New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed. Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile,...
Fostering confidence in kids is not easy, but reading has been shown to boost self-esteem and help children understand that they're not alone in their struggles. Here are twelve empowering reads, from picture books to middle-grade novels, that will help young readers develop a can-do attitude.