Being Middle by Lori Orlinksky is a children's book about the often-overlooked experiences of the middle child. The story follows Ellie, a middle child who feels overshadowed by her siblings. She always receives hand-me-down clothing or is compared by her teachers to her older sister....

Zoey Lyndon’s Crush Chronicles by Micheal Anderson is a heartwarming story that follows Zoey, a fifth grader with amazing friends. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Zoey and her best friend, Tommi, are both eager to be noticed. However, a hurtful comment from a classmate leaves Zoey...

Once Upon a Fairy Tail by Greg McGoon is a delightful children's book that takes children on a whimsical adventure to a world where magic and fairy tales are real. The novel follows a curious puppy named Oliver, who accidentally ends up in the world...

Angels in the Sand by Lori Keating is a poignant story that follows Jessica, a ten-year-old girl grappling with the sudden loss of her father and the impending loss of her grandmother to cancer. Her mother is also struggling to cope with their family's tragedy,...

Anything Girl by Verita E Pax takes us into the world of Kat, a pink-loving, numbers-crunching little girl who is beginning to see the world open up to her as her dreams take root. As she dives deeper into her passions, she begins to think...

Career Day is a definitive moment for every student, as they think about their dreams and what career they would love to pursue one day. In She Went To School For Art by Gena Hyppolite, Tina, a young student, is faced with this challenge. Maybe...

Children’s books are incredibly powerful vehicles of social messaging. When a book is written for a younger audience, it not only has the opportunity to teach and create space for challenging conversations among children but for their parents and caretakers as well. In My...

Daddy Is Different Like That is the second book in the Daddy Like That Series by Mary McMahon and Jennifer Bucciero Boyles. Rachael and Laura marvel at the way their father says and does things. He has "Big L", or lasagna, for lunch and can...

“Saving happiness.” That’s what Lucinda does when she paints a picture. But when friends Emma, Scarlett, Mary Ann, and Martin first see Lucinda, she’s anything but an artist. In Claire Pence’s The Bag Lady and the Frog Prince, the four friends meet Lucinda as a...

Discovering fossils is a crucial way of advancing science and our understanding of the natural world. It is a scientific, research-driven process that requires investigative skills and creative thinking. In A Dinosaur for Washington: The True Story of Suciasaurus by Kelly Milner Halls, young readers...