by Michelle Kadarusman

An honest and stirring novel about the choices made by young environmental activists, and the balancing act between consequence and triumph. 

by Ashley Spires

This is the story of a girl who, with her dog at her side, loves to make things.  Her brain is an “idea machine,” always so full of ideas, she can hardly keep up!  But then, one day…it isn’t.  All of a sudden, the girl can’t think of anything to make.  She tries brainstorming, gathering new supplies, even jumping up and down on one foot to shake an idea loose.  Nothing.  What if she never has another idea again?

by Rie Neal

After seeing the big Space-E rocket launch, Astrid just knows she’s going to be exploring space in a rocket of her own someday!  And in honor of the big launch, Astrid and her fellow Shooting Stars will be building rockets of their very own.  What’s more exciting is the guest helper, Luke, who actually worked on the Space-E team! 

by Randi Soneshine

Resourceful Beaver and his family work every day to build the perfect lodge in the stream.  Secure and safe from the elements and all the forest animals who come by, the beavers sleep, play, and grow inside the dam.  But come springtime’s flood, this family of beavers will move on, leaving behind the remains of the lodge that Beaver built.

by Sarah Guillory

For thirteen-year-old Jillian Robichaux, three things are sacred:bayou sunsets, her grandmother Nonnie’s stories, and the coastal Louisiana town of Boutin that she calls home.

When the worst flood in a century hits, Jillian and the rest of her community band together as they always do–but this time the damage may simply be too great. 

by Diane deGroat

A comic-book superhero climbs off the page and into the real world.  When they get into trouble, his biggest fan is there is there to save the day.

by Patricia MacLachlan

Jacob is nine years old.  He wants a litter of puppies.  But instead his parents have a different surprise.  Jacob will be an older brother soon.  And there won’t be only one new baby.  There will be three!

by Varsa Bajaj

The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. 

by Lora Senf

This middle grade novel tells the story of a girl who must enter a world of ghosts, witches, and monsters to play a game with deadly consequences and rescue her aunt. 

by Rie Neal

Astrid can’t wait for the school year to start so she can put her Astronomically Grand Plan into action!  She and her best friend, Hallie, are going to be in their first year of shooting stars, a club dedicated to all things space.  Astrid’s big sister has told her all about it, and this year, there is a big, wonderful prize: a trip to a real-life space camp!