Fountaindale Public Library District: Diversity in Kid's Literature: November 2025

Diversity in Kid's Literature

November 2025

Picture Books and Early Readers

I can make a movie! by Morgan Stevenson Cooper

Braided roots / : The Interweaving of History, Family, and a Father's Love by Pasha Westbrook

Chapter Books & Graphic Novels

Firefox moon / : A Juniper Lane Adventure
by Eoin Colfer

Thirteen-year-old Juniper and her loyal reindeer protect the magic forest from powerful creatures seeking a legendary fox with the power to grant a wish under the Blood Moon.

Top Chef
by Kelly Starling Lyons

When Miles and his friend RJ team up for their school's bake sale, they embark on a journey filled with sweet treats, friendship, and a dash of science. Miles is confident that Nana's famous tea cakes will win the prize, but he's feeling the pressure from RJ, who wants to win the prize money to replace his mom's treasured keepsake that he accidentally broke. Through baking mishaps and heartfelt moments, they discover that the true recipe for success lies in honesty, teamwork, and adding a special ingredient--love.

The treasure of Ocean Parkway
by Sarvenaz Tash

Roya and Amin's mystery podcast has earned them a stellar reputation, but they never could have guessed that their latest case would send them on a wild scavenger hunt in their own building. Clue by clue, they search the building from roof to cellar (thanks to Roya's mom's master key). But just when a solution seems near, they realize an essential piece is missing--locked away where none of them can reach it. And unless Thea finds the courage to stand up to her family the treasure of Ocean Parkway may be lost forever. . .

Chris Makes a Friend
by Alex Gino

Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her grandparents aren't bad -- they just don't let Chris do what she wants to do, which is sit around and read all day. The good part is that Chris's grandparents are always telling her to go outside and "get some air" -- so she can escape into the woods with a book and get some alone time. Or at least it's alone time until Mia comes along. Mia is also in town for the summer, and she understands Chris in a way that Chris's family just can't. Soon Chris is sneaking off to spend as much time with her friend as possible. But is there more to Mia than Mia is saying?

The Box of Possibilities
by Janet Costa Bates

Rica and her best friend Laini are bubbling over with curiosity. A mystery box has appeared on Rica's doorstep, and nobody will open it! Momma says they must wait for Uncle Moose, who mailed the box to himself. But he's on vacation in Cape Verde and won't be home for days. So Rica and Laini speculate about what's inside: a fold-up car from the future, a stuffed giraffe who turns into a real giraffe, magical perma-frozen ice cream? Or even better, superpowers! Rica and Laini practice their own superpowers--like flying (zip line and jumping) and invisibility (tiptoeing and hiding)--to get ready for the big reveal, even in the face of Rica's cousin Serenity's disbelief. Could superpowers be real, and will Rica's true superpower emerge when Uncle Moose finally returns?

Coach
by Jason Reynolds

Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis). Like Mr. 9.99--and his own dad--Otie is a sprinter. Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon...But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing--right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can't be right, can it? Unless all the reasons for his dad's "gone's" are very different from what he's been told... Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father.

Wolf Club
by James Bird

Three middle schoolers ditch detention to search for an elusive white wolf who may have the magical powers they need to face their challenges and heal their hearts.

Fooled
by Susan Haas

Magic loving, wheelchair user Lil Evers wishes she could start sixth grade at a real wizarding school, instead of the worst junior high in her district. But when she leads her friends in roleplaying their own magic school in the Exceptional Children's (EC) class for special education, it helps the school days feel more bearable. When their magic wands end up scaring some bullies away in a chance encounter, the EC students' standing at school does a total 180. Students think their magic is actually real--and that Lil and her friends can grant their wishes with good luck charms! Strangest of all, the charms seem to be working... But it becomes clear that there's someone lurking who doesn't want the good luck to spread. Can Lil let go of her fantasy world to find her voice--and embrace her real school--before Willow Street Middle falls victim to an evil plan?