girls

"Sarah and Leo have been best friends since they were little. They share everything . . . until Sarah starts crushing on Leo's friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice: ask Ben to the school dance or chicken out. Either way, Sarah and Leo's friendship will be put to the test"--Provided by publisher.

"A mysterious creature is running wild and terrorizing a village of Vikings. Can three little girls uncover the source and put an end to the mayhem?"--Provided by publisher.

"Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself forced to start all over. And that won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her. Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them--along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico--Lilico just might figure out where she fits in"--.

After her best friend ditches her to be with the popular girls, lonely seventh-grader Sophie reaches out to the new girl next door and lies about her social status to keep her as a friend.

"[A book] about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't encouraged to go to school"--Provided by publisher.

"Quinn's jade dragon powers are uniquely suited to help her find the last remaining item that the shadow sprites have stolen from the tree queen: the heartstring violin. The sprites are growing stronger by the hour, but Quinn isn't worried. She is ready to fight back--with the other treasure dragons at her side"--.

Austin Channing Brown provides an eye-opening account of growing up Black and female in middle-class white America.

"Aisha has suffered a devastating loss. Her parents were killed in a car crash, and now she must move to decrepit and derelict Detroit to live with her ailing grandmother. However, shortly after moving in, Aisha's grandmother's health rapidly deteriorates. With her dying breath, she summons the dark spirit that has protected their family for generations to watch over Aisha. At first it seems that this spirit, whom Aisha refers to as the Keeper, is truly doing as her grandmother asked, caring for Aisha and keeping her safe; however, it soon becomes clear that this being can only sustain itself by stealing life from others. As the Keeper begins to prey on the apartment building's other residents, Aisha and her friends must come together to destroy it . . . or die trying"--Amazon.

"Celebrating all the different ways girls can make things, this brilliant, inclusive ode to self-expression and girl power will inspire readers to jump up and start to build--because they can do anything!"--Provided by publisher.

"Nicole has ADHD and a busy, busy brain. Facing a big, bright, bumbling world at school each day, she seems to notice everything around--except Mr. Oakley. She is excited to learn, but in a room full of colors and characters, Nicole can't help but daydream. With a little bit of courage, she makes a decision to confront her struggle with inattention, and finds she is not alone along the way. In standing up for herself, she helps her friends do the same" -- Amazon.