Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris. As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can’t wait to see all the amazing art in the famous City of Lights.
A debut that follows eleven-year-old Rigel as she navigates parental divorce and a jarring move from off-the-grid Alaska to suburban Connecticut. Exploring themes of family grief, emotional abandonment, and resilience through her bond with a wild crow
Set in a future where paper is obsolete, The Paper Museum offers a unique, middle-grade mystery. Though the plot suffers from a notably slow start, its high-stakes conclusion and heartfelt exploration of family separation make it an engaging option.
With lyrical storytelling and stunning illustrations, The Year We Learned to Fly celebrates imagination, resilience, and the power of believing in yourself. Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López create an uplifting story that encourages young readers to rise above challenges, embrace their identities, and recognize the strength found in family, heritage, and hope.
When Mac discovers his classroom novel has been blacked out by a censoring teacher, he fights back. Intertwining student activism with the poignant reality of parental mental illness, Amy Sarig King’s The Attack of the Black Rectangles is an empowering masterpiece.