Fiction - Social Themes

For as long as Josephine Alibrandi can remember, it’s just been her, her mom, and her grandmother. Now it’s her final year at a wealthy Catholic ...

Sixteen-year-old Buddy Boyle makes a shattering discovery about his family in this powerful and poignant novel by award-winning author M. E. Kerr...

Seventeen-year-old Jacob Todd is about to discover himself. Jacob's plan is to go to Amsterdam to honor his grandfather who died during World War...

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

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...

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

From beloved Newbery Honor winner and three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Rita Williams-Garcia comes a powerful and heartfelt novel about ...

A 2017 National Book Award Longlist Title with six starred reviewsA School Library Journal's Best Books of 2017A New York City Public Library's N...

This classic and heartwarming picture book was written and illustrated by the celebrated Vera B. Williams and was named a Caldecott Honor Book by...

The first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot. Mia Thermopolis is pretty sure there’s nothing worse th...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw.Playing shortstop is a way of life for Hutch—not only...

"We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said. "It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russia dance around u...

Notes From Your BooksellerWritten in gorgeous prose that makes this tender story even more meaningful, Wish is all about the meaning of family, h...

Don't miss the laugh-out-loud classic about a boy who leaps into battle when he's forced to share a room with his grandfather—now a major motion ...

“A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names.” —School Library Journal ...

“A poignant tale of intergenerational connection, transition, and patience. . . . Heartfelt, layered, and beautiful.” — Booklist (starred review)...

Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's The Tonight Show and #1 New York Timesbestselling author, is back with a book for grandmothers.NANA loves you more!Ho...

A thought-provoking picture book inspired by the idea that there is beauty to be cherished in imperfection.When Maria rips her brother Robbie’s f...

From #1 New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers, comes a poignant and beautiful story about finding joy after loss. There is a wonder and magic to...

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR*Fancy Nancy is as glamorous as ever in this picture book from the dazzling New York Times bestselling duo Jan...

This heartwarming winter story is perfect for those who love to knit and parents looking to teach their children about the importance of doing good...

Grandmas can do lots of things, like paint with you, take you on a picnic, and teach you how to dance. But what do they do best? The answer is made...