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Jarrell discovers a magical portal hidden in a barbershop!

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Jarrell discovers a magical portal hidden in a barbershop!

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Jarrell is transported to a magical world where everyone believes that he's a hero.

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The last thing Maizy wants to do is move to lazy Last Chance for the summer 🥺

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The last thing Maizy wants to do is move to lazy Last Chance for the summer 🥺

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She and her mom need to help with her grandparents' restaurant and soon, she's drawn in to her Opa's stories of how their family settled in Minnesota, learning about their connection to Chinese “paper son” immigrants. A 2023 Newbery Honor book and the winner of the 2023 Asian/Pacific American Literature Award.

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Plum has been accepted to Guardian Academy! Can she master the skills needed to learn how to shape-shift and communicate with animals?

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Plum has been accepted to Guardian Academy! Can she master the skills needed to learn how to shape-shift and communicate with animals?

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Set in a magical school filled with creatures, this series is perfect for fantasy fans!

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Can Jack stop the inevitable from happening?

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Can Jack stop the inevitable from happening?

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The latest in this popular science fiction adventure series.

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Jimmy is Lakota, but is teased because he looks white. When he and his grandfather go on a road trip, he learns about the legendary leader who looks like him.

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Jimmy is Lakota, but is teased because he looks white. When he and his grandfather go on a road trip, he learns about the legendary leader who looks like him.

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Winner of the 2016 American Indian Youth Literature Award.

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The prequel and backstory to the Lemoncello series, filled with games and puzzles.

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Miriam's family is leaving the city for a small town. How will she survive the summer?

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Miriam's family is leaving the city for a small town. How will she survive the summer?

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Don't miss this funny summer adventure. A 2021 Sydney Taylor Honor book.

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A biography of the first American ballet star.

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A biography of the first American ballet star.

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Learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief who is part of the Osage Nation and her journey to become America's first prima ballerina. A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor book.

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The Sacred Sphere is the link between the human and spirit worlds. 

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The Sacred Sphere is the link between the human and spirit worlds. 

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Can Lulu, Jin, and a mysterious creature find the sphere and precent the destruction of all the stone spirits? Don't miss a special exhibition of Grace Lin's award-winning art at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts, this summer!

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American Indian Youth Literature Award: honoring work by and about American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Asian/Pacific American Literature Award: honoring work about Asian/Pacific American heritage.

Mildred L. Batchelder Award: outstanding book published internationally.

Pura Belpré Award: excellent portrayal of the Latinx experience.

Randolph Caldecott Award: distinguished illustration.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: distinguished book for beginning readers.

Coretta Scott King Book Award: appreciation of African American culture.

John Newbery Award: distinguished writing.

Odyssey Award: best audiobook production.

Michael L. Printz Award: literary excellence in young adult literature.

Schneider Family Award: artistic expression of the disability experience.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal: distinguished informational book.

Stonewall Award: exceptional merit relating to the GLBT experience.

Sydney Taylor Book Award: authentic portrayal of the Jewish experience.

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"Aren’t Mexico and Guatemala basically the same place?"

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"Aren’t Mexico and Guatemala basically the same place?"

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Almudena has a challenging summer ahead - she has to stay with her father, whom she's never met, in a rundown apartment building. This graphic novel is the winner of the 2025 Printz Award.

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"You are a narwhal - shy, swift, small (for a whale)."

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"You are a narwhal - shy, swift, small (for a whale)."

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Journey through the ocean with this fascinating mammal. Voted the winner of Pike's 2025 Mock Sibert Award by 4th grade students.

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Two rivals decide whether they should join forces in their school's storytelling contest. A collaboration from award-winning creators Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft.

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How about "arched avenue?" This beautifully illustrated poetry collection of animal homes will inspire you to take a nature walk and write your own! A 2025 Batchelder Honor book.

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Discover the stories of over 80 gods, goddesses, and spiritual beings.

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Discover the stories of over 80 gods, goddesses, and spiritual beings.

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Learn about sun and moon gods, tricksters, fire deities, or universe creators from world cultures.

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"The outside doesn't match the inside..."

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"The outside doesn't match the inside..."

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Kathy attends an international school in Bangkok, where speaking Thai is forbidden. She loves spending summers in Maine, but her family stands out there. This illustrated memoir is for anyone who wonders where they belong. Winner of the 2025 Asian/Pacific American Literature Award.

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Jo doesn't know what to think when she sees a dog carrying a basket without any owner. Where is this dog going?!

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Jo doesn't know what to think when she sees a dog carrying a basket without any owner. Where is this dog going?!

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A realistic fiction graphic novel that is perfect for dog lovers!

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Can Lola save her brother and stop the Stillness?

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Can Lola save her brother and stop the Stillness?

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If you loved Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, you'll enjoy this absorbing quest fantasy. A 2025 Pura Belpré Honor book.

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Mal and Christopher join forces to protect the last griffin in the magical Archipelago.

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In this series, you'll learn about space travel, robotics, vaccines, and much more in a fun graphic-style format.

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A painting has been stolen from the museum!

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A painting has been stolen from the museum!

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A mystery about two friends, a ghost, a missing painting, and a turtle named Agatha.

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Learn about John Meyers and Charles Bender, two Indigenous baseball players who played against each other in the 1911 World Series. A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor book.

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A real-life game of hide and seek - for endangered plants.

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A real-life game of hide and seek - for endangered plants.

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Alberto Salas hunts varieties of potatoes in the Andes so scientists can study these resilient plants. Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, Pike's 2024-25 visiting author.

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Is Ava related to Medusa? The first in a mythology-base adventure series.

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Sejal discovers the mysterious blue dragon! 

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Sejal discovers the mysterious blue dragon! 

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Sejal is excited to study the science of imaginary ocean creatures.

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Felix loves dogs, but what happens when he is magically transformed into a dog?!

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Felix loves dogs, but what happens when he is magically transformed into a dog?!

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Perfect for fans of Marisol Rainey!

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Magnolia is determined to reunite a pair of lost socks and will race across New York City to find the owners!

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Magnolia is determined to reunite a pair of lost socks and will race across New York City to find the owners!

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A summer adventure filled with mystery, new friends, and the excitement of the city. A 2025 Newbery Honor book.

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Billy Mills dreams of winning the gold medal for the 10,000-meter race in the 1964 Olympics. 

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Billy Mills dreams of winning the gold medal for the 10,000-meter race in the 1964 Olympics. 

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An autobiography of Billy Mills, an Oglala Lakota runner who achieved his dream of winning a gold medal in the 1964 Olympics. A 2025 Sibert Informational Honor book.

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What happens when a baseball fan gets accidentally locked inside a pro-baseball stadium?

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What happens when a baseball fan gets accidentally locked inside a pro-baseball stadium?

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Timothy is thrilled to be at the stadium, but it's the night before his biggest game of the season!

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"If someone had told me a week ago that I was a weird reincarnation of the late Mother Earth, I probably would've searched for the nearest exit."

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"If someone had told me a week ago that I was a weird reincarnation of the late Mother Earth, I probably would've searched for the nearest exit."

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When Kwame and his family travel to Ghana for his grandmother's celebration of life, he comes face to face with earth goddesses and trickster gods. Will he (and the planet) survive? Winner of the 2025 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award.

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Even in death, a whale contributes to the rich eco-system of the ocean floor. This winner of the 2025 Sibert Informational Book Award is illustrated by Jason Chin, Pike's 2023 visiting author.

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What did scientists do before they were scientists? How does a kid grow up to be scientist?

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What did scientists do before they were scientists? How does a kid grow up to be scientist?

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Learn the stories and history behind famous scientists in this informational picture book.

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 "From his perch behind the clock, Hugo could see everything."

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 "From his perch behind the clock, Hugo could see everything."

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This unique novel, told through words and pictures, tells the story of Hugo, who lives in the Paris train station, and his quest to build an automaton. If you like graphic novels, try this modern classic. Winner of the 2008 Caldecott Medal.

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Rhyming text captures the joy of a Pride parade. Winner of the 2015 Stonewall Award.

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A group of friends spend their summer vacation investigating unresolved cases.

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A group of friends spend their summer vacation investigating unresolved cases.

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The newest series from fan-favorite James Ponti, author of City Spies.

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Did you know that rubber has been around for thousands of years?

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Did you know that rubber has been around for thousands of years?

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A fascinating and funny informational read. A contender for Pike's 2025 Mock Sibert Award.

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Poppy loves to bake, but can she handle a tricky candy recipe?

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Poppy loves to bake, but can she handle a tricky candy recipe?

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An exciting new series where each book follows a different student in Mrs. Z's 3rd grade class.

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Can Blizz keep all the cryptids and other monsters in line?

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Can Blizz keep all the cryptids and other monsters in line?

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This engaging series is a cross between a journal and a graphic novel. By Kevin Sherry.

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Lety is excited to volunteer at the animal shelter this summer!

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Lety is excited to volunteer at the animal shelter this summer!

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Too bad that annoying kid Hunter will be there too!
A 2020 Pura Belpré Honor book.

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Harriet is not happy about spending her summer on an island, until she discovers a mystery!

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Harriet is not happy about spending her summer on an island, until she discovers a mystery!

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A summer mystery from award-winning author Elana K. Arnold.

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Is Grandpa working his new donkey too hard?

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Is Grandpa working his new donkey too hard?

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A wonderful short chapter book, set on the Greek island of Corfu. Winner of the 2015 Batchelder Award.

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What could possibly go wrong at Russian summer camp?

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What could possibly go wrong at Russian summer camp?

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A lot, as it turns out! Russian-American author Vera Brosgol relates her humorous and unforgettable experience in this memoir in graphic novel format.

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The story of the Boney Hand is a legend at Castle School for the Deaf - and now the Hand is missing!

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The story of the Boney Hand is a legend at Castle School for the Deaf - and now the Hand is missing!

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Charlie and his friend Francine must solve the mystery or risk being accused of being thieves.

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A story of an unlikely friendship between 11-year-old Sophia and 88-year-old Sophie.

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A story of an unlikely friendship between 11-year-old Sophia and 88-year-old Sophie.

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From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry.

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Ari and his mom accidentally travel 70 million years back in time all in the hopes of avoiding the laundry. A fun beginning to a new chapter book series.