CCBC Choices 2024 -- Tweens (ages 9-11)

The Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison compiles a yearly list of excellent books for young readers.
 

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1. Cross my heart and never lie

Book cover for Cross my heart and never lie.
Author:
Dåsnes, Nora, 1995-
Notes:
Fiction for Children;9-13
Formats:
Graphic Novel, OverDrive eComic
Description:
★ WINNER of the 2024 Stonewall Book Award, American Library Association
Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang's The Dressmaker and the Prince.
In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another...

2. Duel

Book cover for Duel.
Author:
Bagley, Jessixa
Notes:
Fiction for Children;10-14
Formats:
Graphic Novel, OverDrive eComic
Description:
A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic novel sure to appeal to readers of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.
Sixth grader Lucy loves fantasy novels and is brand-new to middle school. GiGi is the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade (as well as everything else she does). They've only got one thing in common: fencing. Oh, and they're sisters. They never got along super well, but ever...

3. Enlighten me

Book cover for Enlighten me.
Author:
Lê, Minh, 1979-
Notes:
Fiction for Children;9-12
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When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he's stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking--and no video games!--for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them...

4. A first time for everything

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Author:
Santat, Dan
Notes:
Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir;10-14
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In this feel-good coming-of-age memoir, the best-selling author and Caldecott Medalist shares his life-changing middle school trip to Europe during which he experiences a series of firsts, including first love.

5. Mexikid: a graphic memoir

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Author:
Martin, Pedro, 1967-
Notes:
Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir;8-13
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"Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity." --

6. Parachute kids

Book cover for Parachute kids.
Author:
Tang, Betty C.
Notes:
Fiction for Children;9-13
Formats:
Graphic Novel, OverDrive eComic
Description:

**National Book Award Longlist Title**

**Asian/Pacific American Award Honor Book**

This funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants is perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.

A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!

Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed

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7. Paul Bunyan: the invention of an American legend

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Author:
Van Sciver, Noah
Notes:
Historical People, Places, and Events;10-14
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"Did you know that a mainstay of American folk culture was in fact created as an advertising ploy? Few people realize that Paul Bunyan, the legendary lumberjack, and his blue ox are the product of corporate marketing by a highly industrialized commercial enterprise. Cartoonist Noah Van Sciver shows us the myth creation as real life marketing man extraordinaire W.B. Laughead spins ever more wondrous tall tales. Van Sciver's story is bracketed by...

8. Stars in their eyes: a graphic novel

Book cover for Stars in their eyes.
Author:
Walton, Jessica
Notes:
Fiction for Young Adults;11-up
Formats:
Graphic Novel, OverDrive eComic
Description:

A Stonewall Honor Book

In this lighthearted YA romance, Maisie and Ollie discover that nothing beats the feeling of falling in love for the first time.

Maisie is on her way to Fancon! She's looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action hero from her favorite TV show, who has a lower-leg amputation, just like Maisie. But when Maisie and her mom arrive at the convention center, she is stopped

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