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         <title>New Kid</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A compelling graphic novel about Jordan Banks, a seventh grader navigating between his neighborhood and a prestigious private school. This Newbery Medal winner tackles themes of identity, belonging, and racial diversity.]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[A witty and heartfelt graphic novel about a shapeshifter who becomes the sidekick to a supervillain. This story subverts fantasy tropes while exploring themes of identity and friendship.]]></description>
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         <title>Sheets</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A touching graphic novel about Marjorie, who manages her family's laundromat while dealing with grief, and Wendell, a ghost who begins haunting the laundromat. A beautiful story about friendship and healing.]]></description>
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         <title>American Born Chinese</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A groundbreaking graphic novel that weaves together three seemingly unrelated tales to explore identity, culture, and self-acceptance. Perfect for fans of 'New Kid.']]></description>
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         <title>See You at Harry&#39;s</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A moving story about family, loss, and healing that follows Fern as she deals with family changes and tragedy. This emotional story handles difficult themes with sensitivity.]]></description>
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         <title>House Arrest</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Written in verse, this powerful story follows Timothy, who is under house arrest for stealing medicine for his sick brother. A touching exploration of family, responsibility, and tough choices.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-05-18 15:58:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>The Crossover</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A Newbery Medal-winning novel in verse about basketball-playing twins Josh and Jordan Bell. This dynamic story combines sports action with family drama and coming-of-age themes.]]></description>
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         <title>Booked</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Another powerful novel in verse about a soccer-loving boy dealing with family changes, first crush, and bullying. Perfect for fans of 'The Crossover.']]></description>
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         <title>Dead End in Norvelt</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A funny and quirky semi-autobiographical novel about a boy grounded for the summer in Norvelt, PA. Winner of the Newbery Medal, this story blends humor with historical events.]]></description>
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         <title>The Nazi Hunters</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A thrilling true story about the mission to capture Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. This compelling narrative non-fiction work reads like a spy thriller.]]></description>
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         <title>The House of the Scorpion</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A thought-provoking science fiction novel about Matt, a young clone of a powerful drug lord, who must confront questions about identity and humanity.]]></description>
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         <title>Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World&#39;s Most Dangerous Weapon</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An exciting non-fiction book about the creation of the atomic bomb. Perfect for readers who enjoyed 'The Nazi Hunters,' this book reads like a thriller while teaching important history.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-05-18 15:58:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ghost Boys</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A powerful story about a young black boy killed by a police officer who now haunts the living. This important book deals with racism and social justice, similar to themes in 'New Kid.']]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-05-18 15:58:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Rebound</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The prequel to 'The Crossover,' this novel in verse tells the story of Chuck Bell in his youth, exploring grief, family, and finding your path.]]></description>
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