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The Stars Beneath Out Feet by David B Moore

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The Stars Beneath Out Feet by David B Moore

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Completed 11/20:18
Genre: Realistic Fiction
*Hot New book
This book is about a young man that is dealing with a lot in his life; his brother’s recent passing and the increasing pressures to join a gang. However, he finds his peace by building with legos, and that keeps him from falling into his brother’s shadow. This book is about coming of age and hardship and everything in between.
I recommend this book for middle school and above.
This is a window book into the life of an urban, African American teen that has to deal with the pressures of his community.

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Completed 11/15/18
Genre: Realistic fiction
*Newbery Award Winner
*hot new book
This book is about the perspectives of four middle school students with completely different backgrounds that embark on a journey to save a lost friend.
I recommend this book for fifth grade and beyond.
*This is a window and mirror book because the friends all come from different backgrounds, including two Japanese sisters and an African American girl.

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Completed 11/1/2018
Genre: Fiction
*hot new book
**Newbery Honor Award and Coretta Scott King Award
This book is about a young girl named Jade who knows that she must take every opportunity possible to get out of her socioeconomic status. However, some of the opportunities seem demeaning and she needs to show everyone who she truly is.
I recommend this book for fifth grade or higher.
This is a window book into the life of a young African American girl.

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Date completed: 10/10/2018
Genre: Realistic Fiction

This book is about a little boy he shares his name with his father. He wants a name of his own, so based on Native American tradition, he sets out to pick a new name based on his accomplishments and passions.
I would recommend this book for First grade through third.
*This is a window book into the life of a Native American Boy and the traditions of his family.

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Salt in His Shoes: Micheal Jordan in Pursuit of his Dreams by Deloris Jordan

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Salt in His Shoes: Micheal Jordan in Pursuit of his Dreams by Deloris Jordan

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Date Completed: 10/04/2018
Genre: Realistic Fiction
This book is about young Micheal Jordan and how he doesn't feel good enough to play basketball with his friends. His mother puts salt in his shoes to make him "grow taller." Will he ever play basketball with his friends?
This book is great for students in first through fourth grade.
**This book is a window book into the life of young Michael Jordan and the people in his community that he grew up with.

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Completed 10/31/18
Genre: Historical fiction
This book is about a girl who lives on a sugar plantation after slavery is over. However, everyone seems to work hard for very little in return. After some Chinese workers are brought in to work with there, suspicion and fear rise within her community. It is up to Sugar to bridge these people together.
*This book is a window book because it provides a glimpse into life after slavery and race relations.
I recommend this book for fourth grade and above for anyone who is interested in this time period.

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Completed by 08/27/2018
Genre: FictionBinky, the Space Cat lives in his own head; his house is his own imaginatory play land. Eventually, the outside world is a new adventure to him.
I recommend this for first grade through fourth grade.

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Completed by 09/05/2018
Genre: FictionGreg is a police dog that is learning the ropes. After a crazy surgery, a human body with a dog head is born.
I recommend this for kindergarten through third grade.

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Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kabuishi 

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Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kabuishi 

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Completed by 08/27/2018
Genre: FictionTwo siblings move back to the ancestors' house and it proves to be dangerous.
I recommend this book for upper grades like fifth grade through middle school.

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Completed by 09/16/2018
Genre: Horror Fiction
All of the Goosebumps series books are different stories about different horror themes.
I recommend this book for upper level grades.

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Date Completed: 08/02/2018
Genre: Fantasy Fiction
A lonely orphan boy discovers he is the savior of a magical world. However, he is being stalked by a dark wizard.
I recommend this for fifth grade and beyond.

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Date completed by 09/18/2018
Genre: FictionAll of Judy's friends have gone off to do fun things over the summer, but Judy is left at home.
I recommend this book for second grade to fourth grade.

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Completed by 09/30/2018
Genre: Non-fiction
Kate Sessions is a lady that brought green into a city. She made sure to plant a lot of trees into the town to bring nature back to the community.
I recommend this book for grades second through fourth grade.

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The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk by Jan Thornhill

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The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk by Jan Thornhill

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Completed by 09/29/2018
Genre: Non-fiction
This book is about a flightless bird that is not very well known. They were hunted by many, and became a prized possession.
I recommend this book for all ages, but especially first through third grade.

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Completed by 09/18/2018
Genre: Non-fiction
This book is all about bones of all sorts. Big animals, small animals, long animals, and short animals. It is full of scientific diagrams and interesting information.
I recommend this book for all ages.

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Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings by Shirin Adl

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Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings by Shirin Adl

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Completed by 09/17/2018
Genre: Non-fictionThis book explores Muslim weddings around the world. This positive take on Muslim weddings with the colorful illustrations portray Muslim weddings in a beautiful way.
I recommend this book for children in 2nd to 5th grade.
** This is a window book into the marriage practices of Muslims presented in a positive, fun way.

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Animals of a Bygone Era by Maja Safstrom 

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Animals of a Bygone Era by Maja Safstrom 

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Date completed: 09/16/2018
Genre: Non-fiction
This book is about animals that do not exist anymore. It is beautifully illustrated and has the right amount of text for young readers.
I recommend this book for all elementary students, more so for first grade through fourth grade.

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At The Same Moment Around the World by Clotilde Perrin

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At The Same Moment Around the World by Clotilde Perrin

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Date completed: 08/29/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
This book is about what a child is doing in each time zone. It introduces children to different cultures and includes a map at the end.
I would recommend this book for children ages five to nine, that are learning about geography and time zones.

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Date Completed: 09/05/2018
Genre: Non-fiction

The Polar Bear is a beautifully written book about polar bears; how they live, where they live, what they eat, and their behaviors.
I recommend this book for all ages, especially the elementary grades.

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Date completed: 09/25/2018
Genre: Biography
*hot new book
This book is a picture biography into the life of Ruth Bader, a celebrated supreme court justice. She disagrees with all of the injustices around her, and challenges them to stand up for what's right.
I recommend this book for ages 4-8 years old.

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Date Completed: 09/20/2014
Genre: Fiction
*Caldecott Honor
Trixie is a young, adventurous toddler that loves her "Knuffle Bunny." But one day, she goes on an errand with her dad, and on the way home, she realizes something is missing.
I recommend this book for children ages 3-7 or kids that have something special to them.

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Date Completed: 09/14/2018
Genre: Fantasy FictionAlice finds herself in a strange new world. Nothing is what it seems and it all feels strange and slightly off. How will Alice find her way back home?
I recommend this book for kindergarten through second grade.

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Date Completed: 09/05/2018
Genre: FictionA little blue truck feels out of place in the countryside. One day there is a traffic jam, and suddenly, the little blue truck feels useful.
I recommend this book for children 3 years old to 7 years old.

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If You Give A Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

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If You Give A Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

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Date Completed: 08/29/2018
Genre: FictionWhat do you think happens if you give a mouse a cookie? Will it want more things? Can you say no to a mouse? Read more to find out!
I recommend this book for ages 3 to 8 years old.

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Completed by 09/01/2018
Genre: FictionThis series book focuses on a pup named Biscuit. Biscuit goes on many adventures.
I recommend this book for pre-k to first grade.

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Completed by 09/01/2018
Genre: FictionFollow Annie and Jack while they time travel through a variety of time ages and historical events.
I recommend this book for first grade through fourth.

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The Library Dragon by Cameron Agra Deedy

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The Library Dragon by Cameron Agra Deedy

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Date completed: 09/01/2018
Genre: FictionSunrise Elementary is looking for a new librarian. What would be better than an actual dragon to guard the books? Read more to find out!
I recommend this book for ages 5 to 9 years old.

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Date completed: 09/06/2018
Genre: FictionA lot of different animals live on a farm. But only one works the hardest. Somebody deserves a cake at the end.
I recommend this book for ages 2-6.

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Date completed: 09/12/2018
Genre: FictionRainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the sea but is still very lonely. All of the other fish admire him , but he is very selfish. Will Rainbow Fish ever make any friends?
I recommend this book for all grade levels, but especially 1st through 3rd grade.

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Date Completed: 09/14/2018
Genre: Fiction
*Hot 2017 book
Kelp was born under the sea and raised by a family of narwhals. One day, he finds himself among land and finds another one like him. Is he truly a narwhal, or a unicorn?
I recommend this book for grades first to fourth grade.

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Radiant Child: The Story of of Young Artist  Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe

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Radiant Child: The Story of of Young Artist  Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe

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Date completed: 09/27/2018
Genre: Biography
*Caldecott Medal
*Hot new book from 2016This book is about the biography of an artist in New York City. He is all about self-expression.
I recommend this book for grades 1-4.
This is a window book into the life the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Completed by 08/18/2018
Genre: Fiction A girl moves into a new house and finds a dark secret within. She finds a whole parallel world that is upside down and doesn't know if she can escape.
I recommend this for middle to high school grades.

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The Adventures of Uncle Stinky: The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly by Chris Rumble

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The Adventures of Uncle Stinky: The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly by Chris Rumble

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Completed by 09/09/2018
Genre: FictionUncle Stinky is a stinky superhero with a heart of gold that lives in Hootenholler. He saves the day with fun, gross illustrations.
Recommend for 1st-3rd grade.

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Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatum

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Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatum

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Date completed: 10/12/2018
Genre: Biography
*Robert F. Silbert Honor book
Most people have heard of "Brown Vs. Board of Education." However, there was a case in southern California that kept dark looking hispanics from going to the mainstream "white" school.
I recommend this book for 2nd to to 5th graders.
This is a mirror book for me, because growing up Hispanic where I live, I experienced some of the same feelings the characters in this book felt.

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Date completed: 09/27/2018
Genre: FictionThere is a clever fox in socks that has a friend named Knox. He tries to tongue twist his friend into different shenanigans. Will Knox enjoy the clever fox's tricks?
I recommend this book for ages 3-8.

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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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Date completed: 09/15/2018
Genre: Fiction
*Caldecott Award
Max is a young boy that gets sent to bed without supper. Suddenly, he finds himself in a foreign place with unfamiliar beasts, and gains their respect. He leaves them, much to their dismay.
I recommend this book for children of all ages, but especially 3-7.

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Completed by 10/01/2018
Genre: fiction
*hot new book
There's a courageous fifth grader named Rose who is fascinated by homonyms. She gets a surprise from her dad, a dog, that teaches her the true meaning of friendship.
I recommend this book for 4th grade and up.
**This is a window book into the life of a high functioning autistic fifth grader.