The characters within a painting rebel against the artist who drew them and learn how to create their own identities.
Category: staff recs
“Reminder of Him” by Colleen Hoover
One mistake does not an evil person make.
“Spare” by Prince Harry
The book goes into detail about the many trials and tribulations Prince Harry faces as a member of the royal family.
“The Dispossessed” by Ursula K. Le Guin
Shevek, a brilliant scientist in a utopian socialist society, visits the world where his people came from: a capitalist planet much like modern-day Earth.
“Sweet and Sour” by Debbi Michiko Florence
Mai is furious with her best friend Zach for his awful behavior two summers ago… only problem is, he has no idea what he did.
“Waiting for Tom Hanks” by Kerry Winfrey
Don’t look for love in all the wrong places.
“Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings” by Ellen McVicker
How can a child deal with a loved one’s cancer diagnosis and treatment?
“The Haymeadow” by Gary Paulsen
14-year-old John Barron is tasked with herding his family’s 6000 sheep up to a grazing meadow high in the mountains, all by himself, for an entire summer.
“Little Pink Pup” by Johanna Kerby
For children who think they are different from the rest of their families; they love you just the same.
“Answers in the Pages” by David Levithan
Donovan’s mom leads a crusade to ban a fifth-grade book assignment that features LGBTQ+ themes… but Donovan finds himself on the opposing side to fight back against censorship.