International schools. Secrets. Young adult. Mature themes. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 9-12.
If You Could See the Sun JS  
B 124897B 124897 Imposters
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Westerfeld, Scott
Length: 405 Copyright: 2018

In a world that is rapidly descending into chaos, Frey and Rafi are twin sisters, but few people know of Frey's existence, because she has been raised to be her sister's body double and lethal bodyguard, while Rafi has been raised to further the family's political power--but when their father sends Frey in her sister's place as collateral in a tricky deal, Col, the son of a rival leader, gets close enough to begin to suspect something, and Frey must decide whether to deal with him violently or finally assume her own identity. Science fiction. Assassins. Bodyguards. IL 8-12. AR 4.5. Lexile 640.
Imposters JS  
B 126231B 126231 Indian No More
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McManis, Charlene Willing
Length: 211 Copyright: 2019

When Regina's Umpqua tribe is legally terminated and her family must relocate from Oregon to Los Angeles, she goes on a quest to understand her identity as an Indian despite being so far from home. Historical fiction. Identity. Native Americans. Includes back matter. Indian relocation. Umpqua Indians North America. IL 5-9. AR 4.4. RC 4.4. Lexile 720. GR W.
Indian No More IJ  
B 125714B 125714 Invisible Fran (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Benton, Jim
Length: 101 Copyright: 2011

When Franny Stein, self-styled mad scientist, creates a robot to show her school friends the joys of science, she ends up learning something from them instead. Identity fiction. Humor. From the series Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist. AR 5.2. GR R. IL 2-5.
Invisible Fran (Book 3) PI  
B 125515B 125515 It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Thorn, Theresa
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. Provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity. Diversity. LGBTQIA. IL 1-4.
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity PI  
B 123326B 123326 It's Not Easy Being Number Three
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dernavich, Drew
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Bored with doing the same thing all the time, Number Three quits and sets out to see what else he might do then, after trying many other possibilities, finally finds the perfect job. Picture book. Fiction. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL Pres-2.
It's Not Easy Being Number Three KP  
B 127583B 127583 Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hale, Shannon
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

Kitty, who looks like a kitten yet feels she is actually a unicorn, begins to doubt herself as others ridicule her, until she meets a unicorn that helps her discover and embrace who she is. Imagination story. Story in rhyme. Fantasy. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL Pres-2. AR 2.4. Lexile 490. GR L.
Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn KP  
B 124750B 124750 Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Blake, Ashley Herring
Length: 310 Copyright: 2018

When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm--and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing. Mysteriously, Ivy's drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity. Ivy thinks--and hopes--that this someone might be her classmate, another girl for whom Ivy has begun to develop a crush. Will Ivy find the strength and courage to follow her true feelings? LGBTQIA. Realistic fiction. Identity. IL 5-8. AR 4.9. RC 4.5. Lexile 740.
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World JS  
B 127506B 127506 Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Keller, Tae
Length: 277 Copyright: 2022

Mallory Moss knows the rules of middle school. The most important rule: fit in to survive. But then Jennifer Chan moves in across the street, and that rule doesn't seem to apply. Jennifer doesn't care about the laws of middle school, then Jennifer goes missing. Using clues from Jennifer's journals, Mallory goes searching. But the closer she gets, the more Mallory has to confront why Jennifer might have run, and face the truth within herself. Realistic fiction. Bullying. Identity. Missing persons. School story. IL 5-8. AR 4.6. Lexile 640.
Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone IJ  
B 125087B 125087 Julian is a Mermaid
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Love, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julian sees himself? A celebration of individuality. Hispanic American. Gender nonconformity. Imagination. Individuality. Starred reviews. IL Pres-3. AR 0.8.
Julian is a Mermaid KP  
B 127857B 127857 Kids Book About Neurodiversity
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Petix, Laura
Length: 66 Copyright: 2023

Everything we do is because of the ways our brains work, and everyone’s brain is different. Neurodiversity is what makes our world beautiful, and this author teaches us the importance of celebrating the unique ways in which our brains help us learn, feel, and experience life! Core themes in this book: creativity, acceptance, curiosity, and expression. IL K-6.
Kids Book About Neurodiversity KPI  
B 123350B 123350 Kids Like Us
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Reyl, Hilary
Length: 282 Copyright: 2017

Martin is an American teen on the autism spectrum living in France with his mom and sister for the summer. He falls for a French girl who he thinks is a real-life incarnation of a character in his favorite book. Over time Martin comes to realize she is a real person and not a character in a novel while at the same time learning that love is not out of his reach just because he is autistic. Starred reviews. IL 9-12.
Kids Like Us JS  
B 126072B 126072 King and the Dragonflies
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Callender, Kacen
Length: 259 Copyright: 2020

In a small but turbulent Louisiana town, one boy's grief takes him beyond the bayous of his backyard, to learn that there is no right way to be yourself. Magical realism. LGBTQIA+. Realistic ficion. Hate crimes. Starred reviews. IL 5-9.
King and the Dragonflies IJ  
B 123463B 123463 Last True Love Story
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Kiely, Brendan
Length: 279 Copyright: 2016

Hendrix and Corrina bust Hendrix's grandfather out of assisted living, and leave LA for New York in pursuit of freedom, truth, and love. Realistic fiction. Bildungsroman / Coming of Age. IL 9-12. Lexile 900.
Last True Love Story JS  
B 123667B 123667 Leaving
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Altebrando, Tara
Length: 421 Copyright: 2016

Six kindergarteners were taken. Eleven years later, five come back--with no idea of where they've been. No one remembers the sixth victim, Max. Avery, Max's sister, needs to find her brother--dead or alive--and isn't buying this whole memory-loss story. Iowa High School Award 2018-2019. IL 9-12. AR 4.2. RC 5.2.
Leaving JS  
B 124410B 124410 Lost Continent (Book 11)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 301 Copyright: 2018

Blue the SilkWing is content. Life in his Hive is safe; he loves his family; he has enough to eat. And Pantala has been at peace for as long as he can remember--SilkWings and HiveWings live and work together in harmony, and because they stay vigilant, no one has seen a dangerous LeafWing in years. Now that Blue's sister, Luna, is undergoing her Metamorphosis, Blue knows things are going to change. Luna will have her wings and her silk, be assigned a partner and a work order, and move to another Hive. A few days later, Blue's own wings and silk will come in. But nothing could prepare Blue for what happens when Luna's wings start to grow. Suddenly his world is turned upside down, throwing him into dangers he never knew existed. Pantala isn't as peaceful as it seems, and Blue isn't safe. Whether he's ready or not, it's time to adapt--and fight for his life. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 11. IL 4-8. Lexile 860.
Lost Continent (Book 11) IJ  
B 123442B 123442 Love & Leftovers: A Novel in Verse
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Tregay, Sarah
Length: 432 Copyright: 2012

Captures one girl's experience with family, friends, and love. Dragged to New Hampshire for the summer, Marcie soon realizes that her mom has no plans for them to return to Marcie's father in Idaho. As Marcie starts at a new school, without her ragtag group of friends called the Leftovers, a new romance heats up, but she struggles to understand what love really means. Poetry. Novel in verse. IL 8-12. AR 4.8. RC 5.5. Lexile 840.
Love & Leftovers: A Novel in Verse JS  
B 123584B 123584 Martha and the Slave Catchers
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Alonso, Harriet Hyman
Length: 246 Copyright: 2017

When the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law passes, thirteen-year-old Martha, the daughter of abolitionists living in Connecticut, embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she travels south to save her kidnapped adopted brother Jake, the orphan of a runaway slave. Maps included on end papers. Historical fiction. IL 4-8. Lexile 760. GR X.
Martha and the Slave Catchers IJ  
B 125921B 125921 Marvelous Maravilloso: Me and My Beautiful Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lara, Carrie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Follows a young girl as she finds joy in the colors of the world all around her. Her vantage point is particularly special as she comes from a bi-cultural family, and is able to appreciate the differences between her parents, as well as her own unique and beautiful color. As she is coming into her own identity and exploring what this means for her, she comes to appreciate how all families are uniquely beautiful. Notable SS. Family. Identity. Multicultural. Racially mixed. IL Pres-3. Lexile 590.
Marvelous Maravilloso: Me and My Beautiful Family KP  
B 125757B 125757 Mary Wears What She Wants
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Negley, Keith
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Once upon a time (but not too long ago), girls only wore dresses. And only boys wore pants. Until one day, a young girl named Mary had a bold idea: She would wear whatever she wanted. And she wanted to wear pants! Inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants, this picture book encourages readers to think for themselves while gently challenging gender and societal norms. Historical fiction. Social studies connections. IL K-3. AR 2.4.
Mary Wears What She Wants KP  
B 126104B 126104 Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yamada, Kobi
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

You are the only you there every has been or ever will be. You are unique. Just the odds of you being here at this exact place and this exact time are so great and so rare that they will never happen again. This is a story for everything you will do and everything you could be. It's for who you are right now, and it's for all the magical, unbounded potential you hold inside. Creative abilities. Uniqueness. Self-actualization. IL Pres-2.
Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us KP  
B 124391B 124391 Mayday
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Harrington, Karen
Length: 344 Copyright: 2016

Wayne Kovok lives in a world of After. After his uncle in the army was killed overseas. After Wayne and his mother survived a plane crash while coming back from the funeral. After he lost his voice. Wayne has always used his love of facts to communicate ("Did you know more people die each year from shaking a vending machine than from shark attacks?"). Without his voice, how will he wow the prettiest girl in school? How will he stand up to his drill-sergeant grandfather? And how will he share his hopes with his deadbeat dad? It's not until Wayne loses his voice completely that he realizes how much he doesn't say. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.2. RC 3.3. GR W.
Mayday PIJ  
B 123319B 123319 Mikey
Grade Lvl: PIT Author: Pinto, Mindee / Cohen, Judy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Mikey explains how a young child with autism sees, hears, and feels the world around him in his school environment. Mikey is not just intended for educators; although, all teachers should read it to their classes. It is intended to educate adults as well as young children to increase their awareness and understanding of the child with autism. Instructional resource through picture book. Fiction. IL K-13.
Mikey PIT  
B 123247B 123247 Miles Morales, Spider-Man (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Reynolds, Jason
Length: 261 Copyright: 2017

Brooklyn Visions Academy student Miles Morales may not always want to be a super hero, but he must come to terms with his identity--and deal with a villainous teacher--as the new Spider Man. Series: Miles Morales, Spider-Man, Book 1. IL 7-12. AR 4.9. RC 5.4. Lexile 710.
Miles Morales, Spider-Man (Book 1) IJS  
B 124394B 124394 Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McAnulty, Stacy
Length: 293 Copyright: 2018

A lightning strike made Lucy, twelve, a math genius but, after years of homeschooling, her grandmother enrolls her in middle school and she learns that life is more than numbers. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 3.7. RC 3.1. Lexile 530. GR W. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2021-2022.
Miscalculations of Lightning Girl IJ  
B 123602B 123602 Molly & Pim and the Millions of Stars
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Murray, Martine
Length: 181 Copyright: 2017

Molly longs for normalcy but when her mother accidentally turns herself into a tree, Molly must embrace all the things she has tried to run away from. Fantasy fiction. IL 3-6. AR 5.1. Lexile 780. GR V.
Molly & Pim and the Millions of Stars PI  
B 124405B 124405 Moon Rising (Book 6)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 298 Copyright: 2015

When Moonwatcher, a young NightWing with secret powers, begins school at the academy started by the dragonets of destiny after the end of the war, she soon realizes that someone is attacking the students. Moon must choose whether to help or continue to hide her gifts. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 6. IL 4-8. AR 5.3. RC 4.5. Lexile 730.
Moon Rising (Book 6) IJ  
B 125767B 125767 Most People
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Leannah, Michael
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Looks at the goodness of most people, pointing out how many more people there are in the world who would like to help others than would like to hurt them, and even most of those who do bad things can change. Stories about me. Behavior fiction. Values and virtues. IL K-3. AR 2.5. GR M.
Most People KP  
B 124139B 124139 Muddle & Mo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Slade-Robinson, Nikki
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Muddle (a duck) and Mo (a goat) are best friends, but Muddle is a bit confused about what type of animals they both are. Fortunately, during the course of their walk together, long-suffering Mo helps Muddle get his duck identity sorted out in this warm and funny tale of friendship, differences, and acceptance. Juvenile fiction. Beginning reader. IL Pres-2.
Muddle & Mo KP  
B 126569B 126569 My Hair is a Garden
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Cabrera, Cozbi A
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

After being teased yet again about her unruly hair, MacKenzie consults her neighbor, Miss Tillie, who compares hair care with tending her beautiful garden and teaches MacKenzie some techniques. Includes tips for shampooing, conditioning, and protecting black hair, and recipes for hair products. Stories about me. African American. Health and wellness. Hygiene and self-care. IL 1-4. RC 2.5. Lexile 620. GR P.
My Hair is a Garden KPI  
B 123618B 123618 My Pet Human Takes Center Stage
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Surovec, Yasmine
Length: 103 Copyright: 2017

Freckles is new at her elementary school, and Oliver wants to be sure she finds her niche. So when she joins the pet club and gets roped into putting on a talent show to raise money for the local animal shelter, Oliver has no choice but to help out. What he doesn't bargain for is that Freckles takes in a foster kitten! Turns out, while Oliver values his independence, he's not so eager to give up being center stage. Graphic novel/hybrid. Fiction. IL 2-5. AR 2.7.
My Pet Human Takes Center Stage PI  
B 128053B 128053 My Powerful Hair
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lindstrom, Carole
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Authentic author. Indigenous. Family story. Native Americans. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5.
My Powerful Hair KP  
B 125989B 125989 My Shape is Sam
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jackson, Amanda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

In a place where jobs are based on shape, Sam, who looks like a square but longs to roll like a circle, discovers his true, unique shape. Identity fiction. Basic concepts. IL Pres-2.
My Shape is Sam KP  
B 123226B 123226 Name Jar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Choi, Yangsook
Length: 40 Copyright: 2003

Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it—Yoon-Hey. IL 1-4. AR 3.1. RC 2.9. Lexile 590. F+P N.
Name Jar KP  
B 126594B 126594 Neither
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Anderson, Airlie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, Neither sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome. Animal stories. Individuality. Social acceptance. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5.
Neither KP  
B 126555B 126555 Normal Pig
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Steele, K-Fai
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Celebrates all our differences while questioning the idea that there is only one way to be “normal.” A springboard for conversations with children, at home and in the classroom, about diversity and difference. Animal stories. Pigs. IL Pres-3.
Normal Pig KP  
B 123179B 123179 Not Quite Narwhal
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sima, Jessie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.IL Pres-2. AR 3.3.
Not Quite Narwhal KP  
B 125656B 125656 One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Davis, Linsey
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A multiethnic, multicultural, multiracial children's picture book that recognizes our unique differences while celebrating how alike we are as well. Spiritual references. Cultural pluralism. Individuality. Identity. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3.
One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different KP  
B 126781B 126781 One of These is Not Like the Others
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Saltzberg, Barney
Length: 28 Copyright: 2020

Points out and celebrates the differences between subjects. Difference (Psychology). Individuality. Friendship stories. IL Pres-1
One of These is Not Like the Others KP  
B 125652B 125652 One Word for Kids: A Great Way to Have Your Best Year Ever
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gordon, Jon / Britton, Dan
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

If you could choose only one word to help you have your best year ever, what would it be? Love? Fun? Believe? Brave? It’s prob­ably different for everyone. How you find your word is just as important as the word itself. And once you know your word, what do you do with it? This book asks these questions to children and adults of all ages, teaching an important life lesson in the process. Stories about me. Self-esteem. IL Pres-3.
One Word for Kids: A Great Way to Have Your Best Year Ever KP  
B 126571B 126571 Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murphy, Mary
Length: 28 Copyright: 2020

All living creatures have a special place in the world in this extraordinary exploration of the concept of self. Stories about me. Individuality. Identity. Diversity appreciation. IL Pres-3.
Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree KP  
B 125537B 125537 Only One You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kranz, Linda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Adri promises to remember his parents' words of wisdom about how to live his life, such as finding his own way in the world and not always following the crowd. Conduct of life. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
Only One You KP  
B 125812B 125812 Only You Can Be You: What Makes You Different Makes You Great
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Clarkson, Sally / Clarkson, Nathan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Reassures children that God made everyone different for a reason and encourages them celebrate their individuality. Christian education. Identity. IL Pres-3.
Only You Can Be You: What Makes You Different Makes You Great KP  
B 128330B 128330 Other Boys
Grade Lvl: J Author: Alexander, Damian
Length: 201 Copyright: 2021

Starting a new school, seventh-grader Damian takes a vow of silence to avoid being bullied, making him wonder, if boys can be so cruel, why he has a crush on one? Internal struggle. LGBTQIA+. Graphic novel. Memoir. Mature themes. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 7-9. Lexile 520.
Other Boys J  
B 127652B 127652 Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Madison, Megan / Ralli, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Identity. Social history. Race. Prejudices. Series nonfiction: Our First Conversations. IL Pres-4. Lexile 550.
Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race KP  
B 125270B 125270 Our Special Family
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Baker, Kelsey
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

When a family learns there is something wrong with their new baby, it is the beginning of a journey. All family members are directly impacted by a diagnosis from the newborn screening program including siblings who may not have any special conditions. There are both positive and negative impacts on families when one child has a special condition and another child does not. It can be troublesome for children to understand why they are so different from their siblings, or why parents may not be able to treat all of their children exactly the same. Every child counts and has value. Children are born with their own uniqueness and are blessings to be celebrated. Children learn valuable lessons from each person in the family because both their similarities and differences. Diversity provides rich experiences and makes a family stronger. Our Special Family is a tool to begin open communication and honest conversations to celebrate each family's members special role and uniqueness. Realistic fiction. Family life. IL Pres-3.
Our Special Family KP  
B 123506B 123506 Pablo and Birdy
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: McGhee, Alison
Length: 288 Copyright: 2017

A boy who drifted into the seaside town of Isla as a baby searches for answers about where he and his parrot came from. Magical realism. Fiction. IL 4-8. AR 5.5.
Pablo and Birdy PIJ  
B 125924B 125924 Perfectly Norman (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Percival, Tom
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such a thing as perfectly normal. Notable SS. Self-acceptance fiction. Individuality. Series fiction: Big Bright Feelings, Book 1. IL K-3. AR 2.8. RC 4.4. Lexile 610.
Perfectly Norman (Book 1) KP  
KM 13322KM 13322 Pie in the Sky (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lai, Remy
Length: 380 Copyright: 2019

Knowing very little English, eleven-year-old Jingwen feels like an alien when his family immigrates to Australia, but copes with loneliness and the loss of his father by baking elaborate cakes. Playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 6 hours. IL 4-8. AR 4.5. RC 4.4. Lexile 720.
Pie in the Sky (Playaway) IJ  
B 126365B 126365 Piecing Me Together
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Watson, Renee
Length: 264 Copyright: 2017

Tired of being singled out at her mostly-white private school as someone who needs support, high school junior Jade would rather participate in the school's amazing Study Abroad program than join Women to Women, a mentorship program for at-risk girls. African American. Realistic fiction. Mentoring. IL 9-12. AR 4.5. RC 4.2. Lexile 680.
Piecing Me Together JS  
B 127581B 127581 Pink, Blue, and You!: Questions for Kids About Gender Stereotypes
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Gravel, Elise
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone's right to be their true selves. Gender identity. Sexual orientation. Sexism. IL 2-6. Lexile 690. GR R.
Pink, Blue, and You!: Questions for Kids About Gender Stereotypes PI  
B 127226B 127226 Pity Party
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Lane, Kathleen
Length: 203 Copyright: 2021

A grab bag of dark short fiction set in middle school that explores anxieties and twists them into funny, resonant, and reassuring psychological thrills. Come to the party for a grab bag of delightfully dark stories that ultimately offers a life-affirming reminder that there is hope and humor to be found amid our misery.There's a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth. One about social media followers who literally follow you around. And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There's also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe. IL 6-10. GR Y.
Pity Party IJS  
B 126189B 126189 Place to Belong
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kadohata, Cynthia
Length: 405 Copyright: 2019

Twelve-year-old Hanako and her family, reeling from their confinement in an internment camp, renounce their American citizenship to move to Hiroshima, a city devastated by the atomic bomb dropped by Americans. Asian American. Historical fiction. IL 5-9. AR 4.6. RC 4.3. Lexile 690.
Place to Belong IJ  
B 123186B 123186 Prince and the Porker
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bently, Peter
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

After eating ten buns cooling on a tray at the palace, Pignatius causes more mischief when he pretends to be the prince. IL Pres-2. AR 4.0.
Prince and the Porker KP  
B 124106B 124106 Princess Hair
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Sharee
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Little girls pretending to be princesses celebrate the different shapes, textures, and styles of their black hair. From dreadlocks to blowouts to braids, Princess Hair shines a spotlight on the beauty and diversity of black hair, showing young readers that every kind of hair is princess hair. IL Pres-2.
Princess Hair KP  
B 120096B 120096 Queen of Shadows (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Maas, Sarah J.
Length: 656 Copyright: 2015

Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Embracing her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen, she's at last returned to the empire-for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past. Identity- Fiction. Series fiction: Throne Of Glass, book 4. IL 8-12. AR 6.0. RC 5.4. Lexile 830.
Queen of Shadows (Book 4) JS  
B 123542B 123542 Real Friends
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Hale, Shannon
Length: 212 Copyright: 2017

Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never-ending struggle to stay in "The Group." Shannon's honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to learn what real friends are--and why finding them is worth the journey. Memoir. IL 3-7. AR 2.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 290.
Real Friends PIJ  
B 127497B 127497 Remarkably Ruby
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Libenson, Terri
Length: 376 Copyright: 2022

Although Ruby and Mia used to be friends, they've grown apart as Ruby is not a joiner and likes to write poetry, while Mia is popular and wants to be class president, but they may have more in common than they realize. Series fiction: Emmie and Friends. IL 4-8. AR 3.2.
Remarkably Ruby IJ  
B 125927B 125927 Remarkably You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Pat Zietlow
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Children learn to be themselves and accept their different personalities. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-3. Lexile 300.
Remarkably You KP  
B 124717B 124717 Remedy (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 401 Copyright: 2015

Seventeen-year-old Quinn provides closure to grieving families by taking on the short-term role of a deceased loved one, until huge secrets come to the surface about Quinn's own past. Series fiction: Program, Book 3. Companion book to: The Program and The Treatment. Science fiction. IL 8-12. AR 5.0. RC 6.4. Lexile 710.
Remedy (Book 3) JS  
B 127969B 127969 Remember
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harjo, Joy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem "Remember," illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it. Authentic author. Indigenous. Native Americans. Poetry. Self-awareness. Identity fiction. Adaptation. Poetry. IL K-3. Lexile 480.
Remember KP  
B 123488B 123488 Restart
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Korman, Gordon
Length: 243 Copyright: 2017

Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life? Alternating point of view. Realistic fiction. IL 3-8. AR 5.1. RC 4.5. Lexile 730. GR W. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2019-2020.
Restart PIJ  
B 126291B 126291 Rick
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Gino, Alex
Length: 233 Copyright: 2020

Ricks gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeffs acted like a bully and a jerk. But now Rick wants his own life to be, understood. Even if it means breaking some old friendships and making some new ones. Rick explores what it means to search for your own place in the world and all the steps you and the people around you need to take in order to get where you need to be. Asexual people. Realistic fiction. IL 6-9. Lexile 780.
Rick IJ  
B 123477B 123477 Safest Lies
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Miranda, Megan
Length: 359 Copyright: 2016

When Kelsey's agoraphobic mother disappears after years of claiming the kidnappers she escaped from were coming back for her, Kelsey quickly discovers that her mother isn't who she thought she was -- and she's not the abductor's only target. Young adult. Thriller fiction. IL 9-12. AR 4.7. RC 5.7. Lexile 650. Iowa High School Award 2018-2019.
Safest Lies JS  
B 125759B 125759 Say Something!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something! Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are, what you are thinking, and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. Stories about me. Activism. IL Pres-3. Lexile 510.
Say Something! KP  
B 124972B 124972 Serafina and the Black Cloak (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Beatty, Robert
Length: 292 Copyright: 2015

In 1899, a twelve-year-old rat catcher on North Carolina's Biltmore estate teams up with the estate owner's young nephew to battle a great evil and, in the process, unlocks the puzzle of her past. Iowa Teen Award, 2019-2020. Series fiction: Serafina Stories, Book 1. IL 4-8. AR 5.9. RC 5.5. Lexile 850.
Serafina and the Black Cloak (Book 1) IJ  
B 124587B 124587 Sex is a Funny Word
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Silverberg, Cory
Length: 159 Copyright: 2015

Subtitle: A Book About Bodies, Feelings, and You. Health education. Text and illustrations look at the human body, gender, and sexuality for young adolescents. A developmentally appropriate approach to adolescents learning about sex. This title supports responsible conversations between young people and their caregivers/guardians in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy. Intended for professionals and adults. Recommend a preview before sharing with adolescents. Mature themes. Graphic novel format. Starred reviews. Health education. Wellness. Human body. Sex instruction. Sex differences. IL 6-9. Lexile 710. GR Z+.
Sex is a Funny Word IJ  
B 126048B 126048 Show Me a Sign
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: LeZotte, Ann Clare
Length: 269 Copyright: 2020

It is 1805. Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there including Mary are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. Recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. A cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. It will make you forever question your own ideas about what is normal. First person point of view. Diverse abilities. Community. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 4-8.
Show Me a Sign IJ  
KM 13497KM 13497 Show Me a Sign (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: LeZotte, Ann Clare
Length: 269 Copyright: 2020

It is 1805. Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there including Mary are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. Recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. A cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. It will make you forever question your own ideas about what is normal. Kit contains playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. First person point of view. Diverse abilities. Community. Starred reviews. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. IL 4-8.
Show Me a Sign (Playaway) IJ  
B 123664B 123664 Since You've Been Gone
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Matson, Morgan
Length: 449 Copyright: 2014

Quiet Emily's sociable and daring best friend, Sloane, has disappeared leaving nothing but a random list of bizarre tasks for her to complete, but with unexpected help from popular classmate Frank Porter, Emily gives them a try. Iowa Teen Award 2018-2019. IL 7-12. AR 6.0. RC 7.6. Lexile 970.
Since You've Been Gone JS  
B 123974B 123974 Snail & Worm Again
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kugler, Tina
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Snail and Worm, the dynamic duo are back showing readers what it means to come out of their own shell. In three new comic shorts brimming with quirky humor and unflappable friendship these laugh-out-loud stories are great for readers coming out of their own shells and making the transition between picture books and chapter books. Short stories. Series fiction: Snail and Worm. Beginning reader. IL K-3. AR 1.5. RC 2.2. Lexile 370.
Snail & Worm Again KP  
B 124117B 124117 Snail & Worm: Three Stories About Two Friends
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kugler, Tina
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Snail and Worm are best friends who support each other during a silly game of tag, through Snail's adventure up a flower stalk, and when Worm's pet goes missing. Short story fiction. Beginning reader. Series fiction: Snail and Worm. Companion to Snail and Worm Again (B 123974). IL K-3. AR 1.2. Lexile 180.
Snail & Worm: Three Stories About Two Friends KP  
B 123239B 123239 Solo
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Alexander, Kwame
Length: 458 Copyright: 2017

Seventeen-year-old Blade, who endeavors to resolve painful issues from his past to navigate the challenges of his former rockstar father's addictions, scathing tabloid rumors, and a protected secret that threatens his own identity. Novel written in verse. IL 8-12. AR 4.2. RC 6.7. Lexile 640. Iowa Teen Award, 2019-2020.
Solo JS  
B 126362B 126362 Some Places More Than Others
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Watson, Renee
Length: 194 Copyright: 2019

All Amara wants for her birthday is to visit her father's family in New York City, Harlem, to be exact. She can't wait to finally meet her Grandpa Earl and cousins in person, and to stay in the brownstone where her father grew up. Maybe this will help her understand her family and herself, in new way. But New York City is not exactly what Amara thought it would be. It's crowded, with confusing subways, suffocating sidewalks, and her father is too busy with work to spend time with her and too angry to spend time with Grandpa Earl. As she explores, asks questions, and learns more and more about Harlem and about her father and his family history, she realizes how, in some ways more than others, she connects with him, her home, and her family. Realistic fiction. IL 5-9. AR 4.6. RC 4.6. Lexile 750.
Some Places More Than Others IJ  
B 123585B 123585 Song From Somewhere Else
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Harrold, A. F
Length: 217 Copyright: 2017

Frank thought her summer couldn't get any worse--until big, weird, smelly Nick Underbridge rescues her from a bully, and she winds up at his house. Frank quickly realizes there's more to Nick than meets the eye. When she's at his house, she hears the strangest, most beautiful music, music which leads her to a mysterious, hidden door. Beyond the door are amazing creatures that she never even dreamed could be real. For the first time in forever, Frank feels happy . . . and she and Nick start to become friends. But Nick's incredible secrets are also accompanied by great danger. Frank must figure out how to help her new friend, the same way that he has helped her. Black-and-white illustrations are weaved throughout the text. A powerful story about unlikely friendship, strange magic, and keeping the shadows at bay. Fantasy fiction. Starred reviews. IL 4-8. AR 5.0. RC 4.3.
Song From Somewhere Else IJ  
B 125654B 125654 Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dismondy, Maria
Length: 36 Copyright: 2008

Lucy is teased by a boy at school because she is different. She has the courage to be true to herself and to make the right choice when that same boy needs her help. Stories about me. Individuality. Teasing. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 610.
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are KP  
B 126588B 126588 Spoon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Meet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? Spoon is a book for all ages, and serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special. Personification. Also see companion titles in our collection: Chopsticks (#119403) and Straw (#126420). IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. RC 1.4. GR K.
Spoon KP  
B 126749B 126749 Stargazing
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wang, Jen
Length: 208 Copyright: 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. Asian American. Relationship skills. Best friends. Graphic Novel. IL 4-8. AR 2.5. RC 3.8. Lexile 510.
Stargazing IJ  
B 125814B 125814 Sulwe
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nyong'o, Lupita
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Stories about me. Self-acceptance. Diversity. IL K-3. AR 3.4. Lexile 580.
Sulwe KP  
B 124408B 124408 Talons of Power (Book 9)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 290 Copyright: 2017

The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring. And a young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 9. IL 4-8. AR 5.2. RC 4.4. Lexile 710.
Talons of Power (Book 9) IJ  
B 124160B 124160 That's Not How You Do It!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hofmann-Maniyar, Ariane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Lucy the cat knows how to do everything just right--from eat with a spoon and fork to fold paper stars--so all her friends ask her to help them, until she meets Toshi the panda, who has his own ways of doing things. Individuality fiction. Compromise. IL Pres-1. (I'm Your Neighbor - Welcoming Library).
That's Not How You Do It! KP  
B 125780B 125780 There's Only One You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Heling, Kathryn / Hembrook, Deborah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

You're different from everyone else and it's awesome! This book celebrates all the things that make you special. Individuality fiction. Stories about me. IL Pres-2. Lexile 530.
There's Only One You KP  
B 126317B 126317 Thief Knot (Book 4)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Milford, Kate
Length: 454 Copyright: 2020

Marzana and her best friend are bored. Even though they live in a notorious city where normal rules do not apply, nothing interesting ever happens to them. Nothing, that is, until Marzana's parents are recruited to help solve an odd crime, and she realizes that this could be the excitement she's been waiting for. She assembles a group of kid detectives with special skills--including the ghost of a ship captain's daughter and together, they explore hidden passageways, navigate architecture that changes overnight, and try to unravel the puzzle of who the kidnappers are--and where they're hiding. But will they beat the deadline for a ransom that's impossible to pay? Fantasy fiction. Mystery. Series: Greenglass House, Book 4. IL 4-8. AR 5.6. Lexile 800.
Thief Knot (Book 4) IJ  
B 126142B 126142 Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Medina, Tony
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A collection of poems offering a fresh perspective of young men of color by depicting thirteen views of everyday life: young boys dressed in their Sunday best, running to catch a bus, and growing up to be teachers, and much more. Each of Tony Medina's tanka is matched with a different artist, including recent Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Award recipients. Poetry. African American boys. Conduct of life. IL 4-7.
Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy IJ  
B 126122B 126122 This is Me: A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Curtis, Jamie Lee
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

What would you take? Imagine you were leaving for a new country and could bring along only what would fit in a small suitcase. Which things would you choose to say to the world, "Hi there, this is me! Notable Social Studies. Identity fiction. Emigration and Immigration fiction. Story in rhyme. IL K-3. GR M.
This is Me: A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From KP  
B 128303B 128303 Thousand Heartbeats
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Cass, Kiera
Length: 565 Copyright: 2022

Soon to be forced into a loveless marriage for political gain, Princess Annika of Kadier finds unexpected love against all odds in the arms of the enemy--a Dahrainian soldier determined to reclaim the throne for his people. Fantasy. Identity. Romance. Young adult fiction. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 7-10. AR 4.7.
Thousand Heartbeats JS  
KM 13799KM 13799 Thousand Heartbeats (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Cass, Kiera
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Soon to be forced into a loveless marriage for political gain, Princess Annika of Kadier finds unexpected love against all odds in the arms of the enemy--a Dahrainian soldier determined to reclaim the throne for his people. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 14 hours. Fantasy. Identity. Romance. Young adult fiction. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 7-10.
Thousand Heartbeats (Playaway) JS  
B 123536B 123536 Three Pennies
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Crowder, Melanie
Length: 181 Copyright: 2017

In San Francisco, eleven-year-old Marin desperately searches for her birthmother knowing time is running out before she is adopted, and discovers for the first time in her life what it feels like to be truly wanted by someone. Realistic fiction. IL 4-7. AR 5.6.
Three Pennies IJ  
B 128307B 128307 Throwback
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Goo, Maurene
Length: 355 Copyright: 2023

A Gen Z Korean American girl gets stuck in the '90s with her teenaged mother in this fresh, funny adventure full of heart, humor, and time-crossed romance. Asian American. Realistic fiction. Romance. Time travel. 24-25 Iowa High School Book Award. IL 9-12.
Throwback JS  
B 124089B 124089 Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Steers, Billy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Sibley the horse lives on Stony Meadow Farm and is a hard worker the whole year round. Then Tractor Mac arrives at the farm, and suddenly, everything that Sibley used to do, Tractor Mac does, too. Sibley wonders if there is any room left for him--but when Farmer Bill and Tractor Mac get stuck in a soggy field, Sibley is the one who comes to their rescue, and Sibley and Tractor Mac learn that there's plenty for both of them to do at the farm. Character education. Series fiction: Tractor Mac. IL Pres-2. AR 3.1.
Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm KP  
B 124084B 124084 Tractor Mac Learns to Fly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Steers, Billy
Length: 28 Copyright: 2015

Tractor Mac sees Plane Jane swooping across through the clouds, and he wonders what it would be like to be able to give hayrides in the sky. He even talks to birds to try to learn how they fly. Then one day Tractor Mac is driving downhill too fast, his wheels lift off the ground, and he can finally fly! But when Tractor Mac has a crash landing, he learns that he is better suited to life on the ground. Character education. Series fiction: Tractor Mac. IL Pres-2. AR 2.6.
Tractor Mac Learns to Fly KP  
B 124716B 124716 Treatment (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Young, Suzanne
Length: 344 Copyright: 2014

Working with rebels to bring down The Program, a suicide prevention treatment in which painful memories are erased, Sloane and James consider taking The Treatment to unlock their memories. Series fiction: Program, Book 2. Sequel to: The Program. IL 8-12. AR 5.0. RC 5.3. Lexile 700.
Treatment (Book 2) JS  
B 123471B 123471 True Letters from a Fictional Life
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Logan, Kenneth
Length: 323 Copyright: 2016

A young man in a sleepy Vermont town feels trapped when he sits down to write letters he never intends to send, which ultimately leads to a truth he is not quite ready to face. Bildungsroman / Coming of Age. Realistic fiction. IL 9-12. Lexile 690.
True Letters from a Fictional Life JS  
B 127498B 127498 Truly Tyler
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Libenson, Terri
Length: 374 Copyright: 2021

Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends and teammates have been giving him a hard time. He wonders why can't he nerd out on drawing and play ball. Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don't think she's cool enough. Maybe it's time for a total reinvention. Series fiction: Emmie and Friends. IL 4-8. AR 3.3.
Truly Tyler IJ  
B 123978B 123978 Tugboat Bill and the River Rescue
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brill, Calista
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Bill the tugboat and Mabel the barge are friends happily working together on the Hudson River, and one day when a kitten falls into the water, Bill and Mabel prove that anyone can be a hero. Rescue fiction. IL Pres-2.
Tugboat Bill and the River Rescue KP  
B 126068B 126068 Two Roads
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bruchac, Joseph
Length: 320 Copyright: 2018

In 1932, twelve-year-old Cal must stop being a hobo with his father and go to a Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school, where he begins learning about his history and heritage as a Creek Indian. Native Americans. Historical fiction. Depression Era. IL 5-9. AR 4.9. RC 4.5. Lexile 740.
Two Roads IJ  
B 123647B 123647 Unidentified Suburban Object
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Jung, Mike
Length: 265 Copyright: 2016

Chloe Cho is a Korean American seventh-grader who would like to get in touch with many of the aspects of her heritage, but her parents are unwilling to talk about it--then when a class assignment forces Chloe to confront them directly, they finally tell her the truth about her family, which may just be too much for one girl to handle. Iowa Children's Choice 2018-2019. IL 3-7. AR 5.2. RC 5.4. Lexile 830. F+P U.
Unidentified Suburban Object PIJ  
B 125776B 125776 Unstoppable Me
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A picture book celebrating an energetic, unstoppable little boy as runs, jumps, and plays. Play fiction. Stories about me. IL Pres-3.
Unstoppable Me KP  
B 128091B 128091 Video Game Developer
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Rathburn, Betsy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2023

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to video game developers. Series nonfiction: Careers in STEM, Blastoff! Readers, Level 3. When I Grow Up. Careers. IL 1-4. Lexile 480.
Video Game Developer PI  
B 128027B 128027 What Do You Do If You Work at the Zoo?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jenkins, Steve / Page, Robin
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Introduction to the people who keep zoo animals safe, healthy, and happy, even though they aren't in the wild habitats they've evolved for. From cuddling a baby kangaroo to trimming elephant toenails to playing soccer with a rhino, zookeepers work hard and do some pretty wacky things to take care of the incredible animals we see. Identity. Vocational guidance. Zookeepers. IL K-3. AR 5.3. RC 5.2. Lexile 900. GR O.
What Do You Do If You Work at the Zoo? KP  
B 125649B 125649 Why Am I Me?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Britt, Paige
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Have you ever wondered why you are you? Or who you would be if you were someone else? Someone taller, faster, smaller, smarter? Someone lighter, older, darker, bolder? Presented as a poetic exchange between two characters, who don't realize they are thinking and asking the very same questions, this celebration of our humanity and diversity invites readers of all ages to imagine a world where there is no you or me, only we. Stories about me. Multicultural. Identity. IL Pres-3. Lexile 200.
Why Am I Me? KP  
B 97174B 97174 Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race
Grade Lvl: T Author: Tatum, Beverly Daniel
Length: 453 Copyright: 2017

Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about enabling communication across racial and ethnic divides. These topics have only become more urgent as the national conversation about race is increasingly acrimonious. This fully revised edition is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of race in America. Professional book.
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Co T  
B 124406B 124406 Winter Turning (Book 7)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sutherland, Tui
Length: 295 Copyright: 2015

Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family, unlike his sister Icicle, who has been raised to challenge IceWing queen--but now that Icicle has broken the truce and escaped from Jade Mountain Academy, so Winter, accompanied by his new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, embarks on his own quest to free his brother from the clutches of Queen Scarlet, and win the respect of his family. Fantasy. Series fiction: Wings of Fire, Book 7.
Winter Turning (Book 7) IJ  
B 125799B 125799 Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gonzales, Mark
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A lyrical celebration of multiculturalism as a parent shares with a child the value of their heritage and why it should be a source of pride, even when others disagree. Multicultural. Identity. Social studies connections. IL K-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 520.
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter KP  
B 127478B 127478 You Are Life
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Phi, Bao
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Every child is full to bursting with amazing things! This joyful poem celebrates the wonderful and complex identity of children of immigrants and refugees, embracing all that they are: a dancer, a shining light, a K-pop song, and promising what they will never be: invisible. Immigration & Emigration. Identify fiction. Immigrant children. IL K-3. Lexile 530.
You Are Life KP  
B 124574B 124574 You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Paul, Caroline
Length: 113 Copyright: 2018

Being a good citizen means standing up for what's right--and here's just the way to start. This guide features change-maker tips, tons of DIY activities, and stories about the kids who have paved the way before, from famous activists like Malala Yousafzai and Claudette Colvin to the everyday young people whose habit changes triggered huge ripple effects. So make a sign, write a letter, volunteer, sit-in, or march! There are lots of tactics to choose from, and you're never too young to change the world. Future Ready. Social change. Social action. IL 5-10.
You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World IJS  
B 123323B 123323 You Are Not a Cat!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Flake, Sharon
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

Cat thinks Duck should stop meowing and act like a duck. But Duck has other ideas. Picture book Fiction. ILA 2017 Children's Choice. IL Pres-2. Lexile 200.
You Are Not a Cat! KP  
B 127347B 127347 You Are Not Alone
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: McGaw, Kaitlin / Shepherd, Tommy
Length: 56 Copyright: 2022

It can be scary to feel like you're all on your own, especially in the face of prejudice. But always remember: you are not alone. Inspired by the Alphabet Rockers' empowering song 'Not Alone,' this uplifting picture book reassures kids that they belong and encourages them to love their beautiful selves and their identities, use their voices against hate, and step up for one another and have one another's backs no matter what. Picture book for older readers. Social awareness. Identity. Self-acceptance. Friendship. IL 1-4.
You Are Not Alone KPI  
B 126754B 126754 You Have a Match
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lord, Emma
Length: 305 Copyright: 2021

When Abby signs up for a DNA service, it's mainly to give her friend and secret love interest, Leo, a nudge. After all, she knows who she is already: Avid photographer. Injury-prone tree climber. Best friend to Leo and Connie, although ever since the B.E.I. (Big Embarrassing Incident) with Leo, things have been awkward on that front. But she didn't know she's a younger sister. When the DNA service reveals Abby has a secret sister, shimmery-haired Instagram star Savannah Tully, it's hard to believe they're from the same planet, never mind the same parents, especially considering Savannah, queen of green smoothies, is only a year and a half older than Abby herself. The logical course of action? Meet up at summer camp (obviously) and figure out why Abby's parents gave Savvy up for adoption. Young adult fiction. Romance. Coming of Age / Bildungsroman. IL 9-12.
You Have a Match JS  
B 124063B 124063 You're All Kinds of Wonderful
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tillman, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text encourage a child to explore his or her own interests to discover what makes him or her unique and special. Great companion to You're Here for a Reason (B 124062). Story in verse. Ability. Individuality. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 610.
You're All Kinds of Wonderful KP  
B 124062B 124062 You're Here for a Reason
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tillman, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Illustrations and rhyming text assure children that every person matters and fits into life's big picture. Great companion to You're All Kinds of Wonderful (B 124063). Story in verse. Self-esteem. IL K-3.
You're Here for a Reason KP