Fiction - Social Themes

A New York Times Bestseller “Here are three things about this book: (1) It’s . . .  funny and romantic; (2) the mystery at the heart of the story...

From the acclaimed author of Hurricane Season, an unforgettable story about what makes a family, for fans of  Hazel’s Theory of Evolution and Ivy...

An unmissable companion to Healer of the Water Monster, which won the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award, this novel by N...

Judy Blume meets Barbara Dee in this tender and empowering middle grade novel told in journal entries and poetry about a young writer on the verge ...

The Penderwicks meets The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street in New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's middle grade debut about a young girl ...

Amy is excited to meet her new stepsister Chloe…but it turns out Chloe doesn’t feel the same way! Can Amy and Chloe get along?Amy’s mom and dad h...

Isla Delgado is only nine years old, but she has already been through more than most kids her age. When she's forced to live with her dad and his n...

An unmissable companion to Healer of the Water Monster, which won the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award, this novel by Nav...

This poetic tribute to fathers and mothers follows the journey of one family through the ups and downs of life over many years. A pleasantly colorf...

This poetic tribute to fathers and mothers follows the journey of one family through the ups and downs of life over many years. A pleasantly colorf...

CANINE CULTURAL DIVERSITY CHAMPS opens kids eyes-and hearts-to the realities of living in a wonderfully diverse world. Young readers are inspired b...

Jamie Lee just wants to be normal but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly mind he'd have friends, be able to keep...

In this companion to Arree Chung's stand-out picture book Mixed: A Colorful Story, the colors must re-evaluate what it means to be a family. In Mix...

Cyan was named after a shade of blue, her artist mother's favorite color. The color of the sea. Since her father's death last year, she's felt just...

From two extraordinary authors comes a moving, exuberant, laugh-out-loud novel about friendship and family, told entirely in emails and letters.A...

From the acclaimed author of Hurricane Season, an unforgettable story about what makes a family, for fans of Hazel’s Theory of Evolution and Ivy...

From two extraordinary authors comes a moving, exuberant, laugh-out-loud novel about friendship and family, told entirely in emails and letters.A...

In this evocative and heartwarming novel for readers who loved The Thing About Jellyfish, the author of I Can Make This Promise tells the story o...

A realistic contemporary story of two girls whose divorced parents begin to date--perfect for fans of Lisa Graff, Sara Pennypacker, and Rita Willia...

A heartfelt, sweet, social justice-themed ode to blended and unconventional families--perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Lisa Graff, and Sar...

“A cozy and enjoyable read.” —Kirkus Reviews “The likable cast and relatable premise will resonate with readers grappling with the uncertainty of...

Mama's getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family. Jackson...