Book Cover of Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson
Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson
01/06/2021
"Jacqueline Woodson does a beautiful job of demonstrating the love this family shares in both their past and present situations.� Holly Bogard, 6th Grade ELA Teacher
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What the Night Sings by Vesper Stamper
12/09/2020
"Students who like historical fiction are fascinated by the main character's struggles and her hope for a new beginning." Denise Stone, Orchard Knob Middle School
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Scythe by Neal Shusterman
10/29/2020
"Students like that it is a fast-paced adventure series set in a future that is not (seemingly) dystopian." Renee Ziemann, librarian, Sale Creek Middle/High
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Jam Sessions by Jerry Harwood
10/01/2020
"It leads readers to question their own behavior in similar situations and to look behind the masks people wear in public while offering hope of help from parents and adults." Wyndy Metcalf, Hixson Middle School
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When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson
09/23/2020
"A shining example of how a graphic novel can tackle serious issues in a way with which students can easily connect." Catherine Cox, Normal Park Museum Magnet
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Heartache and Other Natural Shocks by Glenda Leznoff
02/26/2020
�One student told me that she didn�t like to read until she found this book. Now she is one of my biggest readers..� Renee Ziemann, a Librarian at Sale Creek Middle
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The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier
02/26/2020
"When are we going to get book two?� Denise Stone, Orchard Knob Middle School
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Ghost Boys by Jewel Parker Rhodes
Ghost Boys by Jewel Parker Rhodes
11/18/2019
“ Students are able to see the devastation faced by the community from the victim's perspective, giving them a chance to deal with this difficult topic in a powerful way.” Catherine Cox, a Librarian at Normal Park Upper School
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Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
05/07/2019
“Students love this funny graphic novel about a middle school love triangle. The characters are well written and very sweet. Main character Callie loves the theater, but she's not a great singer or set designer. Putting on the best show with only a middle school budget and a team that can't get along is struggle enough, then you have to add all the offstage drama.” - Caroline Mickey, librarian at Alpine Crest Elementary.
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The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
04/29/2019
“Older students like this book because it offers another viewpoint. Things would be different for all of the characters if there had not been a war.” - Heidi Marshall, librarian at Westview Elementary
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The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
04/01/2019
�I love The Lost Hero because there is so much satisfaction that I sometimes don't want to stop reading it! Greek mythology is interesting anyway, and the book has lots of amazing detail. The Lost Hero is great!� - Owen Dean, a student at Alpine Crest Elementary
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Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi
Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi
03/25/2019
�My students are exuberant about this series, and they ask every week if there is one of the seven books in for them. They enjoy the mystery, and love that they never know what the next page turn will bring.� - Caroline Mickey, librarian at Alpine Crest Elementary
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Echo by Pam Mu�oz Ryan
Echo by Pam Mu�oz Ryan
03/18/2019
�The kids at my school love historical fiction, especially the World War II period. This book shows the story of 3 different kids and 1 special harmonica that they all share and their experiences during the war.� - Whitney Fessler, librarian at Lookout Mountain Elementary
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Rebound by Kwame Alexander
Rebound by Kwame Alexander
03/11/2019
�This book in verse tells the story of 12-year-old Chuck, who discovers that it is possible to recover from past decisions. Students love the rhythm and hip-hop feel of the poetry and relate to the basketball themes in the book as well.� Catherine Cox, librarian at Normal Park Museum Magnet Upper School
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Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
02/25/2019
�The kids love the humor of this book! The graphic novel genre has great appeal to our children in general, due to them being faster reads than longer novels.� - Gillian Burgess, librarian at Snow Hill Elementary
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney
02/05/2019
�Students, both boys, and girls enjoy the adventures - or misadventures - of Greg Heffley and his friend Rowley as they deal with school and family life. The story along with the cartoon illustrations draws kids in and engages them to become independent readers.� - Tommy Brown, librarian at East Side Elementary
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