On her tenth birthday, Leah Hopper receives an unexpected gift from her Aunt Olivia which includes train tickets to Los Angeles. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book,

On her tenth birthday, Leah Hopper receives an unexpected gift from her Aunt Olivia which includes train tickets to Los Angeles. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book,

Saint, who plays the clarinet, dreams of going to Juilliard and is devoted to his dog, Shadow. But when Hurricane Katrina hits, he makes a life changing decision. Now on 8 State Award Lists

Saint, who plays the clarinet, dreams of going to Juilliard and is devoted to his dog, Shadow. But when Hurricane Katrina hits, he makes a life changing decision. Now on 8 State Award Lists

Meriwether Hunter, a Black World War II Veteran, saves Gabriel's life and they become friends in Birdsong, South Carolina. A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young Readers, Amazon Teacher's Pick

Meriwether Hunter, a Black World War II Veteran, saves Gabriel's life and they become friends in Birdsong, South Carolina. A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young Readers, Amazon Teacher's Pick

Eden plays piano and also writes music. It's the summer of 1965 when her cousin, Winter Robeson, comes to Los Angeles to visit. While he's there she finds out why he really came and the Watts Riots cause the city to erupt. A Junior Library Guild Go

Eden plays piano and also writes music. It's the summer of 1965 when her cousin, Winter Robeson, comes to Los Angeles to visit. While he's there she finds out why he really came and the Watts Riots cause the city to erupt. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Coop, who's adopted, loves playing basketball. He also loves and is loved by his family but sometimes wonders why his birth mother abandoned him at a hospital right after he was born. But when he rescues and cares for a bird that only has one wing he

Coop, who's adopted, loves playing basketball. He also loves and is loved by his family but sometimes wonders why his birth mother abandoned him at a hospital right after he was born. But when he rescues and cares for a bird that only has one wing he starts to see his birth mother's decision from a different point of view. School Library Journal Starred Review

Violet Diamond, a bi-racial girl, whose African American father died before she was born, sets out to meet his family for the first time. A KIRKUS Reviews Best Book

Violet Diamond, a bi-racial girl, whose African American father died before she was born, sets out to meet his family for the first time. A KIRKUS Reviews Best Book

Zoe G. Reindeer, a very shy girl with a wild imagination, likes helping her father at his Exotic Plant Wonderland. Suddenly, her only friend Quincy's mother is diagnosed with cancer so he's moving away to live with his father. Zoe is sad for her fri

Zoe G. Reindeer, a very shy girl with a wild imagination, likes helping her father at his Exotic Plant Wonderland. Suddenly, her only friend Quincy's mother is diagnosed with cancer so he's moving away to live with his father. Zoe is sad for her friend and lonely too but when she meets an Astronomer from JPL things begin to change.

Sally, who's about to be sold, narrowly escapes slavery with her family and finds a home with a Native American tribe in the 1800's. Booklist Starred Review

Sally, who's about to be sold, narrowly escapes slavery with her family and finds a home with a Native American tribe in the 1800's. Booklist Starred Review

Emako Blue is a budding star with a voice that's smoky and sweet, like vanilla incense. Her future looks bright and record producers are hovering. But... tragedy is on the way. IRA Children's Book Award

Emako Blue is a budding star with a voice that's smoky and sweet, like vanilla incense. Her future looks bright and record producers are hovering. But... tragedy is on the way. IRA Children's Book Award

Abigail Hunter, the bookworm from The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA, leaves Birdsong with her family and moves to Detroit, The Motor City.

Abigail Hunter, the bookworm from The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA, leaves Birdsong with her family and moves to Detroit, The Motor City.