Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature · 2019

The 2019 Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature

Julián Is a Mermaid and Hurricane Child won the 2019 Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature. Browse them alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

2019 Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature Winner
Julián Is a Mermaid
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Julián Is a Mermaid

By Jessica Love · Julián series

A young boy named Julian discovers his abuela's secret.

Ezra Jack Keats Honor (2019)Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (2019)Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature (2019)
80 pages· 86 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,791 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Summary: Julián's subway ride with his abuela turns magical when he sees women dressed as mermaids. Inspired, he creates his own mermaid costume at home. But will his abuela accept his imaginative transformation? Dive into Julián's world of wonder and self-expression, where the stakes are not just about creativity, but about embracing one's true self. This heartwarming tale celebrates individuality and the courage to be oneself.
2019 Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature Winner
Hurricane Child
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Hurricane Child

By Kacen Callender

A girl confronts spirits and secrets to find her missing mother during a hurricane.

Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature (2019)
240 pages· 42,377 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 4,569 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Summary: Twelve-year-old Caroline, born under a hurricane's shadow, faces bullying and a haunting spirit on St. Thomas. Her world shifts when Kalinda, a new student, becomes her first friend and crush. As a storm brews, Caroline must confront her feelings, the spirit, and the mystery of her mother's disappearance. Together, Caroline and Kalinda embark on a perilous journey through the islands to uncover the truth and find Caroline's mother before it's too late. Will they brave the storm and the secrets it holds?
2019 Honor Books
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

By Ashley Herring Blake

A tornado scatters Ivy's secrets, leading her to confront her true feelings and identity.

Stonewall Book Award – Children's & Young Adult Literature Honor (2019)
310 pages· 56,240 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 8,087 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Summary: After a tornado devastates her town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen feels lost and overlooked. Her secret drawings of girls holding hands vanish, only to reappear mysteriously in her locker with notes urging her to embrace her identity. As Ivy navigates her emerging feelings for a classmate, she must decide if she has the courage to be true to herself. Will Ivy find the strength to reveal her heart's desires amidst the chaos? This tender tale explores the journey of self-discovery and the power of love in unexpected places.
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