Showing 1–8 of 8 titles
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After Tupac & D Foster
This tightly woven novel looks back on two years in a New York City neighborhood, where life changes for two eleven-year-olds when a new girl joins their game of double Dutch.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399246548
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Before the Ever After
In this novel in verse, 12-year-old ZJ leans on his community for support as his football-star father experiences alarming medical symptoms and dramatic changes as a result of the sport (later revealed to be CTE).
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399545436
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Coming on Home Soon
Evocative watercolor paintings illuminate a story of cross-generational love and convey the longing of a child anticipating her mother's return. Lewis's portraiture and attention to light sources, from cold winter hues to warm interior tones, reflect the loneliness of the child and the comforting strength of her grandmother.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780399237485
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The Day You Begin
One little girl joins a new class and finds her place as classmates share their unique backgrounds.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399246531
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Feathers
A new boy's arrival in a sixth-grade classroom helps Frannie recognize the barriers that separate people and the importance of hope as a bridge. Transcendent imagery and lyrical prose deftly capture a girl learning to navigate the world through words.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2008 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 0-399-23989-8
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Harbor Me
Six children learn the power of sharing their stories when their teacher assigns them to spend Fridays in a weekly conversation circle.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525518341
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Peace, Locomotion
Through Dion Graham's heartfelt performance, Lonnie Collins shares hopes for peace in letters to his beloved sister, heightening the lyrical narrative of Jacqueline Woodson's story.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2010 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781423398004
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Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson's magnificent poem “Show Way” tells the story of slavery, emancipation, and triumph for each generation of her maternal ancestors. She pays tribute to the creative women who guided their “tall and straight-boned” daughters to courage, self-sufficiency, and freedom. Whether with quilts or stories, poems or songs, these women discovered and shared the strength to carry on.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 0-399-23749-6