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New kid by Jerry CraftEnrolled 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. This is the first time that a graphic novel has won the Newbery Award/
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The undefeated
by Kwame Alexander
"Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes."
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Scary stories for young foxes
by Christian McKay Heidicker
When seven little foxes sneak out of their warm den to find the storyteller, they try to make it through all eight scary stories before they head home for the night
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Other words for home by Jasmine WargaSent 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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Genesis begins again by Alicia WilliamsA 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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