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135 reviews

Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

La casa de algún día by Julia Durango, Bianca Diaz

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

4.5

Isabel and Her Colores Go to School by Alexandra Alessandri, Courtney Dawson

lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A Map for Falasteen by Maysa Odeh

emotional informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13 by Matthew J. Gilbert, Honest Lee

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Tani's New Home: A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America by Tanitoluwa Adewumi

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

STILL DREAMING/ SEGUIMOS SOÑANDO. by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Only Way to Make Bread by Cristina Quintero

informative lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25