March - April
Finally Seen by Kelly Yang
When ten-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it’s her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and her little sister in five years! She’s been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing, getting teased by kids at school who called her “left behind girl.” Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in America! Except, it’s not exactly like in the postcards. As she reckons with her hurt, Lina tries to keep a lid on her feelings, both at home and at school. When her teacher starts facing challenges for her latest book selection, a book that deeply resonates with Lina, it will take all of Lina’s courage and resilience to get over her fear and choose a future where she’s finally seen.
Past Books
2025
January - February
Future Hero: Race to Fire Mountain by Remi Blackwood
2024
January - February
Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas
March - April
Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum
June - July
Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek
September - October
The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes
November - December
The Aquanaut by Dan Santat