


Mo, one of the only Black dancers at camp, faces additional scrutiny to prove she’s worthy of her spot. Having declared it “the Lonely Summer,” Sheeda is sad to lose her best friend Mo to a prestigious ballet camp then Mo’s brother wants to be more than friends. Turning Point by Paula Chase (Greenwillow) Suggested grade level for all entries: 6–8 Picture Books | Easy Readers and Primary Grades | Intermediate | High School


Grade levels are only suggestions the individual child is the real criterion. Need suggestions for summer reading? This year we've super-sized our lists, with a baker's dozen recommendations for different age ranges - including fiction, nonfiction, folklore, and poetry - all published 2020–2021 and ideal for the season.
