SEL & Well-Being

2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List NomineeMarnie Plummer is a bookish, lonely girl with a chip on her shoulder. There's nothing she cares about more than her favorite book series, The Griffon Riders of Crystalfall. When it...

2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List NomineeMarnie Plummer is a bookish, lonely girl with a chip on her shoulder. There's nothing she cares about more than her favorite book series, The Griffon Riders of Crystalfall. When it...

Fall in love with the friendship between Monster and Boy in this exciting new chapter book series from writer Hannah Barnaby and illustrator Anoosha Syed. When Monster (who lives under the bed) meets Boy (who sleeps in the bed), Boy starts to scream--and...

You are a blessing. / You are beautiful just as you are. / You are loved, / and you love. / You make mistakes, / and it's okay to make mistakes, / because that's how you learn. Lyrical and poignant, Loving Kindness encourages us to be tender with...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, a heartfelt story about a girl who risks everything to help a handmade creature who comes to life.The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you...

A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United...

Kanzi's family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that's why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama...

A cat who struggles with social skills learns ways to be honest without being rude. Cat always says what's on his mind, no matter how much his words may upset others. But when he hears his friends talk about him, Cat realizes that words can hurt, even...

Celebrate the beauty of Black hair creations through the rhyming text and vibrant collage art of lauded Coretta Scott King Award winners Carole Boston Weatherford and Ekua Holmes. Our hair is a lioness, born to be wild. We pride ourselves on flair and...

Spirited text and whimsical, sea-bright illustrations encourage wary fledglings to achieve the impossible, all in their own good time. "Breathe . . . try . . . jump . . . FLY!" With trademark energy and warmth, acclaimed creator Timothy Basil Ering...

To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets Since You've Been Gone in this effervescent romance about childhood best friends reconnecting, full of sunny days, warm nights, first kisses, and mended hearts. Lou Patterson and Sam Alvarez were inseparable--the...

Get to know the animals of the Kindness Club and discover how Fox learns the importance of showing kindness and gratitude. The heartwarming board book encourages children to always be kind to one another, through beautiful illustrations and a playful...

Look through the one-of-a-kind eyes of acclaimed author/illustrator Julie Morstad and explore the beauty, diversity and wonder of faces all around. A face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to someone you love. Have you ever stopped...

Written and illustrated by multitalented father and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to all boys of color who feel like sports is their only choice. Dear Black Boy, Today is the day that we lace up our...

In this timely contemporary middle grade novel from award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman, two girls find their private struggles against their influencer mothers going very public Quiet, introverted Hadley and rough-around-the-edges Willow have one...

A dazzling picture book debut about a young girl in the Philippines who returns a neighbor's roof after a typhoon with the help of her community. Typhoons are a regular part of Maya's life in the Philippines, but after this storm, she finds something...

A gentle story--with a surprise twist!--about the bond between an imaginative bear and his best friend. Randall and Parker are the very best of friends--they do everything together, from building elaborate sand castles to swimming with mermaids. One day...

Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book. Don't miss Mia in A Christmas in New Hope, streaming now! Mia likes many of the things other people like--going to the...

From hip-hop pioneer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels comes Darryl's Dream, a new picture book about creativity, confidence, and finding your voice. Meet Darryl, a quiet third grader with big hopes and dreams. He loves writing and wants to share his talents, but...

From the author of Sweety comes a heartwarming story of friendship and bravery, featuring a little mushroom who sets off into the scary world to find his missing pet slug. Oh, no! When mushroom boy Little Cap's pet slug, Gustav, goes missing, Little Cap...

A little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses. Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book. When a little girl walks into her local barbershop,...

An acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship and accepting change. Two best friends (one of whom is imaginary) are inseparable until the day when one of them unexpectedly disappears. Others tried to...

The 1619 Project's lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning...

Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of "the notebook," an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S. Before, the sun...

A warm, tender story perfect for fans of Front Desk about a creative girl who hopes that by winning a filmmaking contest, she'll convince her great-grandfather to stay by her side. Kaia and her family live near the beach in California, where the fun of...

Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe.She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade. But Sally notices everything--from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor's ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and...

A joyful picture book from a New York Times bestselling duo that celebrates inclusion and reassures children that in good times and bad they always matter--they always belong. You matter . . .in the way you help.The way you hug.The way you laugh.The way...

"This is the kind of read that makes your soul sit up straight. At once a heart-wrenching tale of found family and a thrilling, atmospheric mystery that keeps you guessing at every page, Ally Carter's middle grade debut is a triumph. I loved April's...

A charming and funny picture book featuring the harmonious friendship between Clarinet and Trumpet. But what happens when their friendship falls flat? Featuring a music-making shaker built into the book! Perfect for fans of Stick & Stone and Spoon. ...

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book A Book Riot Best Book With this educational and entertaining picture book, learn how to approach difficult emotions with compassion and understanding--and be the best friend you can be.My friend Jenny Mei is...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This chapter book edition of the groundbreaking #1 bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America RACE. Uh-oh. The R-word. But...

The #1 New York Times bestseller! This chapter book edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America RACE. Uh-oh. The R-word. But...

New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis brings us a culture-rich picture book proudly showcasing the beauty of diversity while also celebrating the wonderful things we have in common.From skin, hair, and eyes in a multitude of...

A triumphant celebration of girlhood, friendship, and the best part of any outfit--POCKETS--in this sweet picture book perfect for fans of Mary Wears What She Wants and Princesses Wear Pants! A sweet friendship begins between two young girls on the first...

Perfect for fans of Jory John and Pete Oswald's The Bad Seed and Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back!Bob loves his red jacket.The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool.The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him.But when a wave...

"Irrepressible. Joyful. Vibrant and full of oomph!" --Andrea Beaty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rosie Revere, Engineer"A stunning, energetic story full of clever humor, heart, and a reminder that art has no boundaries." --Ruth Chan,...

A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf.Courage is the strongest magic there is.On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand...

A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf.Courage is the strongest magic there is.On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand...

A moving and inspiring nonfiction picture book about Jackie Robinson's court martial trial--an important lesser-known moment in his lifetime of fighting prejudice with strength and grace. Students who have been introduced to this American hero from such...

Introducing I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.When a little slug finds new friends in the backyard, she notices they...