Battle of the Books 2026
We hope you join this fun literary competition in September. For now, click on the link to access the reading list. Registration opens in August!
Summer Library
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Sora Sweet Reads
For two months, you can read/listen to over 100 titles. Available always, no overdues!
Mrs. Youssif's bookshelf: read





by Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang touches on a relevant topic in "Finally Seen": Book bans. Why do some people want schools to stop teaching certain books? What happens when the title they want to censor mimics YOUR life and experiences? I really enjoyed this...
tagged: asian-asian-american, diverse-main-character, grade-5, friendship, ...





by Elly Swartz
I really liked this accurate depiction of anxiety in middle schoolers. A believable story, interesting characters, and a plot that moves along. A good book overall!
tagged: friendship, grade-6, mental-health, middle-grade, and realistic-fic





If you knew the case, if you read the Victim Statement, if you've ever had to say #metoo, please read this book. It's harrowing, maddening, and infuriating at times, but it's also full of hope. I say we make this book mandatory reading ...
tagged: adult, asian-asian-american, memoir, metoo, non-fiction, sad, and s...






