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Still This Love Goes On
by Buffy Sainte-Marie
This beautifully illustrated tribute to Indigenous communities everywhere brings to life an Academy Award-winning Cree icons song of the same name, combining meaningful lyrics with breathtaking illustrations to create an extraordinary piece of art. Illustrations.
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A library
by Nikki Giovanni
In this ode to libraries where everyone who loves stories is welcome, a world-renowned poet captures the magic of these places for imagination, exploration and escape. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Thank you, Mama
by Linda Meeker
This playful picture book follows a little boy as he explores different foodsfrom vegetables to sushiand tries to pick his favorite, encouraging children to try new foods; modeling respect, manners and thankfulness; and honoring the bond between parent and child. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I have a superpower
by Stephen Curry
The three-time NBA champion and superstar presents this picture book in which he hopes to inspire the next generation of go-getters and big dreamers to unlock their very own superpower and achieve any goal. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Me and the family tree
by Carole Boston Weatherford
"Reflecting on her family, a young girl notices how the traits she shares with the people around her create amazing family connections, giving each person the opportunity to contribute to the family tree. Illustrations."
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Me and my mama
by Carole Boston Weatherford
In rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their mom
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Grandma and me
by Carole Boston Weatherford
In this sweet story, told with simple rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their Grandma. Illustrations.
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Red shoes
by Karen English
Delighted when her Nana surprises her with a beautiful pair of red shoes that they admired in a shop window, Malika happily wears her wonderful shoes until outgrowing them and then decides to donate them to a resale shop, from where they travel across the world to Africa to become a gift for a another child’s first Ramadan. Simultaneous eBook. 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. Illustrations.
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Goodnight racism
by Ibram X. Kendi
Illustrations and text show children the language to dream of a better world
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Our favorite day of the year
by A. E. Ali
A group of boys who approach a first day of school with trepidation become best friends throughout a school year marked by diverse holidays, the differences that make their bond special and the universal traits that they share in common. Illustrations.
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My friend!
by Taye Diggs
"Two best friends do almost everything together. They have each other's backs. But when one friend sees the other treating someone unkindly, he steps in to show that everyone wants to be treated as they would treat others"
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I am a kindness hero
by Jennifer Adams
"Celebrates gentleness and vulnerability in boys and teaches all children the importance of kindness"
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The little red fort by Brenda MaierIn this adaptation of the Little Red Hen fable, Ruby wants to build a fort, but her three brothers refuse to help, so when the fort is finished Ruby will not let them join her--until the boys come up with a few embellishments for the fort, like a mailbox, a garden, and a fresh coat of paint
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Mila Has Two Beds by Judith KoppensA sweet children's book that explains co-parenting and shared custody in such a positive way!
Mila has two homes: some days she lives with Mommy and some days she lives with Daddy. Today she is going to her mommy's house. Everything is a little different at Mommy's than at Daddy's. But Mommy and Daddy both think Mila is the sweetest girl in the whole world.
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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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If Dominican were a color
by Sili Recio
An evocative picture book celebration of Dominican life and culture evinces the Hispaniola colors of blue-black dreams washing over sandy shores, the region’s blazing red sunsets and the cinnamon, cocoa and mahogany skin tones of its people.
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We are still here! : Native American truths everyone should know
by Traci Sorell
One dozen kids discuss the historical and contemporary laws, policies, movements and victories that have shaped Native American culture of the past and present, from forced assimilation and tribe nation delegitimization to language revival efforts and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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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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'Ohana means family
by Ilima Loomis
In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau
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Festival of colors
by Kabir Sehgal
A picture book introduction to the Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, finds siblings Mintoo and Chintoo gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival before gathering with friends, family members and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fun, forgiveness and community. Simultaneous eBook.
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Love by Sophia
by Jim Averbeck
The precocious girl-and-giraffe team from One Word From Sophia explores life, love and art from a new perspective while creating a drawing for a class assignment that turns out so beautifully that they reach out to family members to help them see things in new ways. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Kamala and Maya's big idea
by Meena Harris
The niece of Senator Kamala Harris presents a debut picture book inspired by a childhood story about her aunt and policy expert mother that depicts two sisters who work with their community to turn an empty apartment courtyard into a playground. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Juneteenth for Mazie
by Floyd Cooper
In remembrance of the celebration commemorating her ancestors' freedom from slavery, Mazie prepares to observe Juneteenth, in a beautifully illustrated story by an award-winning author/illustrator.
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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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Stella's stellar hair
by Yesenia Moises
Stella travels planet to planet visting her aunties looking for a stellar hairdo for the Big Star Little Gala, but she is not convinced by any of their suggestions
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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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My rainbow
by Trinity Neal
An exuberant picture book based on the life of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal describes a family trip to the beauty supply store, where Mom gathers materials to make a vibrant wig that is as colorful as her transgender daughter. Illustrations.
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I'm not a mouse!
by Evgeniia Golubeva
"Olivia really doesn't like her nickname -- mostly because it gets her into some sticky situations! How can she persuade her mom to stop using it? A hilarious look at the affectionate names we give the ones we love, with an interesting angle on identity and self-assurance"
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Lubaya's quiet roar
by Marilyn Nelson
A quiet girl who prefers drawing to sports creates pictures on the back of her parents’ old protest posters before upsetting news inspires the family to participate in a peaceful march for positive change. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Fortune’s Bones.
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Luna's yum yum dim sum
by Natasha Yim
Accompanying her family to dim sum on her birthday, young Luna uses her math skills to help her brothers divide three pork bao buns among five family members, in a fractions-themed entry in the series that includes The Last Marshmallow. Illustrations.
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Hot pot night!
by Vincent Chen
In this version of the classic Stone Soup tale, nobody in the apartment building has enough ingredients for dinner, so a Taiwanese child suggests that they have a community hot pot night. Everybody contributes something, bringing their diverse communitytogether for a delicious meal. Includes a recipe for hot pot
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Shirley Chisholm is a verb!
by Veronica Chambers
"A picture book biography celebrating the life and contributions of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States"
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My Hair is Beautiful
by Shauntay Grant
A celebration of natural hair, from afros to cornrows and everything in between, My Hair is Beautiful is a joyful baby board book with a powerful message of self-love. Governor General's Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant brings her unique spoken-word style to this fun read-aloud, featuring minimalist text and vibrant photos of toddlers sporting fresh dos.
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Mixed me!
by Taye Diggs
Rhyming text shares a day in the life of a mixed-race child named Mike as he answers questions about being mixed
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I am every good thing
by Derrick D. Barnes
Proud of everything that makes him who he is, a young Black narrator celebrates the creativity, adventurous spirit, humor and loyalty that shape his undeterred spirit and confident goals, even when people who do not understand try to limit his potential. By the award-winning creators of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.
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All welcome here
by James Preller
A picture-book collection of haiku poems celebrates the first day of school and all of its excitement, challenges and anxieties while multimedia paintings and collages by the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Noisy Paintbox depict diverse characters navigating relatable first-day experiences. Illustrations.
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Kai and the Monkey King
by Joe Todd Stanton
When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth?
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Dreamers by Yuyi MoralesAn illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story |
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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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Jabari jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
Passing tests in swimming class that give him the confidence to try jumping off the diving board, little Jabari stretches his muscles and squeezes his dad's hand when the big moment arrives, in a story that celebrates finding one's courage. A first picture book.
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Jabari tries
by Gaia Cornwall
Jabari tries to make a flying machine all by himself in his backyard, but when it doesn't work, he finds it is okay to ask for assistance from Dad and his little sister, Nika
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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. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names"
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Family Is the Best Medicine
by Cathy Mcaleese
Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and often the best helpers are our family members. Readers of this delightful book will see how families can make hard times easier to handle, and how they can help us through tough situations in life. They'll also learn the importance of working as a team and helping each other out, especially when it comes to family.
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I am a kindness hero
by Jennifer Adams
"Celebrates gentleness and vulnerability in boys and teaches all children the importance of kindness"
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I am one : a book of action
by Susan Verde
One child who wants to make a difference joins with another and, through a series of simple actions and others' help, succeeds in making the world a better place. Includes a mindfulness exercise and notes about the importance of taking one first step
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Every night is pizza night
by J. Kenji López-Alt
Convinced that pizza is the best food, Pipo will eat nothing else until her fed-up parents send her on a quest to prove that no dishes in their multicultural neighborhood are better
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Mr. Posey's new glasses
by Ted Kooser
Visiting the thrift shop in the hope that a new pair of glasses will brighten up his dull outlook, Mr. Posey, assisted by his energetic young neighbor, tries on a variety of colorful and fancy options that reveal exciting and different perspectives.
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P is for poppadoms! : an Indian alphabet book
by Kabir Sehgal
A celebration of the people, places and animals of India pairs each letter of the English alphabet with culturally inspired objects, from “Aam” and “Chai” to “Yoga” and “Zaban.” 17,500 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Evelyn Del Rey is moving away
by Meg Medina
Daniela is sad when she finds out her best friened, Evelyn Del Rey, is moving away, but Evelyn promises Daniela that their friendship will always be special
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Party : a mystery by Jamaica KincaidAttending a party to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew mystery books, Pam and Bess witness something shocking |
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Last stop on Market Street by Matt de la PeñaA 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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Milo imagines the world
by Matt de la Peña
The team behind the Newbery Medal-winning Last Stop on Market Street follows the experiences of a little boy who creatively imagines the stories of fellow passengers on a long subway ride. Illustrations.
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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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Thank you, Omu!
by 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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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.
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Friday Night Wrestlefest
by J. F. Fox
Bedtime has never been more fun! Friday Night Wrestlefest is inspired by WWE professional wrestling and is sure to wear kids out before they are gently tucked into bed.
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Outside my window
by Linda Ashman
"Children from all over the world describe what they see when they look outside their windows"
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Rain!
by Linda Ashman
An intergenerational tale about the power of a positive attitude juxtaposes comic-panel, cut-paper illustrations of a cheerful young boy and a grumpy man who observe the rain in their city, venture outdoors then splash in puddles before meeting one another and sharing a mood-lifting cookie. By the author of Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs.
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Alma and how she got her name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents
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Honeysmoke : a story of finding your color
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Monique Fields
Young Simone, a girl from a mixed-raced family, searches for the perfect color word to describe herself and her heritage inside and out, in an inspirational story about empowerment and forging one's own unique identity.
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Don't touch my hair!
by Sharee Miller
A plucky youngster gets fed up and imparts a lesson about the importance of asking permission when everyone she meets, from strangers in the street and mermaids in the sea to monkeys in the jungle and aliens in space, want to touch her beautiful, fluffy, curly hair.
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The King of Kindergarten
by Derrick D Barnes
A Newbery Honor-winning author offers an empowering story about a confident little boy who takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, encouraging new students with a reassuring message about this exciting milestone.
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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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A big mooncake for Little Star
by Grace Lin
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night
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Islandborn
by Junot Díaz
A student in a school largely comprised of first-generation immigrants is daunted by an assignment to draw a picture of where her family came from when she cannot remember her Island origins, an effort that is supported with the memories of family and friends who help her take an extraordinary journey of the imagination back to her cultural roots. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of This Is How You Lose Her.
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What is given from the heart
by Pat McKissack
A final picture book by the three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winner follows the story of a little boy from a disadvantaged home where he and his mother count their blessings while helping their church collect donations for a family that has lost everything in a fire.
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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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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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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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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.
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Ada Twist, scientist
by Andrea Beaty
The best-selling creators of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer present the story of a little girl who, in the spirit of such visionaries as Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, diligently applies her fledgling scientific prowess to advance her understanding of the world.
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Don't throw it to Mo!
by David A Adler
Accepted by his football teammates despite being their youngest member, little Mo is teased by a rival team until his coach devises a plan to use his smaller size to enable a big win.
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Lulu and the duck in the park
by Hilary McKay
Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has forbidden Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again.
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Little you
by Richard Van Camp
Rhyming text celebrates the wonder of babies
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Sweetest Kulu
by Celina Kalluk
"Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you."
This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic.
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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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Chirchir is singing
by Kelly Cunnane
Chirchir wants to help her family with their daily chores, but each of their tasks proves too challenging for her
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Being you
by Alexs D. Pate
]Award-winning author and professor Alexs Pate delivers a message of hope and self-discovery in a time of uncertainty in our world. Being You is a beautiful picture book celebrating every readers' individuality and talents. With an authentic voice, Being You’s poetic message of love and optimism for the future speaks directly to today's children, helping us to see the wonder and light within each of us
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Bilal cooks daal
by Aisha Saeed
Helping prepare his favorite dish from South Asia, 6-year-old Bilal invites a growing number friends to join his family for a meal and wonders if they will like slow-cooked lentil daal as much as he does. By the award-winning author of Written in the Stars. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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The bear's garden
by Marcie Colleen
Assisted by her trusty stuffed bear to imagine a beautiful place where life and love can grow, a little girl uses her creativity to turn a vacant lot into a thriving community garden, in a tale based on true events. Illustrations.
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La princesa and the pea
by Susan Middleton Elya
A rhyming, Latino twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. Incorporates Spanish words, includes a glossary, and features artwork inspired by the culture of Peru
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Firefighters' handbook
by Meghan McCarthy
The award-winning creator of Pop: The Invention of Bubble Gum explores the important training and day-to-day life of brave firefighters, describing their tools, their vehicles and the dangers they face to save lives.
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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.
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Say hello!
by Rachel Isadora
The Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Ben's Trumpet presents the tale of a girl who walks with her little dog throughout their diverse neighborhood to greet multicultural neighbors in a variety of languages.
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Rapunzel
by Rachel Isadora
Rapunzel uses her flowing dreadlocks to free herself from her prison high in a tree in this colorful twist to this classic tale set in a vibrant African landscape featuring a handsome prince, his loyal zebra, and an evil sorceress.
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The undefeated
by Kwame Alexander
"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover celebrates black American heroism and culture in a picture-book rendering of his performance on ESPN's ""The Undefeated."" Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Henry's Freedom Box.
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Leila in saffron
by Rukhsanna Guidroz
Shy and unsure of herself, Leila discovers all the things that make her special with the loving help of her Naani
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Mae among the stars
by Roda Ahmed
A picture book story inspired by the first African-American woman to travel in space describes how as a child, a persevering Little Mae dreamed of dancing in space while surrounded by billions of stars.
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Southwest sunrise
by Nikki Grimes
Jayden expects to see nothing but brown his first morning in New Mexico, but after being surprised by colorful rocks, flowers, birds, and animals, he wonders if this place could become home
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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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Bowwow powwow : bagosenjige-niimi?idim
by Brenda J. Child
"When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow."
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Full, full, full of love
by Trish Cooke
For young Jay Jay, Sunday dinner at Gran's house is full of hugs and kisses, tasty dishes, all kinds of fishes, happy faces, and love
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Malala's magic pencil
by Malala Yousafzai
A first picture book by history's youngest Nobel Prize laureate describes how as a child in Pakistan she wished for a magic pencil to make others happy and to make her home cleaner and safer before she learned how to make positive changes without magic. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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Will's race for home
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
In 1889, a young Black family hears about a land rush, so Will and his father set out from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others on a difficult journey to where land is free. Simultaneous eBook.
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Shark teeth
by Sherri Winston
"Wanting to believe her mother this time, that she's stopped drinking and can hold down a job, Kita struggles to keep her family together as she's falling apart. "
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Buffalo dreamer
by Violet Duncan
While spending the summer in Alberta, Canada, on the reservation where her mom's family lives, Summer takes part in the town's rally when she learns about Native Americans' harrowing experiences at residential schools, to acknowledge the painful past and speak of her hopes for the future. Simultaneous eBook.
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Warrior on the mound
by Sandra W. Headen
In 1939 North Carolina, an all-Black baseball team "trespasses" on the whites-only baseball field, and the resulting racial outrage can only be resolved on the mound
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The barren grounds
by David Robertson
When two indigenous foster children find a secret portal to another reality, they encounter Ochek, the only hunter supporting his starving community of Misewa, and the three try to save Misewa before the icy winter freezes everything
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The Great Bear
by David A. Robertson
In this second book in the Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series, Eli and Morgan journey once more to Misewa, travelling back in time.
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Room to Dream
by Kelly Yang
New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang is back with another heartwarming and inspiring story of Mia and friends!
Mia Tang is going for her dreams!
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Ahmed Aziz's epic year
by Nina Hamza
Moving from Hawaii to Minnesota, Ahmed Aziz is having the worst year until he deals with bullies, makes new friends and uncovers his family’s past—all while finding himself in three books assigned for his English class. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The samosa rebellion
by Shanthi Sekaran
A critically acclaimed author makes her middle grade debut with this timely novel in which a young boy and his friends must rescue his grandmother from a relocation camp after their country’s descent into xenophobia.
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Barefoot dreams of Petra Luna
by Alda P. Dobbs
After her mother dies and her father is dragged away by soldiers in 1931 during the Mexican Revolution, 12-year-old Petra Luna will do anything to keep her family safe and lead them to a better life across the U.S. border.
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How to Find What You're Not Looking for
by Veera Hiranandani
Middle schooler Ariel Goldberg must find her own voice and define her own beliefs after her big sister elopes with a young man from India following the Supreme Court decision that strikes down laws banning interracial marriage.
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Pahua and the soul stealer
by Lori M. Lee
After an angry spirit steals her brother’s soul, lonely 11-year-old Hmong girl Pahua Moua, who is gifted with a unique ability, must find her way through the spirit worlds to save him—discovering her true destiny along the way.
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Ways to grow love
by Renée Watson
In the summer before fifth grade, Ryan Hart continues to grow through changes and challenges, such as waiting for a new baby sister to be born, a summer camp trip, and more
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Halloween Queen
by Kashmira Sheth
When Halloween brings out Nina Soni’s competitive spirit, she decides to create an impressively scary haunted house for which she can charge admission, but things go hilariously wrong for this Halloween Queen.
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Being Clem
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
After his father dies in the infamous Port Chicago disaster, his mother is forced to work as a maid for a wealthy white family, and Clem must live up to his father’s legacy to keep his family together.
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Josephine against the sea
by Shakirah Bourne
When she discovers her father’s new girlfriend, Mariss, is actually a sea creature eager to take her place as his first love, Josephine must convince her friends to help her and use her cricket skills to save her dad from Mariss’ clutches.
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Fast pitch
by Nic Stone
Working hard to prove that Black girls belong at bat, softball captain Shenice Lockwood must prove herself on and off the field when a family secret is revealed, breaking her focus on the game as the championship fast approaches. Illustrations.
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Black boy joy
by Kwame Mbalia
Featuring contributions from such critically acclaimed Black authors as Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft and Kwame Mbalia, this celebration of Black boyhood is told through a brilliant collection of stories, comics and poems.
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Merci Suárez can't dance
by Meg Medina
A follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears finds Merci embarking on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker and a bossy classmate’s plan for the annual Heart Ball.
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Simon B. Rhymin'
by Dwayne Reed
Dreaming of becoming a world-famous rapper, Chicago fifth grader Simon Barnes is forced to confront his shyness and fear of speaking in public to demonstrate his talents during an oral presentation at school.
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Knight of the cape
by Terry Catasús Jennings
Longing to make a difference like the heroes in the classics she reads with her Abuela, Dominguita follows the examples of Don Quixote to do good deeds for her neighbors while proving to a class bully that girls can be knights, too. Illustrations.
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Lupe Wong won't dance
by Donna Barba Higuera
Lupe Wong needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite baseball pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, but her plan goes awry when she has to learn square dancing in gym class
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It ain't so awful, falafel
by Firoozeh Dumas
Eleven-year-old Zomorod, originally from Iran, tells her story of growing up Iranian in Southern California during the Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis of the late 1970s
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Orientation
by Preeti Chhibber
"After Kamala is caught by news cameras taking on a super villain, she gets a letter from Captain Marvel herself! It's great that she's fighting crime and sticking up for people, but maybe a regular school isn't the best place to learn how to do that. Ifshe wants to continue as Ms. Marvel, she's going to need to take on some new extracurricular activities--mainly, training with other young super heroes alongside the Avengers!"
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J.D. and the great barber battle
by J. Dillard
Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series that will appeal to early and reluctant readers alike.
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Peter Lee's notes from the field
by Angela Ahn
"Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust. Even worse, his grandmother, Hammy, is sick, and no one will talk to Peter or L.B. about it. Perhaps his days as a scientist aren't quite behind him yet. Armed with notebooks and pens, Peter puts his observation and experimental skills to the test to see what he can do for Hammy"
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Too small Tola
by Atinuke
Presents three tales of an endearing and enduring character, Tola, who lives in an apartment in the busy city of Lagos, Nigeria, with her sister, brother and grandmommy
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Amina's voice
by Hena Khan
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school in the wake of a community tragedy. By the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.
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Amina's song
by Hena Khan
A companion to the award-winning Amina’s Voice finds Amina discouraged by the lack of interest her Greendale friends show in her visit to Pakistan before giving a class presentation about Malala Yousafzai.
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Displacement
by Kiku Hughes
On a visit to San Francisco, Kiku finds herself transported in time back to the 1940s Japanese-American internment camp that her late grandmother, Ernestina, was forcibly relocated to during World War II
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Dawn raid
by Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
After the police raid their house, Lenny starts talking about protests and injustices against Pacific Islanders by the government, which inspires the whole family to become involved in the movement
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Cece Rios and the desert of souls
by Kaela Rivera
Privately questioning her remote community’s superstitions about dangerous powerful spirits in their Devil’s Alley home, Cecelia Rios experiments with the forbidden art of brujería to rescue her kidnapped sister.
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Ellie tames a tiger
by Callie Barkley
While Ellie struggles to rehearse with a reluctant classmate for an upcoming school performance, her fellow Critter Club members rescue an adorable kitten that wreaks havoc in their barn. Illustrations.
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Amari and the night brothers
by B. B. Alston
Thirteen-year-old Amari, a poor Black girl from the projects, gets an invitation from her missing brother to join the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs and join in the fight against an evil magician
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Aru Shah and the end of time
by Roshani Chokshi
Telling fibs in order to fit in better with her wealthier peers, 12-year-old Aru Shah spends her school break at the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, where her decision to light a cursed lamp unwittingly releases an ancient demon. By the author of The Star-Touched Queen.
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Aru Shah and the city of gold
by Roshani Chokshi
Searching for her mentors in a city of gold on the brink of war, Aru questions the identity of her Sleeper’s daughter sister and her own commitment to fighting the demon army on behalf of increasingly devious gods. .
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Elatsoe
by Darcie Little Badger
"Imagine an America very similar to our own. This America been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples. Elatsoe lives in this slightly stranger America. She can raise the ghosts of dead animals, a skill passed down through generations of her Lipan Apache family. Her beloved cousin has just been murdered, in a town that wants no prying eyes. But she is going to do more than pry"
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Tristan Strong punches a hole in the sky by Kwame MbaliaHaunted by the bus accident that ended his best friend’s life, seventh grader Tristan Strong dreads a visit to his grandparents’ Alabama farm before a bizarre living doll snatches away his friend’s notebook and draws him into a world of burning seas, iron monsters and exhausted black folk heroes.
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Tristan Strong destroys the world
by Kwame Mbalia
A sequel to Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky finds an exhausted Tristan Strong returning to Alke and reuniting with sidekick Gum Baby when his grandmother is abducted by an unknown, vengeance-seeking culprit.
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Ancestor approved : intertribal stories for kids
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
A volume of interconnected stories and poems set at a Native American Dance for Mother Earth Powwow celebration in Ann Arbor, Michigan, includes contributions by such new and veteran writers as Joseph Bruchac, Dawn Quigley and Traci Sorell. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The comeback
by E. L. Shen
Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen dreams of being a figure skating champion, but a remarkably talented new girl at the arena and a racist classmate at school test her resolve
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Isaiah Dunn is my hero by Kelly J. BaptistReferring to his late father’s journal for advice on how to be the man of the house, young Isaiah taps the support and ideas of two school friends who help him navigate rules and manage without superpowers. By the award-winning author of Young.
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Measuring up
by Lily Lamotte
Having just moved to Seattle from Taiwan, twelve-year-old Cici enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food
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Pie in the Sky
by Remy Lai
Feeling as out of place as if he landed on Mars when his family moves to an English-speaking country, 11-year-old Jingwen dreams about the cakes he would have baked with his late father, a hope that is challenged by his mother's strict kitchen safety rules.
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Twins by Varian JohnsonFeaturing graphic art by the illustrator of Edwidge Danticat’s My Mommy Medicine, a series debut by the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance finds twins Maureen and Francine distinguishing themselves for the first time by pursing separate interests at the beginning of the sixth grade.
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Before the ever after
by Jacqueline Woodson
The son of an idolized pro-football star begins noticing the contrast between his father’s angry, forgetful behavior and his superhero reputation before adjusting to a new reality involving difficult symptoms stemming from his father’s numerous head injuries. By the National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming.
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King and the dragonflies
by Kacen Callender
A 12-year-old boy spends days in the mystical Louisiana bayou to come to terms with a sibling’s sudden death, his grief-stricken family and the disappearance of his former best friend amid whispers about the latter’s sexual orientation. By the award-winning author of Hurricane Child. Illustrations.
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American as paneer pie
by Supriya Kelkar
Feeling like she lives two lives as the only Indian American girl in her school, Lekha Divekar is excited to meet a Desi newcomer only to discover that her proud new friend has just relocated to America and is not content to be quiet about bullying.
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A Wish in the Dark
by Christina Soontornvat
Escaping from the prison where he was born, Pong discovers harrowing truths about the gap between the world’s privileged ruling class and impoverished laborers, while the prison warden’s daughter who is hunting him uncovers other daunting secrets.
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Clean getaway
by Nic Stone
An 11-year-old boy confronts the realities of race relations, past and present, and his unconventional grandmother’s mysterious agenda during an unplanned Spring Break road trip through the once-segregated American South. By the award-winning author of Dear Martin.
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Stargazing
by Jen Wang
Chinese-American student Christine is devastated when her artistic best friend, Moon, falls dangerously ill amid revelations that she has been having visions about celestial beings telling her she does not really belong on Earth.
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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. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Sea Sirens
by Amy Chu
A spunky Vietnamese-American surfer girl and her cantankerous talking cat plunge into a fantasy world of oceanic marvels and mayhem in a series debut inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Sea Fairies.
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Other words for home
by Jasmine Warga
Sent with her mother to the safety of a relative's home in Cincinnati when her Syrian community is overshadowed by violence, Jude worries for the beloved family members who were left behind and forges a new sense of identity shaped by friends and changing perspectives.
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For black girls like me
by Mariama Lockington
A lyrical story inspired by the author’s own life finds an African American adoptee into a white family exploring the complexities of family, race, sisterhood and belonging. A first novel by the author of The Lucky Daughter.
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Midsummer's mayhem
by Rajani LaRocca
A contemporary retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream follows an 11-year-old Indian-American girl's effort to prepare a winning entry for a local baking contest, a competition that is challenged when her father, a famous food writer, mysteriously loses his sense of taste.
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Genesis begins again
by Alicia Williams
A 13-year-old girl who is so oppressed by low self-esteem that she keeps a list of the things she hates about herself must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to learn to love herself.
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The bridge home
by Padma Venkatraman
Facing daunting prospects on the streets of Chennai, two runaway sisters finds shelter and friendship on an abandoned bridge with two homeless boys before an illness forces them to choose between survival and freedom.
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The serpent's secret
by Sayantani DasGupta
When a rakkhosh demon attacks her family on the morning of her 12th birthday, Kiranmala discovers that her parents' fantastical stories about their ties to royalty are true and is whisked away by two crush-worthy princes to a parallel dimension filled with magic, winged horses, moving maps and talking birds.
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City of the plague god : Rick Riordan Presents
by Sarwat Chadda
"Thirteen-year-old Sikander Aziz has to team up with the hero Gilgamesh in order to stop Nergal, the ancient god of plagues, from wiping out the population of Manhattan in this adventure based on Mesopotamian mythology"
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Caterpillar summer
by Gillian McDunn
Helping to care for her beloved special-needs brother in the years after their father's passing, Cat suffers a personal setback that prompts her to visit the home of the grandparents she has never met, where she finds renewal in simply being able to be a kid.
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Blended
by Sharon M. Draper
Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police
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The first rule of punk
by Celia C. Pérez
When her first day at a new school is overshadowed by a clash with a queen bee and her dress code violating punk-rock clothes, 12-year-old Malú listens to her faraway dad's advice and resolves to be herself by pursuing the interests she loves and standing up to an anti-punk administration. A first novel.
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Sal & Gabi break the universe
by Carlos Alberto Hernandez
In order to heal after his mother's death, thirteen-year-old Sal learns to reach into time and space to retrieve things--and people--from other universes
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Sal & Gabi fix the universe
by Carlos Alberto Hernandez
A follow-up to Sal and Gabi Break the Universe finds Sal struggling to prevent his cautious Papi from closing Sal’s wormholes to other universes, before a rogue Gabi from an apocalyptic alternate dimension starts wreaking havoc amid a classmate’s disappearance.
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On her wings : the story of Toni Morrison
by Jerdine Nolen
This gorgeous nonfiction picture book biography focuses on Toni Morrison, who grew up listening to the stories all around her, as she became a groundbreaking American author writing about her people. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Maya's song
by Renée Watson
This breathtaking picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and how her work still resonates today. Illustrations.
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Dr. Mae Jemison : brave rocketeer
by Heather Alexander
"Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained dancer, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Dr. Jemison's thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, including the secrets of NASA"
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Who is Kamala Harris?
by Kirsten Anderson
Profiles Kamala Harris, U.S. senator and the first woman to be elected vice president of the United States, detailing the actions she has taken to achieve success in politics
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Mahatma Gandhi
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Traces the life of Mahatma Gandhi, including his time in England and South Africa to his return to India, and shares his philosophy of nonviolent resistance
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Yayoi Kusama : from here to infinity
by Sarah J. S Suzuki
Written by a curator at The Museum of Modern Art, this book features reproductions by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) and tells the story of her life and artistic vision to cover the world with dots.
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Reshma Saujani : Girls Who Code founder
by Jill Sherman
Reshma Saujani is an attorney and the first Indian American woman to run for US Congress. She later founded Girls Who Code to close the gender gap in technology. This inspiring biography shares Saujani's story
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Who was Sojourner Truth? by Yona Zeldis McDonoughIllustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general.
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Who is Maria Tallchief? by Catherine GourleyOffers readers the story of Maria Tallchief, a Native American woman who was born on a reservation in 1925 and grew up to become America's first prima ballerina under the direction of George Balanchine.
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Malala : activist for girls' education
by Raphale Frier
A picture book biography of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist describes how as a teen she was violently targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure educational rights for girls.
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Tallchief : America's prima ballerina
by Maria Tallchief
Ballerina Maria Tallchief describes her childhood on an Osage reservation, her talents as a youngster, the development of her love of dance, and her rise to success in that field. 12,500 first printing.
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Nelson Mandela
by Kadir Nelson
Presents a biography of the former South African president best known for his political activism and relentless fight to end apartheid. By the award-winning illustrator of Henry's Freedom Box and Coretta Scott. 100,000 first printing.
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Muhammad Ali
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon
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Serena Williams : tennis star
by Kate Moening
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Serena Williams. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"
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Vera Wang : enduring style
by Katherine E. Krohn
Presents the life of the designer and businesswoman, describing her Chinese American background, her career in fashion, her beginnings as a designer of wedding gowns, and the expansion into skating costumes, evening gowns, and other products
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I am Sonia Sotomayor by Brad MeltzerA latest entry in the best-selling biographical series introduces the youngest students to the life and achievements of Sonia Sotomayor, honoring the character traits that helped her to become America's first Latina Supreme Court Justice. By the History Channel host and best-selling author of Heroes for My Daughter.
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Who was Ida B. Wells? by Sarah FabinyA WhoHQ introductory biography of the history-shaping 19th-century black female journalist describes Ida B. Wells’ early experiences as a slave, her lifelong advocacy for equality for African Americans and her co-founding of the NAACP.
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It's Trevor Noah : born a crime : stories from a South African childhood
by Trevor Noah
A middle-grade adaptation of The Daily Show host's best-selling adult memoir traces his experiences growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid, describing how he used his wits and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. TV tie-in. Simultaneous eBook
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Who was Rosa Parks?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, a seemingly small act that triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." Original.
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Who is Oprah Winfrey? by Barbara KramerThe story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring people in the world traces Oprah Winfrey’s life from her difficult childhood through her accomplishments as a talk-show host, actress, producer, media mogul and philanthropist.
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