Kids Book Index
Michael Leali
Amos volunteers at a living-history site with his best friend Chloe and Ben, a new friend he has a crush on. The three propose an exhibition about local queer history, but Ben’s family and others in town object. Their project raises a central question for the historical park and the community: who has the authority to decide which stories are included?
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TroublemakerJohn Cho, with Sara SukTwelve-year-old Jordan moves through school and family life during the Los Angeles riots. He measures himself against an older sister whose example feels difficult to match, while also feeling the weight of his parents’ expectations. Told from Jordan’s point of view, the story places his family pressures alongside a Korean American perspective on the unrest and the racial tensions surrounding it.All readersLexile Text Measure 669LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the SkyKim JihyunA wordless picture book follows a summertime exploration through a forest, a lake, and a field. Deep blue watercolor scenes trace an escape from the city and invite readers to shape the experience anew each time they return to the book. The story’s landscape centers on quiet outdoor discovery, with the journey conveyed through images rather than spoken or written dialogue.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The ClackityLora SenfEvie's Aunt Des is taken by a ghostly serial killer into a frightening otherworld. To rescue her, Evie makes a desperate bargain with the Clackity, a sinister creature known for its scheming. The story follows Evie's attempt to outwit this dangerous being and bring her aunt back from the haunted world. Her rescue mission centers on a risky deal, a supernatural threat, and the bond between niece and aunt.All readersLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details