Stella by McCall Hoyle

What if the thing that ended your career became the key to saving someone’s life? In The Secret Language of Dogs, one brave beagle must overcome fear and anxiety to protect the young girl who gives her a second chance.

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When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed

A masterpiece of heartbreak, hope, and humanity! Alternately gut-wrenching and deeply inspiring, When Stars are Scattered delivers an intimate look at life in a Kenyan refugee camp through the eyes of a young Somali boy and his nonverbal brother. A raw personal history, this graphic memoir explores global human rights, community support, and the transformative power of education.

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Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau

A visually breathtaking and deeply moving graphic novel! Alina Chau’s Marshmallow & Jordan masterfully blends sports, Indonesian culture, and a touch of magical realism. Centering on a determined young athlete navigating life in a wheelchair alongside an adorable baby elephant which explores resilience, global diversity, and adaptive sports.

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Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

An extraordinary ownvoices story, Breathe and Count Back from Ten masterfully balances the universal trials of teenage independence with the specific realities of living with hip dysplasia. Natalia Sylvester delivers a deeply relatable, nuanced window into an immigrant family’s expectations and a girl determined to claim her own body.

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