Welcome to our Summer Reading Suggestion Page!
The purpose of summer reading is to encourage the enjoyment of reading and to develop our students’ abilities to choose books for themselves.
Below are suggestions that encompass a wide variety of genres that may interest you.
Don't forget to check out the Summer Reading Program at the Hamden Public Library! Visit their page to download the summer reading game sheet or to sign up with READsquared to record your reading online.
Can't make it to the library to get a book? You can also link to a variety of digital content from HPS and Hamden Public Library! Use your public library card to connect with eBooks and movies on the Download and Stream page.
Click on the buttons below to sort books by approximate grade level.
Click on the buttons below to sort books by approximate grade level.
Use the buttons to sort books by genre or topic.
Click on the buttons below to sort books by genre.
![Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556632171/hamden/hlzgttbyogpceivaxbrr/AcousticRoosterandhisBarnyardBand.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556632171/hamden/hlzgttbyogpceivaxbrr/AcousticRoosterandhisBarnyardBand.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Kwame Alexander
- Picture Book
![A Friend For Henry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555674975/hamden/ukwqbmeqvrt93kep6avy/AfriendforHenry.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555674975/hamden/ukwqbmeqvrt93kep6avy/AfriendforHenry.jpg","width":289}])
- K-2
Jenn Bailey
- Picture Book
![A Heart in a Body in the World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558055574/hamden/coeq9h1kxz8e2tyrwo49/heartinbodyworld.gif","width":200}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Deb Caletti
- Mental Health
- Realistic Fiction
![All Are Welcome]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555675014/hamden/dx47ui0s9xs3zozkypem/Allarewelcome.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555675014/hamden/dx47ui0s9xs3zozkypem/Allarewelcome.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Alexandra Penfold
- Picture Book
![All Fall Down]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558036230/hamden/tbkwq0h8iw8mmbyxmvxb/AllFallDown.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558036230/hamden/tbkwq0h8iw8mmbyxmvxb/AllFallDown.jpg","width":328}])
- 6-8
Ally Carter
- Mystery
![All is Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558052816/hamden/ujizerwea4rlcasb9up3/AllisFair.gif","width":200}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Dee Garretson
- Historical Fiction
![All Rights Reserved]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558054729/hamden/dnmauq97agfwj2t6d3hm/Rightsreserved.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Gregory Katsoulis
- Science Fiction
![All You Can Ever Know]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555675030/hamden/eqb45r5jjllocwdcywha/Allyoucaneverknow.jpg","width":238}])
- 11-12
Nicole Chung
- Biography
![Amal Unbound]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554853897/hamden/fijixooaa1qwvqlmofok/AmalUnbound_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554853897/hamden/fijixooaa1qwvqlmofok/AmalUnbound_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554853897/hamden/fijixooaa1qwvqlmofok/AmalUnbound_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1554853897/hamden/fijixooaa1qwvqlmofok/AmalUnbound_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1554853897/hamden/fijixooaa1qwvqlmofok/AmalUnbound_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554853897/hamden/fijixooaa1qwvqlmofok/AmalUnbound_1.jpg","width":1690}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Aisha Saeed
- Realistic Fiction
![American Panda]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558054370/hamden/eznln0mk4g1wsoy4vb6u/Americanpanda.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Gloria Chao
- Romance
![American Prison]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555675064/hamden/vemun8z3bzmlk47kt80b/Americanprison.jpg","width":235}])
- 11-12
American Prison
Shane Bauer
- Nonfiction
![Book cover of Amina's Voice by Hena Khan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558469605/hamden/ai52dhw68w37obifa4pz/Aminasvoice.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Hena Khan
- Realistic Fiction
![A Moon For Moe and Mo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555674989/hamden/yypqbndukxw6c0zgnlmu/AmoonforMoeandMo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555674989/hamden/yypqbndukxw6c0zgnlmu/AmoonforMoeandMo.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Jane Breskin Zalben
- Picture Book
![Amulet series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555675047/hamden/j5eh8jhwiae8iurijb2v/Amuletseries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555675047/hamden/j5eh8jhwiae8iurijb2v/Amuletseries.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Kazu Kibuishi
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novel
![Aru Shah and the End of Time]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557850016/hamden/yd4ohooyufe2uutxecmz/AruShahandtheEndofTime.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Roshani Chokshi
- Fantasy
![As Brave As You]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555675092/hamden/ageenjeq0udfvdu15uxr/Asbraveasyou.jpg","width":240}])
- 6-8
Jason Reynolds
- Realistic Fiction
![Astronaut Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555675109/hamden/dkojyhkvzfci7pxjm7ct/AstronautAcademy.jpg","width":254}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Dave Roman
- Graphic Novel
- Science Fiction
![Awkward]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555674754/hamden/rszmwc7xpwtaj38qvdlv/awkward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555674754/hamden/rszmwc7xpwtaj38qvdlv/awkward.jpg","width":453}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Svetlana Chmakova,
- Graphic Novel
- Realistic Fiction
![Book cover of Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558468938/hamden/pro70kv38zyvy2surhs3/BecauseofWinn-Dixie_1.jpg","width":242}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Kate DiCamillo
- Realistic Fiction
![Becoming Kareem: growing up on and off the court]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558049711/hamden/xs39dmnpgiql0v23oicv/BecomingKareem.gif","width":200}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld
- Memoir
![Bee-bim Bop!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554212777/hamden/bhol7senbsffoseeunyu/Bee-bimBop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/bhol7senbsffoseeunyu/Bee-bimBop.jpg","width":351}])
- K-2
Linda Sue Park
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![Being Jazz: my life as a (transgender) teen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558103828/hamden/k4gwgwdpweyj8pgd0uud/BeingJazz_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558103828/hamden/k4gwgwdpweyj8pgd0uud/BeingJazz_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558103828/hamden/k4gwgwdpweyj8pgd0uud/BeingJazz_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558103828/hamden/k4gwgwdpweyj8pgd0uud/BeingJazz_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1558103828/hamden/k4gwgwdpweyj8pgd0uud/BeingJazz_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558103828/hamden/k4gwgwdpweyj8pgd0uud/BeingJazz_1.jpg","width":1649}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Jazz Jennings
- LGBTQ+
- Memoir
![Various covers for Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558469386/hamden/rvleskokvkcx3pxcayap/BigNateseries_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558469386/hamden/rvleskokvkcx3pxcayap/BigNateseries_1.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Lincoln Peirce
- Graphic Novel
- Humorous
![Blood Water Paint]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558054147/hamden/uwnrj6sblank2srhzwdy/bloodwaterpaint.gif","width":200}])
- 11-12
Joy McCullough
- Historical Fiction
![Various covers of books from Jeff Smith's Bone series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558469144/hamden/rjhuyjdbsbva7yit8lcg/Boneseries_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558469144/hamden/rjhuyjdbsbva7yit8lcg/Boneseries_1.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jeff Smith
- Graphic Novel
![Booked]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556631930/hamden/yecaj53cfozuarrxaa91/Booked.jpg","width":240}])
- 6-8
Kwame Alexander
- Novel in Verse
- Sports
![Book cover of Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Pena]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558469810/hamden/swgcwpxpwqbxnoqb3h7l/Carmelafullofwishes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558469810/hamden/swgcwpxpwqbxnoqb3h7l/Carmelafullofwishes.jpg","width":325}])
- K-2
Matt de la Pena
- Picture Book
![Check, Please! Book 1, #Hockey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558050498/hamden/gsd0bcdfrgik6iw7bj9s/Checkplease.gif","width":200}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Ngozi Ukazu
- Graphic Novel
- LGBTQ+
![Children of Blood and Bone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558050712/hamden/hrx11ezxjpuku2dud5wg/Childrenbloodbone.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Tomi Adeyemi
- Fantasy
![Cinder]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558037730/hamden/oyyd9zspco61blpghhzv/Cinder.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558037730/hamden/oyyd9zspco61blpghhzv/Cinder.jpg","width":314}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Marissa Meyer
- Science Fiction
![Clayton Byrd Goes Underground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/qlnlrz5hb4yycvmmauv8/ClaytonByrdGeosUnderground.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
Rita Williams-Garcia
- Realistic Fiction
![Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557850605/hamden/jqireezpohttxxlkhchr/CrescentMoonsandPointedMinaretPoints.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557850605/hamden/jqireezpohttxxlkhchr/CrescentMoonsandPointedMinaretPoints.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Hena Kahn
- Picture Book
![Crossing Lines]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558103997/hamden/rkknuvtrrptlj7s0z2uw/CrossingLines.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558103997/hamden/rkknuvtrrptlj7s0z2uw/CrossingLines.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558103997/hamden/rkknuvtrrptlj7s0z2uw/CrossingLines.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558103997/hamden/rkknuvtrrptlj7s0z2uw/CrossingLines.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1558103997/hamden/rkknuvtrrptlj7s0z2uw/CrossingLines.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558103997/hamden/rkknuvtrrptlj7s0z2uw/CrossingLines.jpg","width":1687}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Paul Volponi
- LGBTQ+
- Sports
![Darius The Great is Not Okay]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558053890/hamden/mwvqiglktnca3x2txfag/Dariusgreatnotok.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Adib Khorram
- Mental Health
![Book cover of Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane and Hoda Hadadi]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558099179/hamden/iryrxg8k9ajveu0zns6t/DeepintheSahara_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558099179/hamden/iryrxg8k9ajveu0zns6t/DeepintheSahara_1.jpg","width":352}])
- K-2
Kelly Cunnane and Hoda Hadadi
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![Diary of a Wimpy Kid series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555674883/hamden/v1dhc6bgw0hz4xnphfnq/DiaryofaWimpyKidseries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555674883/hamden/v1dhc6bgw0hz4xnphfnq/DiaryofaWimpyKidseries.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jeff Kinney
- Humorous
- Realistic Fiction
![Dog Days: the Carver Chronicles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554212777/hamden/a7z1pqlgke1zvcl7jjzf/TheCarverChronicles.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/a7z1pqlgke1zvcl7jjzf/TheCarverChronicles.jpg","width":356}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Karen English
- Early Reader
- Realistic Fiction
![Book covers of Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558097842/hamden/i6gsnvnqdxgcwao4jqlt/DogManseries_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558097842/hamden/i6gsnvnqdxgcwao4jqlt/DogManseries_1.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Dav Pilkey
- Graphic Novel
- Humorous
![Book covers of Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558098328/hamden/outqzkm5l0cur7pbjyjc/Dorkdiariesseries_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558098328/hamden/outqzkm5l0cur7pbjyjc/Dorkdiariesseries_1.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Rachel Renee Russo
- Humorous
![Book cover of Drama by Raina Telgemeier]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558098900/hamden/fxoyzfsl4wwf0hm6wxh3/drama_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558098900/hamden/fxoyzfsl4wwf0hm6wxh3/drama_1.jpg","width":500}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Raina Telgemeier
- Graphic Novel
![Book cover for El Deafo by Cece Bell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558040704/hamden/l99wr9ohiblsu9xwrzek/ElDeafo_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558040704/hamden/l99wr9ohiblsu9xwrzek/ElDeafo_1.jpg","width":287}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Cece Bell
- Graphic Novel
- Memoir
![Book cover of Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558126394/hamden/ltp9vx8aca61qqv9dnbf/Enriquesjourney_1.jpg","width":233}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Sonia Nazario
- Memoir
![Book cover of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558126780/hamden/wqmjh8uqgd90of9kcgac/EscapefromMrLimoncelloslibrary_1.jpg","width":245}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Chris Grabenstein
- Fantasy
- Mystery
![Everlasting Nora]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555674672/hamden/qu1all6pp1ihzhjldvpo/EverlastingNora.jpg","width":233}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Marie Miranda Cruz
- Realistic Fiction
![Every Shiny Thing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556632485/hamden/necyc7odufkejidu3eng/Everyshinything1.jpg","width":240}])
- 6-8
Cordelia Jensen
- Realistic Fiction
![False Prince]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558104135/hamden/skwopmlwg35pktwylcvc/FalsePrince.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558104135/hamden/skwopmlwg35pktwylcvc/FalsePrince.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558104135/hamden/skwopmlwg35pktwylcvc/FalsePrince.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558104135/hamden/skwopmlwg35pktwylcvc/FalsePrince.jpg","width":822}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jennifer A. Nielsen
- Fantasy
![Families, Families, Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554212777/hamden/zchr3u5wylyu6pnzrtjl/FamiliesFamiliesFamilies.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/zchr3u5wylyu6pnzrtjl/FamiliesFamiliesFamilies.jpg","width":358}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Suzanne Lang
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![Fish in a Tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557850762/hamden/jp5fx8kinhpss6ey0ll5/FishinaTree.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
- Realistic Fiction
![From North to South: Del Norte al Sur]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556632683/hamden/cjhamnykjmgkynnkhshj/FromnorthtosouthDelnortealsur_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556632683/hamden/cjhamnykjmgkynnkhshj/FromnorthtosouthDelnortealsur_1.jpg","width":288}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Rene Colato Lainez
- Bilingual
- Picture Book
![Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Cavaleras]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554212777/hamden/vco502cokb6u4nuxg4ea/FunnyBonesPosadaandHisDayoftheDeadCalaveras.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/vco502cokb6u4nuxg4ea/FunnyBonesPosadaandHisDayoftheDeadCalaveras.jpg","width":296}])
- 3-5
Duncan Tonatiuh
- Biography
![Fuzzy Mud]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555674463/hamden/gseopvc4o80sydzdswob/Fuzzymud.jpg","width":239}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Louis Sachar
- Mystery
![Genesis Begins Again]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557074815/hamden/bva9lp0vjzd7euni7rlh/Genesisbeginsagain_1.jpg","width":238}])
- 6-8
Alicia Williams
- Realistic Fiction
![Genuine Fraud]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558036257/hamden/uiiewzqvhoqdkdkeniwd/GenuineFraud.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558036257/hamden/uiiewzqvhoqdkdkeniwd/GenuineFraud.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558036257/hamden/uiiewzqvhoqdkdkeniwd/GenuineFraud.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558036257/hamden/uiiewzqvhoqdkdkeniwd/GenuineFraud.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1558036257/hamden/uiiewzqvhoqdkdkeniwd/GenuineFraud.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558036257/hamden/uiiewzqvhoqdkdkeniwd/GenuineFraud.jpg","width":1675}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
e. Lockhart
- Mystery
![George]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557850876/hamden/ntkhnrc23cbmwx9xfguw/George.jpg","width":240}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Alex Gino
- LGBTQ+
- Realistic Fiction
![Ghost]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555373867/hamden/ywzjfunyox5yyawonqjy/Ghost.jpg","width":237}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jason Reynolds
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
![Ghost Boys]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555373878/hamden/qvmjmaq6d53msestmb2i/GhostBoys.jpg","width":248}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jewell Parker Rhodes
- Realistic Fiction
![Ghosts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555673833/hamden/oo2omhmp2wfidhcrt8wx/ghosts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673833/hamden/oo2omhmp2wfidhcrt8wx/ghosts.jpg","width":500}])
- 3-5
Raina Telgemeier
- Graphic Novel
![Giant Steps to Change the World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557850979/hamden/rkvu8iuunurhq4m4htuc/GiantStepstoChangetheWorld.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557850979/hamden/rkvu8iuunurhq4m4htuc/GiantStepstoChangetheWorld.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Spike Lee & Tanya Lewis Lee
- Picture Book
![Girl in Pieces]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673858/hamden/ncnhav5rhrpvttgvyciw/Girlinpieces.jpg","width":240}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Kathleen Glasgow
- Realistic Fiction
![Girl Interrupted]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673875/hamden/pq0uynrv96vjoffbhji3/Girlinterrupted.jpg","width":234}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Susanna Kaysen
- Memoir
- Mental Health
![Gone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558037978/hamden/ctthk6oggxee1vdwrxto/Gone.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558037978/hamden/ctthk6oggxee1vdwrxto/Gone.jpg","width":269}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Michael Grant
- Science Fiction
![Gone Crazy in Alabama]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557075467/hamden/w1jab3bwhunwakt7n9ys/GonecrazyinAlabama.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Rita Williams-Garcia
- Historical Fiction
![Good-bye, Havana! Hola, New York!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554390479/hamden/wcmazq9s1yjf6u8cy9gz/Good-byeHavanaHolaNewYork.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554390479/hamden/wcmazq9s1yjf6u8cy9gz/Good-byeHavanaHolaNewYork.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- K-2
by Edie Colon
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
![Hank Zipzer series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557851050/hamden/oxwlobxywx0dhec2rzax/HankZipzer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557851050/hamden/oxwlobxywx0dhec2rzax/HankZipzer.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
Henry Winkler
- Humorous
![Harry Potter series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555673915/hamden/xjm6xha2ahlbfhqyykwc/HarryPotterseries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673915/hamden/xjm6xha2ahlbfhqyykwc/HarryPotterseries.jpg","width":357}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
J.K. Rowling
- Fantasy
![Have I Ever Told You?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555673935/hamden/lzdkhlq6xnknxenxdfo3/Haveievertoldyou.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673935/hamden/lzdkhlq6xnknxenxdfo3/Haveievertoldyou.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Shani King
- Picture Book
![Hey Kiddo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557076038/hamden/kxpbvryrrurmackean7n/HeyKiddo.jpg","width":254}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Jarrett Krosoczka
- Graphic Novel
- Memoir
![Hidden Figures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557851201/hamden/j7pu6xx7d5hx5mfiiljr/HiddenFiguresThetruestoryoffourblackwomenandthespacerace.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557851201/hamden/j7pu6xx7d5hx5mfiiljr/HiddenFiguresThetruestoryoffourblackwomenandthespacerace.jpg","width":296}])
- 3-5
Margot Lee Shetterly
- Biography
- Picture Book
![Homelands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673021/hamden/dnkd6xkilvbcxgcvspwh/Homelands.jpg","width":240}])
- 11-12
Alfredo Corchado
- Memoir
![Honeysmoke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555673046/hamden/lzaixvy6hd4guczxnzdz/Honeysmoke.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673046/hamden/lzaixvy6hd4guczxnzdz/Honeysmoke.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Yesenia Moises
- Picture Book
![Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557076346/hamden/nwdji0nevustzc6i18nt/HotHotRotiforDada-ji.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557076346/hamden/nwdji0nevustzc6i18nt/HotHotRotiforDada-ji.jpg","width":290}])
- K-2
F. Zia
- Picture Book
![Hurricane Child]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557851339/hamden/lmm0xtkorjnbwhezzran/HurricaneChild.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557851339/hamden/lmm0xtkorjnbwhezzran/HurricaneChild.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557851339/hamden/lmm0xtkorjnbwhezzran/HurricaneChild.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557851339/hamden/lmm0xtkorjnbwhezzran/HurricaneChild.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557851339/hamden/lmm0xtkorjnbwhezzran/HurricaneChild.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557851339/hamden/lmm0xtkorjnbwhezzran/HurricaneChild.jpg","width":1644}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Kheryn Callender
- LGBTQ+
- Realistic Fiction
![I am Enough]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555673085/hamden/ki5ogwaqqcsqlz0ovtp7/Iamenough.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673085/hamden/ki5ogwaqqcsqlz0ovtp7/Iamenough.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Grace Byers
- Picture Book
![I am Not a Number]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555673100/hamden/qithyq0coseuwxwps4f3/Iamnotanumber.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673100/hamden/qithyq0coseuwxwps4f3/Iamnotanumber.jpg","width":278}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jenny Kay Dupuis
- Historical Fiction
![I Am Number 4]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558038285/hamden/kigoodb3ovl1fhofb1lj/IAmNumberFour.jpg","width":220}])
- 6-8
Pittacus Lore
- Science Fiction
![I Dont' Want to be Crazy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555673116/hamden/ancsfmlv0pwtmykazgyp/Idontwanttobecrazy.jpg","width":240}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Samantha Schutz
- Memoir
- Poetry
![If I Was Your Girl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558052541/hamden/xkjepu4ptaa9qx3aoydd/IfIWasUrGirl.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Meredith Russo
- LGBTQ+
- Realistic Fiction
![In Another Time]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558053157/hamden/n6zt7h4zvpk3ibro3qju/InAnotherTime.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Caroline Leech
- Historical Fiction
- Romance
![I Walk With Vanessa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632529/hamden/bcdznnixqzfmjwqmwlab/IwalkwithVanessa.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632529/hamden/bcdznnixqzfmjwqmwlab/IwalkwithVanessa.jpg","width":295}])
- K-2
Kerascoet
- Picture Book
![Jabari Jumps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554849476/hamden/jl5rkspyftxrwj0wdjrc/JabariJumps.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554849476/hamden/jl5rkspyftxrwj0wdjrc/JabariJumps.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554849476/hamden/jl5rkspyftxrwj0wdjrc/JabariJumps.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1554849476/hamden/jl5rkspyftxrwj0wdjrc/JabariJumps.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1554849476/hamden/jl5rkspyftxrwj0wdjrc/JabariJumps.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1554849476/hamden/jl5rkspyftxrwj0wdjrc/JabariJumps.jpg","width":2200}])
- K-2
Gaia Cornwall
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![Jackaby]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558036303/hamden/t1gksui9cn3qqjkixq9q/Jackaby.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558036303/hamden/t1gksui9cn3qqjkixq9q/Jackaby.jpg","width":333}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
William Ritter
- Mystery
![Jasmine Toguchi series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632613/hamden/b1wdqoiqogjkvuqxqnrx/JasmineToguchiseries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632613/hamden/b1wdqoiqogjkvuqxqnrx/JasmineToguchiseries.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Debbi Michiko Florence
- Humorous
- Realistic Fiction
![Joey Pigza series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557851448/hamden/pluj4sypaguf4rzfw8p7/JoeyPigza.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557851448/hamden/pluj4sypaguf4rzfw8p7/JoeyPigza.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jack Gantos
- Realistic Fiction
![Judy Moody series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632634/hamden/eot1o2ekk8bzp4ela5p1/JudyMoodyseries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632634/hamden/eot1o2ekk8bzp4ela5p1/JudyMoodyseries.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Megan McDonald
- Realistic Fiction
![Julian is a Mermaid]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557531625/hamden/ofygiqapqu5tpj5ehgfn/Julianisamermaid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557531625/hamden/ofygiqapqu5tpj5ehgfn/Julianisamermaid.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Jessica Love
- Picture Book
![Katie Woo series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632663/hamden/vt6dmf512lkkxqiuathk/KatieWooseries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632663/hamden/vt6dmf512lkkxqiuathk/KatieWooseries.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Fran Manuskin
- Realistic Fiction
![King Alice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632289/hamden/uasearvpth3jyjktoabh/KingAlice.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632289/hamden/uasearvpth3jyjktoabh/KingAlice.jpg","width":280}])
- K-2
Matthew Cordell
- Picture Book
![Last Stop at Market Street]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554389358/hamden/k5n3q9pt49r1o7ptuf1v/LaststoponMarketStreet.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554389358/hamden/k5n3q9pt49r1o7ptuf1v/LaststoponMarketStreet.jpg","width":293}])
- 3-5
- K-2
by Matt de la Pena
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![Listen to Your Heart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558103547/hamden/fvzxlylj2o4osczbfgjo/ListentoYourHeart.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558103547/hamden/fvzxlylj2o4osczbfgjo/ListentoYourHeart.jpg","width":344}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Kasie West
- Romance
![Little & Lion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558051039/hamden/ppdtjxenqizsvupxvgs0/Littlelion.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Brandy Colbert
- LGBTQ+
- Mental Health
![Long Way Down]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558104701/hamden/z6pzkelqylrezeu1dqnz/LongWayDown.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558104701/hamden/z6pzkelqylrezeu1dqnz/LongWayDown.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558104701/hamden/z6pzkelqylrezeu1dqnz/LongWayDown.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558104701/hamden/z6pzkelqylrezeu1dqnz/LongWayDown.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558104701/hamden/z6pzkelqylrezeu1dqnz/LongWayDown.jpg","width":1399}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Jason Reynolds
- Novel in Verse
- Realistic Fiction
![Loot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632303/hamden/cga8ynae89x7shbciddh/Loothowtostealafortune.jpg","width":235}])
- 3-5
Jude Watson
- Mystery
![Love]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632323/hamden/hnoykoy2m4eoyi2fugdk/Love.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632323/hamden/hnoykoy2m4eoyi2fugdk/Love.jpg","width":312}])
- K-2
Matt de la Pena
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![Lu]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632335/hamden/xflhc52sjc5c19twjvcv/Lu.jpg","width":241}])
- 6-8
Jason Reynolds
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
![Lucky Broken Girl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632350/hamden/zmli7xf8rhl7vemtcf2c/Luckybrokengirl.jpg","width":245}])
- 6-8
Ruth Behar
- Historical Fiction
![Magnificent Mya Tibbs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632380/hamden/cy8qhliodka92xhxthrq/MagnificentMyaTibbs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632380/hamden/cy8qhliodka92xhxthrq/MagnificentMyaTibbs.jpg","width":356}])
- 3-5
Crystal Allen
- Realistic Fiction
![Mark of the Thief]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558105027/hamden/paemil5cowydgi3jzyor/MarkoftheThief.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558105027/hamden/paemil5cowydgi3jzyor/MarkoftheThief.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558105027/hamden/paemil5cowydgi3jzyor/MarkoftheThief.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558105027/hamden/paemil5cowydgi3jzyor/MarkoftheThief.jpg","width":822}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jennifer A. Nielsen
- Fantasy
![Maximum Ride]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558107574/hamden/kiguyyzbzmzhzgmsaass/MaximumRide.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558107574/hamden/kiguyyzbzmzhzgmsaass/MaximumRide.jpg","width":339}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
James Patterson
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novel
![Mayham]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632054/hamden/m71pq4tgllfhjpxnacsg/Mayhem.jpg","width":242}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Sigrid Rausing
- Memoir
![Michael Vey series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558038360/hamden/zexu9r5ohrucr1oqvmlr/MichaelVey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558038360/hamden/zexu9r5ohrucr1oqvmlr/MichaelVey.jpg","width":333}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Richard Paul Evans
- Science Fiction
![Miles Morales Spider-Man]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558096927/hamden/iebb0fupyhozmcuu5c7k/MilesMorales.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Jason Reynolds
- Fantasy
![Miracle's Boys]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557235694/hamden/unfeck6gesddfnjwxasi/MiraclesBoys.jpg","width":219}])
- 6-8
Jacqueline Woodson
- Realistic Fiction
![Mommy's Khimar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555632148/hamden/bwdh7pdup76j4ihvxmpc/Mommyskhimar.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632148/hamden/bwdh7pdup76j4ihvxmpc/Mommyskhimar.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![Monday's Not Coming]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558102643/hamden/hu17wuwvfr5ipsxht1j1/MondaysNotComing.gif","width":200}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Tiffany D. Jackson
- Mystery
![Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557236047/hamden/whyrqi8ch1ov7ihyfu5m/MorrisMicklewhiteandtheTangerineDress.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557236047/hamden/whyrqi8ch1ov7ihyfu5m/MorrisMicklewhiteandtheTangerineDress.jpg","width":266}])
- K-2
Christine Baldacchino
- Picture Book
![Mr. Wolf's Class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555632202/hamden/r95h9rbsckcg7oaxqwzk/MrWolfsclass.jpg","width":240}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Aron Nels Steinke
- Graphic Novel
![Ms. Marvel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557236172/hamden/gojprxemj0h5trepqcmd/MsMarvel.jpg","width":241}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
G. Willow Wilson
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novel
![Munmun]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558054904/hamden/fbyex0zmabkgrdywwjkr/munmun.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Jesse Andrews
- Science Fiction
![My Fight/Your Fight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555631792/hamden/ahjqwfgofedzcvqh7h8m/Myfightyourfight_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631792/hamden/ahjqwfgofedzcvqh7h8m/Myfightyourfight_1.jpg","width":273}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Ronda Rousey
- Memoir
![New Kid]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631865/hamden/w9qk7bxf92747gjkwpn4/Newkid.jpg","width":240}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jerry Kraft
- Graphic Novel
- Realistic Fiction
![Next Stop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714571637/hamden/ua3jnkrjskkgyeilmvsl/NextStop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714571637/hamden/ua3jnkrjskkgyeilmvsl/NextStop.jpg","width":311}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Debbie Fong
- Graphic Novel
![OCDaniel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558456528/hamden/vhdaq0i9snoc0ztbvnry/OCDaniel.jpg","width":184}])
- 6-8
Wesley King
- Mental Health
- Realistic Fiction
![Book Cover for One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558041273/hamden/w8ari3dsqzlt6xecda9h/OneCrazySummer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558041273/hamden/w8ari3dsqzlt6xecda9h/OneCrazySummer.jpg","width":293}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Rita Williams-Garcia
- Historical Fiction
![One of Us is Lying]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558056156/hamden/g0kciu4fexrrebhuxop1/OneofUsLying.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Karen M. McManus
- Mystery
![Patina]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631517/hamden/upbykhfu4jrgeyuhz3eu/Patina.jpg","width":236}])
- 6-8
Jason Reynolds
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
![P.S. Be Eleven]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557236330/hamden/loi99r8aiabnbb3fmqbv/PSBeEleven.jpg","width":241}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Rita Williams-Garcia
- Realistic Fiction
![Rebound]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631630/hamden/tilhlub4jkyftsfmdgxw/Rebound.jpg","width":239}])
- 6-8
Kwame Alexander
- Novel in Verse
- Sports
![Red Queen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558105195/hamden/bx9ozunuyvo7pi02ur3t/RedQueen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558105195/hamden/bx9ozunuyvo7pi02ur3t/RedQueen.jpg","width":332}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Victoria Aveyard
- Fantasy
![Renegades]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558105396/hamden/lxkdvklmnbeifdvukgq1/Renegades.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558105396/hamden/lxkdvklmnbeifdvukgq1/Renegades.jpg","width":318}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Marissa Meyer
- Fantasy
![Shai and Emmie series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555631346/hamden/mswfpfuozoahwuajqbhg/ShaiEmmieseries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631346/hamden/mswfpfuozoahwuajqbhg/ShaiEmmieseries.jpg","width":360}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Quvenzhane Wallis
- Realistic Fiction
![Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555631365/hamden/ejcbspmrlts15ue01i9j/Shakingthingsup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631365/hamden/ejcbspmrlts15ue01i9j/Shakingthingsup.jpg","width":280}])
- 3-5
- K-2
Susan Hood
- Biography
- Picture Book
![Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558107331/hamden/nq1jih9pjeub4vdgjpzx/SimonvsTheHomoSapiensAgenda.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558107331/hamden/nq1jih9pjeub4vdgjpzx/SimonvsTheHomoSapiensAgenda.jpg","width":488}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Becky Albertalli
- LGBTQ+
- Romance
![Six of Crows]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558105823/hamden/jqmiw95lvpvzvycj8sfx/SixofCrows.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558105823/hamden/jqmiw95lvpvzvycj8sfx/SixofCrows.jpg","width":344}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Leigh Bardugo
- Fantasy
![Spin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558036360/hamden/hy2cltpr0seamdhcovzf/Spin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558036360/hamden/hy2cltpr0seamdhcovzf/Spin.jpg","width":338}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Lamar Giles
- Mystery
![Sunny]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631409/hamden/o8j94hnt8jtcafrhbxyg/Sunny.jpg","width":245}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jason Reynolds
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
![Sunny Side Up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558107009/hamden/hgnz388eyobetqat1tzm/Sunny-Side-Up.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558107009/hamden/hgnz388eyobetqat1tzm/Sunny-Side-Up.jpg","width":344}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jennifer L. Holm
- Graphic Novel
![Thank You, Omu]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555631027/hamden/bflfji8bgrlw1b5q6agf/ThankyouOmu.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555631027/hamden/bflfji8bgrlw1b5q6agf/ThankyouOmu.jpg","width":295}])
- K-2
Oge Mora
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
![The Belles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/zhkxzncs8yvjim1ierkn/TheBelles.jpg","width":240}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Dhonielle Clayton
- Fantasy
![The Best Man]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/aqho2cc2ce3eyahvwvsv/TheBestMan.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Richard Peck
- Realistic Fiction
![The Crossover]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/da7blqsflafinjshrnzb/Crossover.jpg","width":240}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
by Kwame Alexander
- Novel in Verse
- Sports
![The Cruel Prince]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558053389/hamden/xe3a2fpmdszlxgerskom/Cruelprince.gif","width":200}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Holly Black
- Fantasy
![The Dinosaur Expert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555674900/hamden/uiek4azqkqcxbdpcb3jn/Dinosaurexpert.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555674900/hamden/uiek4azqkqcxbdpcb3jn/Dinosaurexpert.jpg","width":292}])
- K-2
Margaret McNamara
- Picture Book
![The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/rovfazlwfamiby2ow3bx/TheEpicFailofArturoZamora.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Pablo Cartaya
- Realistic Fiction
![The First Rule of Punk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554212777/hamden/epfcjttikqjqtp8ymps1/FirstRuleofPunk.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Celia Perez
- Realistic Fiction
![The Greatest: Muhammad Ali]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556640085/hamden/lkbgxr1xwkyyrwtin355/TheGreatest.jpg","width":248}])
- 6-8
Walter Dean Myers
- Biography
![The Home Team Collection]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558106800/hamden/sclytxuqefakqhhq2kux/TheHomeTeamCollection.jpg","width":165}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Mike Lupica
- Sports
![Book cover for the Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558447713/hamden/gtcanygbt4oqdkbiv5yz/Thejumpies_1.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Tracey Baptiste
- Fantasy
![The Lotterys Plus One]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555630771/hamden/bo9ercjmb66nj8oc6b7t/TheLotterysplusone.jpg","width":245}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Emma Donoghue
- Realistic Fiction
![The Love and Lies of Rukhasna Ali]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555630795/hamden/unzlvj5dd93djcnreath/TheloveliesofRukhsanaAli.jpg","width":240}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Sabina Khan
- LGBTQ+
![The Poet X]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558049202/hamden/mrkqxpjreqq0tsk8qthd/ThePoetX.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Elizabeth Acevedo
- Novel in Verse
![The Red Pencil]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557706108/hamden/ifdyeeatfyxkokw3orp3/TheRedPencil.jpg","width":245}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Andrea Davis Pinkney
- Realistic Fiction
![The Season of Styx Malone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555630891/hamden/bs7xto88nnv7ycovktmx/TheseasonofStyxMalone.jpg","width":238}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Kekla Magoon
- Realistic Fiction
![The Six]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558108739/hamden/m3sdqts7nqnjtslexquo/TheSix.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558108739/hamden/m3sdqts7nqnjtslexquo/TheSix.jpg","width":333}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Mark Alpert
- Science Fiction
![The Stars Beneath Our Feet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557706484/hamden/n0u7mlmn4ptsowmulpjg/TheStarsBeneathourFeet.jpg","width":239}])
- 6-8
David Barclay Moore
- Realistic Fiction
![The Summer I Turned Pretty]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558105939/hamden/hagtnvcaiaqpcjwgdewa/TheSummerITurnedPretty.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558105939/hamden/hagtnvcaiaqpcjwgdewa/TheSummerITurnedPretty.jpg","width":328}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Jenny Han
- Romance
![Book cover for THey Call Me Guero: A Border Kid's Poems by David Bowles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558448151/hamden/rgusw9tedxsc27yk8jvq/TheycallmeGuero.jpg","width":232}])
- 6-8
David Bowles
- Novel in Verse
- Realistic Fiction
![Book cover of This Promise of Change by Jo Ann Allen Boyce and Debbie Levy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558445599/hamden/ru3qebadviwfq19oloqc/Thispromiseofchange_1.jpg","width":247}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
Jo Ann Allen Boyce and Debbie Levy
- Memoir
![To All the Boys I've Loved Before]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558054550/hamden/rtjnmwybfwwkifym3g69/Toallboysiveloved.gif","width":200}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Jenny Han
- Romance
![To Kill a Mockingbird]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558107665/hamden/gyul2xzllvnyglfw7ysd/ToKillaMockingbird.jpg","width":187}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
Harper Lee
- Graphic Novel
- Historical Fiction
![Top Prospect]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558106062/hamden/awdloqrdlderelzfogqg/TopProspect.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558106062/hamden/awdloqrdlderelzfogqg/TopProspect.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558106062/hamden/awdloqrdlderelzfogqg/TopProspect.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558106062/hamden/awdloqrdlderelzfogqg/TopProspect.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1558106062/hamden/awdloqrdlderelzfogqg/TopProspect.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558106062/hamden/awdloqrdlderelzfogqg/TopProspect.jpg","width":1694}])
- 6-8
Paul Volponi
- Sports
![Book cover of Under my Hijab by Hena Khan and Aaliya Jaleel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558445321/hamden/hzoabamklmclpxyrm6nj/Undermyhijab_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558445321/hamden/hzoabamklmclpxyrm6nj/Undermyhijab_1.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Hena Khan and Aaliya Jaleel
- Picture Book
![Book cover of Watched by Marina Budhos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558445111/hamden/wnjk5frz5yisr94tueff/Watched_1.jpg","width":234}])
- 6-8
- 9-10
Marina Budhos
- Realistic Fiction
![Book cover for We are cousins by Diane Gonzales Bertrand]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558444423/hamden/oxgplnzyiw6urlrcb4yy/Wearecousins_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558444423/hamden/oxgplnzyiw6urlrcb4yy/Wearecousins_1.jpg","width":360}])
- K-2
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
- Bilingual
- Picture Book
![Book cover of We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh Sundquist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558444680/hamden/k8n3uu5luaoexhfv67jl/Weshouldhangoutsometime_1.jpg","width":230}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Josh Sundquist
- Humorous
- Memoir
![Book cover for White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558444207/hamden/oldsfl7wzubkuxbjvckv/Whitefragility_1.jpg","width":240}])
- 11-12
Robin DiAngelo
- Nonfiction
![Book Cover for Wonder by RJ Palacio]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558096375/hamden/iwcwj1tr7dsfab0aag92/wonder_1.jpg","width":250}])
- 3-5
- 6-8
R.J. Palacio
- Realistic Fiction
![Book cover of You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558468637/hamden/s8xzmyiyxvcuxnz57x43/Youbringthedistantnear_1.jpg","width":240}])
- 9-10
- 11-12
Mitali Perkins
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction