Books like No Filter and Other Lies
Award winning
All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
Lori Alexander, 2019
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging biography for budding young scientists.
Illustrates perseverance, curiosity, and scientific discovery.
Encourages interest in microbiology and research.
Inspiring and empowering educational journey.
All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
Lori Alexander, 2019
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-discovery and intellectual curiosity.
Encourages self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and perseverance.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
Spider-Man Two for One
Todd Dezago, 2010
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating superhero adventures foster imaginative thinking.
Spider-Man’s relatable struggles teach resilience and determination.
Engaging plot encourages problem-solving skills development.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing child-parent bonding.
Spider-Man Two for One
Todd Dezago, 2010
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little
Peggy Gifford, Valorie Fisher, 2007
92 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative captures children's attention.
Encourages persistence and creative problem-solving.
Highlights importance of completing tasks.
Appeals to reluctant readers through humor.
