Were you a fan of Ann M. Martin's original Baby-Sitters Club series? Does your child love Raina Telgemeier's graphic novel adaptations of the Baby-Sitters Club books? Did your family watch the Netflix adaptation of the Baby-Sitters Club? No matter which version of the BSC you might be familiar with, chances are, you're looking for more books to read! Here are some recommendations we have for books that each member of the club might want to read. You might want to read them, too!
Books for Kristy (President)
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Women in sports : 50 fearless athletes who played to win
by Rachel Ignotofsky Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female athletes highlights their stories and achievements in more than 40 sports while exploring the challenges they overcame, in a volume that includes entries for such notables as Billie Jean King and Simone Biles. |
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What color is your parachute? for teens : discover yourself, design your future, and plan for your dream job
by Carol Christen This updated career guide for teens draws on the principles of "What Color Is Your Parachute?" to help high school and college students zero in on their favorite skills and find their perfect major or career. |
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Go with the flow
by Lily Williams Sick of an administration that puts football before female health, four high school friends band together to get the school to provide menstrual products to the students. |
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Throw like a girl
by Sarah Henning Losing her cool and her scholarship during an important game, a talented softball player transfers to public school and tries to convince the coach to give her a chance by taking the place of an injured star athlete. |
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The feminist agenda of Jemima Kincaid
by Kate Hattemer Hating school dance traditions that make girls desperate for dates and disallow gender-diverse students, a young feminist lands on the prom committee and suggests creative new approaches at the same time she becomes estranged from her best friend. |
Books for Claudia (Vice-President)
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This time will be different
by Misa Sugiura Preferring a simple future to her mother's ambitions for her, a 17-year-old Japanese-American teen discovers her talent for flower arranging before her mother tries to sell the flower shop to the swindlers responsible for their hardships. |
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Thriftstyle : the ultimate bargain shopper's guide to smart fashion
by Allison Engel A must-have guide for bargain-hunting fashionistas looking to make a statement without sabotaging their budgets. In this photo-filled, easy-to-use resource, shoppers will learn to navigate the racks of their local consignment shop, spot name brands likeVersace, Dior, and Burberry, select the best quality items, and repair secondhand clothes that need some love. |
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I love you so mochi
by Sarah Kuhn Eagerly visiting her estranged grandparents in Japan to distance herself from the mother who disapproves of her fashion ambitions, a talented young designer immerses herself in Kyoto's markets and cherry blossom festival and bonds with a cute med student while uncovering illuminating family secrets. |
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Women in art : 50 fearless creatives who inspired the world
by Rachel Ignotofsky Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering women artists includes entries covering a wide array of artistic mediums and historical periods, providing entries for famous and lesser-known individuals, from Harriet Powers and Nampeyo to Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe. |
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Moxie
by Jennifer Mathieu Witnessing a series of sexist incidents at her high school, an exasperated teen takes a page from her former Riot Grrrl mom's past and creates an anonymous feminist zine (magazine) that triggers a revolution in her small-town Texas high school. |
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Uprooted : the Japanese American experience during World War II
by Albert Marrin Chronicles the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, looking at the events leading up to it, how the policy exposed racism, and how this event is remembered today. |
Books for Stacey (Treasurer)
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Sorry not sorry
by Jaime Reed Janelle Pruitt is into activism and causes, her former best friend Alyssa is just into herself and her "group" of self-absorbed teenagers; but then Alyssa collapses, and it turns out that diabetes has ravaged her body as badly as the recent hurricane ravaged their town and now she is in urgent need of a kidney transplant--Janelle signs up for the donor program, but when it turns out that she is an excellent match for Alyssa she is faced with a terrifying and life-changing decision: just how far does a former friendship require you to go. |
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Gossip Girl : a novel
by Cecily Von Ziegesar When the beautiful Serena van der Woodsen returns to Spenford after mysteriously getting kicked out of boarding school, the gossip flies among the privileged coeds at the Upper East Side private high school. |
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Thank you for coming to my TED talk : a teen guide to great public speaking
by Chris Anderson A teen adaptation of the best-selling TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking shares tips and techniques for becoming a confident and capable speaker at school presentations, in interviews and during special occasions. |
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Diabetes snacks, treats, and easy eats for kids : 130 recipes for the foods kids really like to eat
by Barbara Grunes Shares an assortment of easy-to-prepare, child-friendly snacks that are safe for young people with diabetes, in a volume that outlines how to prepare healthy renditions of such options as Pizza Puffs, Chicken Nuggets, and Mini Chocolate Cupcakes. |
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New kid
by Jerry Craft Enrolled in a prestigious private school where he is one of only a few students of color, talented seventh-grade artist Jordan finds himself torn between the worlds of his Washington Heights apartment home and the upscale circles of Riverdale Academy. |
Books for Mary Anne (Secretary)
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George
by Alex Gino Knowing herself to be a girl despite her outwardly male appearance, George is denied a female role in the class play before teaming up with a friend to reveal her true self. |
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Quiet power : the secret strengths of introverts
by Susan Cain An adaptation of Susan Cain's best-selling Quiet illuminates the strengths and struggles of being an introverted child or teen, sharing the stories of real-life kids who have met the challenges and made their mark in quiet ways. |
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A good kind of trouble
by Lisa Moore Ramée Strictly following the rules to pursue her junior-high ambitions, 12-year-old Shayla is forced to choose between her education and her identity when her sister joins the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of a powerful protest. |
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The revolution of Birdie Randolph
by Brandy Colbert Sixteen-year-old Dove "Birdie" Randolph's close bond with her parents is threatened by a family secret, and by hiding her relationship with Booker, who has been in juvenile detention. |
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How to keep a boy from kissing you
by Tara Eglington Cast as a lead in a high school production, 16-year-old Aurora juggles her rehearsals and efforts to play matchmaker for her friends with her determination to save her first kiss for a secret admirer before her role requires her to kiss an annoying co-star. |
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Better than good hair : the curly girl guide to healthy, gorgeous natural hair!
by Nikki Walton Educating women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, a gifted "curl whisperer," combining her expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, provides product recommendations, home haircare recipes, advice on how to maintain natural hair for children and more. |
Books for Dawn (Alternate Officer)
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The babysitters coven
by Kate Williams After new student Cassandra Heaven joins seventeen-year-old Esme Pearl's babysitters club, the girls learn that being a babysitter really means a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from evil. |
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No one is too small to make a difference
by Greta Thunberg The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations. |
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These witches don't burn
by Isabel Sterling When evidence of dark magic begins to appear all over Salem, Massachusetts, Elemental Witch Hannah and her ex-girlfriend Veronica are forced to team up to stop the deadly attacks. |
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Student's vegetarian cookbook : quick, easy, cheap, and tasty vegetarian recipes
by Carole Raymond Thoroughly revised and updated, an ingenious vegetarian cookbook includes simple, economical recipes for breakfast foods, dips and spreads, soups and stews, salads, fast foods, bean meals, grain meals, pasta dishes, stir-fries, quick breads, and desserts. |
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How to start a revolution : young people and the future of American politics
by Lauren Duca The award-winning Teen Vogue columnist presents an accessible guide for today’s young adults on how to follow the examples of the newest generation of elected progressives to challenge the status quo and promote an equitable democracy. |
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A brief history of feminism
by Antje Schrupp Presents the history of feminism in graphic novel format, from antiquity to third-wave feminism. |
Books for Jessi (Junior Member)
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Taking flight : from war orphan to star ballerina
by Michaela DePrince The youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem traces her extraordinary rise from being a reviled orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to becoming one of America's most accomplished ballerinas, tracing her adoption, rigorous training and high-profile performances. |
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Black enough : stories of being young & black in America
by Ibi Zoboi Edited by the National Book Award finalist and featuring contributions by a prestigious group of best-selling, award-winning and emerging African American young-adult authors, a timely literary collection shares modern insights into what it is like to be young and black in today's America. |
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I wanna be where you are
by Kristina Forest Sneaking out when her mother forbids her from auditioning for the conservatory of her dreams, an African-American ballerina whose dedication has pushed her to injure herself is accompanied by her annoying neighbor, who offers her an amazing music playlist and unexpected new perspectives. |
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Tiny pretty things
by Sona Charaipotra Drama and violence ensue when the three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet academy compete for the status of prima ballerina. |
Books for Mallory (Junior Member)
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Dear Ally, how do you write a book?
by Ally Carter Offers advice and tips for creating characters, developing a plot, editing, and publishing a book. |
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Misty of Chincoteague
by Marguerite Henry Paul and Maureen Beebe's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is greatly increased when the elusive Phantom and her colt are among the ponies rounded up for the yearly auction. |
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Share your smile : Raina's guide to telling your own story
by Raina Telgemeier The Eisner Award-winning illustrator of the Baby-sitters Club graphic novels presents an interactive journal for middle-grade students who enjoy writing and drawing, in a volume that includes idea prompts, spaces for personal photos and a sneak peak of Telgemeier's next book, Guts. |
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Strange birds : a field guide to ruffling feathers
by Celia C. Pérez A budding journalist, a bookish foodie and a rule-abiding birdwatcher forge an unexpected friendship with a fourth misfit girl when they organize an alternative sisterhood troop to protest their Florida community’s outdated scout traditions. |
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Riding Chance
by Christine Kendall Since his mother died thirteen-year-old Troy has been skipping school and hanging out with the wrong crowd, and now he and his friend Foster have been sentenced to work in the local Philadelphia stables; at first he is apprehensive around the horses, but soon he bonds with a mare named Chance, and discovers the sport of polo--but also makes some new enemies. |