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When the Stars Come Home by Brittany Luby - 10/10
A story about how art and history can help us find meaning and belonging. When Ojig feels homesick and disconnected after moving, his...


I Am a Meadow Mermaid by Kallie George - 9/10
A charming depiction of imaginative play and friendship. This book takes a common interest of young girls (mermaids) and develops it in a...


Night Job by Karen Hesse - 9/10
This touching slice-of-life book provides a glimpse of the beautiful bond between father and son. We are invited to join the young boy as...


First Night of Howlergarten by Benson Shum - 9/10
A cute yet poignant tale about a young girl discovering her inherent self-worth. Sophie is nervous for her first day at howlergarten...


Immigrant Architect: Rafael Gustavino and the American Dream by Berta de Miguel and Kent DieBolt - 9/10
A biography of an architect who immigrated from Spain to New York and patented a remarkable technique which came to shape many of the...


In a Small Kingdom by Tomie dePaola - 7/10
An original fable about the strength of community and the magic we create when we work together. When the young new prince's magical robe...


Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanne Ho - 10/10
This poetic book invites readers to reflect on the importance that what makes us unique makes us beautiful and connects us in a special...


Magic by Mirelle Ortega - 10/10
Mirelle shares about her experience growing up on a pineapple farm in Mexico, reflecting on her family, art, and culture through this...


Ning and the Night Spirits by Adriena Fong - 8/10
A fantastical story about a fear-filled young boy whose encounters with the misunderstood spirits of the woods helps him overcome his...


The Artist by Ed Vere - 10/10
A thoughtful presentation of the vocation of an artist, skillfully crafted to appeal to young readers. Vere reflects on the mission of an...


Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers - 10/10
A beautiful book reflecting on the ability to find beauty in the midst of sadness and the reality that our loved ones are always with us,...


Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman - 9/10
The familiar becomes strange in this modern fairytale about London. After a spontaneous act to help a stranger in need, the average...


Riders (Series) by Veronica Rossi - 9/10
What will happen when four 18-year-olds suddenly develop supernatural powers that call them to guard the world against the forces of...


The Mirror Visitor (Series) by Christelle Dabos - 8/10
In a society shaped by family allegiance, Ophelia is forced into an arranged marriage in a place as distant and cold as her fiancé and...


Odd Thomas (Series) by Dean Koontz - 9/10
Accompany the charismatic Odd Thomas as he uses his supernatural sensitivities to solve mysteries and thwart evil. Odd Thomas wants...


Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Series) by Douglas Adams - 9/10
Follow the exploits of Dirk, an unconventional private detective who solves complex mysteries by seeing patterns in apparently...


The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues by Ellen Raskin - 9/10
This book weaves together childlike elements, such as nursery rhymes and games, with reflections on the nature of life, art, and mystery....


Joey and Johnny: The Ninjas (Series) by Kevin Serwacki and Chris Pallace - 10/10
Prepare to laugh out loud at these humorous tales of a group of friends and their adventures at a prestigious ninja academy told by an...


Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman - 10/10
A whimsical story about a father whose trip to the corner store to fetch milk for his children becomes a fantastical adventure through...


Jurassic Park (Series) by Michael Crichton - 9/10
Dive into the suspense and adventure of a group of scientists and businessmen when they create a scientific marvel that gets drastically...
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