A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

Different like me. When Addie learns about her town’s dark past, she fights to honor those once silenced—while finding her own voice. A Kind of Spark is a powerful, heartfelt story of justice, identity, and being heard.

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The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

A haunting, beautifully written novel about loss, identity, and the generational echoes of silence. The Berry Pickers intertwines two lives shaped by one disappearance, revealing the hidden costs of prejudice and the resilience of love. A powerful reflection on truth, family, and the price of secrets left buried.

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Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

A haunting and timely novel, Prophet Song imagines how quickly an ordinary life can be dismantled by tyranny. Lynch’s relentless prose traps readers alongside Eilish as she battles fear, loss, and the rising tide of violence. It is both a cautionary tale and a gripping story of maternal courage.

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Interrupting Chicken by David Exra Stein

A brilliant trick for calmer classrooms! Following a little red hen who continuously fractures bedtime fairy tales to save her favorite characters, this hilarious story doubles as a legendary primary classroom management tool. Learn how to transform this silly character into a portable, laminated behavior cue that keeps young students engaged and practicing impulse control.

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Blackout by John Rocco

Blackout is a simple, effective picture book about a city family who finds connection when their power goes out. This story highlights the beauty of slowing down and making memories, transforming a power outage into a neighborhood party under the stars. It’s a great read for children and a helpful reminder for adults about setting aside the hustle and bustle.

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