Children & Young Adult

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	Hail Mariam (2013) Huda Al-Marashi '98 Iraqi American Mariam Hassan transfers to a local Catholic school and before her first day her parents remind her that she might be the first Muslim her classmates have ever met. No big deal, right? Just represent an entire religion while making new friends, keeping up with schoolwork, and figuring out who she is.
	Children of the Knight (2013) Michael Bowler '79 According to legend, King Arthur is supposed to return when Britain needs him most. So why does a man claiming to be the once and future king suddenly appear in Los Angeles?
	Kids Inventing! A Handbook for Young Inventors (2005) Susan Casey '66 Have you ever seen inventors on TV or in the newspaper and thought, "That could be me!" Well, it certainly could—and this book shows you how. Kids Inventing! gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for turning your ideas into realities for fun, competition, and even profit.
	Filburt Feels a Photon: A Story of Light, Space, & Time (2016) Lisa Ettl-Doue '86 Filburt Feels a Photon introduces the concepts of light, space, and time to children (and their adults!) in a fun and whimsical way. As Filburt (the curious horse) and his dedicated caretaker, Ray, take their daily walk in the sunshine, they engage in an amusing and educational dialogue.
	The Twelve New Days of Christmas (2001) Bonnie Fite M.A. '89 A delightful twist on the popular song about the classic Christmas story. This advent devotional explores the story through the eyes of twelve different character groups. Captivating illustrations, hidden pictures, and interactive questions add to the fun.
	Tandem (2013) Anna Jarzab '05 Sixteen-year-old Sasha Lawson has only ever known one small, ordinary life. When she was young, she loved her grandfather's stories of parallel worlds, inhabited by girls who looked like her but led totally different lives. Sasha never believed such worlds were real—until now, when she finds herself thrust into one against her will.
	The Storm Crow (2019) Kalyn Josephson '15 Princess Thia was born to be a crow rider―a warrior. In her kingdom of Rhodaire, magical elemental crows keep the city running. But when the Illucian empire invades, they kill all the crows in a horrible fire that also robs Thia of her mother and mentor. Then Thia's sister, Caliza, becomes the new queen of Rhodaire, she is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the Illucian heir in an effort to save her people. Prince Ericen is rude and cruel and Thia can't imagine traveling into the heart of an enemy city after so much has been taken from her. But before she leaves, she finds a crow egg in the rubble of the rookery. Deep in the heart of Ilucia she must hatch the last crow, hold her own against the crown prince, and ignite a rebellion to take back what is hers.
	Quince (2017) Sebastian Kadlecik '01 Lupe is just your average, insecure, well-meaning, occasionally cranky teenage girl whose life is completely turned upside down when she discovers she has superpowers at her quinceañera. Her quince powers only last as long as she's fifteen, so over the course of this rollercoaster year, we follow the adventures of Lupe as she figures out what it really means to be a hero.
	Bruce and Juliet: The Unlikely Friendship of a Bubble Breathing Dragon and a Daydreaming Kitten (2013) Melanie Kassen '86 When Bruce, a baby dragon, and Julie, a daydreaming kitten, accidentally meet, their mutual desires, skills, and teamwork will help them realize their full potential and learn to accept themselves.
	Dahlia Dusk and the Land of Little Folk (2022) Brianna Lynn '18 This beautifully Illustrated picture book awakens young readers to important topics around insecurity and self-worth. Follow Dahlia Dusk, known as DeeDee, as she goes on an adventure to learn about herself in the magical world of Little Folk. Meet her diverse group of friends and explore this new world along the way! This book is a great gift for children and adults alike who need to hear this important message about recognizing self-worth.
	How to Get an Alligator Out of the Bathtub (2025) Lynsey Martin '10 What would you do if you found an alligator taking a bubble bath in your bathtub? Come along with Peyton and Bennet as they befriend a lost alligator who has decided to make their bathtub his new home.
	If You Were Here (2022) Shonal Narayan '06 The story of a friendship that could've been told from the perspective of a rainbow/sunshine baby. If You Were Here is designed to initiate a safe dialogue between parents and children regarding miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.
	Dot's Pizza Art (2018) Lara Plaia '94 Every person is unique! A person's likes, dislikes, and general way of seeing the world are different, but can be appreciated by others. In this book, Dot teaches her father some important lessons in following one's own heart and vision, not lumping everyone into a box, and that straying from the herd is not a bad thing. In fact, in being true to yourself, you might find many others out there who appreciate you for exactly who you are!
	The Endless Skies (2021) Shannon Price '15 Shannon Price's The Endless Skies is a breakout standalone epic fantasy about shapeshifting warriors perfect for fans of Adrienne Young and Wonder Woman.
	Isabel in Bloom (2024) Mae Respicio '97 A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home. Making new friends in a new city, a new country, is hard, but joining the gardening and cooking club at school means Isabel will begin to find her way, and maybe she too, will begin to bloom.
	What Are We Gonna Do Today? (2015) Naeem Turner-Bandele '18 "I'm bored, what are we gonna do today?" Has your child ever asked you this question? Are you in need of fun things to do? Is there a life lesson you'd like to teach your child but don't know how to approach it? Well, worry no more! Author Naeem Turner-Bandele helps you turn a plain old day with your child into a new and exciting adventure with his simply illustrated and clever book, What Are We Gonna Do Today?