Celebrate Identities

After his parents' divorce, Jeremy finds himself having to spend the summer with his dad and uncle in a seaside cabin in Oregon. While there, Jeremy meets a boy his age on the beach, and a friendship blossoms into something neither boy expects—but also something that both boys have secretly been hoping for. Recommended for ages 9–12.

Archer has four important role models in his life: his dad, his grandfather, his Uncle Paul, and his favorite teacher, Mr. McLeod. When Uncle Paul and Mr. McLeod get married, Archer's sixth grade year becomes one he'll never forget. Recommended for ages 9–12.

Ellen Katz, a neurodivergent 13-year-old, has always preferred her life to be neat and orderly. However, things are starting to change. Ellen and her best friend are drifting apart, and Ellen decides to go on a school trip to Barcelona, where meeting a new nonbinary classmate leads Ellen to question her binary way of seeing the world. Follow Ellen on her journey through homesickness, autism, and Spanish culture. Recommended for ages 9–12.

The start of middle school is making Rahul feel increasingly anxious, so his grandfather Bhai gives him some advice: find one thing you're really good at and become the best at it. If Rahul can do this, maybe he won’t be worried about staring too long at his classmate, Justin. Recommended for ages 9–12.