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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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The book tells the story of the first day of school for two sisters on one's first day of hijab. Faizah's older sister Asiya is wearing a hijab for the first time, which represents being strong. Faizah admires her sister's beautiful blue hijab but hears other children making fun of her. The sisters follow their mother's advice, finding new ways to be strong and true to themselves in the face of bullying. The themes of tolerance, self-esteem and embracing different points of view can be beneficial for young readers.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.

Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family [Muhammad, Ibtihaj, Ali, S. K., Aly, Hatem] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

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At birth, Ella receives the "gift" of obedience from a fairy. She must obey any order but Ella is strong-willed and does not accept her fate. Ella must go on a quest to break the curse forever. Ella is a strong character that does not just sit back and let life happen to her. Her determination can be empowering for readers, demonstrating that they do not have to be complacent and can instead take control of their own destinies.

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At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift-the "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...

Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.

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Ella Enchanted (Trophy Newbery) - Kindle edition by Levine, Gail Carson. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ella Enchanted (Trophy Newbery).

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This book shows a comedy filled portrayal of sisterhood. The story is the first of many Ramona Quimby books, depicting her relatable childhood. In this first book, Ramona's wild imagination and knack for getting into chaos proves to be a bit of a challenge for her older sister, Beezus. Beezus must find the patience to be a responsible older sister for Ramona. This heartwarming story lends a voice to the experience of girls. Ramona is an extraordinary character filled with curiosity, encouraging readers to be themselves.

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Newbery Award winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portrayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book.

Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn't always easy for Beezus Quimby. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be...especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus's birthday party. Will Beezus find the patience to handle her little sister before Ramona turns her big day into a complete disaster?

"An important reminder of the good that can come when you throw yourself fully into any situation and draw outside the lines," says Brightly in their article "12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes."

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Beezus and Ramona (Ramona, 1) [Cleary, Beverly, Rogers, Jacqueline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Beezus and Ramona (Ramona, 1)

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Coraline steps through a door to find another world, similar to her own, seeming to be even better at first. But soon she discovers that there is another mother and another father there who want to her to stay. They want to change her and keep her with them forever. Coraline must be brave and resourceful as she tries to escape this alternate reality. The character of Coraline can empower readers as she is courageous, witty, and determined, controlling her own destiny.

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Coraline 10th Anniversary Edition - Kindle edition by Gaiman, Neil, McKean, Dave. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Coraline 10th Anniversary Edition.

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This science fiction book is the story of the adventures of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe as they travel through time and space to search for Meg's father who disappeared while engaging in a secret government project. This book is full of action, adventure, and twists at every turn. As the characters journey through space and time, Meg also engages in a journey of self-discovery. She realizes that she has the potential to stand on her own two feet and accomplish anything she sets her mind to. These characteristics of perseverance, determination, and reflection can be empowering to all readers.

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It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger.

"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."

A tesseract (in case the reader doesn't know) is a wrinkle in time. To tell more would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Miss L'Engle's unusual book. A Wrinkle in Time A Wrinkle in Time is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal. It is the first book in The Time Quintet, which consists of A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters , and An Acceptable Time A Wrinkle in Time

This title has Common Core connections.

A Wind in the Door
A Swiftly Tilting Planet

Many Waters
An Acceptable Time
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel Intergalactic P.S. 3 by Madeleine L'Engle; illustrated by Hope Larson: A standalone story set in the world of A Wrinkle in Time The Austin Family Chronicles Meet the Austins The Moon by Night The Young Unicorns A Ring of Endless Light Troubling a Star

Dragons in the Waters
A House Like a Lotus

And Both Were Young

Camilla

The Joys of Love

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A Wrinkle in Time - Kindle edition by L'Engle, Madeleine. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading A Wrinkle in Time.

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This day-in-the-life story follows Olivia. a high energy little girl. Olivia is ready to try anything and everything. She is articulate, independent, and confident, a great choice of introducing strong girls in literature to younger readers. She has an incredible imagination and uses it to go on extraordinary adventures while teaching young children to always be themselves.

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Olivia - Kindle edition by Falconer, Ian, Falconer, Ian, Dame Edna. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Olivia.

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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After the death of her parents in India, a young girl named Mary is sent to live in Yorkshire with her relatives. Alone, she explores her uncle's home and discovers a secret garden that has been neglected over the years. With the help of a young gardener, Mary makes new friends and works to return the garden to its former glory. This story reinforces themes of curiosity, determination, and friendship for readers of all ages.

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The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialization in The American Magazine (November 1910 - August 1911).

When Mary Lennox, the unloved, contrary and spoiled ten-year-old, is found alone in the deserted house after her parents' death, she is sent to live with an uncle whom she has never known.

In Yorkshire, England, at his secluded Misselthwaite Manor, Martha Sowerby, a warm-hearted chambermaid, introduces Mary to the late Mrs. Craven and her private walled garden, which has been locked for years.
As Mary becomes curious to explore this secret garden, will she be able to find the key?

Published more than a hundred years ago, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a prominent children's classic. It is regarded as one of the best works of the twentieth century children's literature.

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The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialization in The American Magazine (November 1910 - August 1911). When Mary Lennox, the unloved, contrary and spoiled ten-year-old, is found alone in the d...

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Dozens of children respond to an ad looking for gifted children and are put through puzzling tests. Four children, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance, succeed and are tasked with a secret mission. To accomplish it, the kids must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, finding mystery and secrets around every corner. The Society's story continues over the additional three books in the series.

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Amazon.com: The Mysterious Benedict Society (Audible Audio Edition): Trenton Lee Stewart, Del Roy, Listening Library: Books

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Eleven-year-old Anne Shirley has been bounced around to foster homes and orphanages. One day she is sent by mistake to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert at the snug white farmhouse called Green Gables. When she arrives, she wants to stay forever, but Anne is not who they were expecting. She is mischievous and has a wild imagination. Her story continues throughout the eight book series.

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Life is forever changed at Green Gables, a tranquil farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island, with the arrival of a redheaded chatterbox named Anne. The spirited, precocious 11-year-old orphan finds 'scope for imagination" everywhere she looks, transforming the lives of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, her elderly guardians, with her merry doings and misadventures. win her a warm circle of friends, just as they have won the hearts of readers around the world.
Anne - spelled with an "e," as she gravely informs new acquaintances - builds a world of enchantment around Green Gables and its surrounding woodlands, lakes, and valleys. Thanks to the freckle-faced girl's imaginative musings, the rustic region's natural wonders blossom into a fairyland of endless romance. Anne's inspired prattle, goodwill, and joie de vivre
Since its first appearance in 1908, the novel has led generations of children to laugh and cry - but mostly laugh - along with this beloved story's vivacious heroine. Now this inexpensive, abridged edition introduces new readers to the ageless charm of a fanciful world made real by love and friendship. The inspiration for 2016 PBS movie and the 2017 CBC/Netflix Anne mini-series.

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Anne of Green Gables (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)

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Anne of Green Gables (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) [L. M. Montgomery] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Anne of Green Gables (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)

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The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

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The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

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This is one of many books about the cases taken on by the fictional detective, Nancy Drew. In this story Nancy Drew is pulled into two mysteries! One involves a band of thieves that has been secretly stealing furniture for resale and the other involves the missing will of Josiah Crowley. Nancy Drew must investigate and search for clues to solve the seemingly unrelated cases.

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The Secret of the Old Clock [Keene, Carolyn] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Secret of the Old Clock

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The Babysitter's Club: Kristy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier

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The Babysitter's Club: Kristy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier

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These graphic novel adaptations of the original series by Ann M Martin are a great way for readers to engage with the stories of friendship presented in the Babysitter's Club books. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. They work together to deal with cranky toddlers, strict parents, and mysterious secrets. Kristy's Great Idea depicts the origins of the Babysitters Club. She and her friends meet each week and help the families in their communities.

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A graphic novel adapted and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile !

Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.

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Kristy's Great Idea: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #1) (Revised edition): Full-Color Edition (1) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix)

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Kristy's Great Idea: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #1) (Revised edition): Full-Color Edition (1) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) [Telgemeier, Raina, Martin, Ann M., Telgemeier, Raina] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborn

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Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborn

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This first installment of the Magic Tree House series follows Jack and Annie as a mysterious tree house whisks them into the past, to the time of the dinosaurs. Jack and Annie must figure out how to get home before they are stuck with the dinosaurs! These books are full of magic, mystery, and time travel that will captivate readers as there are a multitude of historic moments and locations the kids end up in.

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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

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Amazon - Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1): Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca: 9780679824114: Books

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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis

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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis

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This is one of many books in the I Survived series, a collection of historical fiction books that occur in major events throughout history. In this book, ten year-old George and his family are passengers on the Titanic. George is exploring the ship when suddenly the boat is hit, water is everywhere, and George is faced with a terrifying situation.

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The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times -bestselling series!

Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever.Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times -bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!

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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 [Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

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This contemporary classic is the first book in the series, Brian's Saga. In this page-turning adventure Brian is the lone survivor of a plane crash, stuck in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothes and a hatchet. Slowly Brian must learn survival skills and find the courage to keep going as he hopes for rescue.

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This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared-and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.

Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother's infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present.

At first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills-how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire-and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.

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Amazon.com: Hatchet: 9781416936473: Paulsen, Gary: Books

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

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The world's most famous game maker has designed a new library in Kyle's town. To celebrate opening night a lock-in occurs and once the morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must figure out clues and solve puzzles to find the hidden escape route. The action-packed adventures and puzzles continue in the rest of the series, Mr. Lemoncello's Library.

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Now a Nickelodeon Original Movie! Over 100 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List! 44 State Award Lists! Discover what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in all the world" in this fun-filled, action-packed bestseller from the much-loved co-author of I Funny and Treasure Hunters ! Booklist , Starred ReviewAnd look for the puzzle-packed sequels- Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race !

"A worthy successor to....Willy Wonka." -

When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be there! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library-it's getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book-extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more!

"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at ...this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

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Amazon.com: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library eBook : Grabenstein, Chris: Kindle Store

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This is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia. Readers are introduced to the magical land of Narnia in this book after two friends are hurled into another world while they were on a daring quest. The friends must evade an evil sorceress and through the help of the Lion, Aslan, create and explore the expansive world of Narnia. Readers can continue reading about the events in Narnia through the rest of the series.

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Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read.

Narnia . . . a land frozen in eternal winter . . . a country waiting to be set free

Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew , the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years

On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.

This ebook contains the complete text and art. Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices.

This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to journey back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia .

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The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia Book 1)

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The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia Book 1) - Kindle edition by Lewis, C.S., Baynes, Pauline. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia Book 1).

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This is the first installment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. This is a light-hearted fantasy about a young boy who learns his father is Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Percy and his friends must set out on a quest to find the entrance to the Underworld to save his family and stop a war between the Greek Gods.

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Lightning Thief, The (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

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Lightning Thief, The (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) - Kindle edition by Riordan, Rick. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Lightning Thief, The (Percy Jackson and the Olympians,…

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

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In this story, a young Asian girl connects with her mother, grandmother, and little sister noticing that their eye kiss in the corners, just like her. This connection empowers the young girl and she expresses love and appreciation for her identity and beauty. This book promotes self-affirmation and empowerment for young readers.

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A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR's 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes , Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library's Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021

This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future.

Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages.

"This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one's roots is breathtaking." - Kirkus (starred review)

"A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy." - Booklist (starred review)

"A poignant testament to familial love and legacy." - Publishers Weekly

Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners - Kindle edition by Ho, Joanna, Ho, Dung. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Eyes That Kiss in the Corners.

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In The Paper Bag Princess, the princess Elizabeth is preparing to marry Prince Ronald but before they are able to get married, a dragon burns down their castle and everything in it, then kidnaps Ronald! The princess puts on a paper bag and sets off to save her prince. This unconventional fairytale is a great story for building strong and empowered women as the traditional story is flipped on its head.

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Paperbag Princess 40th Anniversary Edition

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Paperbag Princess 40th Anniversary Edition on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Paperbag Princess 40th Anniversary Edition

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This story follows Matilda, a brilliant young girl, that is quite different from the rest of her family. She feels misunderstood and escapes into the world of reading. The book follows her antics at home and school as she plays pranks on her family and principal while developing telekinetic powers.

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"Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian.... [His] stories work better in audio than in print." ( The New York Times )

"The Trunchbull" is no match for Matilda!

Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different, but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves, and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

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Amazon.com: Matilda (Audible Audio Edition): Roald Dahl, Kate Winslet, Listening Library: Audible Books & Originals

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The books included in this Padlet were selected to provide inspiration for students. The collection serves not only as a jumping off point for readers to find their next book, but also as a way for them to expand their horizons when reading, providing opportunities for readers to branch off and discover new authors or genres. The Padlet also serves as a place where readers can turn to find themselves reflected in literature and can also read stories written from a perspective that is different from their own. The collection includes a wide range of materials organized by general themes: Award winning books, banned & challenged books, books centered on Black stories, books with strong female characters, and notable book series. Within these categories, a variety of books are presented reflecting multiple different genres and options for younger readers as well as those that may be more advanced. 

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The books included in this Padlet were selected to provide inspiration for students. The collection serves not only as a jumping off point for readers to find their next book, but also as a way for them to expand their horizons when reading, providing opportunities for readers to branch off and discover new authors or genres. The Padlet also serves as a place where readers can turn to find themselves reflected in literature and can also read stories written from a perspective that is different from their own. The collection includes a wide range of materials organized by general themes: Award winning books, banned & challenged books, books centered on Black stories, books with strong female characters, and notable book series. Within these categories, a variety of books are presented reflecting multiple different genres and options for younger readers as well as those that may be more advanced. 

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D Taylor

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D Taylor

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This book tells the story of a family's struggle in the face of racism and social injustice during the Depression while following Cassie's story as she becomes a more independent girl, drawing strength from her dignity and self-respect. This book was banned for "racial bias" as well as including "inappropriate" subjects and language for young readers.

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Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning masterpiece with an introduction written and read by Jacqueline Woodson, just in time for its 40th anniversary!

Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And it is also Cassie's story - Cassie Logan, an independent girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family, even as she learns to draw strength from her own sense of dignity and self-respect.

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Amazon.com: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Audible Audio Edition): Lynne Thigpen, Mildred D. Taylor, Jacqueline Woodson, Listening Library: Books

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This book caused debate and outrage as the protagonist is a transgender girl discovering herself and how to accurately present herself to the world.

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Be who you are.

When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.

George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, really wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part...because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte - but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.

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Amazon.com: George (Audible Audio Edition): Alex Gino, Jamie Clayton, Scholastic Audio: Books

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After James drops magic crystals by an old peach tree, he is taken on an adventure inside the now giant peach with some oversized insect friends. It was banned for containing magical elements and references to alcohol, violence, and possible sexual inferences.

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A little magic can take you a long way.

After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends - Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!

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Amazon.com: James and the Giant Peach (Audible Audio Edition): Roald Dahl, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Listening Library: Audible Books & Originals

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This story follows the adventure of a young boy, discovering new things after he wakes up on a snowy day. The charming book was awarded a Caldecott for the illustrations throughout and broke the color barrier in mainstream children's media.

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The magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child's bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.

New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of "Top Check Outs of All Time"

In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter's small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.

Ezra Jack Keats was also the creator of such classics as Goggles, A Letter to Amy, Pet Show!, Peter's Chair, and A Whistle for Willie.

(This book is also available in Spanish, as Un dia de nieve.)

Praise for The Snowy Day:
"Keats made Peter's world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even more-a kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just be outside, surrounded by snow that's begging to be enjoyed." - The Atlantic

"Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."- Publisher's Weekly

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The Snowy Day Board Book [Keats, Ezra Jack] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Snowy Day Board Book

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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This Newbery winner examines the power of an unexpected friendship as Ivan, a gorilla in captivity, meets a baby's elephant taken from the wild and reexamines his life at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall.

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Amazon.com: The One and Only Ivan: 9780061992278: Applegate, Katherine, Castelao, Patricia: Books

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This wordless picture book is a classic that tells a whimsical tale of a Tuesday on which frogs could fly, complete with beautiful watercolor illustrations earning the it Caldecott Medal.

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Tuesday [Wiesner, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tuesday

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Follow along on Stanley Yelnats's adventure at a boy's detention center in which he begins to uncover what is really going on at the camp. This Newbery Medal winner keeps readers on the edge of their seats with every turn of the page.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER * ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME

Dig deep in this award-winning, modern classic that will remind readers that adventure is right around the corner--or just under your feet!

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.

It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment-and redemption.

"A smart jigsaw puzzle of a novel." - New York Times

*Includes a double bonus: an excerpt from Small Steps, the follow-up to Holes, as well as an excerpt from the New York Times bestseller Fuzzy Mud.

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Holes (Holes Series) [Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky, Bagram Ibatoulline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Holes (Holes Series)

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This graphic novel follows Callie and the drama she encounters on stage and off while working on her middle school's drama production. It was banned for the inclusion of LGBTQ characters.

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Drama: A Graphic Novel [Telgemeier, Raina, Telgemeier, Raina] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Drama: A Graphic Novel

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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell

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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell

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This book tells the heartwarming true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who raised a chick together. The depiction of a nontraditional family shown through this story resulted in it being widely challenged and banned.

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The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition.

At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.

In time for the tenth anniversary of And Tango Makes Three, this Classic Board Book edition is the perfect size for small hands.

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And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books)

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And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books) [Richardson, Justin, Parnell, Peter, Cole, Henry] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books)

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This drama filled story follows Nate as he pursues his Broadway dreams, counting down to the opening night of ET: The Broadway Musical. This book won a Lamda Literary Award (The Lammy's), identified as one of the best LGBTQ stories of the year, celebrating the community that can be seen within the literature world.

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In the sequel to Better Nate Than Ever, Nate Foster's Broadway dreams are finally coming true.

Armed with a one-way ticket to New York City, small-town theater geek Nate is off to start rehearsals for E.T.: The Broadway Musical. It's everything he ever practiced his autograph for! But as thrilling as Broadway is, rehearsals are nothing like Nate expects: Full of intimidating child stars, cut-throat understudies, and a director who can't even remember Nate's name.

Now, as the countdown to opening night is starting to feel more like a time bomb, Nate is going to need more than his lucky rabbit's foot if he ever wants to see his name in lights. He may even need a showbiz miracle.

The companion audiobook to Better Nate Than Ever, which The New York Times called "inspired and inspiring," Five, Six, Seven, Nate! is full of secret admirers, surprise reunions, and twice the drama of middle school...with a lot more glitter.

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Amazon.com: Five, Six, Seven, Nate! (Audible Audio Edition): Tim Federle, Tim Federle, Simon & Schuster Audio: Books

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One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

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One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

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This book follows Delphine and her younger sisters as they travel to Oakland to meet their mother who had previously abandoned them. Throughout the course of the book the relationship of the girls and their mother is explored and begins to change. This book received the Coretta Scott King Award, recognizing outstanding African American authors and illustrators that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.

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In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. A strong option for summer reading-take this book along on a family road trip or enjoy it at home.

This moving, funny novel won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award Finalist. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern's story continues in P.S. Be Eleven and Gone Crazy in Alabama.

Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming will find much to love in One Crazy Summer. Rita Williams-Garcia's books about Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern can also be read alongside nonfiction explorations of American history such as Jason Reynolds's and Ibram X. Kendi's books.

In One Crazy Summer, eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother, Cecile is nothing like they imagined.

While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer.

This novel was the first featured title for Marley D's Reading Party, launched after the success of #1000BlackGirlBooks. Maria Russo, in a New York Times list of "great kids' books with diverse characters," called it "witty and original."
"This vibrant and moving award-winning novel has heart to spare," commented Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich in her Brightly article "Knowing Our History to Build a Brighter Future: Books to Help Kids Understand the Fight for Racial Equality."

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One Crazy Summer [Williams-Garcia, Rita] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One Crazy Summer

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I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosin

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I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosin

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As Celeste Marconi's world is turned around by political turmoil in Chile she is sent to America for protection and must adapt to her new life while holding on to her memories of home. This book is a recipient of the Belpre Medal for the outstanding portrayal of the Latino cultural experience.

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An eleven-year-old's world is upended by political turmoil in this searing novel from an award-winning poet, based on true events in Chile.

Celeste Marconi is a dreamer. She lives peacefully among friends and neighbors and family in the idyllic town of Valparaiso, Chile-until the time comes when even Celeste, with her head in the clouds, can't deny the political unrest that is sweeping through the country. Warships are spotted in the harbor and schoolmates disappear from class without a word. Celeste doesn't quite know what is happening, but one thing is clear: no one is safe, not anymore.

The country has been taken over by a government that declares artists, protestors, and anyone who helps the needy to be considered "subversive" and dangerous to Chile's future. So Celeste's parents-her educated, generous, kind parents-must go into hiding before they, too, "disappear." To protect their daughter, they send her to America.

As Celeste adapts to her new life in Maine, she never stops dreaming of Chile. But even after democracy is restored to her home country, questions remain: Will her parents reemerge from hiding? Will she ever be truly safe again?

Accented with interior artwork, steeped in the history of Pinochet's catastrophic takeover of Chile, and based on many true events, this multicultural ode to the power of revolution, words, and love is both indelibly brave and heartwrenchingly graceful.

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I Lived on Butterfly Hill (The Butterfly Hill Series)

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I Lived on Butterfly Hill (The Butterfly Hill Series) [Agosin, Marjorie, White, Lee] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Lived on Butterfly Hill (The Butterfly Hill Series)

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This story includes a combination of folklore and fantasy to tell the story of a young girl who is determined to accomplish the impossible and touch the moon. Imani's story stands out as her courage and confidence can inspire other young readers to believe in themselves.

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A delightful mix of folklore and fantasy follows Little Imani as she works up the courage and confidence in herself to achieve big things.

Little Imani is the smallest one in her village. The other children make fun of her and tell her she's too tiny, that she's an ant, that a meerkat might stomp her, and that she'll never amount to anything. Imani begins to believe them.

At bedtime, Imani's mama tells her traditional Maasai stories about the moon goddess Olapa and Anansi the spider. They accomplished the impossible. Imani's mama tells her that she is the one who needs to believe if she wants to reach new heights. So Imani sets out to touch the moon.

An unforgettable story about the power of believing in ourselves that is sure to inspire young readers to reach for their own moons.

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Imani's Moon [Brown-Wood, Janay, Mitchell, Hazel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Imani's Moon

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In this book Max discovers the joys of making music after picking up two sticks that fall from the tree in front of his house. He begins to tap along to the sounds of the world around him and young readers might be inspired to drum along with him.

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Max Found Two Sticks (Reading Rainbow Book)

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Amazon.com: Max Found Two Sticks (Reading Rainbow Book): 9780689815935: Pinkney, Brian, Pinkney, Brian: Books

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This book shares about the life of the first African American woman to travel in space and will inspire young readers as they learn about young Mae's curiosity, intelligence, and determination that resulted in her success at NASA.

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Mae Among the Stars [Ahmed, Roda, Burrington, Stasia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mae Among the Stars

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This book emphasizes celebrating Black joy in everyday life by highlighting different experiences in which a young Black girl raises her hands in moments of joy, love, sadness, resistance, and strength.

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This triumphant picture book celebrates Black joy by reclaiming a charged phrase and showing readers how resistance can be part of their everyday lives.

A young Black girl lifts her baby hands up to greet the sun, reaches her hands up for a book on a high shelf, and raises her hands up in praise at a church service. She stretches her hands up high like a plane's wings and whizzes down a hill so fast on her bike with her hands way up. As she grows, she lives through everyday moments of joy, love, and sadness. And when she gets a little older, she joins together with her family and her community in a protest march, where they lift their hands up together in resistance and strength.

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Amazon.com: Hands Up!: 9780593326640: McDaniel, Breanna J., Evans, Shane W.: Books

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I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes & Gordon C James

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I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes & Gordon C James

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This is an upbeat and empowering picture book told from a Black narrator that is proud of every aspect of himself. Throughout the book he highlights everything that makes him who he is and his confidence and honesty is inspiring to readers.

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An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. A perfect gift for any special occasion!

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader.

The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!

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I Am Every Good Thing [Barnes, Derrick, James, Gordon C.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am Every Good Thing

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This book sends a message of hope, assurance, and love to Black and brown children. Charles reassures readers and emphasizes their worth regardless of circumstance, providing a conversation starter and affirmation for all readers.

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A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. The #1 Amazon Best Children's Book of 2020 A Chicago Public Library and New York Public Library's Best Books of 2020 A TODAY's Favorite Children's Books of 2020 A Shelf Awareness's Best Children's and Teen Books of 2020 A Best Books of 2020, School Library Journal A Best Picture Books of 2020, Chicago Public Library A NPR's Best Books of 2020 A Best Picture Books of 2020, Barnes and Noble A Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2020
* "A gem for every household." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Stunning. Powerful. Timely. Illustrated inspiration at its best." -- Horn Book, starred review

Discover this poignant, timely, and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to Black and brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance, and love.

Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughs, through the hardship of adolescent struggles, and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied by illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree, All Because You Matter empowers readers with pride, joy, and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come.

Lyrical, personal, and full of love, All Because You Matter is for the picture book audience what The Hate U Give was for YA and Ghost Boys was for middle grade: a conversation starter, a community touchstone, and a deep affirmation of worth for the young readers who need it most.

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All Because You Matter [Charles, Tami, Collier, Bryan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All Because You Matter

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This Caldecott Medal winning story uses quotes from some of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s notable speeches to tell the story of his life. The biography is enhanced by the collage art that combines watercolor paintings and other patterns.

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This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words.

Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and a list of additional books and web sites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King.

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book, 1)

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book, 1) [Rappaport, Doreen, Collier, Bryan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book, 1)

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My Brother Martin by Christine King Farris

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My Brother Martin by Christine King Farris

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In this book, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister recounts what it was like growing up with him and how his experience in childhood resulted in a movement that would turn the world upside down.

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My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Farris, Christine King, Soentpiet, Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Sisters & Champions, The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Howard Bryant

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Sisters & Champions, The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Howard Bryant

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This is an inspirational true story that shows the journey taken by Venus and Serena Williams as they worked to become the top ranked women in tennis.

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"This one's a winner." --Chicago Tribune

A 2019 ILA Teacher's Choices Reading List Selection!

An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time! Venus and Serena Williams: Best friends. Sisters. Champions.

Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This inspirational true story, written by award-winning sports journalist, Howard Bryant, and brought to beautiful life by Coretta Scott Kind Award and Honor winner, Floyd Cooper, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court in Compton, CA, to Olympic gold medals and becoming the #1 ranked women in the sport of tennis. Here is a worthy ode to Venus and Serena Williams, the incredible sister duo who will go down in history as two of the greatest athletes of all time.

"Alive with warmth and movement, these luminous, soft-edged scenes portray the sisters gradually growing into strong, capable women. A handsome sports biography." --Booklist

"There is a sharp focus in the book on the two sisters' special bond and friendship; it lies at the heart of this biography, and the women's stories are remarkable. It's high time they had their own picture book tribute."--Kirkus

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Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams

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Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams [Bryant, Howard, Cooper, Floyd] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams

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This heartwarming story highlights the relationship between a Black father and daughter. The story empowers readers to love their natural hair and emphasizes the self-confidence that can be found through this.

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A New York Times Bestseller and tie-in to Academy-Award Winning Short Film "Hair Love"

"I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. We need this."
- Jordan Peele, Actor & Filmmaker

It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison.

Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy.

Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair -- and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. A perfect gift for special occasions including Father's Day, birthdays, baby showers, and more!

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Hair Love [Cherry, Matthew A., Harrison, Vashti] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hair Love

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Hidden Figures, The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

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Hidden Figures, The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

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This book brings light to the lives of four African American women who made enormous contributions to NASA's successes, including the first trips into space. The book describes how these Black women overcame gender and racial barriers, inspiring readers to persevere and reach for the stars.

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Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award-nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers!

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math... really good.

They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.

"Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race [Shetterly, Margot Lee, Freeman, Laura] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

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This engaging picture book earned Mo Willems a Caldecott Honor for his illustrations throughout the story. Readers will get a kick out of the varied techniques of persuasion used by the Pigeon as he tries to convince readers to let him drive the bus.

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When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.
In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! [Mo Willems, Mo Willems] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

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In this Newbery Medal winning book brothers Josh and Jordan navigate through growing up both on and off of the basketball court. The themes of family and brotherhood provide an engaging connection for readers.

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"A beautifully measured novel of life and line." -The New York Times Book Review

"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander.

Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.

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The Crossover (The Crossover Series) [Alexander, Kwame, Anyabwile, Dawud, Herrera, Juan Felipe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Crossover (The Crossover Series)

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In this book an artist brings the world to life through the pictures they create, celebrating imagination and creativity. The book was banned because one of the illustrations shows a naked man and woman, leading some to be concerned with the possibility of biblical undertones in the story.

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Draw me a star. And the artist drew a star. It was a good star. Draw me a sun, said the star. And the artist drew a sun. And on the artist draws, bringing the world to life picture by beautiful picture until he is spirited across the night sky by a star that shines on all he has made. In Draw Me a Star, Eric Carle celebrates the imagination in all of us with a beguiling story about a young artist who creates a world of light and possibility.

"A remarkable, quintessentially simple book encompassing Creation, creativity, and the cycle of life within the eternal." - Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

"This book will appeal to readers of all ages. An inspired book in every sense of the word." - School Library Journal

"A fable about the passage through life and its fullness of possibilities, children will like the cumulative effects of the tale, the creation of the world through paints, and Carle's collages flaring with rainbow hues." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Amazon.com: Draw Me a Star (Paperstar Book): 9780698116320: Carle, Eric: Books

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This beloved story encourages kids to speak up and care for the environment around them as the Lorax teaches about the danger of taking the earth for granted. The book was banned because of the negative portrayal of the foresting industry as people thought it was persuading children to be against logging.

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Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about sustainability and protecting the environment!

I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.

Dr. Seuss's beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness and stand up and speak up for others. Experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. The book's final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference.

Printed on recycled paper, this book is the perfect gift for Earth Day and for any child-or child at heart-who is interested in recycling, advocacy, and the environment, or just loves nature and playing outside.

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.

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Amazon.com: The Lorax (Classic Seuss): 9780394823379: Dr. Seuss: Books

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After Max is sent to bed, he sets sail to an island where he becomes king of the Wild Things. The book was challenged as it was seen as too dark as Max is sent to bed without dinner in addition to the supernatural elements shown.

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Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf.

This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...

Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art.

Mary Pols of Time magazine wrote that "what makes Sendak's book so compelling is its grounding effect: Max has a tantrum and in a flight of fancy visits his wild side, but he is pulled back by a belief in parental love to a supper 'still hot." Generations have shared this beautiful picture book, and children of all ages will want to return to it again and again.

New York Public Library's #4 book on the list of "Top Check Outs of All Time"

One of the National Education Association's "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children"

The top picture book in School Library Journal's survey of its readers

Maurice Sendak was also the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library.

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Where the Wild Things Are [Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Where the Wild Things Are

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These stories captivate readers with tales of horror, revenge, and the supernatural. These books were deemed inappropriate for the depictions of violence and intensity of the content.

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Scary Stories Paperback Box Set: The Complete 3-Book Collection with Classic Art by Stephen Gammell

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Scary Stories Paperback Box Set: The Complete 3-Book Collection with Classic Art by Stephen Gammell [Schwartz, Alvin, Gammell, Stephen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Scary Stories Paperback Box Set: The Complete 3-Book Collection with Classic Art by Stephen Gammell

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Class clowns, George and Harold, play practical jokes and create their own comics books leading to the creation of the superhero, Captain Underpants! This book has continually topped the list of most banned books for insensitive imagery and for encouraging disobedience.

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Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man!
Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins are a couple of class clowns. The only thing they enjoy more than playing practical jokes is creating their own comic books. And together they've created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn't know who he is!

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Harold and the Purple Crayon          by Crockett Johnson

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Harold and the Purple Crayon          by Crockett Johnson

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This delightful picture book follows Harold's adventure with his purple crayon as he draws the reality around him. I remember my parents reading this aloud to me and feeling like I could change the world around me through my imagination.

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Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson Read Aloud

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A beautiful fish finds friendship by learning to share. I remember a read aloud and group activity my first grade teacher completed with us. It really helped make the book come alive and emphasized the importance of sharing and being compassionate with others.

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'The Rainbow Fish' read by Ernest Borgnine

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The fantasy series follows the life of The Boy Who Lived and is full mystery and adventure to get lost in. This was one of the first books that I completely fell in love with when reading it on my own. I connected with the characters and wanted to insert myself into the Wizarding World as well.

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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)

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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) [J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)

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This realistic fiction book focuses on how kindness can bring people together. When I was reading this independently I found myself wanting to reach out to others and share my experience and this story with them. I felt motivated to choose kindness and strengthen my relationships after reading this book.

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Amazon.com: Wonder eBook : Palacio, R. J.: Kindle Store

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A historical fiction novel set during the Holocaust that emphasizes the value and power of books. When reading this on my own I was emotionally connected to the story and characters. I felt like I was a part of the story and once I finished reading it I immediately wanted to read it again.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME

The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times.
When Death has a story to tell, you listen.
It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.

Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist-books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement.

In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

"The kind of book that can be life-changing." - The New York Times

"Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank." - USA Today

DON'T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK'S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF.

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