Dragon's Heart: The Pit Dragon Chronicles, Volume Four
By Jane Yolen
""Home..." Akki sent Jakkin the single word as they landed, her mind decorating the sending with a picture of the nursery." Nobody on the planet of Austar IV thought that Akki and Jakkin would survive their ordeal and return home, but they have, and their homecoming has caused mixed emotions. Together they have survived what many would not have, and now they have a special gift - the ability to communicate with dragons. What Akki and Jakkin have learned about survival could change the planet, or destroy it if fallen into the wrong hands. But a political battle could end Akki's life, and only Jakkin can save her. But he must find her first. (Young Adult)

My Quotable Kid: A Parents' Journal of Unforgettable Quotes
By Chronicle Books
The things our children say often surprise, amuse, and sometimes embarass us, and we definitely don't want to forget them! This keepsake journal has a special place in the front of the book for a photo as well as over 100 pages to fill in your child's most memorable sayings along with when, where and age. A fun book you can share with family and friends and also your child for years to come. (Parents)

My Uncle Emily
By Jane Yolen
Illus by Nancy Carpenter
Gilbert's uncle isn't like anyone else's uncle, that's because his uncle is a she who wears long white dresses. Gilbert and his uncle, the famous poet Emily Dickinson, have a close and special relationship. Uncle Emily writes poems about everything, and one day when she writes a poem about a dead bee for Gilbert to share at school he just knows someone is going to make fun of his aunt. Gilbert will do whatever it takes to stick up for his aunt, but he doesn't want her to know about it. When Gilbert is reminded about his aunt's poem about truth, Gilbert learns that being honest is always better than a lie. This beautifully written story shares with young readers a touching discovery into the life of one of America's most beloved writers. (Ages 4-8)

Runing For My Life
By Ann Gonzalez
At fourteen, Andrea McKane is like other girls her age, except for one thing, her mother suffers from schizophrenia. Andrea can't let go of the past, when her mother used to be so loving. She doesn't understand what makes her so mean, and Andrea is afraid. Her mother is in the hospital, and while Andrea struggles to deal with that, she must also learn to struggle with her PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). A touching story about the heartbreaking affects of mental illness on families. And how one teenager, through strength, courage, and support from family, friends and her therapist overcomes her fears. (Young Adult)

Slob
By Ellen Potter
Twelve-year-old Owen Birnbaum used to be known as the smartest kid in school, now he's not only the smartest but he's also 57 percent fatter than the average twelve-year-old. Owen gets teased and tormented not only by some of his classmates, but also by the gym teacher. Owen is concentrating on only one thing, his invention, Nemesis, that he hopes will show the past. Something tragic happened two years ago, and Owen needs to see who was responsible. Owen thinks that if he can answer the questions of the past, his present will start to make sense. But Owen needs to understand that no matter what he looks like on the outside, only he can control how he feels on the inside. A touching story about love and loss. (Ages 9-12)

Strawberry Hill
By Mary Ann Hoberman
Illus by Wendy Anderson Halperin
Ten-year-old Allie, her younger brother and their parents live in a small apartment of a two-family home with the Greenberg's. Allie loves the Greenberg's and likes living in the house, but ever since her father lost his job in New Haven, he'd been working in Stamford. He finally found them a house of their own to live in and they would soon be moving. Allie wasn't happy about it, until she learned the name of her street was Strawberry Hill. With a magical name like that it must be a wonderful place, but when Allie gets their she learns that names can be deceiving. Allie struggles to find a new best friend, be accepted at school, and to learn how to make Strawberry Hill a home she can love. A fun coming of age story about family and friendship. (9-12)

Teenagers Suck: What to do when missed curfews, texting, and "Mom, can I have.." make you miserable
By Joanne Kimes and R. J. Colleary
Whether you're already there or will be soon or just remember what you were like as a teen, this is one book you can't pass up. Parenting a teen isn't always fun, but being a teen isn't always fun either. This humorous book is a helpful guide on how to deal with your teen and their teenage troubles. You'll find lots of tips and advice on how to handle hormones, clothing, makeup, communication, relationships, drugs, alcohol and much more. A handy guide for all parents. (Parents)