A guide to a teen's changing bodyHarris, R. H., & Emberley, M. (1994). It's perfectly normal: A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health. Cambridge,...
A moving story beautifully toldNelson, J. (2014). I'll give you the sun. New York, NY: Dial Books. Nelson won the Printz Award for her 2014 novel, and it is a...
Triumph over tragedy and circumstanceAlexie, S., & Forney, E. (2007). The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian. New York, NY: Little, Brown. Sherman’s National Book...
A standout collection of short biographiesSchatz, K., & Klein, S. M. (2015). Rad American women A-Z. San Francisco, CA: City Lights Books. This is an excellent biographical survey...
A road trip leads to personal reflection and revelationGreen, J. (2006). An abundance of Katherines. New York, NY: Dutton Books. The story begins when the main character, Colin Singleton, is...
An engaging read for boys grades 5-8Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead Stead, R. (2012). Stead, R. (2012). Liar & spy. New York, NY: Wendy Lamb Books. Seventh grader Georges’...