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Books for Kids and Tweens June 2024
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| Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera BrosgolWith marriage as her only path to keeping her home, orphaned Jane is determined to rescue her maybe-fiancé after he's kidnapped by a fearsome mermaid -- even if it means a dangerous, magical journey under the sea. Fans of Vera Brosgol (creator of Be Prepared) won't want to miss this aquatic graphic novel adventure. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Curveball by Pablo Cartaya; illustrated by Miguel Díaz RivasElena's the best player on her baseball team, but she doesn't love it like she used to. Can a summer spent live-action roleplaying with her younger brother help her rediscover the excitement in playing, not just winning? Manga-style art heightens the imaginative action in this graphic novel. (Ages 8-12.) |
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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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| 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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Mrs. Marge is in charge!
by Dan Gutman
Finally old enough to participate in after-school clubs, all run by Mrs. Marge, A.J. and his crew are faced with such wacky options as Lawn Mower Racing Club, Underwater Hockey Club and People Who Hate Clubs Club!
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Time travel terror
by John Sazaklis
When Bill and Ted sneak a ride in a time machine they encounter a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex and almost end up as a dinosaur's dinner
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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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| 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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| 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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| Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna GuidrozBlack-and-white artwork boosts this realistic story in verse about Samira, an 11-year-old Rohingya Muslim refugee living in Bangladesh, as she makes the bold decision to enter a surf contest with a big cash prize. (Ages 9-13.) |
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The Tail of Emily Windsnap
by Liz Kessler
When her mother finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, 12-year-old Emily Windsnap makes a startling discovery about her own identity, the mysterious father she's never met, and the thrilling possibilities and dangers shimmering deep below the surface.
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| Barely Floating by Lilliam RiveraA synchronized swimming team like the L.A. Mermaids might not be the typical sport for a fat, outspoken, speed-swimmer like Nat Santiago, but she's always loved a challenge. Realistic fiction readers will appreciate this story's complicated, relatable heroine. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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