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Books for Kids and Tweens June 2024
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| And Then, Boom! by Lisa FippsJust like the superheroes he idolizes, Joe has to deal with lots of sudden, scary changes, like his mom leaving or having to live in a car with his beloved Grandmum. But in this honest, page-turning story-in-poetry, Joe faces the scariest change yet. Read-alikes: No Place Like Home by James Bird and How to Stay Invisible by Maggie C. Rudd. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Beach Pug : a Branches Book by Kyla MayIt is Bub the pug's first trip to the beach, and Bella wants to enter him in a pet-surfing contest, but Bub is scared of the ocean and refuses, so he hopes to make it up to Bella by presenting her with the treasure at the end of the map he found.
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Cash Splash by Ari AvatarIn a parallel universe where he's a millionaire with a butler, dragon pets and an endless supply of candy, Ari Avatar doesn't want to go back home until he realizes there is something sinister lurking in the shadows.
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Salma Writes A Book by Ahmad Danny RamadanSalma is going to be a big sister! She's determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, the more confused she gets, especially since her mama is fighting with her own brother, Khalou Dawood, about who he loves. Can Salma figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?
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| The Secret Library by Kekla MagoonWhile grieving for her much-loved Grandpa, adventure-loving 11-year-old Dally discovers a magical library that can transport her to the lives of her ancestors. From the excitement of sailing with pirates to the bittersweetness of family history, this time-travel story is filled with thought-provoking twists. (Ages 8-12.) |
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Captain Awesome Takes A Dive by Stan KirbyTo finish summer swimming lessons, Eugene brings out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to confront the "Blobby Blob-Blob" at the deep end of the pool.
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| Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler BailarThirteen-year-old Obie Chang may have been ditched by his friends and his swim team for being transgender, but he won't give up his Junior Olympic dream. Obie faces bullying in this story written by trans athlete Schuyler Bailar, but he also finds fresh support and self-confidence. (Ages 10-13.)
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Pool Panic by Jake MaddoxJenny loves swimming, and her best friend has finally convinced her to join the school swim team--but when she is confronted by a crowd of spectators in competition she freezes up.
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| Starfish by Lisa FippsAfter a lifetime of being treated badly by everyone from classmates to her own mother, 11-year-old Ellie decides to ditch their unspoken "Fat Girl Rules." After all, it's not being fat that makes her unhappy, it's being bullied. Read-alikes: Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango and Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Swim Team by Johnnie ChristmasAfter math-loving Bree moves from New York to Florida, she's plagued by new-kid stress until her neighbor Ms. Etta helps her dive into Black swim culture. Bold, colorful illustrations highlight Bree's worries and excitement as she begins to compete with the swim team. Read-alikes: Jerry Craft's New Kid or Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Swimming With Dolphins by Jessie PaddockWhen 12-year-old KT Wynn learns that she has to move from Iowa City to Florida, she's distraught. Not only does she have to leave behind her best friends and the only home she's ever known, she also has to deal with being the new kid in school. And she'sespecially worried about how her wheelchair, Sprinkles, will affect things. On the bright side, she'll still have her big sister, Lucy, with her, and she'll even get to see a dolphin--her favorite animal!--for the very first time. In fact, KT has always dreamed of swimming with a dolphin, and with the help of her sister, she's determined to make it happen. But when she meets Cola for the first time, he's not what she expected. KT is suddenly afraid, and she's unsure if she can swim with Cola given her disability. Will KT be able to overcome hear fear and gain the confidence to take the plunge?
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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