2022SummerReads ~ Grades 8 and 9 by PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f Get lost in a great book this summer! en-us 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC 2025-11-13 16:48:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/565017871/d8fcbfe6416300b2c74611831dd3103c/IMG_1237.jpeg Short and informative! PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936760 A beautifully illustrated non-fiction title.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936760 Can Mary use her Deafness to help a small girl? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936762 In this sequel to Show Me a Sign, Mary Lambert, now a teen, is growing restless with her rural life on Martha's Vineyard, so she jumps at the chance to help a young girl who is mysteriously confined in a Boston manor.  The author, who is Deaf, conducted in-depth research into the long-time Deaf community on Martha's Vineyard. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936762 "Citizenship?" "Blackfoot." Entry denied. PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936764 In this graphic novel, a boy and his mother remain at the border between Canada and the US because of how they define their identity and citizenship. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936764 Compelling tales of Norse gods and goddesses in the mortal world. PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936765 A fabulous illustrated folklore collection. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936765 Valora has stowed away on the Titanic...will her dreams be shattered? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936766 Also recommended: Stacey Lee's historical fiction novel The Downstairs Girl. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936766 "Africa has fueled the world." PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936767 Learn how in this profile of notable women and men throughout history. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936767 The power of a single breath... PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936768 A powerful three-part illustrated poem that explores the impacts of COVID-19 and systemic racism on a Black family.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936768 Poetry and strong emotions go together. PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936769 A blending of diverse voices explores identity and coming of age. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936769 Can Sherlock Holmes' brilliant sister crack this latest case? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936770 A missing woman and a suspicious earl make for a atmospheric mystery in Victorian England.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936770 It's time for Russell to stand up (or take a knee) for what he believes in. PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936771 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936771 "Evolution is a journey, not a destination." PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936772  A fascinating look at seven watershed moments of biological or behavioral change, told with a humorous (not humerus!) touch. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936772 How can Sarah improve her game? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936773 When she starts missing her trademark shots on the basketball court, she wishes her body would go back to normal.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936773 Will Avery go from rags to riches? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936774 All she has to do is live for a year in a mansion, solve a series of enigmatic clues - and not get killed. Equal parts suspense, romance, and glamour. You'll want to binge-read the others in this series: The Hawthorne Legacy (2021), and The Final Gambit (out in August 2022). ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936774 Louisa just might change the course of World War II... PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936776 Can she and her friends unravel the mystery of the Enigma code machine? Told in multiple voices, this is a historical page-turner. Elizabeth Wein's other WWII novels (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire, The Pearl Thief) are equally thrilling, and center the experiences of girls and women during this tumultuous time. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936776 In this corner: Thomas Edison and direct current. In the other corner: Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse, and alternating current. Who will win in the quest to power America? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936777 Non-fiction that combines social history, innovation, and corporate power. Also check out the 2017 fictional drama The Current War, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936777 What if someone else decided if you lived or died? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936778 In this future world, there is no war, no disease, no misery - but life still can be finite. Scythes are the only ones with the power to end life. What will Citra and Rowan give up as they train to pick up the mantle of a Scythe? Read this series if you enjoyed The Hunger Games and The Giver. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936778 Matchmaking is in Simi's blood! PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936779 Will her new app be a success?]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936779 White people have lost the ability to dream. Will they claim even more from First Nations people? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936780 In this YA dystopian novel, Frenchie and his group of fellow First Nations travelers are on the run in a barren landscape. A 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book. Don't miss the sequel, Hunting By Stars (2021).]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936780 A prophecy of death, mysterious psychic "ley lines," and the lure of unimaginable power... PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936781 First in a binge-worthy supernatural series. A rich boy's quirky interest in a dead Welsh king becomes a desperate quest to save multiple worlds. Other titles: The Dream Thieves, Blue Lily, Lily Blue, The Raven King. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936781 Sunny really should stop lying before he's in too deep... PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936782 ...but why should he? Being popular is awesome! Sequel to Frankly in Love (2019).]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936782 In a dystopian future America, foul-mouthed smuggler Prudence Wu is caught up in rebellion. PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936784 Companion novel: Renegade Flight (2021).]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936784 How can families keep their heritage alive? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936785 Sisters Sonia and Tara Das, newly arrived to New York City, grow up between two cultures in this absorbing story that spans several generations.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936785 Can Charlie solve the mystery of Einstein's last equation before it's too late? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936787 A code-breaking genius is recruited by the CIA in this fast-paced spy thriller series. For fans of Alex Rider. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936787 Why is there a body in the trunk of Vince Luca's car? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936788 Vince Luca doesn’t want any part of “the vending machine business” – his father’s crime racket – but once he falls for Kendra, he’s got a surprise coming. A laugh-out loud twist on Romeo and Juliet. Sequel: Hollywood Hustle]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936788 "Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast." PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936792 Be captivated by this rich anthology of Indigenous voices. A 2022 Batchelder Honor book.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936792 Who's got the bomb?? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936793 This gripping non-fiction narrative explores the incredible global tensions of the 1950s. A 2022 Sibert Honor book.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936793 Can Petra save Earth's stories - and herself? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936794 The dangerous Collective wants to purge the memories of everyone colonizing the planet Sagan. Unique science fiction. Winner of both the 2022 Newbery Medal and the 2022 Pura Belpré Award.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936794 The true story of the 2018 rescue of a boys’ soccer team from a flooded cave in Thailand. PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936796 A 2021 Newbery and Sibert Honor book.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936796 Growing up is tricky... PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936797 Windy and Rose are inseparable during their families' annual lake house vacation - but this summer is different. A beautiful graphic novel. A 2015 Caldecott and Printz Honor book.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936797 What happened to Caroline's mother? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936799 Perhaps her new friend Kalinda knows...
Winner of the 2019 Stonewall Award. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936799 Can Will help save Jocelyn's family restaurant? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936800 Told in alternating voices. The winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award. ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936800 Xiomara loves poetry, but hates Mami's many rules for being a "good Catholic girl..." PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936801 ...and wishes her brain, not her body, were the focus of attention. This amazing novel in verse was the winner of the 2019 Printz Award. The audiobook is highly recommended and is read by the author.  ]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936801 " In this game of life, your family is the court, and the ball is your heart." PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936803 Eighth grade is full of highs and lows for twin basketball players Josh and Jordan. A fabulous novel in verse. Winner of the 2015 Newbery Medal and a Coretta Scott King Honor book.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936803 "So much of my culture feels on the verge of vanishing..." PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936805 YA author Gansworth writes about his experience growing up on a Tuscarora reservation using poetry and drawings in this impactful memoir. Winner of the 2022 American Youth Literature Award and a 2022 Printz Honor book.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936805 Will Darius ever be able to please his dad? PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936806 When he and his family travel to Iran, new possibilities emerge. Winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Literature Award.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936806 One minute, Lillia is performing her acrobat act; the next, she's running for her life. PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936807 As the family flees Poland to escape the Nazis, Mama gets separated. Will she know where to find them? Winner of the 2020 Sydney Taylor Award.]]> 2025-04-30 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936807 PikeSchoolLibrary https://padlet.com/pike5/63gk0bcxjj2cnh8f/wish/3431936808
  • 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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