Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott by Yona Zeldis McDonough

A biography of nineteenth-century American author Louisa May Alcott for young readers, discussing her poor but freethinking family, her teaching career, and her lifelong passion for writing.

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

Considered by many to be unable to understand anything, a brilliant impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy, discovers a technological device that will allow her to express her thoughts and feelings.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda worn by their odd classmate Dwight. They try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.

Goal! by Mina Javaherbin

In a dangerous alley in a township in South Africa, the strength and unity which a group of young friends feel while playing soccer keep them safe when a gang of bullies arrives to cause trouble.

Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse by Marilyn Singer

A collection of short poems, which when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.