Amy's favorite book is banned from the school library and now she'll do everything she can to be heard.  When she starts her own library of banned books in her school locker there's a lot of interest! Includes a list of banned and challenged books. - Evelyn Williams, Fort Washington

A girl and her brother, seek to escape his foretold death on Rosh Hashanah by following a demon to a city where the Angel of Death can't visit. This blends speculative history with exciting fantasy adventure and Jewish identity. - Hal Schreive, 53rd Street

An ode to the store that forms the backbone of New York, as told by a cat.  Bright colors and pinpoint accurate illustrations share that experience for all readers. - Stephen Amato, Pelham Parkway- Van Nest Library

Told through the eyes of a young boy who doesn’t live in a traditional home, this perfect book to engage young readers on challenging topics like displacement, being unhomed, and transitional homelessness. - Susannah Aziz, Tottenville

When a feisty troublemaker shows up at school, Buddy is in for all kinds of shenanigans. Wait until his dads hear about these wacky adventures! This tale of an unlikely friendship is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and My Weird School. - Emily Petit, Macomb's Bridge

Keep the energy of summer going at this queer sleepaway camp! Join Abigail, Kai, Juliana, Stick, Bryn, Cassidy, Jax, and Oren as their cabins compete against each other in a camp wide contest.  - Alex Kohn, SNFL

Two girls overcome language barriers and become close as they learn to communicate using Filipino Sign Language. Dancing Hands celebrates the power of friendship, with a triumphant story of friends who will stop at nothing communicate. - Susannah Aziz, Tottenville

Berrybrook Middle School is back! This time, Felicity learns some tough truths about making both friends and enemies in her school’s entrepreneurship contest. For anyone who likes realistic stories, competitions, and rivalries! - Elizabeth Graham, Epiphany

No one is too young to enjoy a good mystery. Follow the clues with Inspector Billiam Van Hoof, goat detective. A good romp full of clever gags and twists. Help Van Hoof solve the crime, or the joke's on you! - Catherine Watson, Tottenville

After a realistic school shooting drill, bombastic Avery and and quiet Sarah join forces in a surprising friendship as they fight to end realistic school shooting drills. This beautiful dual perspective story tackles tough topics with hope and empathy. - Alex Kohn, SNFL 

Growing up (and up and up, in Gemma’s case) is hard - especially without a mom. Baseball reminds Gemma that sometimes you strike out before hitting a home run. Fox Point is a heartwarming sports story for any kid who doesn’t quite fit in. - Emily Petit, Macomb's Bridge

What's worse than a pack of angry goblins, hordes of  the undead, or a fire breathing dragon?  Middle school. Can our heroes overcome the logic of algebra, face down the masses of popular kids, and finish their homework before bedtime? - Stephen Amato, Pelham Parkway – Van Nest

It's Multicultural Day at school, and a young girl doesn't know how to choose what part of herself to represent. American superhero? Her mother's strudel? Her father's ras malai? No one thing feels quite right, so why not choose all three! - Cecelia Fiering, Riverdale Branch

Celebrate the girls in our lives with this vibrant collection of poems that empower and inspire as they reflect the many facets of what makes us fabulous. - Rachel Skinner-O’Neill, Battery Park City

Asiya loves visiting Nanu and exploring the treasures found in her katha chest filled with quilts made of saris that evoke happy memories of beloved family members. A charming story of family, memories, and Bangladeshi culture. - Florence Nicosia, Children's Librarian at Jerome Park Library

This wordless picture book reveals how one child can make an impact in the lives of others with compassion and awareness of what is happening in her world. - Florence Nicosia, Jerome Park Library

Rich earth tones and lush vocabulary combine in this Australian Aboriginal day in the life of a little bird encountering elements of the outback.  - Rachel Skinner-O’Neill, Battery Park City

A young bounty hunter and her best friend, a bard are in over their heads. Locked in a castle with a murderer and a magical bubble rapidly closing in, this is an awesome combo of locked-room sleuthing and high fantasy hijinks. - Hal Schreive, 53rd Street

She doesn't love company, but Old Lady Misery sure does get herself stuck with some. Enjoy this blackly comic tale in which no one is perfect and everyone gets their comeuppance! - Catherine Watson, Tottenville

When Zach buys a mysterious ring at a flea market he doesn't expect monsters from Jewish folklore to start showing up in his hometown. But with the help of Ashmedai, king of Demons, can Zach stop the Knights of the Apocalypse? - Alex Kohn, SNFL 

Fun facts abound in this colorful cartoon catalog of the rocks and gems that make up our world. - Rachel Skinner-O’Neill, Battery Park City

Sanity and Tallulah are super smart, super bored, and in need of a lot help dealing with a kitten causing chaos.  Smart use of color makes every page in this graphic novel pop!  A wonderful start to the series! -Stephen Amato, Pelham Parkway – Van Nest

The title says it all! A delightfully illustrated compendium of cats of note, of whom you were perhaps never previously notified! - Catherine Watson, Tottenville

Every summer, Sora's grandmother visits from South Korea and spends time on the beach with her. When summer ends, the children at school tease Sora. Only her beautiful memories with her Halmoni help Sora learn to love her name. - Cecelia Fiering, Riverdale Branch

Ellie’s best friend has moved. Her mother regulates her eating habits, her siblings “fat name“ her, and her dad thinks she needs a therapist. When she meets Catalina, things change. Ellie begins to embrace her size and who she is. In verse. - Evelyn Williams, Fort Washington

A deceptively simple new title from Henkes imparts early lessons in simile, comparison and repetition without feeling instructional making this book a perfect toddler repeat read.  The real draw, though, is the cutest lion you've ever seen.  - Olivia Ascione D'Elia, St. Agnes

 An emotive tale of a trailer park and one girl’s determination to bring home her neighbor’s missing daughter. Middle grade readers will delight in this atmospheric mystery and come to see that crime victims are never only a news story. - Emily Petit, Macomb's Bridge

This graphic novel will resonate with readers of all ages by skillfully encapsulating the myriad emotions, from awkwardness to pure joy, and the wistful nostalgia associated with that pivotal coming-of-age stage of life and its tumultuous sea changes. — Lisa Calabro, St. George Library Center

This gorgeously illustrated graphic novel explores themes of facing your fears and standing by your friends in an action-packed adventure that gets wilder by the page. Is it as scary as it seems? Climb down the stairs and find out! - Rae Shevchuk-Hill, Staten Island Bookmobile

The late Falconer's genius lay in his ability to create work for children that's funny without being condescending, and smart without forgetting its audience. A guaranteed read-aloud crowd-pleaser for the Elementary aged audience. - Olivia Ascione D'Elia, St. Agnes

A girl and her grandmother are going on a walk to the voting polls - a walk that brings together individuals in the community and amplifies many voices in a powerful picture book about the importance of speaking up, and standing up for everyone’s rights! - Susannah Aziz, Tottenville