A Bridge Home

Set in 1970s California, this novel follows high school senior Jaqui Bravo as she struggles with the emotional and financial ramifications of her father’s death in Vietnam. To secure her future at a prestigious high school, she takes on a secret job to navigate financial challenges. Her journey intertwines with activism and a mysterious connection to a missing waitress.

The Moonlit Vine

Fourteen year old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?

Snowglobe

Given the opportunity to enter Snowglobe, the last place on Earth that’s warm, where its residents, in exchange for fame, fortune and safety, broadcast their lives 24/7 to the less fortunate outside, Chobahm discovers reality is a lie–and the truth is out of reach.

This book is part of the Worlds of Words Global Reading List for 2023/24.

Building A Beak: How A Toucan’s Rescue Inspired The World

n the wild, Grecia the toucan loved to soar from branch to branch and sing for all the creatures of the rainforest. Until, one night, loud voices echoed through the trees, sticks and rocks flew, and Grecia fell from her favorite avocado tree, tragically breaking her beak. She was unable to move. Unable to sing. Animal rescuers examined Grecia and found that she needed a new beak to survive. Though no one had ever made a toucan beak before, Grecia’s determination to live drove their search for a creative solution, an innovative 3D printed beak. As news of her story spread, people of all ages around the world came together, finding their own ways to help Grecia sing again.

Benny Ramírez And The Nearly Departed

Twelve year old Cuban American Benny must help the ghost of his rich, famous, and morally bankrupt musician grandfather cross over to the other side before the New Year’s Eve deadline.

The Last Bloodcarver

Nhika, a young woman hiding in the fringes of society, must use her forbidden healing ability to cure the only witness to a murder.

The Heart Never Forgets

A young girl participates in a West African masquerade with a special plan to honor her grandfather who has passed away.

This book is part of the Worlds of Words Global Reading List for 2023/24.