Stories in Verse

A historical middle-grade novel in verse from multiple Coretta Scott King winner Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. Now in paperback! As school begins in 1963, Cooper Dale wrestles with what it means to "shine"...

The companion novel to the beloved and award-winning Good Different.Selah is a dragon.Or at least, she feels like one. And she finally figured out how to spread her wings and soar.Armed with her...

A fast-paced, exhilarating novel-in-verse about a young motocross phenom, chasing her dream no matter the risks Motocross is Eva's life. Nothing beats the rush she feels ripping it up on the...

A girl learns to stand up for herself and embrace the true meaning of home against the backdrop of the Montana wilderness in this heartfelt novel in verse by acclaimed author Joy McCullough. A...

Three starred reviews! A "gut-wrenching and unforgettable" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel in verse about a boy struggling with guilt as his family reels from the fallout of his older...

Anna-Jane couldn't wait for camp. But when the outside world goes dark, she and her friends soon realize they're in for the adventure of their lives this summer--and maybe even beyond. "A nail-biter...

A grieving girl stumbles into a magical dilemma that may just set her on the path to healing in this exquisite debut novel in verse about loss, friendship, and the power of imagination to help us...

A deeply moving middle grade novel in verse about a girl struggling with depression as she starts fifth grade amid a sea of changes. Now in paperback. Ten-year-old Pearl loves watching the majestic...

Exploring themes of community and gratitude, Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park captures the diverse voices of a lively classroom discussion in a thought-provoking story told through linked poems: Love...

A powerful middle-grade novel in verse set in India that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush. Perfect for fans of The Night Diary; Red, White and...

★ A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2025 "A remarkable look at the importance of selfless acts."―Kirkus ReviewsThe coast can be a dangerous place,...

A girl searches for her lost dog and truths about her family in this heartwarming, poignant illustrated novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It. Disappeared. Vanished...

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again, Other Words for Home, and A Place to Hang the Moon -- Eureka is a gorgeous and emotionally resonant novel-in-verse by multiple-award-winning poet Victoria Chang...

From Robin Gow, the award-winning author of Dear Mothman, comes a gripping middle-grade novel in verse about a boy who digs up and loses control of a saber-toothed tiger.***STARRED REVIEW*** "Deeply...