Middle Grade

Sincerely Sicily

Sixth-grader Sicily Jordan learns to use her voice and to find joy in who she is — a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her braids with pride — while confronting prejudice both in the classroom and at home.

Author: Burgess, Tamika Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Available: 01/03/2023 Print ISBN: 9780063159600 eBook ISBN: 9780063159624

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The In-Between

After being evicted from their home, 13-year-old Katie Wingate and her family move into an Extended Stay America Motel where she tries to lead a normal life all the while wondering if things would be easier living with her father.

Author: Wingate, Katie Publisher: Aladdin Books Available: 01/17/2023 Print ISBN: 9781665920124 eBook ISBN: 9781665920148

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The Grip

In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from a MLB pitcher, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice — and some strikeouts. Simultaneous.

Author: Stroman, Marcus Publisher: Aladdin Books Available: 01/31/2023 Print ISBN: 9781665916141 eBook ISBN: 9781665916158

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The Pearl Hunter

Set in a world inspired by pre-Shogun era Japan, this stunning debut fantasy follows Kai, a young pearl diver who goes to the ends of the earth to rescue her twin sister, Kishi, who has been stolen by a ghost whale.

Author: Beck, Miya T. Publisher: Balzer & Bray Available: 02/07/2023 Print ISBN: 9780063238190 eBook ISBN: 9780063238213

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Opportunity Knocks

While at a bank trying to secure a loan for the new school band, Lila discovers a magical key and is introduced to Lady Luck, but the man who lost the key has not forgotten about it, and having spent a fortune procuring the Key to Opportunity, he'll do everything in his power to get it back.

Author: Farizan, Sara Publisher: Scholastic Press Available: 02/07/2023 Print ISBN: 9781338827071 eBook ISBN: 9781338827095

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The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair

This middle grade historical fantasy follows 13-year-old Thomasina who makes a dangerous wish in order to bring her twin brother back from the dead. 35,000 first printing.

Author: Hastings, Natasha Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Available: Now Print ISBN: 9780063161276 eBook ISBN: 9780063161290

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Save Noah

Noah is the only non-super kid in a world of superheroes, but when the biggest, baddest villain in town plots to take over Superworld forever, it's up to normal Noah and his supercharged best friends to save the day.

Author: Cheney, Yarrow/Cheney, Carrie Publisher: Random House Children's Books Available: Now Print ISBN: 9780593375372 eBook ISBN: 9780593375389

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The Tryout

As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.

Author: Soontornvat, Christina/Cacao, Joanna (Ilt) Publisher: Graphix Available: Now Print ISBN: 9781338741308 eBook ISBN: 9781338829587

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