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• Bog Myrtle

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  Two polar opposite sisters are just trying to make ends meet in their drafty old house. Ever-cheery Beatrice journeys into the forest, aiming to find items to barter with. The journey that follows is rooted in sustainability, environmentalism, and a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Extra Large

  Page, Tyler, 1976-

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  In this autobiographical memoir, Tyler reflects on his struggles with body image, bullying, and selfacceptance during middle school. As he faces pressure to lose weight and fit in, he begins to question harmful societal expectations. Through honest…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers

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  9-year-old Gabby Torres has finally been invited to join the ocean conservation club founded by her idol. Wanting to make a strong impression, she proposes they start a club social media account. Her parents begrudgingly and reluctantly agree, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Don't Cause Trouble

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  "Get good grades! Don't cause trouble!" This is the mantra Ming Lee's dad has tried to instill in him. But when he enters middle school with clothes from the thrift store and a bowl cut from his mom, Ming is doubtful of a fresh start. Wanting a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Creaky Acres

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  Nora and her beloved horse, Hay Fever, are used to being blue ribbon winners at a suburban barn with a rigorous competition team. But when it's time to relocate because of her mom's new job, Nora has a lot to become accustomed to. Creaky Acres, her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crumble

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  Emily's family has the tasty magic power to bake emotions into desserts. Confidence, relaxation, happiness, they can do it all as long as they abide by a single rule: never bake a bad feeling. When Emily's Aunt Gina (who had been acting as a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• PAWS

  Hazel Has Her Hands Full

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  The latest installment of PAWS knocks it out of the park. This volume focuses on Hazel, a wheelchair user, as she tries to branch out on her own into cat sitting. The authors have done a fantastic job at representing this differing ability in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Crazy Summer

  the Graphic Novel

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  Three Black sisters from Brooklyn are placed on a plane to California to meet their mother for what is ostensibly the first time. 11-year-old eldest daughter Delphine has been the mother role to younger sisters Vonetta and Fern while living with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Snips

  a Bad Buzz Day

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  A zany, unique set of new superheroes are here to save the day! The Snips are a group of barbersturned- superhero saviors of Scissors City. Action packed and full of witty, punny humor, this is a great add to a classroom library. Author/illustrator…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ribbon Skirt

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  10-year-old Anang is two spirit and non-binary. They want to wear a ribbon skirt (traditionally worn by girls) to pow wow. The spirits guide Anang to be brave and true to themselves. A beautiful story that not only introduces students to the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Reel Life

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  "Reel Life" follows Galen during an incredibly tumultuous time in his life: his friend Kyle has suddenly turned hostile and mean, his parents have announced their divorce, and his dad's girlfriend is moving in with her daughter. Along with best…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Very Bad at Math

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  Very is the "perfect" student: student body prez, debate club, musician. Her struggles in math are going to ruin everything, though. A well-researched and written novel showcasing numerical learning disability acalculia. Opens doors to discuss…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Band Nerd

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  Lucy is thrilled to start 7th grade at Windley School of the Arts, a place where her love of band can be nurtured. But this band is filled with students who were first chair (the best) at their previous school, and many of them are just as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cartoonists Club

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  With a shared love of storytelling and art, a group of four middle schoolers form The Cartoonists Club. Using their varied strengths, they create comics together, navigate friendships, creative differences, and personal insecurities. Veteran authors…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fresh Start

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  Ollie struggles with cultural identity and the stresses from her Thai mom to be "more Thai". She finds new friends and community in a group of like-minded anime fans, even though it includes the girl she thought was her rival. Ollie's challenges are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919

  the Graphic Novel

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  This graphic novel adaptation details the 1919 tragedy through the eyes of a young girl, Carmen. While many may not be aware of this historical event, our modern society is still shaped by the laws and protections that came out of the tragedy.

• Speechless

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  Mira, a brown skinned, Jewish sixth-grader, lives with selective mutism. Although she has a confident voice at home and even has a creative outlet in creating stop motion videos, she finds herself unable to speak at school. Speechless does a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Monster Locker

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  Every school has their own urban legends, and Pablo’s middle school is no different. The only problem is that this urban legend is 100% true… and 100% his problem. His assigned locker included a portal to the realm of monsters and he’s unleashed a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike

  a Green Eggs and Ham Story

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  Great for any fans of Dr. Seuss, this graphic novel follows Sam-I-Am as he tries to encourage his grumpy friend Walter to enjoy the outdoors. Kochalka uses a nice balance of decodable and sight words for early readers and the rhyming words reinforce…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Witnessed

  the Lizzie Borden Story

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  "I Witnessed: The Lizzie Borden Story" follows Charlie, the young neighbor of accused murderer Lizzie Borden, as he struggles through the events of the murder next door. Was he actually a witness to a gruesome crime? Can you ever really know…Read moreRead more of this annotation