Library Girl

In this heartfelt middle grade novel by Polly Horvath, eleven-year-old Essie, who has spent her entire life in a public library raised by four librarians, yearns for more independence and a friendship outside her sheltered world. Her first solo trip to the mall introduces her to G.E., a mysterious boy who resembles her and sparks questions about family and identity. As Essie gets to know G.E., she discovers that her story—and her understanding of family—may be more complex than she ever imagined. Filled with warmth, humor, and imagination, the story explores themes of belonging and self-discovery.