The Undercover Book List

Author of the award-winning Harvey Comes Home and Harvey Holds His Own (nominated for the 2020 Governor General's Literary Award) A perfect book-lover's book full of middle-grade novel recommendations. Will appeal to librarians, teachers, and advocates for bibliotherapy Will include a bibliography of all titles mentioned in the story A sensitive exploration of how bias can affect a child's success at school, and a celebration of educators who challenge and overcome such bias A quintessential middle-grade story about growing into the person you want to be Forthcoming classroom guide for educators The author is a middle-school teacher herself and has excellent curriculum-related material for virtual author visits Features warm intergenerational relationships. Jane's grandparents assist with childcare; her grandfather coaches her Kid Lit Quiz team; and their relationship becomes central while he recovers from a sudden stroke Explores the experience of having a father (Jane's) posted overseas with the military