Fiction - Social Themes

Simple enough for the newest of readers, this affectionate story is a reminder of all the huggable things we see every day. Guided Reading Level ...

"Beats The Silence of the Lambs for suspense—it's the kind of book that had me literally gasping aloud as it rattled to its incredible conclusion...

Perfect for Valentine's Day and a heartwarming read for the cold winter months, this cozy animal story explores the universal theme of a mother's...

Sam has a joyful story to tell, one completely her own, yet common to millions of families — the story of how she was adopted. Most of all, it's ...

An interfaith friendship develops when Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, overlaps with the Muslim holiday of Ramadan—an occurence that happens ...

From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mothe...

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New Yo...

Here comes another heartfelt picture book from bestselling author Nancy Tillman, this time about resilience and reaching one's goals.I knew you c...

“Instantly engrossing, free of self-pity, and resonant with resilience and gratitude . . . A powerful introduction to the American immigrant stor...

New York Times bestselling authorJonathan Auxier’s award-winning novel Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster is a “dazzling, warmhearted nov...

An artful mixture of fantasy and reality, humor and heart, Maya Was Grumpy celebrates the power of imagination and humor to improve moods. Maya w...

A Netflix Original seriesWith over 30 million copies in print, Anna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling Llama Llama books have provided hours of...

Pete's father starts kneading the dough. Next, some oil is generously applied. (Its really water.) And then some tomatoes. (They're really checke...

David Almond’s Printz Honor–winning novel celebrates its 10th anniversary!Ten-year-old Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. Bu...

She tucks me tightly into bed, then asks me id my spider's fed and hangs my favorite bat above me. That's how I know my mama loves me!At once ten...

"Hest simply and faithfully holds a mirror to the milestone event for millions of turn-of-the-century immigrants." — Publishers Weekly (starred r...

From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mothe...

Four friends,Two couples, One year that will change their lives. Liz and Sean, both beautiful and popular, are madly in love and completely misun...

A Newbery Honor BookJoan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book—now with a great new look for middle grade readers! When Hope and her aunt move to sm...

"The children's relationship is refreshingly noncombative, with Charlie as the protective and affectionate older brother who is appreciative of, ...

A Muslim immigrant teen struggles to hold her family together in the wake of 9/11 in this poignant novel from acclaimed author Marina Budhos.You ...

Book one of the Austin Family Chronicles, an award-winning young adult series from Madeleine L’Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, about a girl w...