• Wonder by R.J. Palacio . District-wide, PK-12th Grade.

Auggie Pullman wants to fit in—but his face sets him apart. As he starts 5th grade, this moving story explores kindness, courage, and the power of empathy through multiple points of view. 

Grades PK-4 (3 Choices)

• Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho . PK-4th Grade.

A  young girl learns to love her eyes—and the heritage, family, and beauty they reflect—in this poetic celebration of identity. 

• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

Alma thinks her name is too long—until her father shares the family stories behind it, helping her see the love, history, and dreams it carries. 

•  The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad 

On the first day of school, Faizah admires her sister’s new hijab—and learns the power of pride, strength, and being true to yourself. 

Grades 5-8 (3 Choices)

• Alone by Megan Freeman . 5-8th Grade.

Maddie wakes to find her town abandoned. With only a dog and books, she must survive wild dangers—and the loneliness of being truly alone.   Dystopian Fiction

• Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina.  5-8th Grade.

We know that Sixth grade brings challenges at school and home, but Merci learns to face them with courage, love, and humor.  Realistic Fiction

• Flying Lessons & Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh. 5-8th Grade.

From crushes to big changes, this powerful collection shows that every story—and every kid—matters.  Short Stories

Grades 9-12 (4 Choices)

• Maybe an Artist by Elizabeth Montague. 9-12th Grade.

In this funny, inspiring graphic memoir, Elizabeth shares how art   helped her overcome  obstacles and find her voice as a groundbreaking cartoonist.  Graphic Memoir

• The Reluctant Journal of Henry Larsen by Susin Nielsen. 9-12th Grade.

In The Reluctant Journal of Henry Larsen by Susin Nielsen, Henry didn’t want to write a journal—but in a new city and school, it helps him open up, make friends, and find hope in unexpected places.  Realistic Fiction.

• Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo . 9-12th Grade.

In Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, after a plane crash, Camino and Yahaira—worlds apart—discover they’re sisters in this powerful novel-in-verse about loss, family, and connection.  Contemporary Fiction

• Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein. 9-12th Grade.

In Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein, captured in Nazi-occupied France, a British spy recounts a powerful story of

friendship, secrets, and survival in this gripping WWII tale.  Historical Fiction.