Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

The Smoky Mountain Adventure takes place at Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains. Josh, Smudge, and their mountain friends are involved in a life-threatening, life-changing adventure which teaches children the value of loving and caring for others. Josh and...

Joy is a curious young girl that dreams about different professions in fields ranging from health care to science to politics. This is a book to inspire kids, especially girls, to imagine the possibilities and follow their dreams.

Are you struggling to find books with black characters? Do you want a book that has a Black girl with natural hair as the main character? This is the book for you! This heartfelt book was inspired by my own little sister. She has taught me so much and...

Kai Venture is getting ready to go on his first flight. Kai's parents send him to the mysterious guest bedroom to get a suitcase when he stumbles upon something very special: an old suitcase that happens to be glowing. He does what any curious...

Missouri's Memories is the second in the trilogy of the Time Travels of Annie Sesstry, advancing the young time-travelers beyond America's Reconstruction era into the twentieth century. Annie, Emma, and Josh prepare for the National Museum of...

Blackersian portrays the coming together of two very different cultures from a child's perspective. It celebrates the diversity of the child's family and paints a clear picture of the customs and traditions within the Persian and Black cultures.

When the lights go out, the Waddox comes out!Join Maddox as he searches for the monster bumping and thumping around his room. With his handy flashlight, he catches glimpses of the Waddox in his closet, behind his curtains, and even under his bed! But...

Get ready for a berry extraordinary adventure in this fun story to teach kids how to eat healthy.The battle of the veggies versus the fruits begins! The veggies are tired of being cold in the Refrigerator instead of sitting on the counter like the fruits...

Esta es la historia de una niña hermosa que vives u vida con el syndrome Down. Maria siempre viste de rosa y nunca deja su capa de superheroe. Siempre la verás acompañada de su abuelita Elsa quien está a cargo de ella y de su fiel acompañante y...

This is the story of a beautiful girl who lives her life with Down Syndrome. Maria always dresses in pink and never leaves her superhero cape. She is always accompanied by her Grandmother Else who takes care of her and her support dog Paco. Together they...

Mrs. Sallie, affectionally known as "Mama," is ninety-one years old and the only elderly person in the town of Ashville. Up until recently, she had been a lighthearted person ready to meet challenges head-on. On the outside, she appeared happy,...

Rules are particularly important. The first day of school is always exciting but also tough because there are so many things to remember and nerves are at an all time high. The day begins with a ride on a bus in which the first rules are established by...

"Ndidi the Neglected Child" is book one of a series of folktales that seek to propagate a solid moral foundation for children. It is a story of a child who was neglected and hated by her stepmother. Her stepmother was later punished for her wickedness...

Jazzy is a brown and white dog who loves sticks. She loves big ones, short ones, fat ones, skinny ones, long ones, and anything that is a stick. Have you ever seen the videos of dogs carrying the biggest sticks imaginable? That's Jazzy.Young...

Football season has started and Dre is so excited to be the starting quarterback of his team. The big game is Friday night. The team is out on the field excited and full of energy practicing for the first game of the New Year.Will Dre and his team win...

In this captivating classical remake of the 2007 'who-done-it' book, we meet four friends who discover some strange happenings at their school. Follow them on this thrilling caper to discover the true culprit. Will they find those responsible? Or will...

Lucia is a little boat who floats her way into the life of an old villa on Lake Como who needs her help. Will she be able to find help to save her friend before it's too late?Lucia Savoia is a first-time author and artist currently studying in Milan,...

"As I looked on, their shapes slowly appeared,Eyes glowing bright, with an all-over beard!"A humorous read-aloud picture book about a little girl learning to manage her fears and finds out that perhaps they weren't so scary after all. With rhythmic...

Jade and Ruby learn the importance of self-care! Follow along in their imaginative adventure as they discover how their mommy takes care of herself. Self-care IS self-love!

In this beautifully illustrated Alphabet Poem by author Lynne Fuqua and illustrator Robin Chilstrom, Aardy the Aardvark embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime alphabetical adventure! Join Aardy and 25 delightful animal friends for a Big Surprise...but that's...

Isaiah's family is a foster family and today they will begin to a care for a new little girl named Grace. Isaiah takes us through his first day with Grace. In the United States there are over 400,000 children in foster care. This story gives an example...

Parents, this book tackles the concept of saving money to start children on the path to a bright financial future. Research shows that money habits are set by age seven, yet this important topic is often neglected. The Moneytopia series is designed to...

With friends, family, and the community gathered for a cookout full of fun, food, and laughter, Campbell is most excited for story time. Ms. Sarah, a major part of the community, is going to share her story about that historical day, Juneteenth. Follow...

 Ce conte thérapeutique nous entraine dans l'histoire d'Amy, une douce et adorable fille, qui se retrouve confrontée à plusieurs situations effrayantes et se met à avoir peur de l'orage et de la pluie. Cette peur devient si intense qu'elle ne peut...

Francis Hardesty explores all sorts of animals and their quirks on his humorous trip through the alphabet. The silly poetry of the book is perfect for young readers to enjoy. Hardesty wrote this historic work of literary fiction over 120 years ago for...

This book was written to stop bullying. Simon is a little boy and is being bullied by a mean boy named Eugene. What Simon doesn't know is that Eugene is very tired from staying up late at night. Eugene is also worried about getting in trouble with his...

Turn Learning Into Laughter! Follow along with a hungry mouse who gets into trouble, a goose looking to marry, a fish with big dreams and many more! Funny, Easy to Read Picture Book with Short Story Rhymes that will have children learning about Plural...

Mishka, a very mischievous puppy, moves to New York City where she doesn't know a single soul. Determined to get into some mischief she goes on an adventure in Central Park. Much to her joy, she also finds friends along the way.

Join us in Guatemala for a lovely story of friendship between Billy Joe Boa and Miguel the Mouse. After discovering they weren't accepted by their animal neighbors, Billy Joe and Miguel find a new home and new friends on a banana farm. 

Pop the Bubbles is a story of hope and the belief that having faith the size of a mustard seed can help you overcome things if you only believe. Pop the Bubbles was written during a pandemic when the author thought of how anxious and confused small...

"Starting today, you have the power to change your thoughts, words, and actions, and you will see that good Karma will quickly find you."Two young brothers are the best of friends (most of the time). Like most siblings, they argue and fight, getting into...

This book is for all of the boys and girls with a love of sports who have ever dreamed the dream to be a professional athlete.  So You Want To Be A Hoop Star? follows Bella, a twelve-year-old girl who has always enjoyed playing basketball ever since...

Sockboy's World Is Getting BiggerSockboy's previous experiences have expanded his horizons-now he's headed for outer space!In the spirit of the science-fiction cliffhangers in old motion picture serials, in this exciting story, our intrepid hero seeks to...

My favorite mask is about a little girl who discovers she is going to wear a mask for the first time. The virus called COVID-19 is affecting, and she has to protect herself. This book is a creative opportunity to encourage our children to wear...

Lil Valentina hurts herself 1 day while playing on the treadmill, the incident leaves a scar on each hand. She soon despises the look of the scars, and has a hard time accepting them, until 1 day during a game of Hide and Seek with her parents, she...

If we listen, nature has a song to sing. Whether it's deep in the ocean, under a starlit sky, or in the heart of a forest, Buzz, Croak, Hiss, and Hoot is a lyrical journey through some of the sounds and wonders of the natural world. Follow the rhythmic...

One day a friend stops by to see Red and her family... will Red help the friend at a Christmas tree farm?Old Red has been spending her days performing chores on the family farm and being loved. Then one day a man stops by to ask for Red's help at his...

Let the dreaming begin! This children's story peeks into a child's mind as he dreams of all the things he wants to be when he grows up. With the help of imagination, your little dreamer can be anything or EVERYTHING they want to be. Enjoy 32-pages filled...

"This is exactly what Pre-K to 1st graders need!" - Marina B., literacy expert and reading interventionistLearning to read can be F-R-U-S-T-R-A-T-I-N-G. Try the EZ-PZ Way!™5 whimsical stories your child will loveFeaturing 3-letter "CVC" words that your...

It's been said...The son of a Taíno chief would fish late at night and while he did, he'd sing a special song to Caguana, the spirit of love. The goddess grew fond of him and his daily visits brought her great joy...but everything changed when Juracán,...

This amazing book chronicles the adventures of Thomas Polywetewa, a young Hopi boy who lives on the Hopi reservation in Northern Arizona. Partially based on a famous Hopi story by Edward Kennard, the story describes the battle to save a Hopi village from...

Meet Princess Penella, an ordinary girl full of grace and grit who embraces who she is no matter what the circumstances. She knows that true beauty is found when we respect and show kindness to ourselves and others. Be sure to join Princess Penella...

Stella Novela is on a mission. It's no secret that humans have an impact on our environment, but as part of the up-and-coming generation that will deal with the fallout of global trash, Stella is starting young. She's letting everyone know there is...

New lifeforms are created every day and everywhere in the universe, including on a loading dock on the Planet Zora. A lonely outcast, Missy Chrissy is a dockworker who's convinced her strict boss is going to fire her any minute. When she drops a shipping...

A young boy daydreams of faraway places but is captivated by the strength and nobility of lions that he read about. His father, an airline pilot, takes him to Africa to see the big cats. The young boy is smitten.

Gary and Greta Grouse are two birds with several adventures; they learn about each other and about life through these experiences. They have siblings, they have friends, and they even have a few enemies. Learn how they deal with and face life.

Eighteen-year-old Kelti Ferguson is determined to become a pilot and have initial success in what previously was seen as a man's domain. She is mentored by the owner of a beautiful sailplane and in turn becomes a mentor for other aspiring pilots. Her...

Explaining homelessness to anyone, let alone a child, is a difficult task.In "Why Does My Friend Live In Her Car?" George and his mom discuss the various reasons a person could be experiencing homelessness. George learns practical ways to help those...