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.

Saudade: Our Longing For Brazil

Saudade is a Portuguese and Galician word with no perfect translation to English; it’s a strong, melancholy longing for something you once had. Hiking in the hills, a little girl and her Brazilian immigrant mother contemplate what makes them feel saudade. A cool salty breeze miles from the ocean, the smell of Mamãe’s perfume; memories of playing with cousins under trees or waterfalls, riding waves with grandparents who are now stuck in the square of a video call. Though deeply woven through Brazilian music and literature, saudade is a familiar companion to us all. Readers who live far from loved ones or have adopted new homes will especially connect with this exploration of nostalgia and yearning.

Where the Dark Stands Still

When attempting to rid herself of magic, 17-year-old Liska is captured by the demon warden of the spirit wood who offers her one year of servitude in exchange for any wish, but she soon discovers the sinister truth at the heart of their deal.

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

As The Seas Rise: Nicole Hernández Hammer And The Fight For Climate Justice

A picturebook biography of environmental scientist and activist Nicole Hernandez Hammer, who was recognized by former First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2015 State of the Union address for her efforts to educate people about climate change and its disproportionate impact on communities of color.

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

King Of Dead Things

Eli, who possesses unique magical abilities, and Malcolm, desperate to escape his past and save his mother, join forces to retrieve a dangerous magical artifact in the mystical underbelly of London.

Call Me Iggy

Call me Iggy tells the story of Iggy searching for his place in his family, his school, his community, and ultimately as the political climate in America changes during the 2016 election, his country. Focusing on familial ties and budding love, Call me Iggy challenges our assumptions about Latino-American identity while reaffirming our belief in the hope that all young people represent.

Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen

It is picture day at school, and first grader Rostam does not want to wear his traditional Iranian pusteen, because he is worried about what the other children will think.

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.