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3) Stuck
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"A coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to constantly moving and flying under the radar at school, and the classroom of kids who help him stand out in the best way" --
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Formats
Description
This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barbers chair-a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. Thats where it all begins.
Author
Series
EllRay Jakes series volume 8
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
Formats
Description
Eight-year-old EllRay Jakes of Oak Glen Primary School is looking for a new best friend, and he decides that the best way to find one is to come up with a bunch of amazing things to do at recess--and see who shares in the fun.
9) Class act
Author
Series
New kid (Jerry Craft) volume 2
Pub. Date
2021.
Formats
Description
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. The audiobook was a 2020 Audie Awards Finalist for Middle Grade and named an Audible Best Audiobook of the Year.
This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud funny,
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Series
Keynan Masters volume 1
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Attending Peerless Academy, Keynan Masters discovers a corrupt magic, and, unlocking his freestyling powers, sets out to unravel the school's secrets with his crew of new friends while trying to save the world from massive storms stemming from mysterious forces."--
Author
Series
Stuntboy volume 1
Description
Portico Reeves's superpower is making sure all the other superheroes, like his parents and two best friends, stay super. And safe. Super safe. And he does this all in secret. No one in his civilian life knows he's actually... Stuntboy! But his regular Portico identity is pretty cool, too. He lives in the biggest house on the block, maybe in the whole city, which basically makes it a castle. His mom calls where they live an apartment building. But...
14) Lacrosse laser
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Now that he has new glasses, fourteen-year-old Jaylin is anxious to put his speed and accurate shot to use on offense, but his lacrosse team has always relied on his stellar defense, and without it too many goals are ending up in their net--so the team needs to come up with a strategy to balance both halves of his game.
15) Where's Rodney?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A Junior Library Guild SelectionRodney is that kid who just cant sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside is where Rodney always wants to be. Between school and home, there is a park. He knows all about that park. Its that triangle-shaped place with the yellow grass and two benches where grown-ups sit around all day. Besides, his momma said to stay away from that park. When Rodney finally gets a chance to go to a real park, with...
16) Chocolate me!
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Relates the experiences of a dark-skinned, curly-haired child who wishes he could look more like the lighter-skinned children in his community until his mother helps him realize how wonderful he is inside and out.
18) Bros
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Formats
Description
Celebrating boyhood and friendship, this upbeat picture book follows a group of young Black boys as they spend an adventure-filled day together living their best lives freely in their community.
19) Teammates
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A story of teamwork and perserverance based on the childhood of National Football League stars and twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber"--Provided by publisher.