The Bible story of Ruth is imaginatively brought to life in this biblically faithful chapter book that helps kids 8 and older engage with God’s word.
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How Do You Eat Color?
By Mabi David. Illustrated by Yas DoctorREAD MORETranslated from Filipino, this imaginative book features produce harvested from the Philippines and around the world. How Do You Eat Color? offers dozens of different—and delicious—opportunities to eat something new.
Yoli's Favorite Things
Patricia SantanaREAD MORETwelve-year-old Yolanda Sahagún, an aspiring nun raised by strict Mexican immigrant parents, likes to envision her family of nine siblings as the von Trapps from The Sound of Music. And like them, Yoli, too, is coming of age as war looms.
Candle Island
By Lauren WolkREAD MOREA moving portrait of loss and the restorative power of art from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea.
Mamiachi & Me
By Jolene Gutierrez and Dakota Gutierrez. Illustrated by Mirelle OrtegaREAD MOREThis lyrical and empowering picture book illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, winner of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, is about what it means to be a mariachi in an all‑female band.
When Sally O'Malley Discovered the Sea
By Karen CushmanREAD MOREFrom the Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy comes the story of an orphan who decides to go West—with nothing but gumption as her guide.
Tíos and Primos
By Jacqueline AlcántaraREAD MOREA little girl meets more relatives than she can count—but how will she communicate with them if she can’t speak their language?
Barnaby the Runaway Sheep: A Parable of the Lost Sheep
By Maria Antonia. Illustrated by Sayani MukherjeeREAD MOREA heartwarming and delightful children’s book that brings to life the timeless themes of trust, bravery, and the joy of homecoming.
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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 MurphyREAD MOREA funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery.
Parks
By Marc MajewskiREAD MOREExplore 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 ElmREAD MOREThe 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 MerhabREAD MOREWritten 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 AnthonyREAD MOREThis 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 DaniauREAD MOREA 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. ChurchREAD MOREA not-so-typical look at the mysteries of the monarch butterfly for 8- to 12-year-olds.
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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 HigginsREAD MOREHow Cory the raccoon and his best friends try to restore peace in their village through the narrative power of storytelling.
Plague Thieves
By Caroline FernandezREAD MOREOrphaned 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 BoatengREAD MOREFrom 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 JamesREAD MOREMiddle-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 WadaREAD MOREIn 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.
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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 VickersREAD MOREA lyrical and gentle picture book about the joy and importance of making memories and cherishing life’s most special moments.