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Ways To Make Sunshine

author: Watson, Renee
The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones.
FIC
year: 2020
copies: 4
call number/section: FIC
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subjects: family life [X], schools, african americans, school stories, portland (or.), realistic fiction [X]

The Next Great Jane

author: Going, K. L
"Jane, a budding writer and Jane Austen fan, discovers the true secret to writing when a famous author and her cute, but annoying, son come to her small coastal town and play seemingly unwitting roles in affecting the custody battle between Jane's Hollywood mother and marine biologist father"--Provided by publisher.
FIC
year: 2020
copies: 17
call number/section: FIC
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subjects: authors, child custody, remarriage, friendship, family life [X], maine, custody of children, families, realistic fiction [X]

Love, Love

author: Chang, Victoria
"Frances Chin, an 11-year old Chinese-American girl, lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara.
FIC
year: 2020
copies: 7
call number/section: FIC
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Bump

author: Wallace, Matt
"MJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts, like her--dad not being around anymore-- don't go away.
FIC
year: 2021
copies: 24
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: girls, working mothers, wrestling, families, family life [X], sports fiction, realistic fiction [X]

Where I Belong

author: Mickelson, Marcia Argueta
"Guatemalan-American high school senior Millie Vargas struggles to balance her family's needs with her own ambitions, especially after her mother's employer, a Senate candidate, uses Millie as a poster child for 'deserving' immigrants"--Provided by the publisher.
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year:
copies: 33
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 740

Harry Versus The First 100 Days Of School

author: Jenkins, Emily
Harry Bergen-Murphy does not feel ready when he starts first grade, but by day 100 he has become an expert on several important things, including being a first-grader.
FIC
year: 2021
copies: 28
call number/section: FIC
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Llama Drama

author: Abrams, Kelsey
Grace attempts to train Harry, a llama, as part of her science project.
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year:
copies: 2
call number/section: FIC
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The Summer Of Broken Rules

author: Walther, K.l
Even though she is still grieving over her sister's death, eighteen-year-old Meredith Fox plans to reconnect with family and friends when they gather on Martha's Vineyard for her cousin's big wedding--unless she gets distracted by a week-long game of Assassin and a handsome groomsman.
FIC
year: 2021
copies: 12
call number/section: FIC
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All My Friends

author: Larson, Hope
When Fancy Pink is offered a record deal their parents say no, so they decide to make an album on their own, if they can raise enough money without raising their parents' suspicions.
FIC
year: 2021
copies: 20
call number/section: FIC
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When Your Daddy's A Soldier

author: Mclellan, Gretchen Brandenburg
A young boy describes what it is like to have a father who is a soldier and, especially, how difficult it is while Daddy is far away at war.
FIC
year: 2022
copies: 8
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 540

Beauty Woke

author: Ramos, Nonieqa
Beauty, who is of Taino Indian, African, and Boricua heritage, was taught to be strong and proud, but hatred toward people who look like her bruises her heart until her community opens her eyes to the truth.
FIC
year: 2022
copies: 11
call number/section: FIC
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Salma Makes A Home

author: Ramadan, Ahmad Danny
Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.
FIC
year: 2023
copies: 6
call number/section: FIC
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subjects: immigrant families, home, syrians, canada, families, immigrants, family life [X], realistic fiction [X]

The War With Grandma

author: Smith, Robert Kimmel
When Meg finds out Grandma Sally is going to be her partner for the Centennial Strawberry Day contest, she thinks her chances at winning are gone and declares war on her grandmother.
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year:
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: grandmothers, family life [X], contests, realistic fiction [X]

Llama Llama Family Vacation

author: Dewdney, Anna
Llama Llama is preparing to go on his first vacation and plane ride with Mama Llama and Gram to Sandy Island! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.
FIC
year:
copies: 2
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: llamas, families, vacations, family life [X], animal fiction, realistic fiction [X]

High Spirits

author: Gomera-tavarez, Camille
This book is a collection of eleven interconnected short stories from the Dominican diaspora.
FIC
year: 2022
copies: 3
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: families, short stories, realistic fiction [X], family life [X], story collection, dominican americans

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