Using Mt. Everest as a backdrop, bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen's offers this touching, thrilling epic for middle grade readers about grief, letting go, and the bonds that keep us alive.
Goat Is the G.O.A.T.
By Bea Birdsong. Illustrated by Kelly MurphyA funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery.
Parks
By Marc MajewskiExplore parks around the world—and how they welcome us—in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book, a companion to Marc Majewski’s acclaimed Bridges.
Lily, the Lemur and the Lamb King: The Me Tree and Other Adventures
By Bob Hartman. Illustrated by Keila ElmThe whimsical, adventurous short stories in this book will transport children to a different world, giving them a fresh way to engage with truths about Jesus and what it's like to follow him.
God’s Perfect Peace
By Glenys Nellist. Illustrated by Natalie MerhabWritten in lyrical rhyme and filled with delightful animal illustrations, this gentle book offers loving, childlike blessings.
On Our Way! What a Day!
By JaNav Brown-Wood. Illustrated by Tamisha AnthonyThis dynamic story shows the big impact a thoughtful gift from the heart can have, no matter how small it might be.
Adi of Boutanga: A Story from Cameroon
By Alain Serge Dzota. Illustrated by Marc DaniauA coming-of-age story for middle-grade readers, set among the Mbororo people of central and western Africa.
The Monarch Effect: Surviving Poison, Predators, and People
By Dana L. ChurchA not-so-typical look at the mysteries of the monarch butterfly for 8- to 12-year-olds.
From award–winning chef Alexander Smalls and award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison comes a “vibrant visual narrative” of family, traditions, and the little moments shared at the dinner table.
Cory and the Seventh Story
By Brian McLaren and Gareth HigginsHow Cory the raccoon and his best friends try to restore peace in their village through the narrative power of storytelling.
Plague Thieves
By Caroline FernandezOrphaned and homeless in London 1665, all Rose and Lem have left are their wits, each other, and three bottles of Thieves Oil—a medicinal blend Father created that can protect people from the sickness.
Andy Johnson and the March for Justice
By Esau McCaulley. Illustrated by Emmanuel BoatengFrom the bestselling author of Reading While Black comes a sweet and inspiring picture book that weaves together history and faith to help families talk about how everyone—including children—can be a voice for justice.
Mamie Takes a Stand: The True Story of Mamie Tape, a Chinese American Girl's Fight for School Rights
By Marie Chan. Illustrated by Sian JamesMiddle-grade readers will learn the little-known story of Mamie Tape, an 8-year-old Chinese American girl whose family fought for her right to attend public school in San Francisco.
I Am Wind: An Autobiography
By Rachel Poliquin. Illustrated by Rachel WadaIn this beautifully illustrated mock-autobiography for middle-grade readers, Wind speaks directly to the reader, telling fascinating stories that show its cultural, historical, and technical importance to humans.
Bo Lu’s picture book is a moving story of empathy, forgiveness, and connection about an immigrant mother and daughter who discover they have more in common than they knew.
How to Make a Memory
By Elaine VickersA lyrical and gentle picture book about the joy and importance of making memories and cherishing life’s most special moments.
Gathered at the Table: Celebrating Communion
By Glenys Nellist. Illustrated by Anna KazimiWritten in prose and poetry, this children’s book begins with Jesus at the Last Supper and shows readers that though there are many ways to take communion, the meaning is the same: in Communion, we remember Jesus.
Mary and the Gardener
By Paul Kerensa. Illustrated by Leanne DaphneWith rich illustrations, Mary and the Gardener brings to life the Easter story, told through the eyes of the first person the risen Jesus appeared to: Mary Magdalene.
I Am Somebody
By Nyasha WilliamsAn empowering picture book about the importance of stepping up (and speaking up) to address injustice and effect change within our daily lives
A Star Shines Through
By Anna DesnitskayaA poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.
A Sea of Gold: A Ukrainian Family's Story through the Generations
By Patricia PolaccoBeloved and bestselling storyteller Patricia Polacco draws on her Ukrainian heritage in this picture book following one family’s history through the generations and the powerful bond of their love.
Will's Race for Home
By Jewell Parker RhodesBestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes goes west in this thrilling adventure story about a father and son who set out to win land during the Oklahoma Land Rush—if they can survive the journey.
My Hive: A Girl, Her Grandfather, and Their Honeybee Family
By Meredith May. Illustrated by Jasmin DwyerBy the author of the award-winning memoir The Honey Bus, a bittersweet picture book about a lonesome and fearful girl who finds herself at home with her grandfather and his honeybees.
Not Pop-Pop
By Angela De Groot. Illustrated by MacKenzie HaleyIn this tender picture book, a trip to the library turns into an adventure in kindness and a reminder that people experiencing homelessness deserve compassion and respect.