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1) Freestyle
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2023 Summer Book Picks with Miss Rachel
Great Reads: 4th thru 6th grade
LSS - Staff Picks
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Great Reads: 4th thru 6th grade
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"While preparing for the last major dance competition before they graduate from eighth grade and go to separate high schools in NYC, Cory must balance the expectations of his parents, school, crew and his new friend as pressure mounts from all sides"--
2) Duel
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Graphic Novel Recommendations (SCPL-YS)
Nov/ Dec Buzzworthy Books Kids
Score! Middle Grade Sports Books (SCPL-YS)
Nov/ Dec Buzzworthy Books Kids
Score! Middle Grade Sports Books (SCPL-YS)
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Sixth grader Lucy is brand-new to middle school, and when her older sister GiGi--the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade--humiliates her in the cafeteria, Lucy snaps and challenges her to a fencing duel.
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Curlfriends volume 1
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Eager to make a good first impression at her new middle school, thirteen-year-old Charlie does her best to fit in until she meets a group of diverse Black girls who show her the importance of authenticity.
4) Shakti
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"When the three meanest girls in school start casting spells, 12-year-old Shakti draws on ancient Indian magic to stop them but instead curses the entire town and must harness her own strength, power and empathy to save those she loves and end the hate"--
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Books We Think Barbie Would Love (SCPL-YS)
NEW Junior Graphic Novels December 2022
Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels
NEW Junior Graphic Novels December 2022
Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels
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Elizabeth and Jessica are starting middle school together, but the twin sisters soon realize they have different interests and it is good to become their own person.
8) A-Okay
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Back to School (teens)
Chapter Books & Graphic Novels About Coming Out 2023
Graphic Memoirs for Kids
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Chapter Books & Graphic Novels About Coming Out 2023
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"A-Okay by Jarad Greene is a vulnerable and heartfelt semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel about acne, identity, and finding your place." -- Amazon.com
"When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn't think much of it ... But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay's prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects ... Meanwhile, school isn't going exactly as planned. All of Jay's friends are in...
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"What's middle school without a crisis? Sixth-grader Nate Wright would love to find out, but the emergencies are piling up fast. A gang of eighth-graders steals Nate's favorite lunch spot. Alan Chen chooses a new name (hint: it begins with N) in a brazen attack on Nate's uniqueness. And when a post-hypnotic suggestion works a little TOO well, the lovable Chad becomes P.S. 38's unlikeliest bully. Is Nate any match for Bad Chad? Can he fly under the...
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Cupcake diaries volume 4
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When Alexis develops a crush on Emma's brother, she decides to approach this new feeling in her usual organized manner by conducting research and developing a plan.
11) Break
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Click volume 6
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Spring Break is full of possibilities ... but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city. Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her...
12) The do-over
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"Shy Mariana is looking for her chance to shine. She's having trouble making friends after a cross-country move to Ohio, plus, her dad refuses to let her help out at his hair salon, despite the fact that she's a social media expert! So when she meets science whiz Zoe and creative maven Everly, and the three decide to start their own hair styling studio, she finally finds the friends--and the calling--she's been searching for. The trio's studio, True...
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"Big Nate and his Fear The Mollusk bandmates are destined for superstardom--that is, if they can do something about the earsplitting vocals of their lead singer. Nate's always been the front man, but he might have to swallow his ego if he wants his friends to shine."--
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"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa's job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate's status as the owner of P.S. 38's filthiest locker, our hero may have met his...
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Sunny side up volume 5
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Sunny is starting to understand the ins and outs of middle school... but she still feels more out than in. It's about classes or homework, really. No, it's the fact that most kids have a thing they do outside of class. Like football or track or cheerleading. Sunny isn't quarterback material, and her cheer attempts are... not the best. So what can she do? When Sunny's friend Arun says he wants to start a debate club, she's not really sure what he...
16) Next stop
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Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won't admit she believes in it, but...
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Tegan and Sara volume 1
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Back to School (teens)
Chapter Books & Graphic Novels About Coming Out 2023
Middle School Books (teens)
Pride 2023 - Graphic Novels
Chapter Books & Graphic Novels About Coming Out 2023
Middle School Books (teens)
Pride 2023 - Graphic Novels
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"Before Tegan and Sara took the music world by storm, the Quins were just two identical twins trying to find their place in a new home and new school. From first crushes to the perils of puberty, surviving junior high is something the sisters plan to face side by side, just like they've always faced things. But growing up also means growing apart, as Tegan and Sara make different friends and take separate paths to understanding their queerness. For...
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Magic girls volume 1
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Kira starts seventh grade at Neo-Earth Junior High school hoping to become a Magical Girl, so to speed up the process she wishes on a shooting star, but instead meets Caticorn, a cat-unicorn space princess with a secret past.
19) Picture day
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Brinkley yearbooks volume 1
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"Viv never looks forward to picture day. Her mom always makes her wear a boring braid, and no one at school notices her--aside from her two best friends, Milo and Al, of course. But enough is enough. This year, Viv is taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Enter: a pair of scissors. And, well, a new hairstyle. Just in time for photos! Suddenly Viv is an overnight trendsetter at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their...
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