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| Dreamslinger by Graci KimAs a dreamslinger, 14-year-old Korean American Aria is trained to repress her volatile magical abilities. When the Kingdom of Royal Hanguk opens its Annual Royal Slinger Trials, Aria intends to spy on their dangerous activities, but soon finds her loyalties tested. Lighthearted magic blends with serious themes in this fantasy series starter. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| A Day at the Beach by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron KoertgeDuring a single day on a New Jersey beach, you can follow the overlapping activities of 28 different kids (and two dogs). Ranging from funny (losing your swim trunks) to painful (facing racism and grief), this easy-to-browse book offers a fresh point of view in every chapter. For fans of: Jason Reynolds’ Look Both Ways. (Ages 9-13.)
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| The Trouble With Heroes by Kate MessnerAfter an act of vandalism, angry and grieving 13-year-old Finn accepts an unusual deal to make amends: he’s got to climb 46 Adirondack peaks alongside a crew of volunteers and a smelly, slobbery dog. Told through poems, letters, and other snippets from Finn’s life, this moving and funny story is a snapshot of a change-filled summer. Read-alike: Each of Us A Universe by Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo and Ndengo Gladys Mwilelo. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloudMakayla, Howard, Lynda, and Art all have different ideas and talents, but they have a common goal: making comics. Together, they form the Cartoonists Club, and you can follow along as they figure out friendships and discover tips and tools for creating graphic novels. With relatable characters and inviting art, this graphic novel is exactly what you’d expect from fan-favorite Raina Telgemeier and comics expert Scott McCloud. (Ages 8-13.) |
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| Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement by Jill TewKaya has always adored the excitement and real-world magic of the Renaissance Faire. This summer, she’s determined to achieve her late father’s dream for her: becoming the first Black Queen of the Faire, despite the racism of the people in charge. Read-alikes: Black Star by Kwame Alexander; All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson. (Ages 8-12.) |
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How to talk to your succulent
by Zoe Persico
Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to Michigan after Mom's passing and he's bringing Mom's houseplants, including a succulent named Perle, whom Adara tries to care for, in a book about loneliness, mental health, empathy and openness. A stunning graphic novel for middle-grade readers about family, friendship and magic in unlikely places, for fans of The Witches of Brooklyn and Raina Telgemeier. (Ages 8-12.)
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All ears
by Stuart Gibbs
In the ninth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing elephant and clear his friend of vandalism.
When a herd of elephants interrupts the big Friday night football game, the police enlist Teddy and his father to assist them in getting the animals safely back home to the elephant sanctuary. Only when they arrive, their owners realize one of the elephants has gone missing! The lone African elephant, Tanzy, is still out there somewhere.
Then Teddy’s best friend, Xavier, is accused of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown. Teddy is torn. His best friend needs him but so does Tanzy. Can Teddy crack both cases before someone gets hurt? (Ages 9-13.)
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Band nerd
by Sarah Clawson Willis
A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid. (Ages 8-13.)
For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.
As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win and focuses all her energy on beating snobby Tolli Claybourne for first chair flute. But just when she thinks she’s hitting all the right notes, an accident leaves Lucy unable to play, and her mother threatens to withdraw her for poor grades. Now Lucy must choose: sabotage Tolli or give up on her dream.
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Camp frenemies
by Liz Montague
A frenemies-to-friends graphic novel about the trials and tribulations of three preteen girls and cabinmates at sleepaway camp. Perfect for fans of Guts and Real Friends! (Ages 8-12.)
It's only one week of camp and then never again . . . right?
Beatrice, Roxy, and Virginia have conquered sixth grade, and now they’re ready for the next big milestone: their first week at sleepaway camp.
Between campfires and canoe rides, can these frenemies call a truce?
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Billions to burn
by Taylor Banks
National Treasure gets a Harlem Renaissance twist in this epic adventure through New York City, filled with history, humor, and heart--plus interactive clues and puzzles.
Twelve-year-old Zeus Jones is just about the only person in the world who believes in his grandfather’s stories about the Harlem Renaissance. To be fair, they are a bit far-fetched. After all, what are the chances that there was a renowned magazine called Burn! whose headquarters literally burned down, destroying almost every single copy? And who would believe that a secret page was actually hidden amongst the ashes, said to be the key to unlocking a lost fortune? No one, that’s who.
But when Zeus accidentally stumbles upon the secret page on the same day that his grandfather disappears without a trace, he finally has proof that his grandfather’s stories are more than just stories—they’re real. And now he knows that the secret page is more than just a secret page—it’s a treasure map, leading to a prize beyond all imagining.
Follow the map, find the treasure, save his grandfather. Seems simple enough. (Ages 8-12.)
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The gate, the girl, and the dragon
by Grace Lin
A gorgeously full-color illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore.
Jin is a Stone Lion—one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time.
What isn’t a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring a Golden Goal, and becoming the most legendary player of all the spirit world.
But when Jin’s perfect kick accidentally knocks the Sacred Sphere out through the gate, he has no choice but to run after it, tumbling out of the realm he calls home and into the human world as the gate closes behind him.
Stuck outside the gate, Jin must find help from unlikely allies, including a girl who can hear a mysterious voice and a worm who claims he is a dragon. Together, they must find the sphere and return it to the world beyond the gate…or risk losing everything. (Ages 8-12.)
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Summer at the Library---Coming Soon! |
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Miss Emily's To Be Read List
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Available Now--2025-26 Battle of the Books titles
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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