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Books like Katie and the Cupcake War
Mia's Boiling Point
and the Donut Dreams series. Her newest series is Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch., the Sprinkle Sundays, and donuts she’s eaten. She is the author of the Cupcake Diaries, ice cream cones, which is a lot less than the number of cupcakes, and young adults, tweens, Coco Simon edits children’s books and has written close to one hundred books for children, From cupcakes to ice cream and donuts! When she’s not daydreaming about yummy snacks, 2015
160 pages
Why to read
Relatable middle school experiences and emotions
Inspiring lessons on personal growth and friendship
Engaging storyline with diverse and dynamic characters
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers
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Mia's Boiling Point
and the Donut Dreams series. Her newest series is Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch., the Sprinkle Sundays, and donuts she’s eaten. She is the author of the Cupcake Diaries, ice cream cones, which is a lot less than the number of cupcakes, and young adults, tweens, Coco Simon edits children’s books and has written close to one hundred books for children, From cupcakes to ice cream and donuts! When she’s not daydreaming about yummy snacks, 2015
Award winning
Honestly Elliott
Gillian Mcdunn, 2022
263 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with realistic, relatable scenarios.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports emotional and social growth.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

Honestly Elliott
Gillian Mcdunn, 2022
Award winning
The Faraway Truth
Janae Marks, 2020
304 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery unravels family secrets and truths.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Supports emotional growth through relatable challenges.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.

The Faraway Truth
Janae Marks, 2020
Award winning
How to Find What You're Not Looking For
Veera Hiranandani, 2021
384 pages
Why to read
Explores historical events through engaging, personal narrative.
Encourages understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives.
Strengthens empathy and emotional intelligence in readers.
Supports development of strong literacy and comprehension skills.

How to Find What You're Not Looking For
Veera Hiranandani, 2021
Award winning
The 39 Clues: One False Note
Gordon Korman, 2021
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story stimulates curiosity and engagement.
Enhances problem-solving skills through complex puzzles.
Characters show resilience and teamwork.
Ideal for improving reading comprehension and focus.

The 39 Clues: One False Note
Gordon Korman, 2021
Award winning
Ways to Grow Love
Renée Watson, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship, family, and self-discovery.
Encourages emotional growth and resilience in young readers.
Integrates everyday challenges with enriching life lessons.
Vibrant storytelling that captivates and educates.

Ways to Grow Love
Renée Watson, 2021
Dork Diaries: Puppy Love (Dork Diaries 10 Reissue, 2023)
Rachel Renée Russell, 2023
320 pages
Why to read
Humorous narrative enhances children's engagement and reading pleasure.
Characters exhibit resilience and emotional growth, boosting child development.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable challenges.
Vivid illustrations complement text, aiding visual literacy.

Dork Diaries: Puppy Love (Dork Diaries 10 Reissue, 2023)
Rachel Renée Russell, 2023
Award winning
Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria
George Jreije, 2022
384 pages
Why to read
Explores Middle Eastern culture through engaging magical adventures.
Encourages resilience and bravery in facing challenges.
Fosters curiosity about history and science.
Strengthens reading skills with rich, descriptive language.

