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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reading List: Preschool - 2nd Grade
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Accept and value each person
by Cheri J. Meiners
A series that helps children learn, understand and practice basic social and emotional skills, with examples taken from real-life situations that make these books appropriate for childcare settings, schools and the home. Each book includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions, games, activities and tips that reinforce the skills and ideas being taught.
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All are welcome
by Alexandra Penfold
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared
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All the colors of the Earth
by Sheila Hamanaka
A unique and colorful celebratory exploration of our culture's diversity pulsates with life and exuberance as young people dance through a peaceful and accepting world. Reprint.
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Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do
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And Tango makes three
by Justin Richardson
When male penguins Silo and Roy attempt to hatch an egg-shaped rock and find no success in their efforts, the zookeepers decide to place a fertilized penguin egg in their cage and end up with little baby Tango, in an amusing tale based on a true story from the Central Park Zoo.
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Annushka's voyage
by Edith Tarbescu
Drawn from her mother's voyage to America, the author presents a poignant tale of two sisters who embark on a journey from Russia to New York to join their father, in a story that details the joy and trepidation of the two girls through vivid illustrations.
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Antiracist Baby
by Ibram X. Kendi
Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences
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Babu's song
by S. A. Bodeen
In Tanzania, Bernardi's mute grandfather makes him a wonderful music box and then helps him realize his dream of owning a soccer ball and going to school
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Bedtime bonnet
by Nancy Amanda Redd
A celebration of family and nighttime Black hair traditions features a little girl whose multi-generational family members get ready for bed by putting on durags, wraps, caps and scarves while she searches everywhere for her missing braid bonnet. Illustrations.
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Berry song
by Michaela Goade
As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back
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Best friend on wheels
by Debra Shirley
A second-grade girl relates all the ways she and her new best friend, Sarah, are alike, in spite of the fact that Sarah uses a wheelchair.
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Big dreams, small fish
by Paula Cohen
When the opportunity arises, Shirley, the daughter of immigrants who live above their corner grocery store, turns some overlooked gefilte fish into a marketing strategy that changes the flavor of the neighborhood
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The big umbrella
by Amy June Bates
An authorial debut by the illustrator of Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter combines lush artwork and lyrical text in a subtle tribute to inclusion and tolerance that depicts a growing number of young people huddling under a big umbrella on a rainy day. Simultaneous eBook.
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Birdsong
by Julie Flett
A celebration of art, nature and connecting across generations traces the experiences of a young girl who moves to a small town, where her friendship with an elderly fellow crafter is shaped by the seasons and her awareness of her friend’s failing health. By the creator of Wild Berries. Illustrations.
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Black is a rainbow color
by Angela Joy
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history and a legacy that lives on.
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Cakes and miracles : a Purim tale
by Barbara Diamond Goldin
Young, blind Hershel finds that he has special gifts he can use to help his mother during the Jewish holiday of Purim. Features a recipe for hamantashen
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Child of the civil rights movement
by Paula Young Shelton
A daughter of civil rights activist Andrew Young describes her experiences of growing up in the Deep South at the height of the movement, sharing her witness to the efforts of her father, family friend Martin Luther King, Jr. and thousands of others who participated in the historic march from Selma to Montgomery.
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The colors of the rainbow
by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Explains how, even though people differ in physical appearance, clothing, language, food habits, and other customs and characteristics, they have many more things in common, and the resulting array of differences only makes life more interesting
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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. By the author of Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale.
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Cool cuts
by Mechal Renee Roe
The best-selling illustrator of Kamala Harris’ Superheroes Are Everywhere depicts uplifting examples of African American boys and their culturally inspired hairstyles on spreads that repeat the inspiring refrain, “I am born to be awesome!” Illustrations.
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The coquâies still sing : A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding
by Karina Nicole Gonzâalez
"Co-quâi, co-quâi! The coquâi frogs sing to Elena from her family's beloved mango tree--their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, "You are home, you are safe." But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows"
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Coretta Scott
by Ntozake Shange
The team that created the Coretta Scott King Honor title, Ellington Was Not a Street, examines the life of Dr. King's wife, Coretta, who in her own right, was a civil rights pioneer experienced with the injustices of the segregated South, and who continued her husband's mission after his assassination.
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The crossing
by Donna Jo Napoli
Traces the story of Lewis and Clark's historical expedition from the perspective of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, the baby on Sacagawea's back, who, from his unique vantage point, observes the natural wonders and remarkable adventures of America's unexplored West. By the award-winning author of Mama Miti.
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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. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The day you begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming combines lyrical, reassuring text with artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Book Fiesta to inspire readers to find the courage to connect with others. Simultaneous eBook
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Dreamers
by Yuyi Morales
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"
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A family is a family is a family
by Sara O'Leary
As she listens to her classmates describe the various shapes and sizes of their families, a little girl becomes less worried that her foster family is to different to explain
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Finding Lincoln
by Ann Malaspina
A tale of courage set in Alabama in 1951, a young African-American boy challenges the rules of the day by entering a "whites-only" library to obtain the books he needs to write an essay for school about young Abraham Lincoln and encounters a courageous librarian who is more than happy to help him achieve his goal.
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The first step : how one girl put segregation on trial
by Susan E. Goodman
Shares the inspiring story of Sarah Roberts and her 1847 case petitioning to be allowed to attend a white school to receive an equal education, explaining how her heroic efforts established key precedents and paved the way for important civil rights advancements.
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Frederick Douglass : the lion who wrote history
by Walter Dean Myers
A picture book introduction to the inspiring life of the iconic abolitionist describes how he taught himself to read in spite of his status as a slave and how he rose to become a celebrated writer, respected speaker and social reformer. 50,000 first printing.
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Freedom on the menu : the Greensboro sit-ins
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Having always lived a life where they couldn't drink from the white fountains or swim at the local pools, a group of four teens decides to fight the system in the segregated South of the 1960s by taking seats at a lunch counter and requesting to be served--just the same and equal as every white person in the establishment. Reprint.
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A friend for Henry
by Jenn Bailey
Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying and in the end, he finds a friend he can play with. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Kevin 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. Illustrations.
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Gigi and Ojiji
by Melissa Iwai
This new addition to the I Can Read series follows biracial 6-year-old Gigi as she learns about her Japanese culture from her grandfather when he comes to visit. Contains several Japanese words and a glossary of definitions and pronunciations. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ?
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Goyangi means cat
by Christine McDonnell
Moving from Korea to live with new American parents, Soo Min bonds with the family cat while struggling to adjust to unfamiliar surroundings and learn a different language, but all is compromised when the cat runs away. By the author of Dog Wants to Play.
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The great big book of families
by Mary Hoffman
Features illustrations and descriptions of different types of families and how their lives are similar and different
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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. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Harlem's little blackbird
by Renee Watson
A tribute to lesser-known Harlem Renaissance performer Florence Mills includes coverage of her youth as a child of former slaves, her singing and dancing performances that inspired songs and entire plays, and the struggles with racism that prompted her advocacy of all-black theater and musicals.
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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. By the author of Coyote Moon and the award-winning illustrator of MINE!
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Hey black child
by Useni Eugene Perkins
The six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient presents a celebration of the wonder and potential of black children, applying his signature evocative cultural imagery to Perkins' inspirational poem. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Hooray for kids!
by Suzanne Lang
The award-winning creators of Families, Families, Families! present a latest ode to diversity in a rhyming celebration of kids of all types that features humorous cartoon animals in photographed and handcrafted miniature environments.
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I am enough
by Grace Byers
A lyrical ode to self-confidence and kindness for girls from every background, written by the activist star of Empire, touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. 75,000 first printing.
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I am Jazz!
by Jessica Herthel
Based on the young co-author's real-life experiences, the story of a transgender child traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status.
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I believe I can
by Grace Byers
The team behind the best-selling I Am Enough presents an empowering tribute to the limitless potential of children from every background that conveys messages about believing in themselves. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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I got next
by Daria Peoples-Riley
A celebration of hard work, imagination and the joy of sports follows the motivational practice of a young basketball player who gets ready for a neighborhood pickup game. By the creator of This Is It. Illustrations.
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I, too, am America
by Langston Hughes
A sumptuously illustrated edition of Hughes' inspiring poem reflects his authentic call for equality while reminding readers that all Americans are united despite their differences, in a volume that features artwork by the Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator of Barack Obama.
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In the key of us
by Mariama Lockington
Brought together during summer music camp where they are the only two Black girls, Andi and Zora slowly begin to connect and soon come to realize what has been missing from their lives—each other. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity
by Theresa Thorn
Providing sensitive vocabulary for initiating discussions, a warmhearted, straightforward exploration of gender identity offers children a fuller understanding of themselves and others, in a compassionate story written by the mother of a transgender child and illustrated by a non-binary transgender artist.
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It's a big world little pig!
by Kristi Yamaguchi
A world champion figure skater and best-selling author of Dream Big, Little Pig! presents a latest story about the ice-skating Poppy, who wonders about the physical and cultural differences of the animals she meets while attending the World Games in Paris.
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It's Okay to Be Different
by Todd Parr
Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's Okay to be a different color," "It's Okay to need some help," "It's Okay to be adopted," and "It's Okay to have a Different nose."
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Jack (not Jackie)
by Erica Silverman
Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead
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Jacob's new dress
by Sarah Hoffman
A heartwarming tale that speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who do not identify with traditional gender roles follows the experiences of young Jacob, who loves playing dress-up but who is told by his peers and parents that he cannot wear a dress to school.
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Jacob's room to choose
by Sarah Hoffman
After Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom
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Janine.
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
An unconventional little girl who distinguishes herself with unique interests and play preferences borne of a disability considers her spunky sense of individuality when she is not invited to a party that the "cool" kids are attending.
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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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Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you
by Sonia Sotomayor
The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world’s diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Just because
by Rebecca Elliott
A younger brother describes all the fun he has with the big sister he loves so much... just because
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The key from Spain : Flory Jagoda and her music
by Debbie Levy
Just as her ancestors were forced to leave Spain during the Inquisition, Flory flees Europe for a new life in the United States, bringing with her a precious harmoniku and a passion for Ladino music
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King for a day
by Rukhsana Khan
"Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival"--Provided by publisher
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Knock knock : my dad's dream for me
by Daniel Beaty
Features evocative illustrations by the Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist of Fifty Cents and a Dream and follows the experiences of a young child who taps his inner strength in spite of having an absent father. 25,000 first printing.
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A land of books : dreams of young Mexihcah word painters
by Duncan Tonatiuh
"Paying tribute to Mesoamerican ingenuity and celebrating the universal power of books, this book, as told by a young Aztec girl, shows how her parents and others paint manuscripts to document their history, science, tributes and sacred rituals. 50,000 first printing, Illustrations."
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Last stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. By the author of the celebrated picture book A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis.
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The legendary Miss Lena Horne
by Carole Boston Weatherford
A picture book tribute to the life of the pioneering African-American actress and civil rights activist describes her childhood in a family of teachers and activists, her early years in vaudeville and her achievements as the first black actress to be offered a studio contract. Simultaneous eBook.
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Let the children march
by Monica Clark-Robinson
Documents the inspirational peaceful protests in 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, combining poetic text and poignant illustrations that celebrate the powerful words of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the resolve of thousands of African-American children to march for their civil rights. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Lillian's right to vote : a celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
by Jonah Winter
A 50th anniversary tribute to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 finds an elderly woman reflecting on her family's history, from the passage of the 15th Amendment through her participation in the protest march from Selma to Montgomery. Illustrated by the Coretta Scott King Illustration Award-winning artist of Underground. Simultaneous eBook.
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Listen : how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion
by Shannon Stocker
This inspiring biography tells the story of musically gifted Evelyn Glennie, who lost her hearing as a young girl and was told she could never be a musician until she proved everyone wrong by listening in a way others didn't. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Lucy's picture
by Nicola Moon
Charming collage artwork and a simple text highlight the story of the gift that Lucy is making for her grandfather, a special picture that will suit her grandfather's special needs.
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Magic : once upon a faraway land
by Mirelle Ortega
Growing up on a pineapple farm in Mexico, a young girl discovers the magic in everyday transformations that take place around her
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Mama zooms
by Jane Cowen-Fletcher
A small boy, with the aid of his energetic mother, her wheelchair "zooming machine," and a bit of imagination, pretends that he is on a train, a spaceship, and more. Reprint.
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Martin & Mahalia : his words, her song
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A poetic tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Great March on Washington explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes. 50,000 first printing.
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Me and the boss : a story about mending and love
by Michelle Edwards
"To make his big sister, Zora?—?aka the boss?—?proud, Lee learns to sew at the library and secretly sews the ear back on Zora's stuffed bear, an act of kindness that earns him a special big sister hug. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Meet Miss Fancy
by Irene Latham
Ten-year-old African American boy wants to welcome the circus elephant named Miss Fancy to her new home in a nearby park, but he is disappointed to see a sign: "No Colored Allowed"
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Mixed : a colorful story
by Arree Chung
Each believing that their hue is the best, the three primary colors live in separate parts of the city until Yellow and Blue meet, fall in love, and decide to mix
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Mommy's khimar
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more
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Moses : when Harriet Tubman led her people to freedom
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Follows Harriet Tubman's spiritual journey to freedom as she, leaving her family behind, escaped from slavery and helped many others break free from forced servitude via the Underground Railroad, in this inspirational picture book filled with paintings that depict strength, hope, and healing. Teacher's Guide available.
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My hair is a garden
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
After being teased yet again about her unruly hair, MacKenzie consults her neighbor, Miss Tillie, who compares hair care with tending her beautiful garden and teaches MacKenzie some techniques. Includes tips for shampooing, conditioning, and protecting black hair, and recipes for hair products
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My name is Yoon
by Helen Recorvits
Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.
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My papi has a motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero
A young child lists the ways that his dad is not a superhero before revealing how he still does cool things, from playing checkers to knowing when someone is jumping on the bed. By the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Up, Tall and High!
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Nana, Nenek & Nina
by Liza Ferneyhough
In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, which invites young readers to spot differences and similarities, Nina, who lives in San Francisco, visits her two faraway grandmas—one in Malaysia and one in England. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The notebook keeper : a story of kindness from the border
by Stephen Briseäno
Based on a true account, this moving and beautifully illustrated picture follows Noemi and her Mama as they flee their home in Mexico and head for the U.S. border, where an unexpected act of kindness changes their lives forever. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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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. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The other side
by Jacqueline Woodson
Aware of the fence that separates the black part of town from the white part, Clover is curious when a white girl suddenly comes around and sits on the fence day after day, so she decides to take the initiative and make a friend despite the consequences of breaking the strict rules that everyone lives by.
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Phenomenal AOC : the roots and rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
by Anika Denise
"In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriqueäna become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America's youngest Congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortez's empowering journey reminds us that everyone, regardless of their age, race, creed, wealth, or zip code, is capable of being a voice for change"
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Planting stories : the life of librarian and storyteller Pura Belpré
by Anika Denise
A lyrical picture book portrait of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian describes how Pura Belpré moved to America in 1921 and became an influential writer and puppeteer who is celebrated for championing bilingual literature. 50,000 first printing.
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Preaching To The Chickens : The story of young John Lewis
by Jabari Asim
"Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the childhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up--a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content underhis watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. Celebrating ingenuity and dreaming big, this inspirational story, featuring Jabari Asim's stirring prose and E. B. Lewis's stunning, light-filled impressionistic watercolor paintings, includes an author's note about John Lewis, who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, and is now a Georgia congressman"
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Prince & knight
by Daniel Haack
A prince and a knight in shining armor find true love in each other's embrace after fighting a dragon together
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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. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A ride to remember : a civil rights story
by Sharon Langley
The true story of how a ride on a carousel made a powerful Civil Rights statement reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated, allowing co-author Sharon Langley to become the first African American child to ride the carousel. Includes photos of young Sharon on the carousel, authors’ notes, a timeline and a bibliography.
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Saturday
by Oge Mora
A follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning Thank You, Omu! finds a specially planned mother-and-daughter Saturday upended by a series of disappointments that end in the daughter comforting her mother by saying that being together was the most important thing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Shades of black : a celebration of our children
by Sandra L. Pinkney
A husband and wife team presents a collection of full-color photos with lively read-aloud text which celebrates the beauty and diversity of African-American children.
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Shades of people
by Shelley Rotner
Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside
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Sister Anne's hands
by Marybeth Lorbiecki
Seven-year-old Anna has her first encounter with racism in the 1960s when an African American nun comes to teach at her parochial school
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Sit-in : how four friends stood up by sitting down
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A picture book celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing Civil Rights Movement.
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The skin I'm in : a first look at racism
by Pat Thomas
Educates readers about racism and the negative effects it has on humanity by giving examples of racist behavior and teaching about the acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles
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Sofia Valdez, future prez
by Andrea Beaty
Missing her Abuelo when an injury prevents him from walking her to school, young Sofia Valdez gets an idea for turning hazardous Mount Trashmore into a park, only to be informed by City Hall that kids are too little to do big things. By the best-selling creators of Rosie Revere, Engineer. Illustrations.
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Sojourner Truth's step-stomp stride
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, but became a free woman. Freedom meant so much to Sojourner, she used the power of speech to help end slavery
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Soul looks back in wonder
by Tom Feelings
A full-color, collaborative effort, featuring work by the artist for Jambo Means Hello and poetry by Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Walter Dean Myers, among others, passes the heritage of strength and creativity to today's young African Americans. Winner 1994 Coretta Scott King Book Award. BOMC.
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Stitchin' and pullin' : a Gee's Bend quilt
by Pat McKissack
Listening intently as mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and friends share stories, sing hymns, and swap recipes while quilting together around a big table, Baby Girl finally gets her chance to take part--picking up a needle and pieces of cloth to make her own special quilt that is certain to be infused with the love and history of those around her. 15,000 first printing.
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Strong
by Rob Kearney
"An inspirational picture book memoir that follows Rob Kearney's journey to becoming the first openly gay strongman competitor, proud to wear rainbow colors"
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Suki's kimono
by Chieri Uegaki
Having had the most wonderful summer with her visiting grandmother, Suki decides to wear her blue cotton kimono upon her return to school where she also shares with her class her tales of the many wonderful events she experienced at the street festival with her beloved obachan.
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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. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The talk
by Alicia Williams
Told in an age-appropriate fashion, this picture book follows a young boy who just wants to be a kid, as he has The Talk?—?a conversation that could mean the difference between life and death in a racist world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Thank you, Omu!
by Oge Mora
When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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This day in June
by Gayle E. Pitman
"A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story"
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This is the dream
by Diane ZuHone Shore
A powerful tribute with rousing, inspiring text and gorgeous illustrations commemorates the American experience before, during, and after the Civil Rights Movement.
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Thunder Boy Jr.
by Sherman Alexie
A first picture book by the National Book Award-winning author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian follows the experiences of a young boy who longs to earn a name of his own that reflects something special that he has done. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Viva Frida.
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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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Under the quilt of night
by Deborah Hopkinson
Tells of one girl's escape from slavery into freedom via the Underground Railroad, through treacherous terrain and under cover of darkness, in order to reach a home where a special quilt hangs to show that she has reached a safe destination.
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Vanishing colors
by Constance Ørbeck-Nilssen
"As a young refugee girl takes shelter for the night, the world appears bleak. But as she starts thinking about her happy memories, she finds the courage to hope for a better future"
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The Very Best Sukkah : A Story from Uganda
by Shoshana Nambi
"Decorating their sukkah, the hut where her family will celebrate Sukkot, Shoshi hopes their sukkah will win the Ugandan Abayudaya community's annual contest but instead learns that everyone wins when neighbors work together. Illustrations."
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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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We are water protectors
by Carole Lindstrom
When a black snake threatens to destroy the earth, one young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many indigenous-led conservation movements across North America
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We march
by Shane Evans
Illustrations and brief text portray the events of the 1963 march in Washington, D.C., where the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony.
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What is given from the heart
by Pat McKissack
Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, seven, whose family lost everything in a fire
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A wheel life lesson
by Noel Gyro Potter
Marshall meets Tate, a wheelchair-bound girl, at the park, and learns about her disability while Tate discovers she can participate in martial arts classes despite her handicap
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Where wonder grows
by Xelena Gonzâalez
When their Grandma invites them to explore her collection of treasures in her special garden, her granddaughters find their imaginations sparked by these objects from nature that each tell a powerful story. Illustrations.
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White water : inspired by a true story
by Michael S. Bandy
After tasting the warm, rusty water from the fountain designated for African- Americans, a young boy questions why he cannot drink the cool, refreshing water from the "Whites Only" fountain. Based on a true experience co-author Michael S. Bandy had as a boy. 15,000 first printing.
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Who will you be?
by Andrea Pippins
"A picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become"
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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.
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Worm loves Worm
by J. J Austrian
A simply told celebration of love in all its splendid forms finds the insect community preparing to attend the wedding of two apparently identical worms and wondering which will wear the tux and which the gown before deciding it does not matter. Illustrated by the artist of the Little Elliot series. 40,000 first printing.
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You be you
by Linda Kranz
After exploring his ocean home and seeing many different types of sea life, a young fish named Adri talks to his parents and learns that differences make the world colorful and beautiful
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You matter
by Christian Robinson
The Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Last Stop on Market Street shares empathetic depictions of people from different world regions to highlight the importance of understanding other viewpoints. 200,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The youngest marcher : the story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a young civil rights activist
by Cynthia Levinson
An inspirational picture book portrait of 9-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks describes how, in 1963 Alabama, she became the youngest known child to be arrested for participating in a civil rights protest, for which she was imprisoned for picketing against Birmingham segregation practices. By the author of We've Got a Job. Simultaneous eBook.
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