In honor of Irish-American Heritage Month, the Butler Bookshelf is featuring The Deepest Breath by Irish author Meg Grehan. This novel-in-verse takes us on 11 year-old Stevie’s journey as she manages her anxiety, tries to make sense of her feelings for her friend Chloe, and explores her identity. For more great reads, check out the list below!

Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
Written by Jacqueline Davies and Illustrated by Deborah Hocking
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers
Available now!

Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants
Written by Russell Ginns
Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Available now!

The Deepest Breath
Written by Meg Grehan
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers
Available now!

The Nightmare Thief
Written by Nicole Lesperance and Illustrated by Federica Fenna
Published by Sourcebooks Young Readers
Available now!

The 12 Days of St. Patrick’s Day
Written by Jenna Lettice and Illustrated by Colleen Madden
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Available now!

My Magical Leprechaun
Written and Illustrated by Yujin Shin
Published by Harry N. Abrams
Available now!