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This book series starts off about a young girl that wants to be pretty. She has to make a choice between betraying her friend or getting her chance to be pretty. I like this book because it's very intriguing and written to keep readers wanting to read the entire series. Ages 11-13

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by Scott Westerfield

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This book is about a little girl that lives on a sugar plantation. She and her friends find comfort in playing in the sugar fields. Still racially divided she finds a way to bring her community together. I like this story because it tells about how friendship creates an understanding that can bring people together. Ages 9-13

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By Jewell Parker Rhodes

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This book is about a young orphaned boy who sets out on a journey to find his father. His mother died and he was sent to live in foster care. Tired of living from home to home the character begin to look for a home. I love this book, I never knew that Michigan had its own negro league it was fun to read. It will definitely keep a readers attention. Ages 10-11

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By Christopher Paul Curtis

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This book is about a dog who isn't content with what he has. He likes what he sees on the other side of the fence. I like this book because it gives a fun way to the message of acceptance. Ages 4-8

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By Andrew McCormack

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This book is about a kid confidently getting ready for kindergarten. I like this book because it teaches children that school isn't always a scary place and to show confidence. Ages 5-6

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By Derrick Barnes

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This book is about a little boy who dad comes to help out at school but other kids wonder why he and his dad look so different. So the teacher creates an assignment so all the students can learn about their heritage. I like this book because it teaches about diversity that children may question a lot of the time. This story teaches children how to get their answers. Ages 4-8 

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By Leslie V. Ryan

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This book is about an 11 year old girl that has to stand up to a bully. I like this book because it teaches children how to solve problems. The book is very intriguing and will keep readers interested.  Ages 9-12

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By Lauren Wolk

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This book is about a girl that stands out at school. When someone begins teasing her. She finds a way to still be herself and make some friends. I like this book because it shows that being an individual is okay and to always be yourself and the right people will see you. Ages 4-7

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By Taraji P. Henson

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This book is about a little girl that doesn't like her dark skin. She wishes to be lighter like her sister because her dark skin doesn't feel pretty until she journey through the night and realizes that she is also beautiful. I like this book because it shows insecurities that some black children relate too. It teaches self-esteem and shows how others can make those who look different feel. Ages 3-8

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By Lupita Nyong'o

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This book is about a little girl who just moved from Korea who wanted to be liked and decided to change her name. She created this name jar, but one of the students learned her real name. She helped her choose herself by teaching everyone how to pronounce her name. I really like this story because it teaches about self-esteem and self-acceptance. Ages 5-8

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BY Yangsook Choi

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This series of books teach different kinds of lessons such as how to deal with fears, and emotions. I loved these books because they give an imaginative way to show children how to overcome certain obstacles. Ages 1-4

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By Deborah Diesen

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This book is about a little boy who wakes up and snow has covered everything. He walks outside and begins to explore all the snow had covered. I like this book because it shows children how to explore their curiosity because it might just be exciting. Ages 1-5

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By Ezra Jack Keats

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This book is about a little boy and his grandmother and their trip home from church. The little boy is very curious about the World around him and his grandmother has all the answers. I like this book because children are very curious about the world and this book shows them that being curious is okay. Ages 2-6

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By Matt De La Pena

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These series are to help young readers learn to read. They have site words so that readers can learn word. They also take readers on an adventure so that they can have fun while learning to read. I like this book series because the books seem interesting and they use different themes to teach reading. Ages 3-7

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By Audrey Bea

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This book is about a young girl who goes to live with her uncle and finds friends in a garden that has been locked and forgotten about. I liked this book because it shows what having an imagination feels like. Sometimes dreaming can help you believe in something other than your reality. Ages 12 and up

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By Frances Hodgson Burnett

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This book is about a girl who get thrown back in time by a magical umbrella. After finding her umbrella she is faced with the decision of going back home or staying in her new world with her new love. I like this book because it is imaginative and it deals with some real issues teens may face. Hard decisions are a part of life and we all have to make them eventually. Ages 12-18

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By Joanna Illingworth

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This book is about a boy who mom moves him and his siblings to California from Hong Kong during the Covid-19 outbreak. The family has issues they have to deal with as well as other problems that may occur outside the home. I like this book because it deals with a topic that young readers have currently had to deal with or at least talk about. It also is set in a time that they have lived through themselves so it's relatable.  Ages 8-12

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By Kelly Yang

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This book is about five teenagers who go to detention but only four leave. One of them is murdered and the remaining four become suspects in the murder. I like this book because it's a mystery. Just from the title alone you have a lot of questions about what happened in the book. I'm sure this will keep readers intrigued. Ages 14 and up

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By Karen M. McManus

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This book is about a young girl who navigates two worlds. She witness the murder of her best friend by the hands of a police officer. She has to figure out if shes going to stand up for what's right or stay safe. I like this book because it deals with a major social injustice in the world. A lot of students hear about police brutality but aren't sure how they should feel. This story puts students in a situation and creates a space for them to explore their emotion. Ages 15 and up

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By Angie Thomas

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This book is about two friends who come from Pakistan to America.  While living in California they get into a fight and decide to live separate lives. They have the challenge of deciding if their friendship is worth it. I like this book because it shows how moving from one country to another can be hard and the challenges that people face when living in America. I'm sure it's full of culture and will keep readers engaged. Ages 17 and up

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By Sabaa Tahir