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Best Fiction for Older Readers of 2021

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Chicago Public Library recommends these titles as the very best fiction books published in 2021 for kids in 4th through 8th grades.

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Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year

Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year

by Hamza, Nina

Book - 2021

Ahmed’s year is looking bleak. He is moving from Hawaii to Minnesota. His dad is sick with a rare disease that killed Ahmed’s uncle. He is going to be the...Show more Ahmed’s year is looking bleak. He is moving from Hawaii to Minnesota. His dad is sick with a rare disease that killed Ahmed’s uncle. He is going to be the new kids in school and, worst of all, he is expected to read three books before school even starts. Being the new kid is hard especially when the most popular kid, Jack, takes a dislike to him simply because he is different. By being true to himself and never giving up, Ahmed turns what looked to be the worst year of his life, to one that was epic. Show less

Ahmed’s year is looking bleak. He is moving from Hawaii to Minnesota. His dad is sick with a rare disease that killed Ahmed’s uncle. He is going to be the...Show more Ahmed’s year is looking bleak. He is moving from Hawaii to Minnesota. His dad is sick with a rare disease that killed Ahmed’s uncle. He is going to be the new kids in school and, worst of all, he is expected to read three books before school even starts. Being the new kid is hard especially when the most popular kid, Jack, takes a dislike to him simply because he is different. By being true to himself and never giving up, Ahmed turns what looked to be the worst year of his life, to one that was epic. Show less

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Amari and the Night Brothers

Amari and the Night Brothers

by Alston, B. B.

Book - 2021

After her older brother has gone missing, Amari Peters has vowed to uncover the truth of his disappearance. She quickly finds herself in a world of magic ...Show more After her older brother has gone missing, Amari Peters has vowed to uncover the truth of his disappearance. She quickly finds herself in a world of magic and danger after she is admitted to a magical summer camp where she encounters new friends and magical creatures. Amari is everything you want in a main character: independent, strong and fierce. This exciting, fast-paced novel is the first in a series and full of heart. Show less

After her older brother has gone missing, Amari Peters has vowed to uncover the truth of his disappearance. She quickly finds herself in a world of magic ...Show more After her older brother has gone missing, Amari Peters has vowed to uncover the truth of his disappearance. She quickly finds herself in a world of magic and danger after she is admitted to a magical summer camp where she encounters new friends and magical creatures. Amari is everything you want in a main character: independent, strong and fierce. This exciting, fast-paced novel is the first in a series and full of heart. Show less

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Intertribal Stories for Kids

Book - 2021

16 Indigenous authors contribute interwoven short stories with universal themes, highlighting the intersecting and disparate tribal cultures. These storie...Show more 16 Indigenous authors contribute interwoven short stories with universal themes, highlighting the intersecting and disparate tribal cultures. These stories will make you laugh, ponder and leave you with plenty to think about. Biographical information about the tribes represented is included in the back matter. Show less

16 Indigenous authors contribute interwoven short stories with universal themes, highlighting the intersecting and disparate tribal cultures. These storie...Show more 16 Indigenous authors contribute interwoven short stories with universal themes, highlighting the intersecting and disparate tribal cultures. These stories will make you laugh, ponder and leave you with plenty to think about. Biographical information about the tribes represented is included in the back matter. Show less

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Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

by Stephens, Olivia

Book - 2021

Amateur photographer Artie has always been drawn to the moon. After sneaking out to photograph a full moon, she discovers that she is a descendant of a tr...Show more Amateur photographer Artie has always been drawn to the moon. After sneaking out to photograph a full moon, she discovers that she is a descendant of a tribe of werewolves who have existed undetected in a secluded community in the woods. This revelation proves to be both liberating and dangerous as Artie contends with threats in both the human and supernatural realms. Show less

Amateur photographer Artie has always been drawn to the moon. After sneaking out to photograph a full moon, she discovers that she is a descendant of a tr...Show more Amateur photographer Artie has always been drawn to the moon. After sneaking out to photograph a full moon, she discovers that she is a descendant of a tribe of werewolves who have existed undetected in a secluded community in the woods. This revelation proves to be both liberating and dangerous as Artie contends with threats in both the human and supernatural realms. Show less

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Being Clem

Being Clem

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2021

Clemson Thurber Jr is one of the smallest kids in his fourth grade class, but he has big expectations to follow in his father’s footsteps as a brave Navy ...Show more Clemson Thurber Jr is one of the smallest kids in his fourth grade class, but he has big expectations to follow in his father’s footsteps as a brave Navy man. After Clem’s father dies in the Port Chicago Disaster in San Francisco during World War II, things start to fall apart. Will Clem be able to figure out his worth in his family, while they struggle with their losses, as he tries to live up to his father’s legacy? This is the final book in Lesa Cline-Ransome’s, Finding Langston trilogy. Show less

Clemson Thurber Jr is one of the smallest kids in his fourth grade class, but he has big expectations to follow in his father’s footsteps as a brave Navy ...Show more Clemson Thurber Jr is one of the smallest kids in his fourth grade class, but he has big expectations to follow in his father’s footsteps as a brave Navy man. After Clem’s father dies in the Port Chicago Disaster in San Francisco during World War II, things start to fall apart. Will Clem be able to figure out his worth in his family, while they struggle with their losses, as he tries to live up to his father’s legacy? This is the final book in Lesa Cline-Ransome’s, Finding Langston trilogy. Show less

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Black Boy Joy

Black Boy Joy

Book - 2021

Edited by author Kwame Mbalia (Tristan Strong series), this volume features multi genre short stories written by critically acclaimed Black authors such as Jason Reynolds and Lamar Giles. Find joy in all expressions of black boyhood. Edited by author Kwame Mbalia (Tristan Strong series), this volume features multi genre short stories written by critically acclaimed Black authors such as Jason Reynolds and Lamar Giles. Find joy in all expressions of black boyhood. Show less

Edited by author Kwame Mbalia (Tristan Strong series), this volume features multi genre short stories written by critically acclaimed Black authors such as Jason Reynolds and Lamar Giles. Find joy in all expressions of black boyhood. Edited by author Kwame Mbalia (Tristan Strong series), this volume features multi genre short stories written by critically acclaimed Black authors such as Jason Reynolds and Lamar Giles. Find joy in all expressions of black boyhood. Show less

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Born Behind Bars

Born Behind Bars

by Venkatraman, Padma

Book - 2021

An Indian boy, jailed with his mother since birth, is forced to leave the only home and family he knows. When he ends up on the street, he befriends a Roma girl and together they try to find his father's family and free his innocent mother. An Indian boy, jailed with his mother since birth, is forced to leave the only home and family he knows. When he ends up on the street, he befriends a Roma girl and together they try to find his father's family and free his innocent mother. Show less

An Indian boy, jailed with his mother since birth, is forced to leave the only home and family he knows. When he ends up on the street, he befriends a Roma girl and together they try to find his father's family and free his innocent mother. An Indian boy, jailed with his mother since birth, is forced to leave the only home and family he knows. When he ends up on the street, he befriends a Roma girl and together they try to find his father's family and free his innocent mother. Show less

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Boy, Everywhere

Boy, Everywhere

by Dassu, A. M.

Book - 2021

13-year-old Sami loves his life in Damscus, Syria. He might have a little more homework than he’d like, but he’s got friends, video games and football. Af...Show more 13-year-old Sami loves his life in Damscus, Syria. He might have a little more homework than he’d like, but he’s got friends, video games and football. After his mother and sister narrowly survive a bombing, Sami must face a new reality: his family is making a harrowing journey to seek asylum in England, and they will face all kinds of danger and prejudice along the way. Show less

13-year-old Sami loves his life in Damscus, Syria. He might have a little more homework than he’d like, but he’s got friends, video games and football. Af...Show more 13-year-old Sami loves his life in Damscus, Syria. He might have a little more homework than he’d like, but he’s got friends, video games and football. After his mother and sister narrowly survive a bombing, Sami must face a new reality: his family is making a harrowing journey to seek asylum in England, and they will face all kinds of danger and prejudice along the way. Show less

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Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls

Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls

by Rivera, Kaela

Book - 2021

Cece Rios has always felt like an outsider, less talented than her peers in Tierra del Sol. But when her sister is taken by El Sombrerón, a powerful and e...Show more Cece Rios has always felt like an outsider, less talented than her peers in Tierra del Sol. But when her sister is taken by El Sombrerón, a powerful and evil criatura, Cece decides to be brave and save her, even if it means going against her parents’ wishes. With many exciting twists and turns, Cece discovers who she is and the power that has been inside her all along. Show less

Cece Rios has always felt like an outsider, less talented than her peers in Tierra del Sol. But when her sister is taken by El Sombrerón, a powerful and e...Show more Cece Rios has always felt like an outsider, less talented than her peers in Tierra del Sol. But when her sister is taken by El Sombrerón, a powerful and evil criatura, Cece decides to be brave and save her, even if it means going against her parents’ wishes. With many exciting twists and turns, Cece discovers who she is and the power that has been inside her all along. Show less

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The Chance to Fly

The Chance to Fly

by Stroker, Ali

Book - 2021

Middle-schooler Nat is obsessed with musical theatre, so she’s psyched when an audition opportunity pops up. But her well-meaning parents aren’t a hundred...Show more Middle-schooler Nat is obsessed with musical theatre, so she’s psyched when an audition opportunity pops up. But her well-meaning parents aren’t a hundred percent behind her--they’re worried that because Nat uses a wheelchair, she won’t be treated fairly. Can Nat convince them she can tough it out? And can she prove to the other kids that she’s got the chops? Show less

Middle-schooler Nat is obsessed with musical theatre, so she’s psyched when an audition opportunity pops up. But her well-meaning parents aren’t a hundred...Show more Middle-schooler Nat is obsessed with musical theatre, so she’s psyched when an audition opportunity pops up. But her well-meaning parents aren’t a hundred percent behind her--they’re worried that because Nat uses a wheelchair, she won’t be treated fairly. Can Nat convince them she can tough it out? And can she prove to the other kids that she’s got the chops? Show less

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City of the Plague God

City of the Plague God

by Chadda, Sarwat

Book - 2021

New York City is about to become a battleground between the gods and demons of ancient Mesopotamia and thirteen-year-old Sikander – that's Sik to his frie...Show more New York City is about to become a battleground between the gods and demons of ancient Mesopotamia and thirteen-year-old Sikander – that's Sik to his friends - Aziz’s family diner is the unlikely center of the conflict. Can Sik stop them before it’s too late? Show less

New York City is about to become a battleground between the gods and demons of ancient Mesopotamia and thirteen-year-old Sikander – that's Sik to his frie...Show more New York City is about to become a battleground between the gods and demons of ancient Mesopotamia and thirteen-year-old Sikander – that's Sik to his friends - Aziz’s family diner is the unlikely center of the conflict. Can Sik stop them before it’s too late? Show less

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Forever This Summer

Forever This Summer

by Youngblood, Leslie C.

Book - 2021

When Georgie winds up in the tiny town of Bogalusa for the summer--not her idea of what to do with her vacation!--she meets Markie. And wow, you’ve never ...Show more When Georgie winds up in the tiny town of Bogalusa for the summer--not her idea of what to do with her vacation!--she meets Markie. And wow, you’ve never met anyone quite like Markie! She’s fast-talking, fast-moving, and independent. When the two girls go searching for Markie’s birth mom, they uncover a lot of secrets, and a whole mess of trouble. Show less

When Georgie winds up in the tiny town of Bogalusa for the summer--not her idea of what to do with her vacation!--she meets Markie. And wow, you’ve never ...Show more When Georgie winds up in the tiny town of Bogalusa for the summer--not her idea of what to do with her vacation!--she meets Markie. And wow, you’ve never met anyone quite like Markie! She’s fast-talking, fast-moving, and independent. When the two girls go searching for Markie’s birth mom, they uncover a lot of secrets, and a whole mess of trouble. Show less

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Ground Zero

Ground Zero

by Gratz, Alan

Book - 2021

Using two voices we learn about events that happened on 9/11. Brandon is at the World Trade Center with his dad when a plane hits the North Tower and Resh...Show more Using two voices we learn about events that happened on 9/11. Brandon is at the World Trade Center with his dad when a plane hits the North Tower and Reshmina is in Afghanistan trying to stay alive as a battle erupts in her village. Brandon is trying to survive the attack on the towers and Reshmina the battle between the Americans and the Taliban. Both fight hard to survive and are changed by the events of the day. Show less

Using two voices we learn about events that happened on 9/11. Brandon is at the World Trade Center with his dad when a plane hits the North Tower and Resh...Show more Using two voices we learn about events that happened on 9/11. Brandon is at the World Trade Center with his dad when a plane hits the North Tower and Reshmina is in Afghanistan trying to stay alive as a battle erupts in her village. Brandon is trying to survive the attack on the towers and Reshmina the battle between the Americans and the Taliban. Both fight hard to survive and are changed by the events of the day. Show less

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Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea

Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea

by Blake, Ashley Herring

Book - 2021

It’s been two years since Hazel lost her beloved mum in a kayaking accident. Since then, Hazel’s mama has moved Hazel and her little sister Petra no fewer...Show more It’s been two years since Hazel lost her beloved mum in a kayaking accident. Since then, Hazel’s mama has moved Hazel and her little sister Petra no fewer than eight times. Will they ever find home without Mum? A heartfelt, moving and honest story about the intersections between love, grief and guilt. Show less

It’s been two years since Hazel lost her beloved mum in a kayaking accident. Since then, Hazel’s mama has moved Hazel and her little sister Petra no fewer...Show more It’s been two years since Hazel lost her beloved mum in a kayaking accident. Since then, Hazel’s mama has moved Hazel and her little sister Petra no fewer than eight times. Will they ever find home without Mum? A heartfelt, moving and honest story about the intersections between love, grief and guilt. Show less

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The Last Cuentista

The Last Cuentista

by Higuera, Donna Barba

Book - 2021

Twelve-year-old Petra is going to be the resident storyteller when her spaceship arrives on Sagan, a new planet that will save humanity. Instead, she wake...Show more Twelve-year-old Petra is going to be the resident storyteller when her spaceship arrives on Sagan, a new planet that will save humanity. Instead, she wakes up and finds herself stuck in a brainwashed collective and she is the only one who remembers Earth and the plan for their future. Show less

Twelve-year-old Petra is going to be the resident storyteller when her spaceship arrives on Sagan, a new planet that will save humanity. Instead, she wake...Show more Twelve-year-old Petra is going to be the resident storyteller when her spaceship arrives on Sagan, a new planet that will save humanity. Instead, she wakes up and finds herself stuck in a brainwashed collective and she is the only one who remembers Earth and the plan for their future. Show less

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The Legend of Auntie Po

The Legend of Auntie Po

by Khor, Shing Yin

Paperback - 2021

Mei is very familiar with the special magic of shared meals – she sees it every day at the California logging camp where her father works as a cook. Mei a...Show more Mei is very familiar with the special magic of shared meals – she sees it every day at the California logging camp where her father works as a cook. Mei also provides support and solace through her stories about the literally larger-than-life Auntie Po, a heroic, Paul Bunyan-esque Chinese logger. When a tragic loss and racial prejudice disrupt life at the camp, Mei will need the power of story and food to make it through their struggles. This gorgeous watercolor comic takes place in 1885, 3 years after the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act. Show less

Mei is very familiar with the special magic of shared meals – she sees it every day at the California logging camp where her father works as a cook. Mei a...Show more Mei is very familiar with the special magic of shared meals – she sees it every day at the California logging camp where her father works as a cook. Mei also provides support and solace through her stories about the literally larger-than-life Auntie Po, a heroic, Paul Bunyan-esque Chinese logger. When a tragic loss and racial prejudice disrupt life at the camp, Mei will need the power of story and food to make it through their struggles. This gorgeous watercolor comic takes place in 1885, 3 years after the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act. Show less

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The Lion of Mars

The Lion of Mars

by Holm, Jennifer L.

Book - 2021

Imagine a world on Mars where five different countries set up colonies to test survival on the red planet. The most important rule for the U.S. group is t...Show more Imagine a world on Mars where five different countries set up colonies to test survival on the red planet. The most important rule for the U.S. group is that they remain isolated from the other countries. Bell, 11, the youngest of five kids in their pod has lived there for as long as he can remember. Their settlement gets into trouble after a virus outbreak incapacitates the adults and forces the kids to run the station. This becomes overwhelming as various systems fail and Bell must disobey the directive to seek help. Show less

Imagine a world on Mars where five different countries set up colonies to test survival on the red planet. The most important rule for the U.S. group is t...Show more Imagine a world on Mars where five different countries set up colonies to test survival on the red planet. The most important rule for the U.S. group is that they remain isolated from the other countries. Bell, 11, the youngest of five kids in their pod has lived there for as long as he can remember. Their settlement gets into trouble after a virus outbreak incapacitates the adults and forces the kids to run the station. This becomes overwhelming as various systems fail and Bell must disobey the directive to seek help. Show less

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Maya and the Robot

Maya and the Robot

by Ewing, Eve L.

Book - 2021

It is hard to start fifth grade in a different class from your two best friends- change is not always easy, especially when you are shy. Sometimes it help...Show more It is hard to start fifth grade in a different class from your two best friends- change is not always easy, especially when you are shy. Sometimes it helps to do something you love, like fixing up an old robot! And Maya’s new robotic sidekick Ralph certainly provides a big dose of comfort and excitement. See if you recognize some places in this book that takes place here in Chicago. Show less

It is hard to start fifth grade in a different class from your two best friends- change is not always easy, especially when you are shy. Sometimes it help...Show more It is hard to start fifth grade in a different class from your two best friends- change is not always easy, especially when you are shy. Sometimes it helps to do something you love, like fixing up an old robot! And Maya’s new robotic sidekick Ralph certainly provides a big dose of comfort and excitement. See if you recognize some places in this book that takes place here in Chicago. Show less

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Merci Suárez Can't Dance

Merci Suárez Can't Dance

by Medina, Meg

Book - 2021

In this sequel to the Newbery winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Merci Suárez is now in the seventh grade. She still has many of the worries she had in s...Show more In this sequel to the Newbery winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Merci Suárez is now in the seventh grade. She still has many of the worries she had in sixth grade but now she also worries about liking boys, school dances and how everyone and everything around her is changing. Merci realizes that to get through the seventh grade, she needs to change too. Show less

In this sequel to the Newbery winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Merci Suárez is now in the seventh grade. She still has many of the worries she had in s...Show more In this sequel to the Newbery winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Merci Suárez is now in the seventh grade. She still has many of the worries she had in sixth grade but now she also worries about liking boys, school dances and how everyone and everything around her is changing. Merci realizes that to get through the seventh grade, she needs to change too. Show less

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Middletown

Middletown

by Moon, Sarah

Book - 2021

When Eli's single mom is sent to rehab, her seventeen-year-old sister, Anna, disguises herself as their aunt to keep the girls out of foster care. Eli mus...Show more When Eli's single mom is sent to rehab, her seventeen-year-old sister, Anna, disguises herself as their aunt to keep the girls out of foster care. Eli must keep the lie from her two best friends, even when Anna disappears for days, and Eli is suspended for fighting at school. The lies soon catch up to them and they are force to run, but with no family that they know, where will they go? Show less

When Eli's single mom is sent to rehab, her seventeen-year-old sister, Anna, disguises herself as their aunt to keep the girls out of foster care. Eli mus...Show more When Eli's single mom is sent to rehab, her seventeen-year-old sister, Anna, disguises herself as their aunt to keep the girls out of foster care. Eli must keep the lie from her two best friends, even when Anna disappears for days, and Eli is suspended for fighting at school. The lies soon catch up to them and they are force to run, but with no family that they know, where will they go? Show less

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Ophie's Ghosts

Ophie's Ghosts

by Ireland, Justina

Book - 2021

On the night Ophelia’s father is killed, everything changes. She moves with her mother from Georgia to Pittsburgh, and has to work for a rich white family...Show more On the night Ophelia’s father is killed, everything changes. She moves with her mother from Georgia to Pittsburgh, and has to work for a rich white family instead of going to school. And she sees ghosts, everywhere, including some mysterious ones in her new workplace. Show less

On the night Ophelia’s father is killed, everything changes. She moves with her mother from Georgia to Pittsburgh, and has to work for a rich white family...Show more On the night Ophelia’s father is killed, everything changes. She moves with her mother from Georgia to Pittsburgh, and has to work for a rich white family instead of going to school. And she sees ghosts, everywhere, including some mysterious ones in her new workplace. Show less

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Root Magic

Root Magic

by Royce, Eden

Book - 2021

Set in South Carolina in 1963, this book tells the story of Jezebel and her twin brother as they navigate the death of their grandmother, school integrati...Show more Set in South Carolina in 1963, this book tells the story of Jezebel and her twin brother as they navigate the death of their grandmother, school integration, harassment from the local police, and growing up. Just when they feel like they are losing everything, they connect with their family legacy of root magic. The siblings end up on an exciting magical adventure that gives readers a spellbinding story filled with friendship, love and courage. Show less

Set in South Carolina in 1963, this book tells the story of Jezebel and her twin brother as they navigate the death of their grandmother, school integrati...Show more Set in South Carolina in 1963, this book tells the story of Jezebel and her twin brother as they navigate the death of their grandmother, school integration, harassment from the local police, and growing up. Just when they feel like they are losing everything, they connect with their family legacy of root magic. The siblings end up on an exciting magical adventure that gives readers a spellbinding story filled with friendship, love and courage. Show less

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Simon B. Rhymin'

Simon B. Rhymin'

by Reed, Dwayne

Book - 2021

Rhymin’ Simon, a fifth grader on Chicago’s West Side would prefer to be called the Notorious D.O.G. thank you very much. Simon prefers to lay low, even th...Show more Rhymin’ Simon, a fifth grader on Chicago’s West Side would prefer to be called the Notorious D.O.G. thank you very much. Simon prefers to lay low, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. Can he overcome his nerves and find a way to use his love for rap to empower himself and his neighborhood? Show less

Rhymin’ Simon, a fifth grader on Chicago’s West Side would prefer to be called the Notorious D.O.G. thank you very much. Simon prefers to lay low, even th...Show more Rhymin’ Simon, a fifth grader on Chicago’s West Side would prefer to be called the Notorious D.O.G. thank you very much. Simon prefers to lay low, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. Can he overcome his nerves and find a way to use his love for rap to empower himself and his neighborhood? Show less

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Sisters of the Neversea

Sisters of the Neversea

by Smith, Cynthia Leitich

Book - 2021

In this reimagining of the tale of Peter Pan, stepsisters Wendy and Lily end up in Neverland, only to find that Peter is lot more sinister than he appears...Show more In this reimagining of the tale of Peter Pan, stepsisters Wendy and Lily end up in Neverland, only to find that Peter is lot more sinister than he appears. They’ll need courage and smarts to save themselves and the rest of Neverland. At once an insightful look at attitudes towards indigenous peoples, and a rip-roaring, magic-filled adventure in its own right. Show less

In this reimagining of the tale of Peter Pan, stepsisters Wendy and Lily end up in Neverland, only to find that Peter is lot more sinister than he appears...Show more In this reimagining of the tale of Peter Pan, stepsisters Wendy and Lily end up in Neverland, only to find that Peter is lot more sinister than he appears. They’ll need courage and smarts to save themselves and the rest of Neverland. At once an insightful look at attitudes towards indigenous peoples, and a rip-roaring, magic-filled adventure in its own right. Show less

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Starfish

Starfish

by Fipps, Lisa

Book - 2021

11-year-old Ellie has her own set of rules she lives by -- Fat Girl Rules: "Move slowly so your fat doesn't jiggle;" "Make yourself small;&...Show more 11-year-old Ellie has her own set of rules she lives by -- Fat Girl Rules: "Move slowly so your fat doesn't jiggle;" "Make yourself small;" If you're fat, there are things you can't have." But her rules won't drowned out her mom's constant criticism or the kids at school calling her whale. When her dad forces her into therapy, Ellie feels betrayed, but she soon learns to open up about what she's been experiences and find a way to stand up to the bullies and her mother. Show less

11-year-old Ellie has her own set of rules she lives by -- Fat Girl Rules: "Move slowly so your fat doesn't jiggle;" "Make yourself small;&...Show more 11-year-old Ellie has her own set of rules she lives by -- Fat Girl Rules: "Move slowly so your fat doesn't jiggle;" "Make yourself small;" If you're fat, there are things you can't have." But her rules won't drowned out her mom's constant criticism or the kids at school calling her whale. When her dad forces her into therapy, Ellie feels betrayed, but she soon learns to open up about what she's been experiences and find a way to stand up to the bullies and her mother. Show less

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