Children's and Adolescent Library Resources Log - Full List

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Book Title Details Category Personal Interest Quality Connection
A realistic fiction story of friendship and
fighting for what you believe in. As books are
Alan Gratz, A Tom secretly swapped between students it's hard Part of MCBA program,
Doherty Associates not to get excited about reading a banned anchoring further study
1 Ban This Book Book/ Starscape, 2017 junior novel book too. 2020 MCBA List around banned books
This is the first book in a series featuring a 2020 MCBA List;
rough and tough, hamster princess. Students Ursula Vernon is
will be attracted to the illustrations scattered author of
Hamster Princess: Ursula Vernon, Puffin through out the text that bring the action to Dragonbreath Part of MCBA program,
2 Harriet the Incincible Books, 2015 junior novel life. series independent reading
This one could satisfy requests for both
horror or dark fantasy with a strong female
Tracey Baptiste, protagonist. A group of friends discover
Algongquin Young something sinister in the woods and fight for Part of MCBA program;
3 The Jumbies Readers, 2016 junior novel their island and way of life. 2020 MCBA List independent reading.
A light fantasy, sprinkled with humor and a lot
of heart. The black hole comes into Stella's
The Care and Feeding Michelle Cuevas, Puffin life just as she wishes the memory of her Part of MCBA program;
4 of a Pet Black Hole Books, 2017 junior novel father would disappear into one. 2020 MCBA List independent reading.
Before she married Malcolm X, Betty was a
young girl in the 40s facing hardship, fighting
for justice and growing up with girlfriends.
Ilyashah Shavazz with Paints a truthful picture of growing up black in
Renee Watson, Square Detroit without shying away from harsh Part of MCBA program;
5 Betty Before X Fish, 2018 junior novel realities. 2020 MCBA List independent reading.
 Judith, who hasn't spoken outloud to anyone Launch a unit on exploring
since her mother left, transitions into fifth the living things in our
grade from a sheltered classroom. Through 2020 MCBA Book environment, Part of MCBA
Patricia Reilly Giff, friendship, fun and heartache she grows up List, Reviewed by program; Independent
6 Jubilee 2016, Yearling junior novel on a small island off the coast of Maine. Horn Book and SLJ reading

Despite being a math genius and intellectually 2020 MCBA List,

ready for college, Lucy enters and struggles Kirkus and SLJ
finding her place in the 5th grade. A funny starred review,
The Miscalculations of Stacey McAnulty, 2018, and touching story of friendship that has you reviewed by Horn Part of MCBA program;
7 Lightning Girl Yearling junior novel easily invested in its characters. Book independent reading.
Little known doctor, scientist, reptile-lover
Joan Procter's story is told in bold and colorful
Joan Procter Dragon illustrations. Students will enjoy learning of SLJ starred revew,
Doctor: The Woman Patricia Valdez, Alfred nonfiction picture her reationships with komodo dragons and reviewed by Horn As part of larger study of
8 Who Loved Reptilels A. Knopf, 2018 book other animals. Book and Kirkus biogaphies.
Tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a YALSA Award
pastor who watched the events that led up to Nominee 2019,
Hitler's reign with fear and plotted his SLJ and Kirkus Graphic novel study, tied
assassination. Students who might not have starred review, into unit on Hitler's
John Hendrix, 2018, non-fiction, picture been drawn to the topic alone may be swayed reviewed by Horn domination of Germany/
9 The Faithful Spy Amulet Books book, graphic novel by the graphic format. Book WW2

Alexander Hamiliton's contributions to the

The Making of Teri Kanefield, Abrams estabishment of our government are told in a
America: Alexander Books for Young non-ficton, YA captivating, approachable way that builds Part of MCBA Program,
10 Hamilton Readers, 2017 Novel drama and keeps the reader's attention. 2020 MCBA List Biography research

An overview of the lifes and accomplishments

Junior Genius Guides: Ken Jennings, Little non-ficton, YA of the ancient Egyptians. Very engaging with a 2020 MCBA List, Part of middle grade unit
11 Ancient Egypt Simon, 2015 Novel playful text and supportive illustrations. reviewed by SLJ on ancient Egypt.
 With captivating illustrations and a playful
pallette the life of Pura Belpre who became
the first Puero Rican librarian in New York City Early elemenary beginning
Planting Stories: The and spent years bringing people together. of year introducing
Life of Librarian and Many of my students wil identify with her as SLJ starred revew, libraries, awards. As part of
Storyteller Pura Anika Aldamuy Denise, non-fiction, picture someone who looks like they do, followed her reviewed by Horn a larger study of
12 Belpre Harper, 2019 book heart, and found success. Book and Kirkus biographies.
Alexander's poem praising black America for
their accomplishments and perseverence
from the middle passage to today is
punctuated with Nelson's striking portraits
Kwame Alexander & depicting the faces and events referenced.
Kadir Nelson, The text is brief enough, the images are Starred reviews by Part of a mock Caldecott,
Versify/Houghton powerful enought that I think student's will be Horn Book, SLJ, Black History, Civil rights
13 The Undefeated Mifflin Harcourt, 2019 picture book captivated. and Kirkus studies

Dan Santat; Little, An easy book for students and adults to love Past Caldecott winner; part
The Adventures of Brown and Company; with delightful characters, playful imagry and Caldecott Medal of Caldecott study/ mock
14 Beekle 2014 picture book a feel good ending. 2015 Caldecott, enjoyment
What starts out as a super quirky book with
delightfully playful character filled
underwater drawings quikly becomes a
Andrea Tsurumi, sobering scene of human contamination. Starred review by Part of a mock Caldecott,
Crab Cake - Turning Houghton Mifflin Students with like how the community comes Kirkus, reviewed study on environmental
15 the Tide Together Harcourt, 2019 picture book together to make things right. by SLJ impact/Earth Day
Firebird: Ballerina The story is about an insecure young black girl
who believes she will never be like Misty
Misty Copeland
Copeland, a prima ballerina of color, and the
Shows a Young Girl kind encouragement offered by Coretta Scott King
How to Dance Like Misty Copeland, G. P. Copeland. Christopher Myers' illustrations are Illustrator Award A younger grade unit on
16 the Firebird Putnam's Sons, 2014 picture book vibrant and hopeful. 2014 character traits
 Younger elememtary students will love to
follow along as Little Lobo and his dog make
deliveries to friends doing all sorts of jobs.
The text is sprinkled with Spanish throughout Mock Caldecott; study of
!Vamos! Let's Go to Raúl the Third, Versify, and the illustrations keep the readers working Starred review by Mexican culture or Spanish
17 the Market 2019 picture Book hard to capture everything going on. Horn Book and SLJ language
For the beginning of the
year, a welcome to library,
Hands Around the Susan L. Roth and Karen A retelling of protests and people coming libaries are special places
Library: Protecting Legget Abouraya; Dial together to protect the library of Alexandria Starred review by message. Follow by
Egypt's Treasured Books for Young picture book (non- during the Egyptian Revolution that began Kirkus, reviewed reflection of what libraries
18 Books Readers, 2012 fiction) January 25, 2011 and lasted 18 days. by SLJ, Horn Book mean to us.
This book is an easy sell for students: coming
of age, horror, ghosts, happy ending, mature
content... Anya's character is easy to root for Starred reviews by Study of the graphic nove
Vera Brosgol, First picture book (YA as she comes of age against a fantastically Horn Book, SLJ, as a medium, character
19 Anya's Ghost Second, 2011 Graphic Novel) dark backdrop. and Kirkus development
Jordan transfers into an affluent, 2020 MCBA List,
predominently white, private school Starred review by
community. Students with identify with the Kirkus and SLJ,
Jerry Craft, Harper, picture book (YA struggle to connect and find their place reviewed by Horn Part of MCBA program;
20 New Kid 2019 Graphic Novel) among peers. Book independent reading.

A fast-paced, adventure-filled, tragic story

Eoin Colfer, Andrew based on the truthful elements of the refugee Reviewed by Horn
Donkin; Sourcebooks picture book (YA experience. The illustrated telling of two Book, Kirkus, and Part of a middle grade unit
21 Illegal Jabberwocky; 2018 Graphic Novel) brothers in search of a sister and a better life. SLJ on immigration.
John Lewis' retelling of the events in the early Coretta Scott King
60s leading up to the Voting Rights Act of Award 2017,
John Lewis, Andrew 1965. He tells the stories of violence, Michael L. Printz
Aydin & Nate Powell; picture book (YA opposition, hope and strife as civil rights Award 2017,
Top Shelf Productions, Graphic Novel, non- leaders fought for black voting rights in the YALSA Award Study of the Civil Rights
22 March: Book Three 2016 fiction) South. 2017 Movement
 Enroute to join her family in Detroit, Fabiola's
mother is detained in immigration. Fabiola
navigates the harshness of growing up in Starred review by 8th grade Immigration
Ibi Zoboi, Balzer + Bray, Detroit, new relationships, and any path that Kirkus, reviewed study, book discussion
23 American Street 2017 YA novel will lead her back to her mother. by SLJ, Horn Book group
A young girl from a Cuban family is forced to
spend months in bed after a car accident to
ensure her leg heals correctly. She learns to Winner of 2017
find ways to brighten the lonely days despite Pura Belpre Part of MCBA program,
Ruth Behar, Puffin the isolation and anger she she can't help but Award, 2020 independent reading, great
24 Lucky Broken Girl Books, 2017 YA novel feel. MCBA List for book groups
Michael L. Printz
In prose Xiomara opens up about her strict Award 2019,
Dominican mother, absent father, new love Pura Belpre Book talk to encourage
Elizabeth Acevedo, and naviating the teenage years. It's a Author Award independent reading in the
25 The Poet X Harper Teen, 2018 YA novel powerful book with a strong voice. 2019 upper grades.
Twin brothers share their love of basketball
and family as they navigate the new waters of Newbery Medal As part of a poetry unit or
young love. The story is told in poetic forms 2015, Coretta as part of a book group. Is
which gives the story not only a rhythm but a Scott King Author also part of MCBA
26 Crossover YA novel heart beat. Honor 2015 program.
The story of a young woman who is senslessly
and relentlessly bullied while trying to attend
school. This is a great opportunity for
students to empathize with a victim while Pura Belpre Book group; great for
Yaqui Delgado Wants Meg Medina, experiencing how these behaviors can effect Author Award upper grade discussions
27 to Kick Your Ass Candlewick, 2013 YA novel a life. 2014 around bullying.
The story of a young boy unjustly shot and
killed by a police officer is told intertwined
Jewell Parker Rhodes; with the ghost of the boy watching over SLJ starred review,
2018; Little, Brown & events. A very difficult topic is discussed with reviewed by Independent reading, good
28 Ghost Boys Company YA novel grace and a focus on love. Kirkus option for YA book group

Lauren Wolk, 2017,
29 Beyond the Bright Sea Puffin YA novel
30 Dear Martin Nic Stone, 2017, Ember YA novel
A unique story of a sort of family living in near
isolation off the coast of Massacusetts. It's a Scott O'Dell Award
great adventure digging into the past and full 2017, 2020 MCBA Part of MCBA program;
of surprises. List independent reading.
An incredibly powerful story of racial profiling
and racism as it exists today, for young men
of color even in affluent, white communities.
The story is told interspersed with letters Reviewed by
written to Dr. King as Jamal tries to make Kirkus, SLJ and Independent reading, good
sense of the world. Horn Book option for YA book group