Juvenile Literature

The books in this collection navigate themes and ideas appropriate for younger readers. Whether you're looking for contemporary hits like Front Desk by Kelly Yang or beloved classics like Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, you can explore this collection to find a title that will excite the young readers in your life.

Ashes Of Roses

by Mary Jane Auch

Publication year 2002

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Immigration, Perseverance, Femininity, Coming of Age, Death, Family, Social Class, Justice

Tags Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Irish Literature, World History

Written in 2002 by Mary Jane Auch, Ashes of Roses is a historical fiction novel that follows a young Irish immigrant named Rose Nolan as she comes to New York City with her family. Seeking a better life in America, Rose finds work at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. The novel chronicles her experiences as an immigrant and a factory worker and examines the events up to the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. Through... Read Ashes Of Roses Summary

A Single Shard

by Linda Sue Park

Publication year 2001

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Childhood & Youth, Family, Art, Beauty, Fear

Tags Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, Asian Literature, Realistic Fiction, Arts & Culture, Asian History, Poverty, American Literature, Education, Education, World History

A Single Shard (2001) is an award-winning, middle-grade historical novel by Korean American author Linda Sue Park. Park has written multiple children’s books, picture books, and volumes of poetry. Some of her better-known titles include A Long Walk to Water (2010), The Thirty-Nine Clues series in nine volumes (2010), and Prairie Lotus (2020). Much of her historical fiction is based on Korean history.A Single Shard is intended for readers in grades 5 to 7, though... Read A Single Shard Summary

A Swiftly Tilting Planet

by Madeleine L'Engle

Publication year 1978

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes War, Good & Evil, Religion & Spirituality

Tags Science Fiction, Children`s Literature, Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Published in 1978, Madeleine L’Engle’s A Swiftly Tilting Planet is the third book in the acclaimed Time Quintet series, a young adult science fantasy sequence that blends speculative fiction with spiritual and ethical questions. The story shifts focus from the series’ previous protagonist, Meg Murry, to her gifted 15-year-old brother, Charles Wallace. On Thanksgiving Day, the Murry family learns that a dictator is threatening nuclear war. Charles Wallace must attempt to avert this catastrophe by... Read A Swiftly Tilting Planet Summary

A Thousand Never Evers

by Shana Burg

Publication year 2008

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Hate & Anger, Race, Coming of Age, Daughters & Sons, Family, Community, Education, Politics & Government

Tags Children`s Literature, World History, Historical Fiction, Arts & Culture

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Attack Of The Black Rectangles

by A.S King

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Grief, Hate & Anger, Guilt, Appearance & Reality, Equality, Justice, Literature, Safety & Danger, Truth & Lies, Family, Fathers, Grandparents, Friendship, Daughters & Sons, Mothers, Childhood & Youth, Coming of Age, Community, Education, Trust & Doubt

Tags Realistic Fiction, Children`s Literature, Coming of Age, Education

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Auggie & Me

by R. J. Palacio

Publication year 2014

Genre Short Story Collection, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Coming of Age, Forgiveness, Childhood & Youth, Conflict

Tags Realistic Fiction, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction

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A Week in the Woods

by Andrew Clements

Publication year 2002

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Social Class, Self Discovery, Environment, Climate

Tags Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age, Action & Adventure, Children`s Literature, Education, Education

Written by Andrew Clements, A Week in the Woods is a middle-grade realistic survival fiction novel originally published in 2002. It is part of the Hardy Elementary collection of books by the same author. It focuses on the initially antagonistic relationship between an upper-class fifth grader named Mark and his classist science teacher, Bill Maxwell. The novel explores how the two characters eventually come to forgive and understand one another when they must help each... Read A Week in the Woods Summary

A Wind In The Door

by Madeleine L'Engle

Publication year 1973

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Love, Appearance & Reality, Siblings

Tags Fantasy, Science Fiction, Bullying, Children`s Literature, Action & Adventure, Classic Fiction

A Wind in the Door, a science-fiction novel published in 1973, was written by renowned American author Madeleine L’Engle. L’Engle is the author of more than 60 books and winner of numerous awards, including the Margaret A. Edwards award for her lifelong contributions to teen readership. A Wind in the Door is the second novel of the Time Quintet and sequel to the acclaimed A Wrinkle in Time. While A Wind in the Door did... Read A Wind In The Door Summary

Awkward

by Svetlana Chmakova

Publication year 2015

Genre Graphic Novel/Book, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Art, Wins & Losses, Science & Technology, Teamwork, Education, Childhood & Youth, Regret

Tags Realistic Fiction, Science & Nature, Education, Children`s Literature, Bullying, Trauma & Abuse, Education, Modern Classic Fiction

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