SEL & Well-Being

Join Mr. Rabbit in exploring the Golden Rule: Do unto "Otters" as you would have "Otters" do unto you! Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat...

SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen in this graphic novel--inspired by a true story--as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she's much more than a score. Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different...

A clever, amusingly meta picture book with a wholesome message that teaches kids to love themselves just the way they are. Meet "Book"--a plain old book with a dusty yellow jacket and torn pages. When Book's library closes, it moves to a new one in a...

Meet Ned, a determined little hamster ready to win a big race! 3, 2, 1, go! Ned the hamster has been in training for the Great Garden Hamster Race. But when race day arrives, the route is cluttered with critters in need of help. Will he realize that a...

An endearing story about a girl's efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one...

An endearing story about a girl's efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one...

This simple, poignant fable--featuring Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney's final illustrations and completed after his death by his son, Brian Pinkney, also an award-winning illustrator--reminds us that we all have the power to change the world, no matter...

This simple, poignant fable--featuring Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney's final illustrations and completed after his death by his son, Brian Pinkney, also an award-winning illustrator--reminds us that we all have the power to change the world, no matter...

From Christie Matheson and Anuska Allepuz comes a radiant picture book with a powerful message: you're never too small to make a difference. Featuring dreamy artwork, this makes for a beautiful gift for kids or graduates! Mouse feels all alone one dark...

A rollicking picture book that celebrates finding warmth and shelter during a springtime storm. This is the lair the bears shared.This is the hair that came from the lair the bears shared.This is the bird that borrowed the hairto build a nestin a tall,...

In this charming middle grade graphic novel, orphan twins Elliot and Liza find themselves taking on a series of mysterious raven quests in order to make money and survive--only for Liza to be mortally injured during one of their adventures. Now, Elliot...

A young love story about breaking painful legacies by the author of The Upside of Falling Down.Convention doesn't carry much weight in Alder Creek. It doesn't in Amoris Westmore's family either. Daughter of a massage therapist and a pothead artist,...

A young love story about breaking painful legacies by the author of The Upside of Falling Down.Convention doesn't carry much weight in Alder Creek. It doesn't in Amoris Westmore's family either. Daughter of a massage therapist and a pothead artist,...

Winner of the Kirkus Prize A National Book Award FinalistA Michael L. Printz Honor Book"A heartfelt novel about the challenges of youth and the value of community." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Ian Gray isn't supposed to have a dog, but a lot of...

"What if I played football?" I ask. As soon as it's out of my mouth, I feel stupid. Even suggesting it feels like I've overstepped some kind of invisible line we've all agreed not to discuss. We don't talk about how Mara is different from other girls. We...

Zara's family has waited years for their visa process to be finalized so that they can officially become US citizens. But it only takes one moment for that dream to come crashing down around them.Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant, Zara Hossain, has...

"A witty, romantic, deeply insightful debut." --Emma Lord, author of Tweet CuteIn this sparkling and romantic YA debut, a reserved Bangladeshi-American teenager has twenty-eight days to make the biggest decision of her life after agreeing to fake date...

"Legitimately unputdownable. It's a scathing critique of toxic masculinity wrapped up in a gorgeously written prep-school mystery."--Becky Albertalli, NYT bestselling author of Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda Seton Academic High is a prep school...

A striking debut novel about a college freshman grappling with the challenges of attending an elite university with a disturbing racist history, which may not be as distant as it seems. "A searing debut." -Entertainment Weekly Savannah Howard thought...

A striking debut novel about a college freshman grappling with the challenges of attending an elite university with a disturbing racist history, which may not be as distant as it seems. "A searing debut." -Entertainment Weekly Savannah Howard thought...

Fourteen-year-old Iranian-American Parvin Mohammadi sets out to win the ultimate date to homecoming in this heartfelt and outright hilarious debut. Parvin Mohammadi has just been dumped--only days after receiving official girlfriend status. Not only is...

Winner of the Pura Belpré Award and Walter Dean Myers Award for Young Adult Literature! Saints of the Household is a haunting contemporary YA about an act of violence in a small-town--beautifully told by a debut Indigenous Costa Rican-American...

"A love letter to Harlem and hope. I Rise is smart and funny and full of heart.*"Fourteen-year-old Ayo who has to decide whether to take on her mother's activist role when her mom is shot by police. As she tries to find answers, Ayo looks to the wisdom...

From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today's #MeToo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive...

Five Feet Apart meets Kate in Waiting in this timely story of two best friends navigating the complexities of friendship while their world is turned upside down by a global pandemic, from the author of Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card. The lives...

In this romantic thriller perfect for fans of Ace of Spades, James--the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne--must choose between love and duty amidst a dangerous scandal and a tabloid media desperate for his downfall. Heavy is the crown...

In this romantic thriller perfect for fans of Ace of Spades, James--the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne--must choose between love and duty amidst a dangerous scandal and a tabloid media desperate for his downfall. Heavy is the crown...

New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy...

New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy...

From the Stonewall Honor-winning author of Like a Love Story comes a revelatory novel about the enclosed world of privilege and silence at an elite boarding school and the unlikely group of friends who dare to challenge the status quo through their...

From the Stonewall Honor-winning author of Like a Love Story comes a revelatory novel about the enclosed world of privilege and silence at an elite boarding school and the unlikely group of friends who dare to challenge the status quo through their...

What does it mean to be a feminist? Through everyday situations, the girls and boys in this book, help us better understand it.Feminist girls and boys like all colors, wear their hair as long as they want and choose their own toys. They love to play all...

In Two Rabbits, Little Brown Rabbit and Little Grey Rabbit have had an argument. As they go their separate ways into the night, the wind whispers around them to remind them of their sharp words. Will they be able to come back together and find a way to...

A stunning picture book which teaches that real treasure is not gold and friendship is the best gift of all Once, atop a cold, dark mountain, there was an old wooden chest. And in the chest, there was a treasure so special that it could make your dreams...

Through a tapestry of colourful illustrations and heartfelt moments, this tale kindles the power of self-acceptance, the joy of finding true friendship, and the transformative magic of embracing one's own extraordinary gifts. Meet Til, a spirited young...

A beautiful coming-of-age story for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, this book celebrates identity, language, heritage, family, and the determination to follow one's own inner light. Have you ever been the best at something . . . only...

The award-winning author of Abuelita and Me explores the power of language in this energetic, imaginative picture book that takes readers on a wild word chase.When Ali's cousin rips his favorite book, angry words explode out of him. The words are so...

Twins Hue and Hoa are excited for the May Day parade! While waiting at the park for the parade to begin, they spot a little duck who seems new to the neighborhood--and looks confused by the crowd and commotion. How can the twins help the duck get to the...

When you make a mistake--a big mistake, a HUGE mistake--it can weigh you down or even swallow you whole! As one kid finds herself swept away by her whale of a mistake, she takes readers along on a journey of emotions. When the girl pauses to stare at the...

Can a pirate and a prince learn to share? In the fort in the woods, a prince is preparing his castle for a lively feast for the royal kingdom. Unbeknownst to him, a pirate uses the same fort as her ship, planning to venture out to the open seas in search...