Anton loves four things: music, making violins in his workshop, his pet parrot, and dessert! Be warned: this book WILL make you hungry.
Reading Level: 3.7
Interest Level: Post High School
Beehives, Puzzles, and Adversity
by Mariana Lopez
On a regular day at a regular school in Colombia, one teenage girl realizes that all humans are beautifully and differently connected to each other.
Reading Level: 3.7
Interest Level: Post High School, High School
Chinese School
by J.J. Gow
He's resented Chinese School for as long as he can remember, but when attending becomes his decision, the choice isn't quite so clear.
Reading Level: 4.3
Interest Level: All Ages
Desert Rose
by Tamuna Tsertsvadze
They used to play together. . . . They were best friends before they were separated by their countries, their tribes, and the war between them. Will Orchidea's and Roziel's paths ever cross again?
Reading Level: 4.0
Interest Level: High School
Katkati
by Manju Bal Krishna Panda
Life isn't always easy living in a settlement and breaking bricks. But thanks to the right perspective and her family's love, one little girl finds hope.
Reading Level: 2.9
Interest Level: Middle School
Masakali, Masakali
by Paakhi Tiwari
Aggressive Bhim and sensitive Nakku are unlikely friends who find trouble when they try to get revenge on their playground bully.
Reading Level: 2.1
Interest Level: High School, Middle School, Late Elementary
No Evidence
by Gene Moerdyk
Kimani and Simba stumble into a comfortable life so different from the one they've been living and begin working for Mister Dolf. When trouble comes his way, what will their loyalty cost?
Reading Level: 4.1
Interest Level: High School
Shadow of Faith
by Sara Hashem
Samar struggles to fit in when she starts school in America after living in Egypt. Can she help her friend Mina put aside religious prejudices by being a friend herself to those different from her?
Reading Level: 3.4
Interest Level: High School
The Minorcans
by Tiffany Jones
In 1768, Amara's family leaves their home in Minorca for Florida, where better opportunities are promised. What they don't know is that many hardships stand in the way of their dream.
Reading Level: 4.5
Interest Level: Middle School
The Plea
by Kaitlyn O'Malley
“The Plea” wasn’t meant to be statement about society. It began as the simple story of a friendship torn apart by the harsh realities of the world.