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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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Despite her parents' divorce, her father's coming out as gay, and his plans to marry his boyfriend, ten-year-old Bea is reassured by her parents' unconditional love, excited about getting a stepsister, and haunted by something she did last summer at her father's lake house.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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"Ever since their free-spirited mama died ten months ago, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but now their conservative Uncle Patrick insists on being their guardian which forces all four of them to confront grief, prejudice, and loss, all while exploring what 'home' really means"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Unable to celebrate the holidays in the wake of his older brother's death in a gang-related shooting, Lolly Rachpaul struggles to avoid being forced into a gang himself while constructing a fantastically creative LEGO city at the Harlem community center.
5) One True Way
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Welcome to Daniel Boone Middle School in the 1970s, where teachers and coaches must hide who they are, and girls who like girls are forced to question their own choices. Presented in the voice of a premier storyteller, One True Way sheds exquisite light on what it means to be different, while at the same time being wholly true to oneself. Through the lives and influences of two girls, readers come to see that love is love is love. Set against the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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Unhappy about being sent to the same summer camp after their fathers start dating, Bett and Avery, eleven, eventually begin scheming to get the couple back together after a break-up. Told entirely through emails.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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The bestselling author of the adult novel Room bursts onto the children's book scene with this cross between Little Miss Sunshine, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Modern Family.
Sumac Lottery is nine years old and the self-proclaimed "good girl" of her (VERY) large, (EXTREMELY) unruly family. And, what a family the Lotterys are: four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets, all living and learning together in a sprawling house...
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HarperCollins
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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Winner of the Lambda Literary Award!The Thing About Jellyfish meets Raymie Nightingale in this tender middle grade novel from Lisa Jenn Bigelow, acclaimed author of Drum Roll, Please.Hazel knows a lot about the world. That's because when she's not hanging with her best friend, taking care of her dog, or helping care for the goats on her family's farm, she loves reading through dusty encyclopedias.But even Hazel doesn't have answers for the questions...
10) George
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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George joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!
When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she...
11) The best man
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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"Archer has four important role models in his life--his dad, his grandfather, his uncle Paul, and his favorite teacher, Mr. McLeod. When Uncle Paul and Mr. McLeod get married, Archer's sixth-grade year becomes one he'll never forget"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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A laugh-out-loud, ghostly Southern mystery that's perfect for fans of Cassie Beasley and Natalie Lloyd.
TENNESSEE LANCASTER HAS A HIDDEN GIFT.
She can pry into folks' memories with just a touch of their belongings. It's something she's always kept hidden -- especially from her big, chaotic family. Their lives are already chock-full of worries about Daddy's job and Mama's blues without Tennie rocking the boat.
But when the Lancasters move...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Twelve-year-old movie-loving Maisie is in need of a distraction from her current romantic dilemma when her Uncle Walt comes to stay with her family after being hurt on the set of the movie he's filming in Hollywood. Maisie's best friend, Cyrus, has been hanging out a lot with Gary Hackett, whose last-name sounds to Maisie like a cat barfing up a hairball. When it seems as if Hackett might like Maisie romantically, she's none too pleased, and Cyrus...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gary Schmidt, this is a hilarious and poignant tale about the trials of middle school when you're coming of age-and coming out.
Alan Cole can't stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. He can't escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he's about as exceptional as a goldfish. And-scariest of all-he can't let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him.
But when Nathan discovers Alan's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The creation of the Internet has brought the world together and made possible a vast array of new technologies and services. The Internet Connects Us All examines the history of the Internet from multiple perspectives, including those of computer scientists Leonard Kleinrock, Vinton Cerf, and Tim Berners-Lee. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What do Frank Ocean, Sally Ride, George Takei, and Sharice Davids all have in common? They're all proud LGBTQ Americans! Featuring people from a variety of occupations and backgrounds, this collection of 25 short biographies demonstrates the diversity, accomplishments, and pride within the American LGBTQ community.
17) The Other Boy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy's journey toward acceptance. Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh.
But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane's whole world comes crashing down....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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The story of a girl who learns the true meaning of family-thanks to her best friends near and far, a loving and quirky single dad, and an unexpected encounter with a whale.
Twelve-year-old Natalia Rose Baleine Gallagher loves possibilities: the possibility that she'll see whales on the beach near her new home, that the boy she just met will be her new best friend, that the photographers chasing her actor father won't force Nat and her dad to...
19) Ana on the edge
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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Twelve-year-old figure skater Ana strives to win her competitions while learning about gender identity--Ana's own and that of a new friend--and how to navigate the best path forward.--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone.
Ever since they can remember, fifth-graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin's city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they'll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week...
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