Jamie's Little Library

If you’re looking for a powerful middle-grade story that blends friendship, fear, courage, and real-world issues, Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero is a must-read. Saadia Faruqi delivers a heartfelt, eye-opening novel about a Muslim boy navigating prejudice and finding his voice in a changing community—and it will stay with you long after the last page.

In Sisters of the Neversea, Cynthia Leitich Smith reimagines Peter Pan through the voices of two stepsisters — one Muscogee Creek, one white — who discover the truth behind the myths of Neverland. A powerful story of sisterhood, identity, and the courage to tell your own story.

A Map for Falasteen by Maysa Odeh is a heartfelt picture book about a young Palestinian-American girl searching for her homeland—and finding that home lives within her family’s stories. Perfect for classroom discussions on identity, maps, and belonging.

Cooking connects people in ways words sometimes can’t. In Measuring Up, Cici learns that recipes carry memories, and that belonging can be found one dish—and one friendship—at a time.