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Everyone Everywhere Discover different cultures, peoples, and traditions through the many activities that people all over the world do. Many of these titles show foods, celebrations, and other aspects of life specific to a culture while others simply exhibit the beauty of diversity, loving yourself, and learning about others. |
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Boys Dance
by John Robert Allman
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate boys who dance, from their very first day of stretching at the barre while dreaming of the exciting roles they might one day play.
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Bunheads
by Misty Copeland
Fascinated by a production of Coppélia, young Misty enrolls in ballet classes and finds support and encouragement from fellow dancers who become teammates in what becomes a show to remember. By the award-winning author of Firebird.
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Dancing with Daddy
by Anitra Rowe Schulte
Excited for her first father-daughter dance, Elsie, practicing swirling and swaying in her wheelchair as she prepares for her special night, wonders if she will still get to dance her way to a dream come true when a winter storm arrives.
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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle
Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.
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Emma and Julia Love Ballet
by Barbara McClintock
Professional ballerina Julia and young student dancer Emma diligently take lessons and explore their love for expressing themselves through dance while practicing for an upcoming performance in which Julia will be on stage and little Emma will watch in the audience before meeting her idol backstage.
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Goodnight Dance
by Christianne Jones
From the first plié to the final curtain call, Goodnight Dance follows a young girl as she says goodnight to her favorite pastime. With rhyming text and colorful imagery, author Christianne Jones captures the excitement of the theater and the beauty of the ballerinas onstage.
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How Do You Dance?
by Thyra Heder
A board book edition of the hit picture book by the award-winning creator of Fraidyzoo invites young children to express their feelings through dancing just the way they want to, from jiggling and wiggling to stomping and bouncing.
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I Got the Rhythm
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Walking with her mother to the park, an exuberant little girl hears music in the sounds all around her that inspires her to sniff, snap and shake before bursting into an impromptu dance that is joined by other children. Illustrated by the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning artist of Jazzy Miz Mozetta.
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Jingle dancer
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow.
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John's turn
by Mac Barnett
In this celebration of individuality, John finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing during his schools Sharing Gifts time.
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Josie Dances
by Denise K. Lajimodiere
As she prepares for her first powwow, an Ojibwa girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle.
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This is It
by Daria Peoples-Riley
A young dancer finds confidence in herself in this picture book about dance, individuality, and self expression.
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When Langston dances
by Kaija Langley
Langston, a young Black boy who loves to dance, realizes his dreams with the help of those around him, in this joyful celebration of the beauty of dance and the wonder of Black Boy Joy. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Willow and the Wedding
by Denise Brennan-Nelson
Excitedly preparing to be a flower girl for her favorite uncle and his boyfriend's wedding, an exuberant young Willow delights in everything except her uncle's refusal to dance, and makes it her mission to change his mind.
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Apple Cake: A Gratitude
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Dawn Casey
The award-winning author of Held in Love presents a seasonally themed rhyming tale featuring a child who says thank you for the gifts of nature, from apples and eggs to milk and hazelnuts, before using the ingredients to make a delicious cake.
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Amy Wu and the perfect bao
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Kat Zhang
Loving to help her family members prepare delicious Chinese bao buns, fearless young Amy Wu is frustrated when her bao keep coming out all wrong, before a creative idea gives her another chance to perfect her skills. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Bee-bim Bop!
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Linda Sue Park
In bouncy, rhyming text, a hungry Korean-American child tells about helping her mother make bee-bim bop--a traditional Korean dish of rice, meat, and vegetables--as they shop for the ingredients, prepare the meal, set the table, and finally sit down with the family to enjoy the child's favorite dish.
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Dim Sum for Everyone!
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Grace Lin
A child describes the various little dishes of dim sum that she and her family enjoy on a visit to a restaurant in Chinatown, in a story that includes a simple explanation and history of Chinese dim sum at the end. By the creator of Ugly Vegetables.
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
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Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea.
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Home in a lunchbox
by Cherry Mo
Moving from Hong Kong to America, Jun, who only knows a few words of English, finds her new school foreign and frightening, but when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals, she realizes home isn't so far away after all.
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Let me fix you a plate : a tale of two kitchens
by Elizabeth Lilly
A girl describes her family's annual visit with Mamaw and Papaw in West Virginia, then Abuela and Abuelo in Florida, especially the foods and cultural elements that make each kitchen unique.
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Dumplings for Lili
by Melissa Iwai
In this joyful celebration of food, friendship and love, Lili must help all the grandmothers in her building borrow the right ingredients for different types of dumplings.
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Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah
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Linda Glaser
When Rachel makes latkes with her friend and neighbor Mrs. Greenberg, the project turns out to be a very messy one, as Rachel spills the flour, drops an egg, and dribbles the oil, but Mrs. Greenberg thinks it's a wonderful mess.
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Our Little Kitchen
by Jillian Tamaki
A crew of resourceful neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community. Includes a recipe and an author's note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book.
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Pizza Day
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Melissa Iwai
A father and son spend a hot summer day together gathering vegetables and herbs, making pizza dough and sauce, and playing while their pizza bakes in the oven. Includes a recipe for Garden Pizza.
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Plátanos Go with Everything
by Lissette Norman
Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food, plátanos, which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine.
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The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
by Wendy Wan Long Shang
A culturally inspired celebration of the food, laughter and love of a multigenerational family meal depicts busy relatives who gather to prepare food, slurp noodles, press tofu and tap chopsticks to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus.”
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Saffron Ice Cream
by Rashin Kheiriyeh
Rashin is an Iranian immigrant girl living in New York, excited by her first trip to Coney Island, and fascinated by the differences in the beach customs between her native Iran and her new home--but she misses the saffron flavored ice cream that she used to eat
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Thank You, Omu!
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Oge Mora
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit
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Thukpa for All
by Praba Ram
After blind child Tsering invites his friends and neighbors over to enjoy his grandmother's noodle soup, the power goes out before the cooking has even started, threatening the whole event
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A Big Bed for Little Snow
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Grace Lin
A heartwarming companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning A Big Mooncake for Little Star celebrates the first snowfall of a child’s life in the story of a little boy who struggles to resist jumping on his fluffy new bed.
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Goodnight, Astronaut
by Scott Kelly
An engaging bedtime picture book that describes the remarkable places the famed NASA astronaut has slept, from the bottom of the ocean and the cockpit of an F-14 fighter jet to a Mount Everest yurt and outer space.
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I Just Want to Say Good Night
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Rachel Isadora
Wanting to put off bedtime for as long as possible, young Lala, a little girl growing up on the African veld, bids goodnight to the people, animals and objects throughout her home before saying a final goodnight to the moon and her favorite bedtime story. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Ben's Trumpet.
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In the Sky at Nighttime
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Laura Deal
In the sky at nighttime, the northern lights dance, a mother's song sways on the breeze, and a raven roosts atop a tall building, bathed in the light of the moon. This lyrical poem sends readers sailing through the Arctic night sky to see and hear the unique beauty of a Northern night.
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Mermaids Fast Asleep
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Robin Riding
Two young girls imagine a nighttime underwater world where mermaids listen to dolphin lullabies, lay down on sandy beds, and count fish instead of sheep
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Monster Hands
by Karen Kane
When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem--he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do--scare the monster more than the monster scares you! So using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp and even laugh to scare the monster away. This interactive bedtime story features rhyming American Sign Language words.
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Shhh! The Baby's Asleep
by JaNay Brown-Wood
One smart little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back to sleep after his loud and boisterous family and neighbors wake her up!
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Pillowland
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Laurie Berkner
The acclaimed "queen of children's music" pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with gentle illustrations by the creator of Fox's Garden, in a soothing bedtime story that evinces themes of comfy pajamas, fluffy bedding and a soft, sweet dreamland world. Simultaneous eBook.
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Amira's Picture Day
by Reem Faruqi
Looking forward to celebrating the traditions of Eid when Ramadan comes to an end, young Amira discovers that school picture day is taking place on the same day, challenging her to figure out how to participate in both activities.
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Birthdays around the world
by Margriet Ruurs
Children from around the world share how they celebrate their birthdays, from the importance of a first birthday in Hawaii to the celebration of Shichi-Go-San in Japan
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Binny's Diwali
by Thrity N Umrigar
Struggling to find just the right words to introduce the Diwali Festival of Lights to her classmates, young Binny brings a tiny clay diya to school, enthusiastically describes the Hindu holiday’s colorful fireworks and shares delicious pedas and jalebis treats.
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First laugh : welcome, baby!
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Rose Ann Tahe
A Navajo family welcomes a new baby into the family with love and ceremony, eagerly waiting for that first special laugh. Includes brief description of birth customs in different cultures
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Lailah's lunchbox : a Ramadan story
by Reem Faruqi
Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble
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Our favorite day of the year
by A. E. Ali
Four kindergartners who think they have nothing in common become friends after sharing their holiday traditions, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day
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Pride Puppy!
by Robin Stevenson
A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade.
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We are grateful : otsaliheliga
by Traci Sorell
Follows a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences, describing how the Cherokee Nation expresses thanks and reflects on struggles all year long
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A world of cookies for Santa : follow Santa's tasty trip around the world
by M. E. Furman
A recipe-complemented tour of the traditional treats left for Santa on Christmas Eve in different world regions describes the puto seko cookies and ginger teas of the Philippines, the honey-spice cookies of Russia and the sweet potato cookies of Malawi. 35,000 first printing.
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All are welcome
by Alexandra Penfold
A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all kids. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yarmulkes play side-by-side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow and learn from each other's traditions and the whole community gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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Amira's Picture Day
by Reem Faruqi
Looking forward to celebrating the traditions of Eid when Ramadan comes to an end, young Amira discovers that school picture day is taking place on the same day, challenging her to figure out how to participate in both activities.
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The buddy bench
by Patty Brozo
Having seen children being left out of joining the fun on the school playground, Miss Mellon's students convince her to let them build a buddy bench where their classmates can wait for a friend or a buddy to meet
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Danbi leads the school parade
by Anna Kim
Thrilled to start at her new school in America before she renders her diverse class silent as the first Asian student most of them have ever seen, little Danbi uses the power of her imagination to make friends, learn the rules and lead everyone during a fun-filled parade.
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Hello goodbye dog
by Maria Gianferrari
A faithful dog who loves nothing more than to help his girl chews through tethers and escapes from crates, their home and the backyard in order to follow her to locations where dogs are not allowed.
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Isabel and her colores go to school
by Alexandra Alessandri
"English just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers her native Spanish. As she prepares for a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn. Her first day is uncomfortable, until she employs her crayons and discovers there's more than one way to communicate with new friends"
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The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read
by Rita L. Hubbard
From a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and an emerging author comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who, through perseverance and dedication, learned to read at age 116, proving that it’s never too late to learn new things.
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The Proudest Blue : A Story of Hijab and Family
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
The Muslim-American Olympic medalist and social justice activist presents a vibrantly illustrated story about two sisters who endure criticism and bullying when they begin school on the first day the elder wears her beautiful blue hijab.
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School days around the world
by Margriet Ruurs
This informational picture book features 14 real students from around the world during a typical school day in different educational and cultural settings, and shares stories about the many places and ways children learn and play.
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The shape of home
by Rashin Kheiriyeh
It's Rashin's first day of school in America! Everything is a different shape than what she's used to: from the foods on her breakfast plate to the letters in the books! And the kids' families are from all over! The new teacher asks each child to imagine the shape of home on a map. Rashin knows right away what she'll say: Iran looks like a cat! What will the other kids say? Open this book to join Rashin in discovering the true things that shape a place called home.
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This is my home, this is my school
by Jonathan Bean
Drawing from his own childhood experiences, the author/illustrator takes the autobiographically inspired family he introduced in Building Our House through the special rhythms and routines of a homeschooling day.
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Everyone Shows Their Love
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Little treasures : endearments from around the world
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Jacqueline K. Ogburn
A heart-warming collection of endearments through which people express their love for children includes examples from 14 different languages, including angelito in Spanish, bao bei in Chinese and mera chanda in Hindi. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning artist of Hello, Goodbye Window.
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Littles : and how they grow
by Kelly DiPucchio
A gift-appropriate rhyming ode to babies by the award-winning author of Grace for President features a diverse range of families sharing time with their infants while reflecting on how they grow up so quickly.
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Up! : how families around the world carry their little ones
by Susan Hughes
A multicultural tour of how small children are carried depicts 10 diverse world regions, ranging from Afghanistan and northern Canada to Peru and West Africa, where family members lovingly carry babies in slings, on shoulders, in backpacks, on hips, in baskets and in arms.
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When Aidan Became a Brother
by Kyle Lukoff
"Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby."
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Whoever You Are
by Mem Fox
Aims to teach tolerance by showing how, across the earth, across cultures and generations, whether children are crying, laughing, or playing, they are all alike inside although they may appear very different on the outside. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
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Your name is a song
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
"Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city"
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Beautifully me
by Nabela Noor
Hearing people being critical of their own and each other’s bodies, Zubi, an exuberant Bangladeshi girl, is helped by her family to see that we can all make the world a more beautiful place by being beautifully ourselves.
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Born ready : the true story of a boy named Penelope
by Jodie Patterson
The activist and chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board draws on the uplifting examples of her transgender son in a companion to The Bold World that offers relatable messages about identity, self-acceptance and being true to oneself.
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The colors of us
by Karen Katz
Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature.
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Eyes that kiss in the corners
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment
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Hair Love: A Celebration of Daddies and Daughters Everywhere
by Matthew A Cherry
An ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Illustrated by the award-wining artist of Little Leaders
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Julián is a Mermaid
by Jessica Love
Glimpsing a trio of women dressed up in fabulous mermaid costumes while riding the subway home with his abuela, little Julián resolves to make a fancy mermaid costume and headdress for himself and wonders what his abuela will think of the mess he makes, and more importantly, how his costume will reflect how he sees himself.
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Laxmi's Mooch
by Shelly Anand
After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance
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My America
by Karen Katz
In this beautiful celebration of immigration, children from around the world tell their stories, sharing their love of where they're from and where they live now--homes old and new. As they describe the foods they eat, the languages they've learned, the sports they play, and more, the differences and similarities that link us all are revealed.
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My Hair Is a Garden
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie cant take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful.
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What's Silly Hair Day with no hair?
by Norene Paulson
Bald for most of her life, Bea, helped by her best friend, Shaleah, struggles to find a way to participate in Silly Hair Day during Silly Spirit Week at school. Includes information about forms of alopecia and other causes of hair loss in children, and about temporary tattoos
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The Skin You Live in
by Michael Tyler
Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose, offering a venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
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Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o
The Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders.
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Under my hijab
by Hena Khan
As a young girl observes that each of six women in her life wears her hijab and hair in a different way, she considers how to express her own style one day
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