Firefly & Fern

Betty Paraskevas

Ages 3–7pet companionshipseasons

Alison McGhee

Ages 9–13friendshiploss and grief

Rumer Godden

Ages 9–14ballet and dancepassion and dedication

Simon Furman

Ages 7–13friendshipcourage

Jacqueline Guest

Ages 10–15horsesresponsibility

Erin Bow

Ages 10–15self-worthmagic

V.E. Schwab

Ages 8–12courageloyalty

Wilson Rawls, Joan Aiken, Morley Callaghan, William Stafford, Brendan Kennelly, Ryland Loos, Dena Jones Jolma, Gary Soto

Ages 9–14friendshiploss and grief

Isaac Bashevis Singer

Ages 8–12kindnessresilience

Pendleton Ward

Ages 7–13friendshipadventure

human-animal bonds