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Up!: How Families Around the World Carry Their Little Ones by Susan HughesA multicultural tour of how small children are carried depicts 10 diverse world regions, ranging from Afghanistan and northern Canada to Peru and West Africa, where family members lovingly carry babies in slings, on shoulders, in backpacks, on hips, in baskets and in arms.
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Hair Love: A Celebration of Daddies and Daughters Everywhere by Matthew A CherryAn ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Illustrated by the award-wining artist of Little Leaders.
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Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Parker CurryIn a story inspired by the young author’s viral photo of her awestruck response to First Lady Michelle Obama’s portrait, a young girl visits Washington, D.C.’s National Portrait Gallery and finds her life transformed by the historical examples of its subjects.
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Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman AlexieA 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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Say Hello! by Rachel IsadoraThe 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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Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah DooleyA child is sent to find a younger brother at dinnertime and is introduced to a variety of cultures through encountering the many different ways rice is prepared at the different households visited.
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The Skin You Live in
by Michael Tyler
Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose, offering a venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
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Pink is for Boys by Robb PearlmanReframes blue-and-pink gender stereotypes in an uplifting celebration of how colors are for everyone, depicting a multicultural group of relatable characters who engage in favorite activities, from racing cars and playing baseball to dressing up and dancing, just because they enjoy them.
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Good People Everywhere by Lynea GillenFollows ordinary people as they perform good deeds for others, including carpenters repairing homes damaged by storms, parents preparing dinners for their families, and doctors delivering babies.
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I Am Enough by Grace ByersShares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.
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Same, Same but Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki-ShawPen pals Elliot and Kailash discover that even though they live in different countries--America and India--they both love to climb trees, have pets, and ride a school bus.
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Happy in Our Skin by Fran ManushkinDepicts families of different colors and orientations as they play at a park, swim, and celebrate at a block party.
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The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jennifer WojtowiczShunned at school because he sprouts flowers every full moon, Rink Bowagon makes a special pair of shoes for a classmate who is able to appreciate his unique abilities.
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna HoA 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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Ambitious Girl by Meena HarrisA girl sees a woman labeled as having too much ambition, but when the girl considers its definition she finds herself inspired and realizes ambition is required to make changes to the world and have her voice be heard.
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Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly AnandAfter Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance.
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Night Shift Daddy by Eileen SpinelliThe touching picture book tells the story of a little girl and her Daddy and the moments they share together before he leaves for work at night and when he arrives home in the morning.
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My Travelin' Eye by Jenny Sue Kostecki-ShawJenny Sue loves that her "travelin' eye" lets her see the world in a special way, and so she is not happy when her teacher suggests that her parents take her to an opthamologist to fix the lazy eye.
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Islandborn by Junot DíazA 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.
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Two Bicycles in Beijing by Teresa RobesonLunzi and Huangche were made in the same bicycle factory and remained close in a shop, but when Huangche is purchased before Lunzi, she races through Beijing seeking her friend. Includes glossary of Mandarin Chinese terms and descriptions of the places visited.
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G My Name Is Girl by Dawn MasiPublished to coincide with 2021’s International Women’s Day, a diverse alphabet picture book celebrates global girlhood while honoring the character traits—including bravery, outspokeness and wisdom—that make each depicted girl special.
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My Day with the Panye by Tami CharlesIn the hills above Port-au-Prince, a young girl named Fallon wants more than anything to carry a large woven basket to the market, just like her Manman. As she watches her mother wrap her hair in a mouchwa, Fallon tries to twist her own braids into a scarf and balance the empty panye atop her head, but realizes it's much harder than she thought.
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The Name Jar by Yangsook ChoiAfter Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, she is anxious for her new classmates to like her, so to find a name they can more easily pronounce, they decide to help her by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from.
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Coco-chan's Kimono by Kumiko SudōAs Coco-chan waits for her mother to finish sewing her new kimono, she falls asleep and dreams she is in a magical garden filled with extraordinary creatures. Includes instructions for making a paper kimono.
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Peek!: A Thai Hide-and-Seek by Minfong HoMonkeys in the banyan tree, marching elephants, crowing red-tailed roosters, and other jungle animals all come to Papa's aid when he goes in search of missing Baby, in a colorful picture book with cut-paper collages and watercolor illustrations.
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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji by F. ZiaAneel and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tell stories, use their imaginations, and make delicious roti, a traditional Indian flatbread.
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Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia SotomayorThe 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.
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Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena KhanA colorful celebration of the world of Islam features a young Muslim girl who introduces such traditional cultural objects as a red prayer rug and a blue hijab. By the author of Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story.
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Ten Days and Nine Nights: An Adoption Story by Yumi HeoA young girl eagerly awaits the arrival of her newly-adopted sister from Korea, while her whole family prepares, in a simple, sweet, and child-centric look at the adoption process from the eyes of a soon-to-be older sibling.
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You are enough: A Book about Inclusion by Margaret O'HairAn uplifting and inclusive story inspired by the life of Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez reminds young readers how important it is to embrace personal differences, acknowledge that everyone belongs and take pride in being oneself.
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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj MuhammadThe Muslim-American Olympic medalist and social justice activist presents a vibrantly illustrated story about two sisters who endure criticism and bullying when they begin school on the first day the elder wears her beautiful blue hijab.
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Rainbow Weaver by Linda Elovitz MarshallIxchel, a young Mayan girl who is not allowed to use her mother's thread to weave, exercises her ingenuity and repurposes plastic bags to create colorful weavings.
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Leila in Saffron by Rukhsanna GuidrozA colorful journey of self-discovery and identity follows the experiences of a little girl who visits her grandmother's house for their culturally inspired weekly family dinner, where she learns about her heritage from the art and people of her world.
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The Sound of All Things by Myron UhlbergA young boy tries to describe the sounds of a busy Coney Island visit to his two deaf parents through sign language, a challenge that prompts his visit to the library to find a book that will help him expand his vocabulary in ways that will help him to better convey his experiences.
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble MaillardA celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea.
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Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-BigelowFrustrated 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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Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration by Samara Cole DoyonTold by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a song, a poem and a celebration about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin.
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