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Ready to Read: Stop that Mop

Stop That Mop! is a hilarious, rhyming early reader that follows a disgruntled mop that is tired of cleaning and decides to run away.

Pre-K - K

Halfway to Somewhere

Written by Jose Pimienta

Halfway to Somewhere is a heartfelt graphic novel that follows Ave, a middle schooler moving from Mexico to Kansas while navigating the pain of their parents' divorce and a split family.

3rd - 7th

Popo the Xolo

Written by Paloma Angelina Lopez and Illustrated by Abraham Matias

Popo the Xolo is a tender picture book that follows Nana and her loyal hairless dog, Popo, as she transitions from the living world into the afterlife.

1st - 4th

The Pecan Sheller

Written by Lupe Ruiz-Flores

The Pecan Sheller is a moving historical novel set in 1930s San Antonio, following thirteen-year-old Petra as she is forced to leave school to work in a grueling pecan factory.

5th - 8th

Paka Paka Con La Papa

Written by Sara Andrea Fajardo and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa is a playful picture book biography that follows Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas on his high-altitude quest to find and preserve rare wild potatoes.

1st - 3rd

Croco

Written by Azul López

Croco is a vibrant picture book about a crocodile who gets stuck in a hole and must navigate the well-meaning but unsuccessful advice of his jungle friends.

2nd - 4th

Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

Written by James Robinson and Illustrated by Brian Rea

Filmmaker James Robinson shares his personal journey of growing up with a condition that misaligns the eyes.

5th - 7th

Where Only Storms Grow

Written by Alyssa Colman

Twins Joanna and Howe struggle to save their family farm during the height of the Dust Bowl.

4th - 6th

Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe

Written by Amy S. Hansen and Wanda Diaz Merced and Illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza

A young girl from Puerto Rico dreams of studying the stars but begins to lose her eyesight in college. Instead of giving up, she learns to use sound to "hear" data from space and makes incredible scientific discoveries.

1st - 4th

Legendary Frybread Drive-In

Written by Cynthia Leitich Smith

A magical food stand appears across the country to offer comfort and connection to Indigenous teens.

8th - 9th

The Library in the Woods

Written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

A young boy named Junior moves to North Carolina in 1959 and discovers a hidden log cabin library for Black residents.

2nd - 5th

Will's Race for Home

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Twelve-year-old Will and his father travel from Texas to Oklahoma to claim their own land during the 1889 Land Rush.

3rd - 7th

Fireworks

Written by Matthew Burgess and Illustrated by Cátia Chien

Two siblings spend a hot July day in the city waiting for a special celebration.

Pre-K - 3rd

All the Blues in the Sky

Written by Renée Watson

Thirteen-year-old Sage struggles to navigate life and grief after her best friend unexpectedly passes away on her birthday.

5th - 8th

The Compass of Life

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Manuel Mal

Little Albert gets a cool gift – where do you think it will lead him?

2nd - 3rd

The Boy Who Liked Bugs

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Pedro Riquelme

The true story of a boy who had to catch them all – insects, that is!

2nd - 3rd

Ruthie

Written and Illustrated by Esmé Shapiro

Ruthie, a pampered pup who thinks he’s royalty, leaves his cozy home for adventure and discovers that sometimes what you’re looking for is what you already have.

Pre-K - 2nd

Maple for the People: (A Middle Grade Novel of School Elections, Friendship, and Finding Ones Voice)

Written by Kate McGovern

When Maple runs for sixth-grade president, she learns that leadership means standing up for her community—even when it’s unpopular.

4th - 7th

Oprah Winfrey (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Sera Latterell

Oprah Winfrey’s story follows her journey from a childhood marked by poverty and hardship to becoming a groundbreaking media leader and global icon, showing how determination, empathy, and big dreams can change a life.

1st - 3rd

Mikaela Shiffrin (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Anastasia Ryzhkova

Mikaela Shiffrin’s story follows her journey from a determined young skier in Colorado to a record-breaking champion, showing how perseverance, family support, and resilience helped her overcome personal loss and become one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time.

1st - 3rd