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The Pecan Sheller

The Pecan Sheller is a moving historical novel set in 1930s San Antonio, following thirteen-year-old Petra as she is forced to leave school to work in a grueling pecan factory.

5th - 8th

Where Only Storms Grow

Written by Alyssa Colman

Twins Joanna and Howe struggle to save their family farm during the height of the Dust Bowl.

4th - 6th

The Library in the Woods

Written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

A young boy named Junior moves to North Carolina in 1959 and discovers a hidden log cabin library for Black residents.

2nd - 5th

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Written by Gennifer Choldenko

When eleven-year-old Hank’s mom doesn’t come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he...

5th - 6th

Snow White and Rose Red

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Patrjcja Fabicka

Two sisters befriend a bear and help a grumpy dwarf.

You can read this book for free on RIF’s digital...

2nd - 5th

Diamonds and Toads

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Agnes Egnoult

Two sisters get what they deserve from a wonderful woodland fairy.

You can read this book for free on...

2nd - 5th

When Stars Are Scattered

Written by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed and Illustrated by Victoria Jamieson

Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in...

4th - 7th

The Crossover: Graphic Novel

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile

“With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all...

3rd - 7th

Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Written by Farhana Zia and Illustrated by Ken Min

Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his...

K - 5th

Alone

Written by Megan E. Freeman

When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she...

5th - 9th

Zen and the Art of Faking It

Written by Jordan Sonnenblick

Meet San Lee, a (sort of) innocent teenager, who moves against his will to a new town. Things get interesting when he (sort of) invents a new past for himself, which makes him incredibly popular.

5th - 9th

You're Bacon Me Crazy

Written by Suzanne Nelson

Can Tessa and Asher set aside their differences and work together to help save Cleo’s beloved truck? And will Tessa finally admit to herself how she really feels...about Asher?

4th - 7th