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Serving Students in Poverty: 12 Recommended Books for Tweens and Teens
A curated booklist with titles that offer an intimate view of poverty and other titles that may provide escapist relief from stress.
Let’s Talk About Poverty: 10 Policy Ideas to Support Vulnerable Students and Eliminate Stigma
How can schools and their library programs buffer the effects of poverty and economic hardship? Here are original, crowdsourced ideas from across the nation.
We Got Game! 35 Female Athletes Who Changed the World
A thoughtful and inspiring purchase for upper elementary and middle grade readers that will foster curiosity, questions, and further memoir reading.
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Tremendous Things
Nielsen presents a realistic teen experience with raw emotions. A heartwarming addition for collections looking for titles with fewer than 200 pages.
Reading in Between: 13 Diverse Titles for Middle School Readers | Great Books
Many tweens and young teens will see themselves in these middle grade and YA selections.
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The Ballad of Ami Miles
The plot takes on many topics while leaving readers with unanswered questions about the fate of the complex and her grandparents. Yet this intriguing take on themes reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale could be an additional purchase for collections seeking more dystopian titles.
Crossing the Farak River
This title offers high readability and lends itself to nonfiction pairings exploring the cultural history and governance of Myanmar. A must-purchase for all middle grade libraries focused on building a diverse collection featuring complex world issues and #OwnVoices authors.
Willa and the Whale
Willa’s character offers emotional insight into the layers of grief experienced by someone who loses a parent, and builds empathy in young readers. This must-purchase may challenge readers to keep a dry eye.
Wildfire: When Trees Explode
While the broad plot shines a light on the growing national issue of wildfires and our role in their prevention, Philbrick crafts a story that leaves readers open to discussion on many topics. A must-have for all upper elementary/middle grade libraries.
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