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In this thoughtfully conceived picture book, Boston Weatherford centers MacNolia Cox (1923-1976), who achieved celebrity status in 1936 after becoming the first African American to win the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee, thus qualifying for the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. . . a powerful, word-by-word telling of a child's personal triumph.
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Weatherford tells of MacNolia's experiences in concise, direct narrative, while occasionally asking a question such as, "Can you spell discrimination? D-I-S-C-R-I-M-I-N-A-T-IO-N." . . . Capturing the characters' emotions and their personalities, Morrison's vibrant oil-and-spray-paint illustrations are riveting. This moving picture book portrays a girl who met injustice with dignity and excelled.
-Booklist (starred review)

MacNolia Cox was neither the first African American child to win a national spelling contest (1908) nor the next (2021)-but she was the first even to win a spot as a finalist in all the intervening decades. . . the author pays tribute to the Akron, Ohio, eighth grader's indomitable spirit and focus as well as her love of words while recording the public excitement she caused. . . Spells out reasons to vow N-E-V-E-R A-G-A-I-N.
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Weatherford cleverly structures this picture book biography around the repetition of the question "Can you spell...?" . . . Smooth oil and spray paint illustrations emanate the characteristic warm richness of Morrison's art, and a balance between the neutral color palette and pops of jewel tones at key moments guides readers' emotional journey through the narrative. . . . Despite stylistic similarities to Weatherford and Morrison's other biography collaboration R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul (BCCB 07/20), this story is superb in its own right.
-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Cox is remembered for her perseverance under pressure, and both the affecting text (with its spelling-centered refrain: "Can you spell dedication?...Can you spell excited?") and brilliantly hued oil- and spray-paint illustrations portray her with dignity while reflecting the intensity of the times. An epilogue reinforces how every victory encourages others.
-The Horn Book

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How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee by Carole Boston Weatherford: 9781536215540 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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Skip to Main Content (Press Enter) In this thoughtfully conceived picture book, Boston Weatherford centers MacNolia Cox (1923-1976), who achieved celebrity status in 1936 after becoming the first African American to win the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee, thus qualifying for the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. . .

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All three have the same endpages, representing the prominence of Milo and his imagination and the connection to Christian. Carmela is framed by her community of the migrant strawberry farming town in California, and CJ is framed by all the symbolic objects from his journey. These objects represent a new way of seeing the world, rebirth, freedom, and family.

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All three characters embark on a journey. They all have the typical home-away-home structure. The structure creates certain expectations for the readers. We expect the characters to leave home, whether on a journey or a quest, to be changed in some way while on their journey and return home with new perspectives. I find it interesting that all three have different modes of transportation. Milo has his epiphany on his own, while CJ and Carmela have the help of a family member to see the beauty around them.

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Once I got all my books I organized them using the representation continuum. Then I analyzed what I noticed across them in relation to the theme of journey

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In this analysis, a picture book called "Don't Touch My Hair", Aria is struggling to keep people from touching her hair. Some of the questions asked to further evaluate the picture book with the authors ethnicity, what the illustrations describe and how is the characters Blackness relate to the story. Touching an African American's hair is considered a microaggression meaning that whether it's done unconsciously and without permission, it shows a negative attitude towards a racial minority. In this case, Aria, the main character of the picture book, is constantly escaping from others because of people not reading her body language of reject. The author has experienced this same thing. This is a balanced portrayal of what really happens. Being African American with this specific hair in the picture book is accurate to real life and portrays it really well on how to say no.

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In "Jingle dancer," the Author does an amazing job at creating a slice of life with a good overall message. It stays away from any stereo types, and shows how important dreams and community is for a child. Jenna dreams about dancing in the next Powwow, but she quickly learns that there's not enough time to order jingles. The main focus of the book is older people helping a little girl fulfill her dream by giving her parts of themselves.

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Overall, the story Danbi does a great job with the representation of Asian characters. One of the most notable examples of this from the story is that the main character, Danbi, never gives in to her peers originally finding her different; instead, Danbi works to share her own culture with her classmates and find a common interest for them to all get along with. Along with that, the book also avoids using any negative or outdated stereotypes for Asian characters in general, but also common gender stereotypes found in the depiction. of Asian characters.

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All three books are structured similarly where the main character goes on with an internal and external journey alongside a secondary guiding character; throughout each journey the main character also goes through the experience of learning and accepting that life is not always what it seems at first.

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As a character embarks on their journey they are shown moving around on some form of transportation. Christian puts the mode of transportation on the cover with Milo, and Last Stop. In Milo, the mode of transportation can be seen near his head, but since it is a self realization, he is the center of the title.

In Last Stop on Market, CJ learns about perspective and how he can see the light on everything. Since CJ needs to learn this through his Nana and other people, the bus and his nana are bigger on the cover.

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Each character is going through a journey of self-reflection. They are using their curiosity to come to conclusions of who they are and what others can be. Milo is coming to understand that people have different stories and stereotypes can be harmful for understanding others. CJ is realizing how the world is a great place with the right perspective. Finally, Carmela is understanding that even though wishes might not come true, you can still have hope and stay in the moment to appreciate the small things. Matt de la Pena is using the characters to form not common understandings of how some people live. To appreciate the small things and be grateful for what you have. Together, each character is coming to a deeper understanding of themselves and becoming better people because of it.

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Throughout all three books, the stories show representation of different types of "unconventional" family structures that range from living with one parent, a grandparent, or an older sibling. The stories also show family situations that include an incarcerated parent and a deported parent.

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The only instance of direct gaze in the book. The main character is waving bye to her friend, but gazing at the reader. The main character is going through a journey of creating connections in her now home. 

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This spread demonstrates power, agency, and gaze to me because he decides to use his art to fight against things he sees as unjust. The tone of the entire book shifts after this spread, and this is the first spread in the book that makes me feel something. It completely shifts the power dynamic by giving him an outlet for the activism he wants to do and for the art he talks about wanting to create.

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characters take a direct stance against police brutality and pollution

efforts and successes of Muslim women

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Several of these books are written by authors who had lived experiences matching the characters and setting

Social issues confronted are food insecurity, body issues, refugee status, LGBTQ.

Highlights societal issues without taking a stance

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Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning creator.

The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.

A Caldecott Medal Winner
A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor Book
A New York Times Bestseller and Best Children's Book of the Year
A National Book Award Finalist
A Barnes & Noble Children's Picture Book of the Year Nominee
An Indie Bestseller
An ALA-ALSC Notable Book for Children
An SCBWI Golden Kite Award Winner
A Black Caucus of ALA (BCALA) Best of 2023 List Selection
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
An Amazon Best Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Best Book of the Year
A Horn Book Fanfare List Selection
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of the Year
A BookPage Best Picture Book of the Year
An NPR Books We Love Selection
A Nerdies Selection
A Rise Feminist Book Project Recommended Title
A Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices Selection
An NCTE African American Read-In 2024 Selection
An NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Award Book

* "Bestselling creator Harrison has produced another classic that belongs on every child's shelf-this is one that will nurture little ones and help them to see the beauty in themselves.... A healing balm with the power to make the world a bit kinder."

Kirkus, starred review

* "This emotionally and socially resonant picture book stands out with its exceptional strength, beauty, and grace."

Booklist, starred review

* "This book resonates with a potential emotional impact that is immense....This inspiring and highly relatable title could be used with readers of any age to discuss topics of body image and self-love."

School Library Journal, starred review

* "[An] ode to big self-love... Full of important truths about adultification and anti-fat bias, Harrison's deceptively simple telling tenderly offers the self-affirming beliefs that kids are kids in any body and that it's okay to take up space."

Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Straightforward enough for even very young children to understand and appreciate, but with a vital message for adults too, Big is one of the year's most exceptional picture books."

BookPage, starred review

* "The text is spare but pointed; Harrison's emotionally powerful, pink-hued illustrations focus on her protagonist's inner experience... This book offers readers an opportunity to remember that we all deserve love and respect-no matter what size we are."

Horn Book, starred review

"Consistently this book's design works in service to the story, rendering what could have been didactic instead expansive and creative.... One of the best books of the year."

Betsy Bird, Fuse 8

"A gentle and loving book about what it means to be big. Harrison's stunning art style perfectly encapsulates all the beautiful roundness of being a child, and encourages love and warmth for yourself if you are navigating the world as big."

Tildy Lutts, Belmont Books (Belmont, MA)

"Vashti Harrison's succinct text is emotionally resonant and gracefully executed, as are her beautifully rendered digital and chalk pastel illustrations, both of which keep the focus clearly on the child and her rewarding journey to self-love."

Shelf Awareness

"Vashti Harrison's distinctive, charming illustrations underscore the powerful message of this book: that girls-especially girls of color-have a right to take up space and be embraced as they are."

NPR

A Caldecott Medal Winner
A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor Book
A New York Times Bestseller and Best Children's Book of the Year
A National Book Award Finalist
A Barnes & Noble Children's Picture Book of the Year Nominee
An Indie Bestseller
An ALA-ALSC Notable Book for Children
An SCBWI Golden Kite Award Winner
A Black Caucus of ALA (BCALA) Best of 2023 List Selection
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
An Amazon Best Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Best Book of the Year
A Horn Book Fanfare List Selection
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of the Year
A BookPage Best Picture Book of the Year
An NPR Books We Love Selection
A Nerdies Selection
A Rise Feminist Book Project Recommended Title
A Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices Selection
An NCTE African American Read-In 2024 Selection
An NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Award Book

* "Bestselling creator Harrison has produced another classic that belongs on every child's shelf-this is one that will nurture little ones and help them to see the beauty in themselves.... A healing balm with the power to make the world a bit kinder."

Kirkus, starred review

* "This emotionally and socially resonant picture book stands out with its exceptional strength, beauty, and grace."

Booklist, starred review

* "This book resonates with a potential emotional impact that is immense....This inspiring and highly relatable title could be used with readers of any age to discuss topics of body image and self-love."

School Library Journal, starred review

* "[An] ode to big self-love... Full of important truths about adultification and anti-fat bias, Harrison's deceptively simple telling tenderly offers the self-affirming beliefs that kids are kids in any body and that it's okay to take up space."

Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Straightforward enough for even very young children to understand and appreciate, but with a vital message for adults too, Big is one of the year's most exceptional picture books."

BookPage, starred review

* "The text is spare but pointed; Harrison's emotionally powerful, pink-hued illustrations focus on her protagonist's inner experience... This book offers readers an opportunity to remember that we all deserve love and respect-no matter what size we are."

Horn Book, starred review

"Consistently this book's design works in service to the story, rendering what could have been didactic instead expansive and creative.... One of the best books of the year."

Betsy Bird, Fuse 8

"A gentle and loving book about what it means to be big. Harrison's stunning art style perfectly encapsulates all the beautiful roundness of being a child, and encourages love and warmth for yourself if you are navigating the world as big."

Tildy Lutts, Belmont Books (Belmont, MA)

"Vashti Harrison's succinct text is emotionally resonant and gracefully executed, as are her beautifully rendered digital and chalk pastel illustrations, both of which keep the focus clearly on the child and her rewarding journey to self-love."

Shelf Awareness

"Vashti Harrison's distinctive, charming illustrations underscore the powerful message of this book: that girls-especially girls of color-have a right to take up space and be embraced as they are."

NPR

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Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller!...

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Conflict is a large umbrella

It ranges from interpersonal conflict to internal dialogues

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Some of these books do not have conflict centered around differences. They are representing diverse people who navigate lifes challenges.

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personal growth

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cultural

religious

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family

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acceptance

A quest for deeper understanding, enlightenment, or connection with a higher power or spiritual truth

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Mental, emotional, social

The internal development of a character’s emotions and feelings over time.

A deep, often internalized, journey involving the mind and one's mental state.

Emotional

barriers

thinking

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perspective

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A journey in which someone physically moves from one point to another.

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Family, personal relationships, society

Being yourself

Dealing with bullies and people who are mean

Dealing with hurtful words

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Understanding of others

personal growth

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A journey in which someone physically goes somewhere and travels from point A to point B. Examples of external journeys are metaphorical and transformative, hero, a physical journey to a physical place.

Physical Journey: literal movement from one place to another.

A challenge

going from one place to another

change in setting

vehicles

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What is a Literary Journey?

*Where characters experience undergo a change of some kind and in turn grow as a person.

*A shift in perspective or scenery that leads to growth

*The process a character goes through that results in them having a new perspective/experience.

*The path a character and or characters take to gain a deeper knowledge of themselves and their surroundings.

*Leaving the comfort a character is in to expand or change themselves

*Characters going from one place to another

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I noticed that in our slice of life books that Characters that have been marginalized are vibrant, exploring and enjoying life.

Culture is important and highlighted but not a conflict.

Most of our books are slice of life books

I need more so all of my students can have mirror slice of life books.

Some of these books do not have conflict centered around differences. They are representing diverse people who navigate lifes challenges.

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Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader: This song reminded me of Gerald from Giraffes Can't Dance. Musically, the song is very upbeat and groovy, it has a fun feel to it. I feel like this is something Gerald would enjoy listening to while he is dancing with the other animals.

Cielito Lindo by Pedro Infante: Cielito Lindo by Pedro Infante: The young boy in My Two Border Towns, would be listening to Cielito Lindo along the way to the border. This song evokes pride, nostalgia, and love for one's homeland, which aligns well with the themes of this book.

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Survivor by Destiny's Child: This song is a representation of going through difficult times in your life. The band was made fun of and expected to not be successful due to the quick leave of the group's other members. The journey of proving your haters wrong.

The Star Room by Mac Miller: this song is about journey because it talks about his journey of self-discovery and learning how to navigate the good and bad aspects of fame.

Burning Down by Alex Warren: This song is about escaping a toxic situation. Alex Warren was originally apart of a group on social media, however, the leader of the group was very toxic and controlling. So this song showcases Alex leaving and how we grow from that.

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This jacketed picture book pairs Newbery Winner Matt de la Peña and Pixar artist Ana Ramírez with the highly anticipated Pixar Studios film, Coco. Featuring a beautiful original story based on the characters of the film, as well as vibrant stylized artwork, this title is sure to appeal to readers of all ages.

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"A wonderful, bold interpretation of a DC icon that aspires to embrace all readers, new and old." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"In his brilliant take on Superman, de la Peña shows us that there's a chance we'll all need to step up like Clark Kent-with or without a cape."
- Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Long Way Down

"Matt de la Peña's Superman is the quintessential American alien. Despite being caught between two worlds, he's everything we love about the Man of Steel: courageous, compassionate, and full of hope."
- Gene Luen Yang, author of New Super-Man and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

"As Clark learns the truth about his past and questions his identity, one thing remains true: Clark will always help those in need. This is a modern and relevant take on Clark Kent's teenage years." -
"This combination of Superman and De la Peña will fly off shelves, as the award-winning author offers a glimpse into the Man of Steel's beginning as a teenage outsider." - Bookllist

Praise for DC Icons:

"Maas has a gift for crafting fierce female protagonists. . . . An epic shoutout to all the bad girls who know how to have fun."
- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW (for Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas)

"You'll enjoy this book whether you're a fan of Wonder Woman comics, the Wonder Woman movie, Leigh Bardugo, or just YA lit in general." - Hypable (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"Feminism is the invisible jet powering this literary revamp of the Amazon princess."
- The New York Times Book Review (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"Cinematic battles and a race against time keep the excitement high, but the focus on girls looking out for each other is what makes this tie-in shine."
- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"All readers will definitely be delighted by Bardugo's cinematic delivery and long for more stories about this epic, ass-kicking heroine."
- VOYA, STARRED REVIEW (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"A fast-paced story line, action-packed fight sequences, and hi-tech gadgetry expected from any Batman story make this a fun read with wide appeal."

- SLJ (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu)
"The trickiest aspect of any Batman narrative is getting into Bruce Wayne's head, and [Lu] doesn't miss a beat."
- Kirkus Reviews (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu)

"Masterful. . . . A great story for any Dark Knight fan."
-Den of Geek (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu)

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Superman: Dawnbreaker by Matt de la Peña: 9780399549687 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES: DC ICONS! Don't miss the coming-of-age story of the world's first super hero, SUPERMAN, from Newbery award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT...

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Praise for Love:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
#1 Indie Bestseller
A Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next Top Pick
Five Starred Reviews
An Amazon Best of the Year Pick 2018 - Ages 3-5
A Time Magazine Best Children's Book of 2018
An NPR Best Book of 2018

"Accompanied by Loren Long's charming illustrations, this book, also available in Spanish, celebrates how love exists in the ordinary and why we should treasure moments, big and small, with the people in our lives."- Time Magazine

"[A] poetic reckoning of the importance of love in a child's life . . . eloquent and moving."- People Magazine

" Everything that can be called love - from shared joy to comfort in the darkness - is gathered in the pages of this reassuring, refreshingly honest picture book."- The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice / Staff Picks From the Book Review

" Lyrical and sensitive, 'Love' is the sort of book likely to leave readers of all ages a little tremulous, and brimming with feeling."- The Wall Street Journal

★ "De la Peña's prose poem speaks right to young children. . . . People often talk to children about love; in these pages, they can see and feel what it's like. And there's plenty for everybody."- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This book looks into the darkness and still finds stars twinkling overhead."- The New York Times Book Review

★ "From the moment prose and art appear in the opening spread, de la Peña and Long usher readers into a patient, pensive meditation on love. . . . Timely, timeless, and utterly necessary."- Kirkus Reviews, "Newbery Award-winning De la Peña offers a lyrical ode to love in this stirring picture book. . . . In De la Peña's lines, love becomes not just an emotion between people but a feeling suffusing the world."- ★ "Long and Matt de la Peña . . . hit the mark with Love . . . a gentle, poetic picture book about love in all circumstances, even the tough ones."- "This heartfelt and sensitively rendered picture book meditation begs to be shared and discussed with children . . . Spread the love."- School Library Journal, ★ " An exquisitely written and illustrated picture book that speaks of how love, even when it's difficult to recognize, can percolate up through the most common of daily circumstances."- The Horn Book, starred review

" Love - it's an abstract emotion, right? Not even close. These pictures and words describe a zillion ways to think of love . . . For readers, this book is a lifelong challenge to ask: What is love? And how can we create more of it in what we think and do and say?"-Justine Kenin, producer, All Things Considered, in NPR's Book Concierge Guide to 2018's Great Reads

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Love by Matt de la Peña: 9781524740917 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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Praise for Love:#1 New York Times Bestseller#1 Indie Bestseller A Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next Top Pick Five Starred Reviews An Amazon Best of the Year Pick 2018 - Ages 3-5 A Time Magazine Best Children's Book of 2018 An NPR Best Book of 2018 "Accompanied by Loren Long's charming illustrations, this book, also available in Spanish, celebrates how love exists in the ordinary and why we should treasure moments, big and small, with the people in our lives."- Time Magazine "[A] poetic reckoning of the importance of love in a child's life .

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Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

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A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar.

Before she was a record-breaking, world-famous gymnast, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way: her grandparents, Ron and Nellie Biles, adopted her and her sister Adria. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same fateful year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family.

Product Details:ISBN/EAN: 1250205662 / 9781250205667
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publish Date: December 29, 2020
Pages: 40
Target Age: 4-8

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders: 9780399555312 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Rainbow Pride Flag with the very first picture book to tell its remarkable and inspiring history! In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will...

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