Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Ellie Engle Saves Herself
Leah Johnson
Ages: 9+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Disney•Hyperion/Buena Vista Books
ISBN: 978-1-368-08555-7
Keywords: Black girl magic, superheroes, best friends, middle school, crushes, LGBTQ, social media, peer pressure, divorced parents, single mom
Ellie, a Black girl, is content to play the supporting role to her best friend, whom she has a secret crush on. Will waking up with a superpower make Ellie the hero of her own story?