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Celebrating Grandparents

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Grandparents Day is a time to celebrate the bonds between grandparents and grandchildren. Check out these books featuring strong grandparent influences.

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With Love, Echo Park

With Love, Echo Park

by Namey, Laura Taylor

Book - 2024

Cuban American teenagers Clary, seventeen, and Emilio, eighteen, grew up together in the Echo Park community of Los Angeles clashing over their visions fo...Show more Cuban American teenagers Clary, seventeen, and Emilio, eighteen, grew up together in the Echo Park community of Los Angeles clashing over their visions for the future of the neighborhood, but they find there is something stronger than local history tying them together. Show less

Cuban American teenagers Clary, seventeen, and Emilio, eighteen, grew up together in the Echo Park community of Los Angeles clashing over their visions fo...Show more Cuban American teenagers Clary, seventeen, and Emilio, eighteen, grew up together in the Echo Park community of Los Angeles clashing over their visions for the future of the neighborhood, but they find there is something stronger than local history tying them together. Show less

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Where Wolves Don't Die

Where Wolves Don't Die

by Treuer, Anton

Book - 2024

After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada while the investigation is ongoing. After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada while the investigation is ongoing. Show less

After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada while the investigation is ongoing. After a terrible fight with bully Matt Schroeder, Ezra becomes the prime suspect when Matt’s house burns down and is sent away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada while the investigation is ongoing. Show less

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What's Eating Jackie Oh?

What's Eating Jackie Oh?

by Park, Patricia (Fiction writer)

Book - 2024

A Korean American teen tries to balance her dream to become a chef with the cultural expectations of her family when she enters the competitive world of a TV cooking show. A Korean American teen tries to balance her dream to become a chef with the cultural expectations of her family when she enters the competitive world of a TV cooking show. Show less

A Korean American teen tries to balance her dream to become a chef with the cultural expectations of her family when she enters the competitive world of a TV cooking show. A Korean American teen tries to balance her dream to become a chef with the cultural expectations of her family when she enters the competitive world of a TV cooking show. Show less

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Hello, Goodbye

Hello, Goodbye

A Novel

by Stollenwerck, Kate

Book - 2022

A charming and heartfelt novel about a girl helping her grandmother unravel an old family secret that leads to adventure and love over one unforgettable summer. A charming and heartfelt novel about a girl helping her grandmother unravel an old family secret that leads to adventure and love over one unforgettable summer. Show less

A charming and heartfelt novel about a girl helping her grandmother unravel an old family secret that leads to adventure and love over one unforgettable summer. A charming and heartfelt novel about a girl helping her grandmother unravel an old family secret that leads to adventure and love over one unforgettable summer. Show less

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Firekeeper's Daughter

Firekeeper's Daughter

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2021

Treated like an outsider in both her hometown and on the Ojibwe reservation, a half-Native American science geek and star hockey player places her dreams on hold in the wake of a family tragedy. Treated like an outsider in both her hometown and on the Ojibwe reservation, a half-Native American science geek and star hockey player places her dreams on hold in the wake of a family tragedy. Show less

Treated like an outsider in both her hometown and on the Ojibwe reservation, a half-Native American science geek and star hockey player places her dreams on hold in the wake of a family tragedy. Treated like an outsider in both her hometown and on the Ojibwe reservation, a half-Native American science geek and star hockey player places her dreams on hold in the wake of a family tragedy. Show less

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Abuela, Don't Forget Me

Abuela, Don't Forget Me

by Ogle, Rex

Book - 2022

Rex Ogle's companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother's legacy. Rex Ogle's companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother's legacy. Show less

Rex Ogle's companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother's legacy. Rex Ogle's companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother's legacy. Show less

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Call Me Iggy

Call Me Iggy

by Aguirre, Jorge Augusto

Graphic Novel - 2024

Crushing on a girl at school who doesn’t know he exists, Ohio-born Colombian American teen Iggy finds his life unraveling when his grandfather’s ghost decides to meddle in his love life, setting him off on a journey of self-discovery. Crushing on a girl at school who doesn’t know he exists, Ohio-born Colombian American teen Iggy finds his life unraveling when his grandfather’s ghost decides to meddle in his love life, setting him off on a journey of self-discovery. Show less

Crushing on a girl at school who doesn’t know he exists, Ohio-born Colombian American teen Iggy finds his life unraveling when his grandfather’s ghost decides to meddle in his love life, setting him off on a journey of self-discovery. Crushing on a girl at school who doesn’t know he exists, Ohio-born Colombian American teen Iggy finds his life unraveling when his grandfather’s ghost decides to meddle in his love life, setting him off on a journey of self-discovery. Show less

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The Astonishing Color of After

The Astonishing Color of After

by Pan, Emily X. R.

Book - 2018

After her mother's suicide, grief-stricken Leigh Sanders travels to Taiwan to stay with grandparents she's never met, determined to find her mother who she believes turned into a bird. After her mother's suicide, grief-stricken Leigh Sanders travels to Taiwan to stay with grandparents she's never met, determined to find her mother who she believes turned into a bird. Show less

After her mother's suicide, grief-stricken Leigh Sanders travels to Taiwan to stay with grandparents she's never met, determined to find her mother who she believes turned into a bird. After her mother's suicide, grief-stricken Leigh Sanders travels to Taiwan to stay with grandparents she's never met, determined to find her mother who she believes turned into a bird. Show less

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Hey, Kiddo

Hey, Kiddo

by Krosoczka, Jarrett

Graphic Novel - 2018

From award-winning, "New York Times"-bestselling author Krosoczka comes a powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents. From award-winning, "New York Times"-bestselling author Krosoczka comes a powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents. Show less

From award-winning, "New York Times"-bestselling author Krosoczka comes a powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents. From award-winning, "New York Times"-bestselling author Krosoczka comes a powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents. Show less

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Darius the Great Is Not Okay

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

by Khorram, Adib

Book - 2018

A Persian-American youth who prefers pop culture to the traditions of his mixed family struggles with clinical depression and the misunderstandings of older relatives while bonding with a boy who helps him embrace his Iranian heritage. A Persian-American youth who prefers pop culture to the traditions of his mixed family struggles with clinical depression and the misunderstandings of older relatives while bonding with a boy who helps him embrace his Iranian heritage. Show less

A Persian-American youth who prefers pop culture to the traditions of his mixed family struggles with clinical depression and the misunderstandings of older relatives while bonding with a boy who helps him embrace his Iranian heritage. A Persian-American youth who prefers pop culture to the traditions of his mixed family struggles with clinical depression and the misunderstandings of older relatives while bonding with a boy who helps him embrace his Iranian heritage. Show less

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White Bird

White Bird

by Palacio, R. J

Graphic Novel - 2019

Inspired by the author’s best-selling Wonder, a graphic novel debut traces the heartrending story of a grandmother who as a Jewish girl was hidden by a brave, compassionate family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II. Inspired by the author’s best-selling Wonder, a graphic novel debut traces the heartrending story of a grandmother who as a Jewish girl was hidden by a brave, compassionate family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II. Show less

Inspired by the author’s best-selling Wonder, a graphic novel debut traces the heartrending story of a grandmother who as a Jewish girl was hidden by a brave, compassionate family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II. Inspired by the author’s best-selling Wonder, a graphic novel debut traces the heartrending story of a grandmother who as a Jewish girl was hidden by a brave, compassionate family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II. Show less

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Love Is A Revolution

Love Is A Revolution

by Watson, Renée

Book - 2021

Falling for an activist during an open-mic party, plus-sized Nala tells increasingly complicated lies about how much she shares her crush’s interests, before learning unanticipated lessons in radical love and self-love. Falling for an activist during an open-mic party, plus-sized Nala tells increasingly complicated lies about how much she shares her crush’s interests, before learning unanticipated lessons in radical love and self-love. Show less

Falling for an activist during an open-mic party, plus-sized Nala tells increasingly complicated lies about how much she shares her crush’s interests, before learning unanticipated lessons in radical love and self-love. Falling for an activist during an open-mic party, plus-sized Nala tells increasingly complicated lies about how much she shares her crush’s interests, before learning unanticipated lessons in radical love and self-love. Show less

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With the Fire on High

With the Fire on High

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2019

Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago has been doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let al...Show more Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago has been doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. She dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, but knows that is impossible. But once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free. Show less

Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago has been doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let al...Show more Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago has been doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. She dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, but knows that is impossible. But once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free. Show less

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Curses and Other Buried Things

Curses and Other Buried Things

by George, Caroline

Book - 2023

When Susana's 18th birthday triggers a generational curse, prompting her to sleepwalk into the Okefenokee Swamp behind her grandparents' house, she realizes the roots of her family tree run deeper than she believed. When Susana's 18th birthday triggers a generational curse, prompting her to sleepwalk into the Okefenokee Swamp behind her grandparents' house, she realizes the roots of her family tree run deeper than she believed. Show less

When Susana's 18th birthday triggers a generational curse, prompting her to sleepwalk into the Okefenokee Swamp behind her grandparents' house, she realizes the roots of her family tree run deeper than she believed. When Susana's 18th birthday triggers a generational curse, prompting her to sleepwalk into the Okefenokee Swamp behind her grandparents' house, she realizes the roots of her family tree run deeper than she believed. Show less

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An Appetite for Miracles

An Appetite for Miracles

by Kemp, Laekan Zea

Book - 2023

When Danna and Raúl meet, sparks fly immediately and they embark on a mission to heal her grandfather...and themselves. When Danna and Raúl meet, sparks fly immediately and they embark on a mission to heal her grandfather...and themselves. Show less

When Danna and Raúl meet, sparks fly immediately and they embark on a mission to heal her grandfather...and themselves. When Danna and Raúl meet, sparks fly immediately and they embark on a mission to heal her grandfather...and themselves. Show less

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¡Ay, Mija!

¡Ay, Mija!

My Bilingual Summer in Mexico

by Suggs, Christine

Graphic Novel - 2023

16-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. 16-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. Show less

16-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. 16-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. Show less

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The Boy You Always Wanted

The Boy You Always Wanted

by Quach, Michelle

Book - 2023

Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out. He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out. He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Show less

Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out. He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out. He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Show less

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You Don't Live Here

You Don't Live Here

by Schneider, Robyn

Book - 2020

After the sudden death of her mother, Sasha moves in with her grandparents and realizes new truths about herself. After the sudden death of her mother, Sasha moves in with her grandparents and realizes new truths about herself. Show less

After the sudden death of her mother, Sasha moves in with her grandparents and realizes new truths about herself. After the sudden death of her mother, Sasha moves in with her grandparents and realizes new truths about herself. Show less

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Now That I've Found You

Now That I've Found You

by Forest, Kristina

Book - 2020

Following in the footsteps of her überfamous grandma, 18-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next big star. That is until a close friend's betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Following in the footsteps of her überfamous grandma, 18-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next big star. That is until a close friend's betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Show less

Following in the footsteps of her überfamous grandma, 18-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next big star. That is until a close friend's betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Following in the footsteps of her überfamous grandma, 18-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next big star. That is until a close friend's betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Show less

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We Deserve Monuments

We Deserve Monuments

by Hammonds, Jas

Book - 2022

When 17-year-old Avery moves to rural Georgia to live with her ailing grandmother, she encounters decade-old family secrets and a mystery surrounding the town's racist past. When 17-year-old Avery moves to rural Georgia to live with her ailing grandmother, she encounters decade-old family secrets and a mystery surrounding the town's racist past. Show less

When 17-year-old Avery moves to rural Georgia to live with her ailing grandmother, she encounters decade-old family secrets and a mystery surrounding the town's racist past. When 17-year-old Avery moves to rural Georgia to live with her ailing grandmother, she encounters decade-old family secrets and a mystery surrounding the town's racist past. Show less

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A Scatter of Light

A Scatter of Light

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2022

After a graduation party goes wrong, Aria's parents exile her to California to stay with her grandmother, artist Joan West. Aria expects boredom, but what she finds is Steph Nichols, her grandmother's gardener. After a graduation party goes wrong, Aria's parents exile her to California to stay with her grandmother, artist Joan West. Aria expects boredom, but what she finds is Steph Nichols, her grandmother's gardener. Show less

After a graduation party goes wrong, Aria's parents exile her to California to stay with her grandmother, artist Joan West. Aria expects boredom, but what she finds is Steph Nichols, her grandmother's gardener. After a graduation party goes wrong, Aria's parents exile her to California to stay with her grandmother, artist Joan West. Aria expects boredom, but what she finds is Steph Nichols, her grandmother's gardener. Show less

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Edgewood

Edgewood

by Ciccarelli, Kristen

Book - 2022

In an effort to find her missing grandfather, Emeline enters the forest of Edgewood, where she discovers not only that the stories of the fabled Wood King and his mythical court are true, but that her Pa's life is in danger. In an effort to find her missing grandfather, Emeline enters the forest of Edgewood, where she discovers not only that the stories of the fabled Wood King and his mythical court are true, but that her Pa's life is in danger. Show less

In an effort to find her missing grandfather, Emeline enters the forest of Edgewood, where she discovers not only that the stories of the fabled Wood King and his mythical court are true, but that her Pa's life is in danger. In an effort to find her missing grandfather, Emeline enters the forest of Edgewood, where she discovers not only that the stories of the fabled Wood King and his mythical court are true, but that her Pa's life is in danger. Show less

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We Are Not Broken

We Are Not Broken

by Johnson, George M.

Book - 2021

George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul were raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul were raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. Show less

George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul were raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul were raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. Show less

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Ahiahia the Orphan

Ahiahia the Orphan

by Illuitok, Levi

Graphic Novel - 2022

When he is attacked, Ahiahia must use his agility, hunting skills, and the protection imparted by his grandmother to stay alive. When he is attacked, Ahiahia must use his agility, hunting skills, and the protection imparted by his grandmother to stay alive. Show less

When he is attacked, Ahiahia must use his agility, hunting skills, and the protection imparted by his grandmother to stay alive. When he is attacked, Ahiahia must use his agility, hunting skills, and the protection imparted by his grandmother to stay alive. Show less

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In the Wild Light

In the Wild Light

by Zentner, Jeff

Book - 2021

Cash has to make a choice. Will he go with his best friend, Delaney, to Connecticut, or stay in Tennessee with the grandparents who saved him? Cash has to make a choice. Will he go with his best friend, Delaney, to Connecticut, or stay in Tennessee with the grandparents who saved him? Show less

Cash has to make a choice. Will he go with his best friend, Delaney, to Connecticut, or stay in Tennessee with the grandparents who saved him? Cash has to make a choice. Will he go with his best friend, Delaney, to Connecticut, or stay in Tennessee with the grandparents who saved him? Show less

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