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The Library Bus by Bahram Rahman

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring medium-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

4.5

Over the Shop by Jonarno Lawson

funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced

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

5.0

The Lost Package by Richard Ho

adventurous hopeful informative medium-paced

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

5.0

Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Little Echo by Al Rodin

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

ARC from NetGalley. Charming! This would make an excellent read-aloud about finding one's voice and friendship along the journey. 

If You Cry Like a Fountain by Noemi Vola

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

ARC from NetGalley. This fun little book helps to normalize crying for children and states outright that tears are useful. The portion on crying far from home is especially hopeful and clever. The illustrations are particularly delightful. 

The Great Bear by David A. Robertson

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock by David Margolick

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

4.0

Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner

4.0