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| Cesaria Feels the Beat by Denise Rosario Adusei; illustrated by Priscila SoaresCesaria is in her peacock costume, ready to perform with her dance team. But their director says she has to wear shoes -- a tough request for Cesaria, who's Deaf and feels the music through her bare feet. The bold colors of Carnival add drama to this vibrant, affirming story. |
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| Under the Table by Allan Ahlberg; illustrated by Bruce IngmanBeginning with an elephant under the table, an ordinary day quickly transforms into an adventure as young Elsie Cannon and her family keep finding unexpected animals. Veteran picture book author Allan Ahlberg gets zany in this rambunctious read. |
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| Desert Song by Laekan Zea Kemp; illustrated by Beatriz Gutiérrez HernándezMusic and memories of ancestors provide the perfect soundtrack to a desert sunset for the large family at the heart of this moving story, illustrated with warm, stylized artwork. Read-alike: Jeannie Baker's Desert Jungle.
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Beach hair
by Ashley Woodfolk
In this warm ode to family, community, diversity and?—?most importantly?—?all kinds of fabulous beach hair, a multiracial family takes a trip to the beach where everyone lets their hair run as wild and free as the sea. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Emma, full of wonders
by Elisha Cooper
"When she gives birth to a big litter of puppies, Emma is delighted to roll in the grass, take spring walks and eat lots of food with her little ones as they share special moments together. Illustrations. "
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Do you even know me?
by Reem Faruqi
"My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that. Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, "Enough is enough!" and finds the courage to defend herself while also spreading a message of peace"
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
by Chris Grabenstein
A sequel to the award-winning Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library finds world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello inviting teams from all across America to compete in a first-ever Library Olympics, an event that is challenged by a nefarious censor. Simultaneous eBook.
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| She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game by Chelsea Clinton; illustrated by Alexandra BoigerReaders -- especially athletes -- will be inspired by these uplifting mini-profiles of 16 different American women who competed in the Olympics, often battling prejudice along the way. Children who enjoy this collection may want to check out the series, including She Persisted in Science and She Persisted Around the World. |
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Nadia : the girl who couldn't sit still
by Karlin Gray
An introduction to the life and achievements of Romanian Olympic champion Nadia Comaneci traces her rise from a small-town girl to a world-class athlete who, in 1976, achieved an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. Illustrated by the artist of the Very Fairy Princess series. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing.
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Wilma unlimited : how Wilma Rudolph became the world's fastest woman
by Kathleen Krull
A young reader's introduction to champion athlete Wilma Rudolph follows her development of polio at age four, an illness that doctors said would prevent her from ever walking, her schooltime achievements, and her gold-medal successes at the 1960 Olympic Games.
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| The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly The first day of school is also the first day of hijab for Asiya, Faizah's adored older sister, and no amount of bullying can shake Asiya's confidence or the bond between the two girls. For further empowering stories, check out The Kindest Red and The Boldest White (out in September), also co-written by fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first United States Olympian to compete (and medal) while wearing hijab. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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