This realistic fiction novel is for people who love friendship stories.

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is credited as the founder of Black History Month, led an interesting and note-worthy life. This picture book biography covers his life as a child and young adult, as well as explaining the inspiration for his call to celebrate Black History Month.

Non-Fiction, Biography, American History

It is hard to imagine life without Crayola crayons, but until Edwin Binney was inspired by his love of color- and his teacher wife- crayons were not high quality or affordable. When he and his cousin developed Crayola crayons, no one knew if they would be successful! Learn about his inspiration and how he developed the crayons we know and love.

Non-fiction, STEAM, biography

Andrew Clements brings us a story of friendship, competition, and collecting.

Realistic fiction.

Beverly Cleary is the author of many wonderful children's books, including Beezus and Ramona . While she was a much loved and famous author, she never forgot how it felt to move and change schools and to struggle with reading.

Non-fiction, biography, literature

Did you know that hair spray in the 1980s was causing a hole in the sky? Neither did anyone else, until chemist Mario Molena figured out the chemical used in refrigerators and aerosol sprays was attacking the ozone layer.

Non-fiction, biography, STEAM

They seem to be from different worlds, different lifetimes, but they were born the same year, 1929. Across the ocean, they faced similar racial hatreds and reacted to that hate with words of love, reaching out to build understanding rather than divisiveness. Martin & Anne tells their inspiring stories, encouraging all of us to choose kindness whenever we can.

Non-fiction, Biography, Picture Book

Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max’s uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act…and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers–the Midknights–Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!

Fiction, Graphic Novel, Chapter Book

If one small act can create a ripple across the universe . . . what happens when a whole group of kids join together and act?

Told in eight perspectives–including one in graphic novel form–Operation Frog Effect is perfect for fans of Andrew Clements, Rob Buyea, and Sarah Weeks, and for anyone who wants to make a difference.

Fiction, Chapter Book, Graphic Novel

After the tsunami hit their village, Makio's neighbor builds a phone booth to "talk" to his daughter and soon all of the villagers are visiting the phone booth to connect with those they lost.

Based on a true story.

When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep—and secret—cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth.

Storm beasts and their guardians create perfect weather every day, and Mina longs for a storm beast of her own. But when the gentle girl bonds with a lightning beast—a creature of fire and chaos—everyone’s certain it’s a mistake. Everyone but Mina and the beast himself, Pixit. Quickly enrolled in lightning school, Mina struggles to master a guardian’s skills, and she discovers that her country's weather comes at a devastating cost—a cost powerful people wish to hide. Mina’s never been the type to speak out, but someone has to tell the truth, and, with Pixit’s help, she resolves to find a way to be heard.

Fantasy, chapter book

Moon is everything Christine isn't. She’s confident, impulsive, artistic . . . and though they both grew up in the same Chinese-American suburb, Moon is somehow unlike anyone Christine has ever known.

But after Moon moves in next door, these unlikely friends are soon best friends, sharing their favorite music videos and painting their toenails when Christine's strict parents aren't around. Moon even tells Christine her deepest secret: that she has visions, sometimes, of celestial beings who speak to her from the stars. Who reassure her that earth isn't where she really belongs.

Moon's visions have an all-too-earthly root, however, and soon Christine's best friend is in the hospital, fighting for her life. Can Christine be the friend Moon needs, now, when the sky is falling?

Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel

Piper's life is turned upside down when her family loses their home and have to move into a family shelter in a new city. She misses what she had before, and hates being labeled "homeless" at her new school. Baby lives in a park with his person, Jewel. Baby loves his life on the streets with Jewel because they are never apart. That is, until Jewel gets sick. Told from alternating points of view, Stay explores the meaning of home and celebrates the power of friendship and hope

One afternoon, eleven-year-old Titan, his friends from the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach rode their bikes to explore local caves. They crawled through the narrow tunnels in the dark to reach the center of the cave. When they turned to go home, heavy rains had flooded the tunnel. They were trapped!

With rising waters and monsoon season upon them, time and oxygen were running out. The world watched with bated breath as rescuers from around the globe joined forces to try to free the boys. After eighteen harrowing days, in an unprecedented effort of international teamwork, they were finally saved.

Non-fiction, adventure, biography

Oliver "Spaghetti-O" Jones's dad is about to be jailed for a crime he didn't commit, and Oliver believes the only way to save him is with the help of his favorite lucha-libre wrestler turned action star, Tito the Bonecrusher. Together with his best friend, Brianna (a.k.a. "Brain"), and their new ally Paul "Popcorn" Robards, Oliver devises a madcap plan to spring his dad from a Florida correctional facility.

Heartwarming and hilarious, this book looks at what it takes to be a hero . . . and what happens when you realize that saving the day might not always be possible.

Realistic Fiction, Humor, Chapter Book