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I love books. Ever since I was a small child I loved being able to escape into a world that was new and exciting and meet characters who would become friends. I am fortunate in that I have never struggled to see myself represented in books. However, I know a large portion of the world is not that privileged. I have curated a collection of books that represent diversity, embrace culture, and allow children to escape into a great story. These books were carefully chosen and specifically curated for my classroom library.

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Indigenous people have been overlooked in America for far too long. These cultures deserve to be taught about and preserved just as much as any other. Children should be taught to respect all people and the best way to do that is through representation.

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STEM is a huge topic in schools right now. Students need to be exposed to different careers and see other children fulfilling those roles. STEM is so important for the future, and instilling a love for it early makes a huge difference in attitudes later in life.

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Many children will move and change schools. It can be very scary and is a huge adjustment to make at any age. Books are a great way to help cope with difficult feelings. Immigration is a very important political topic in America, and children should be informed from a young age.

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Poetry is so important for literacy! It spans all of the 5 pillars: oral langusge, phonological awareness, builds vocabulary, develops fluency, promotes crearivity and expression, and interpretation skills.

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Nonfiction is a very broad category-there are so many different genres! I have several types of nonfiction books in this category. I love them because they are still entertaining, with beautiful illustrations, while being factually accurate.

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I am a huge advocate for women's rights and female empowerment. These books are fantastic influences on young girls reminding them that they are worthy and capable of achieving their dreams.

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Graphic novels are a much less intimidating form of chapter book. These stories contain lots of pictures that contribute to the plot, and are very entertaining. Students who do not enjoy reading or feel nervous about it will greatly benefit from graphic novels!

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Social Studies education is oftentimes lacking in elementary schools. It can be very hard to fit history and culture in a schedule that is so heavily math and ELA focused. I think using books can be a great way to educate students in social studies while also incorporating ELA skills.

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I really love taking care of the environment and sustainability. I found many different books with these themes that would be perfect for science education, read alouds, or just in my classroom library. Some of these books are about people and others are about taking care of the planet.

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Mental health is a very difficult subject to approach no matter how old you are. Students exposed to books about mental health will be able to better understand their emotions and wellbeing in a way that is easily digestible.

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Award winning books are very important for representation. Books win awards because they provide representation, important themes, and are quality literature. Award winning books should be incorporated into a classroom library.

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Black history is an often overlooked aspect of American history. Until very recently, it was not told at all outside of the context of slavery. I think that black history is critical for students to learn, and books that celebrate diversity need to be in a classroom.

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These books have been selected for read alouds because they are beautifully illustrated and have very important messages and themes.

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This section is full of kindness, acceptance, consent, and disability representation. All of these books have very important messages and characters while being accessible and appropriate for children. I think any book in this category has a very important place in my classroom library.

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Fractured fairy tales are so much fun! These stories put a modern twist on many traditional stories and tell them in a new way. These stories are great in the classroom because they expose students to different viewpoints and encourage them to use imagination.

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Picking books to start the school year can be very challenging! This is a collection of stories that promote a very positive classroom community and will help students feel welcome. With a focus on inclusivity and acceptance, these books will help set the tone for a great school year.

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Books are banned and challenged for many different reasons. It is important to pay attention to banned books, as they often will reflect societal issues and political problems of the time. Many of the books are still very important to read.

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A collection of stories from my childhood.
Books have always been an important part of my life; my parents read to me every night for as long as I can remember. I am so thankful for this because it has turned into a lifelong passion for literature. I will be sharing my love of reading with my future students very soon, and I can't wait! These stories are all very important to me because they are the first books I can remember and they hold a very special place in my heart.

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Go, Dog. Go! Written and illustrated by P.D. Eastman

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Go, Dog. Go! Written and illustrated by P.D. Eastman

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Charlotte's Web Written by E.B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams

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Charlotte's Web Written by E.B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams

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the frog princess (tales of the frog princess)

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The Frog Princess (Tales of the Frog Princess)

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Visit www.edbakerbooks.comPrincess Emeralda isn't exactly an ideal princess. Her laugh is like a donkey's bray rather than tinkling bells, she trips over her own feet and she does NOT like Prince Jorge, whom her mother hopes she will marry. But if Emma ever thought to escape her life, she never e...

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake

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Joyful Noise written by Paul Fleischman and illustrated by Eric Beddows

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Joyful Noise written by Paul Fleischman and illustrated by Eric Beddows

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From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Seedfolks, Paul Fleischman, Joyful Noise is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrates the insect world.

Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise.

The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and the drone of the honeybee. They can be fully appreciated by an individual reader, but they're particularly striking when read aloud by two voices, making this an ideal pick for classroom use. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send each insect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its own unique way.

With Joyful Noise, Paul Fleischman created not only a fascinating guide to the insect world but an exultant celebration of life.

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You Read to Me, I'll Read to You written by Mary Ann Hoberman and illustrated by Michael Emberley

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You Read to Me, I'll Read to You written by Mary Ann Hoberman and illustrated by Michael Emberley

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Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley have added Aesop's fables to their bestselling and award-winning series! Rediscover familiar tales and find new favorites in this irresistible fifth YOU READ TO ME collaboration. These stories of classic characters-from wise ants and kind mice to sly foxes and hungry wolves-are fables as you've never seen them before!

With clear, color-coded typography and clever illustrations, this book "in two voices" uses traditional reading teaching techniques-alliteration, rhyme, and repetition-to invite young children to read along with peers or with an adult.

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You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fables to Read Together

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children's & young adult fiction & true stories

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Living in a "perfect" world without social ills, a boy approaches the time when he will receive a life assignment from the Elders, but his selection leads him to a mysterious man who reveals the dark secrets behind the utopian facade.

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Don't Feed the Worry Bug written and illustrated by Andi Green

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Don't Feed the Worry Bug written and illustrated by Andi Green

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Don't Feed The WorryBug: A Children's Book About Worry

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The Fox and the Star written and illustrated by Coraline Bickford-Smith  

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The Fox and the Star written and illustrated by Coraline Bickford-Smith  

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Back to Front and Upside Down written and illustrated by Claire Alexander

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Back to Front and Upside Down written and illustrated by Claire Alexander

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It's the principal Mr. Slipper's birthday, and while the rest of the class gets busy writing cards for the occasion, Stan becomes frustrated when his letters come out all in a muddle. Stan is afraid to ask for help, until a friend assures him that nobody's good at everything. And after lots and lots of practice, Stan's letters come out the right way round and the right way up.

This delightful book deals with a common childhood frustration and will remind readers that practice pays off and that everyone has to ask for help sometimes.

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My Many Colored Days written by Dr. Suess and illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher

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My Many Colored Days written by Dr. Suess and illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher

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Dr. Seuss's youngest concept book is now available in a sturdy board book for his youngest fans! All of the stunning illustrations and imaginative type designs of Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher are here, as are the intriguing die-cut squares in the cover. A brighter, more playful cover design make...

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The Are That Saved My Life written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

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The Are That Saved My Life written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

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A Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award (Middle School)
Winner of the Josette Frank Award
Winner of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award
Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of 2015
New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2015
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2015
Kirkus Best Books of 2015
Horn Book Fanfare Book 2015

"Achingly lovely . . . Nuanced and emotionally acute, this vivid tale from the wartime home front will have readers ages 10-14 wincing at Ada's stumbles and rejoicing to the point of tears in her victories." - The Wall Street Journal

★ "Ada's voice is brisk and honest; her dawning realizations are made all the more poignant for their simplicity. . . . Things come to an explosive head, metaphorically and literally. Ignorance and abuse are brought to light, as are the healing powers of care, respect and love. Set against a backdrop of war and sacrifice, Ada's personal fight for freedom and ultimate triumph are cause for celebration." - Kirkus, starred review

★ "Proving that her courage and compassion carry far more power than her disability, Ada earns self-respect, emerges a hero, and learns the meaning of home. "- Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Involving, poignant, nuanced . . . This is a feel-good story, but an earned one . . . distinct and powerful in its own right." - The Horn Book, starred review

"There is much to like here-Ada's engaging voice, the vivid setting, the humor, the heartbreak, but most of all the tenacious will to survive." - School Library Journal

"The home-front realities of WWII, as well as Ada's realistic anger and fear, come to life in Bradley's affecting and austerely told story, and readers will cheer for steadfast Ada as she triumphs over despair." - Booklist

"Skillful, smooth . . . Ada's tough journey from brokenness to healing is poignantly credible in its development and emotionally satisfying outcome. . . . The feel-good appeal of the rescue fantasy combines with the increasingly tense World War II backdrop to make this an effective page-turner." - BCCB

"Expertly operating on many different levels, this exquisitely written novel incorporates themes of self-discovery and self-worth, strength of family, the power of love, and the many different kinds of courage. . . . Heart-lifting." -Joy Fleishhacker for School Library Journal

"In lesser hands than those of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, the plot might tumble into cliché, but thanks to Ada's unforgettable character and unflinching voice, you're too busy cheering her on. . . . Artfully woven." -Common Sense Media

"An astounding novel. Will you cry and rejoice and hold your breath? Absolutely. Will you find the book as exciting, wise, and profound as I did? Yes. This book is remarkable." -Karen Cushman, author of Newbery Medal winner The Midwife's Apprentice

"A moving story with an authentic voice. Beautifully told." -Patricia MacLachlan, author of Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall

"I love Ada's bold heart, keen wit, and amazingly fresh point of view. Her story's riveting. I was with her every step of the way." -Sheila Turnage, author of Newbery Honor book Three Times Lucky

"In Ada's small war lies our large hope that love cannot, will not, be overcome. I read this novel in two big gulps." -Gary D. Schmidt, author of National Book Award finalist Okay for Now

Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award WINNER 2017

Odyssey Award WINNER 2016

ALSC Notable Children's Recordings SELECTION 2016

Newbery Honor Book HONOR 2017

New York Times Bestseller AWARD

Schneider Family Book Award AWARD 2016

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The Snowy Day written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

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The Snowy Day written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

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Last Stop on Market Street written by Matt de la Pena, illustrated by Christian Robinson

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Last Stop on Market Street written by Matt de la Pena, illustrated by Christian Robinson

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Watercress written by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Jason Chin

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Watercress written by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Jason Chin

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Caldecott Medal Winner Best Children's Book of the Year
Newbery Honor Book
APALA Award Winner
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book

While driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's Chinese immigrant parents spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. They stop the car, grabbing rusty scissors and an old paper bag, and the whole family wades into the mud to gather as much as they can.

At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family just get food from the grocery store, like everyone else? But when her mother shares a bittersweet story of her family history in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged-and the memories left behind in pursuit of a new life.

Together, they make a new memory of watercress.

Author Andrea Wang calls this moving, autobiographical story "both an apology and a love letter to my parents." It's a bittersweet, delicate look at how sharing the difficult parts of our histories can create powerful new moments of family history, and help connect us to our roots.

Jason Chin's illustrations move between China and the American Midwest and were created with a mixture of traditional Chinese brushes and western media. The dreamy, nostalgic color palette brings this beautiful story to life.

An endnote from the author describes her personal connection to the story, and an illustrator's note touches on both the process of the painting, and the emotional meaning brought to the work.

A story about the power of sharing memories-including the painful ones-and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even when we don't see it.

New England Book Award Winner
A New York Times New England Book Award Winner A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book Winner of the Cybils Award An SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year An ALSC Notable Children's Book Named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly, BookPage, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Shelf Awareness , and more! A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book An NPR 'Book We Love!' A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

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The Last Cuentista written by Donna Barbra Higuera

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The Last Cuentista written by Donna Barbra Higuera

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The Last Cuentista book. Read 79 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more tha...

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham written by Christopher Paul Curtis

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham written by Christopher Paul Curtis

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Before the Ever After written by Jacqueline Woodson 

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The Harry Potter Series written by J.K. Rowling

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The Harry Potter Series written by J.K. Rowling

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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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"Written in rhyme and featuring soft pastel illustrations, this title demonstrates how bringing new people into our lives, even though it can sometimes be scary or uncomfortable, can happen and can make our lives better for it." - School Library Connection

"The overall message is one of inclusion and performing acts of kindness. A delicate line and soft colors depict a diverse cast of winsome characters and the dainty details of how they spread goodwill." - School Library Journal

"How and why a symbol of exclusion can be transformed into just the opposite . . . the message is worthy." - Kirkus

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Each Kindness written by Jaqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis

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Each Kindness written by Jaqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis

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Each Kindness [Woodson, Jacqueline, Lewis, E. B.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Each Kindness

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We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices written by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hundson

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We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices written by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hundson

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Fifty of the foremost diverse children's authors and illustrators--including Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexander--share answers to the question, "In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?" in this beautiful, full-color keepsake collection, published in partnersh...

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I Am Jazz written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings

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I Am Jazz written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings

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16 year old Jazz Jennings, is an honorary co-founder of the Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation, an author, a tv personality, Youtube Vlogger, a youth ambassador for the Human Rights Campaign and a passionate transgender advocate. Jazz speaks at universities, medical schools, conferences, conventions and symposiums all over the country.

When she was six, Jazz appeared on 20/20 with Barbara Walters, as one of the youngest transgender children to appear in the media. Since then, she's been featured on a variety of major programs and news outlets, including a 20/20 update with Barbara Walters when she was 11, Katie Couric twice, Oprah: Where are the Now?, Dr. Drew, Nightline, Dateline, MSNBC, 60 Minutes, Dr. Oz, Time Magazine, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, the Rosie Show, The Meredith Vieira show, The View, an Oprah Winfrey Network documentary, "I am Jazz: A family in Transition" and many others. Jazz and her family now have their own GLAAD Award winning docs-series, "I Am Jazz," on TLC. Jazz is the voice of Zadie the first animated transgender character in, Amazon's, "Danger & Eggs". Jazz's doll to be released in the summer of 2017.

Jazz is the youngest recipient of the Colin Higgins Youth Courage Award, the youngest person ever to be recognized in The Advocate Magazine's, "Top Forty Under 40" annual list, OUT Magazine's Top 100 list, the 2014 Trans100 list, and the youngest recipient of the 2014 Equality Florida's, "Voice for Equality" Award. Jazz was honored and recognized at the 2013 GLAAD Awards, where she got to meet former President Bill Clinton. Jazz is the recipient of LogoTV's 2014 youth Trailblazer Award. She was named as one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Teens for 2014 and 2015. She is also listed on Huffington Post's 14 Most Fearless Teens of 2014. In 2016, Jazz was recognized on Teen Vogue's 21 under 21 list. In March of 2105 Jazz and her family were the recipients of the Ackerman Institute's Gender & Family Project Award, and in May of 2015, Jazz received the Harvey Milk and Pride Center's Diversity Honors Youth Award. In June of 2015, Jazz was invited to the White House where she met President Obama. In October of 2015 she was honored as Miss Teen Pride USA. Jazz is also the recipient of the 2015 TREVOR Youth Courage Award. In December of 2015, she was honored alongside Caitlyn Jenner at the, "Angels of Change" fundraiser through the LA Children's Hospital. In April of 2016, Jazz was a featured inspirational speaker at WE Day which also featured Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Charlize Theron. The event was attended by over 16,000 students from Los Angeles area schools who earned their ticket by volunteering and service. Jazz is the recipient of Equality California's 2017 Equality Visibility Award and HRC's Youth Upstander Award for 2017.

In 2015, Jazz became one of the faces of Johnson & Johnson's Clean and Clear Campaign: "See the Real" Me. Jazz served as the 2016 Grand Marshal in the New York City Heritage of Pride March. She is the youngest person to serve as Grand Marshal in the history of the march.

In 2014, Jazz co-wrote a children's picture book with Jessica Herthel titled "I Am Jazz", and is the author of her 2016 her memoir, "Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen".

Jazz is no stranger to discrimination. For 5 years she wasn't allowed to use the girls restroom in her school. For 2 1/2 years Jazz was banned from girls' soccer in her state. After a long battle, the United States Soccer Federation ordered her home state to lift the ban. As a result of the discrimination that Jazz was forced to endure, the USSF created a policy to include all transgender athletes who want to play soccer in the United States of America.

Jazz and her family continue to participate in many media projects with a goal to educate, and spread the message of tolerance and acceptance for all Transkids.

Currently, Jazz lives with her family of 6 in South Florida where she attends high school, and is the President of her GSA. Jazz loves to play soccer, binge watch TV on her laptop, hang with friends and is often found cuddling with her 4 cats.

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Amazon.com: I Am Jazz: 9780803741072: Herthel, Jessica, Jennings, Jazz, McNicholas, Shelagh: Books

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All Are Welcome written by Alexandra Penfold and illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

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All Are Welcome written by Alexandra Penfold and illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

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Suzanne Kaufman is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of All Are Welcome. She is the recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Mentorship and Portfolio Honors.

Her books have been awarded Washington State Book Award, Bank Street College Education Best Children's Books of the Year Honors, Notable Books for a Global Society, Mathical Honor Award, Bologna Children's Book Fair Spectator Child Exhibition and Amazon Best Children Book of the Year. Her books include her own book Confiscated and illustrated work: Big Feelings, Take Your Pets to School Day, 100 Bugs, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and Samanthasaurus Rex.

Over the years, she's done everything from animating special effects for Universal and Discovery, animation lead on games that were awarded the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences "Innovation in Art Direction", "Innovation in Animation" and "Children's Title of the Year". She has lectured about illustration and animation around the US, England, Japan and Peru. When not tramping through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, you will find her working in her studio. She lives on Beacon Hill in South Seattle with her husband and two creative daughters of her own. Visit her at www.suzannekaufman.com.

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All Are Welcome [Penfold, Alexandra, Kaufman, Suzanne] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All Are Welcome

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The World Needs More Purple People written by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart and illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

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The World Needs More Purple People written by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart and illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

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The World Needs More Purple People (My Purple World)

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The World Needs More Purple People (My Purple World) [Bell, Kristen, Hart, Benjamin, Wiseman, Daniel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The World Needs More Purple People (My Purple World)

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You Matter written and illustrated by Christian Robinson

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You Matter written and illustrated by Christian Robinson

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The Pigeon Has to Go to School written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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The Pigeon Has to Go to School written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School written by Shannon Olsen and illustrated by Sandie Sonke

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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School written by Shannon Olsen and illustrated by Sandie Sonke

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Shannon Olsen (Author), Sandie Sonke (Illustrator)

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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School

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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School [Olsen, Shannon, Sonke, Sandie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School

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And Tango Makes Three written by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson and illustrated by Henry Cole

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And Tango Makes Three written by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson and illustrated by Henry Cole

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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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Go Away, Big Green Monster written and illustrated by Ed Emberley 

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Go Away, Big Green Monster written and illustrated by Ed Emberley 

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Stolen Words written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard 

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Stolen Words written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard 

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The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language - Cree - he admits that his language was stolen from him when he was a boy. The little girl then sets out to help her grandfather find his language again. This sensitive and warmly illustrated picture book explores the intergenerational impact of the residential school system that separated young Indigenous children from their families. The story recognizes the pain of those whose culture and language were taken from them, how that pain is passed down, and how healing can also be shared.

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Stolen Words [Florence, Melanie, Grimard, Gabrielle] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Stolen Words

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The pre-emergent literacy stage spans from infancy to around age 5. Books suitable for this stage include books featuring repetition of words and sounds, rhythm and rhyme, interactive features like flaps or puppets, and simplistic pictures. Books are generally very sturdy, board books being the most popular.

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? written by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? written by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. by Bill Martin, JR.

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. by Bill Martin, JR. [Carle Eric] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. by Bill Martin, JR.

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Llama Llama Red Pajama written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney

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Llama Llama Red Pajama written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney

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"Llama Llama Red Pajama" | Episode 3 | Dolly Parton reads "Llama Llama Red Pajama"

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Goodnight Moon written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd 

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Goodnight Moon written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd 

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In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room-to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one-the little bunny says goodnight.

One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a must for every bookshelf and a time-honored gift for baby showers and other special events.

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In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny.

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Around the Farm written and illustrated by Eric Carle

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Around the Farm written and illustrated by Eric Carle

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Put on your overalls and have a stroll Around The Farm in this amazing sound book! Your little one can press 30 different sound buttons while they read to bring the amazing art stylings of Eric Carle to life!
This sound books is special because:

Hands on interaction engages young readers

Multisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readers

Sharing books with your little one strengthens your bond

Features the art stylings of Eric Carle, writer and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Includes an amazing amount of animals: bull, cow, goat, pig, sheep, lamb, donkey, horse, hen, turkey, chick, rooster, cat, dog, mouse, frog, duck, turtle, fish, crow, sparrow, owl, woodpecker, snake, rabbit, cricket, dragonfly, bee, butterfly, and Eric Carle's famous Very Hungry Caterpillar

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World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm Animal 30-Button Sound Book - Great for First Words - PI Kids

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Amazon.com: World of Eric Carle, Around the Farm Animal 30-Button Sound Book - Great for First Words - PI Kids: 9781450805759: Editors of Publications International, Eric Carle: Books

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar written and illustrated by Eric Carle

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar written and illustrated by Eric Carle

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Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 62 languages and sold over 41 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.

Carle says: "With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child. Will it be a happy place? There are new people, a teacher, classmates - will they be friendly? I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born. Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun."

Eric Carle has two grown-up children, a son and a daughter. He divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.

For more information about Eric Carle and his books please visit:

The Official Eric Carle web site: http://www.eric-carle.com

Eric Carle's Blog: http://www.ericcarleblog.blogspot.com

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: http://www.carlemuseum.org

The World of Eric Carle Amazon UK page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/1658013031

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Amazon.com: The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 9780399226908: Carle, Eric: Books

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Dream Big, Little Pig written by Kristi Yamaguchi and illustrated by Tim Bowers

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Dream Big, Little Pig written by Kristi Yamaguchi and illustrated by Tim Bowers

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Inspire kids of all ages to never give up and always dream big with Dream Big Little Pig, the New York Times bestselling ice skating picture book from Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi!

Poppy is a waddling, toddling pig with big dreams. She wants to be a star! But she soon discovers that's not as easy as it sounds. It's only when Poppy feels the magic of gliding and sliding, swirling and twirling on ice that our most persistent pig truly believes in herself: Poppy, star of the rink!

Dream Big Little Pig is the perfect book to inspire little girls with big dreams, and makes a wonderful ice skating gift for girls.

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Dream Big, Little Pig!: An Inspiring Figure Skating Book

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Dream Big, Little Pig!: An Inspiring Figure Skating Book [Yamaguchi, Kristi, Bowers, Tim] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dream Big, Little Pig!: An Inspiring Figure Skating Book

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Ada Twist, Scientist written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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Ada Twist, Scientist written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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Rosie Revere, Engineer written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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Rosie Revere, Engineer written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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New York Times Bestseller

Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal-to fly-Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fly but rather hovers for a moment and then crashes, Rosie deems the invention a failure. On the contrary, Aunt Rose insists that Rosie's contraption was a raging success: you can only truly fail, she explains, if you quit.

From the powerhouse author-illustrator team of Iggy Peck, Architect comes Rosie Revere, Engineer, another charming, witty picture book about believing in yourself and pursuing your passion. Ada Twist, Scientist, the companion picture book featuring the next kid from Iggy Peck's class, is available in September 2016.

Praise for Rosie Revere, Engineer"Comically detailed mixed-media illustrations that keep the mood light and emphasize Rosie's creativity at every turn."- Publishers Weekly

"The detritus of Rosie's collections is fascinating, from broken dolls and stuffed animals to nails, tools, pencils, old lamps and possibly an erector set. And cheddar-cheese spray."
- Kirkus Reviews

"This celebration of creativity and perseverance is told through rhyming text, which gives momentum and steady pacing to a story, consistent with the celebration of its heroine, Rosie. She's an imaginative thinker who hides her light under a bushel (well, really, the bed) after being laughed at for one of her inventions."
- Booklist

2013 Parents' Choice Award - GOLD
2014 Amelia Bloomer Project List
ReadBoston's Best Read Aloud Book

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Rosie Revere, Engineer - Kindle edition by Beaty, Andrea, Roberts, David. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Rosie Revere, Engineer.

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Iggy Peck, Architect written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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Iggy Peck, Architect written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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David is one of the UK's foremost and respected illustrators having worked on numerous best selling titles for the very best of authors including Philip Ardagh, Andrea Beaty, Peter Bentley, Julian Clary, Julia Donaldson, Carol Anne Duffy, Sally Gardner, Chris Priestly and Michelle Robinson to name a few. David created the Dirty Bertie character and continues to expand the series working with Alan Macdonald and Stripes Publishing.

Many more new books are either in the pipeline or just released including His Royal Tinyness written by Sally Lloyd Jones - published by Walker Books, Chinese Emperor's New Clothes by Ying Chang Compestine - published by Abrams, and soon to be published Don't Blink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - published by Random House picture books.

David has been shortlisted for many prestigious awards, including The Little Rebels Award for Ada Twist, Nestle Smarties Gold for Mouse Noses On Toast, Mother Goose and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Ada Twist went straight in to No.1 on the New York Times bestseller list and both Rosie Revere and Ada Twist have both been in the top ten New York Times Children's picture book bestsellers list for 119 and 43 weeks respectively.

David Roberts was born in Liverpool - he loved drawing from an early age and couldn't wait to escape high school to go to art college. Whilst at art college he developed a keen interest in fashion and went on to study fashion design. On leaving college David travelled to Hong Kong and worked as a fashion illustrator for various fashion magazines, before returning to England to work for renowned milliner Stephen Jones. Having secured representation by Artist Partners, David embarked on an illustrious children's book career, and many years later is regarded as one of the foremost illustrators in the world.

Represented by Artist Partners Limited

Agent : Christine Isteed Christine@artistpartners.com

Follow David on instagram: @dr.illustration

Photo by Steve Ullathorne

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Iggy Peck, Architect (The Questioneers) [Beaty, Andrea, Roberts, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Iggy Peck, Architect (The Questioneers)

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What Do You Do With an Idea? written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom

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What Do You Do With an Idea? written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom

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A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who's ever had a big idea.Praise for The Children's Book Review

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.

What Do You Do With an Idea?

National best seller, appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly.

Gold medal winner of the Independent Publishers Award, the Washington State Book Award, and the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.

"What makes this message so unique is the simple but beautiful way it's delivered, in narrative and illustration, through the eyes and voice of an innocent and hopeful child. What Do You Do With An Idea? is a spectacular book for all ages and is a wonderful treasure for any home or school library."-

Publisher's Weekly
"Despite the fact that it's Yamada's first time writing a children's book, it's had breakout success, selling over 300,000 copies since its publication date of January 2014."-

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What Do You Do With an Idea? - New York Times best seller

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What Do You Do With an Idea? - New York Times best seller [Yamada, Kobi, Besom, Mae] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What Do You Do With an Idea? - New York Times best seller

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The Magical Yet written by Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Lorena Alvarez

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The Magical Yet written by Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Lorena Alvarez

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The Magical Yet [DiTerlizzi, Angela, Alvarez, Lorena, Alvarez, Lorena] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Magical Yet

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The Proudest Blue written by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali and illustrated by Hatem Aly

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The Proudest Blue written by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali and illustrated by Hatem Aly

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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.The Kindest Red , a story of hijab and friendship, available for preorder now!

And don't miss

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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Where Are You From? written by Yamile Saied Mendez and illustrated by Jaime Kim

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Where Are You From? written by Yamile Saied Mendez and illustrated by Jaime Kim

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This resonant and award-winning picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn't have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom-a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo.

When a girl is asked where she's from-where she's really from-none of her answers seems to be the right one.

Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn't give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one.

Where am I from?

You're from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep....

With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors-especially anyone who ever felt that they don't belong.

2019 Nerdies Fiction Picture Book Award Winner | Silver Medalist for Bank Street College of Education's Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year | Named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019 |A Mighty Girl's 2019 Book of the Year | Named one of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2019

" Lyrical language and luminous illustrations. An ideal vehicle for readers to ponder and discuss their own identities." - Kirkus (starred review)

"An enchanted, hand-in-hand odyssey [and] opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many, many backgrounds, roots, histories, of those who live in these United States." -Shelf Awareness (starred review)

" A much-needed title that is a first purchase for libraries and classrooms." - School Library Journal

"This touching book addresses a ubiquitous question for children of color, and in the end, the closeness between the girl and Abuelo shows that no matter the questions, she knows exactly where she's from." - Booklist

" Although the book begins as a gentle riposte to narrow cultural and ethnic categorizations, its conclusion reaches out to all readers, evoking both heritage and the human family." - Publishers Weekly

A Spanish-language edition, ¿De dónde eres ?, is also available.

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Where Are You From? [Méndez, Yamile Saied, Kim, Jaime] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Where Are You From?

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When Stars Are Scattered written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed and illustrated by Iman Geddy

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When Stars Are Scattered written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed and illustrated by Iman Geddy

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A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl. New York Times

Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So when Omar has the opportunity to go to school, he knows it might be a chance to change their future . . . but it would also mean leaving his brother, the only family member he has left, every day.

Heartbreak, hope, and gentle humor exist together in this graphic novel about a childhood spent waiting, and a young man who is able to create a sense of family and home in the most difficult of settings. It's an intimate, important, unforgettable look at the day-to-day life of a refugee, as told to Bestselling author/artist Victoria Jamieson by Omar Mohamed, the Somali man who lived the story.

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When Stars Are Scattered [Jamieson, Victoria, Mohamed, Omar, Jamieson, Victoria, Geddy, Iman] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. When Stars Are Scattered

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Not So Different written by Cyana Rily and illustrated by Anastasia Kanavaliuk

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Not So Different written by Cyana Rily and illustrated by Anastasia Kanavaliuk

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Not So Different is a picture book encouraging young children to embrace their differences and celebrate diversity. A fun rhythmic read, it can be used as a tool to start necessary conversations with our babies about differences in the world. Inspired by her interracial marriage and biracial children, Cyana hopes to help create a world in which children are able to engage in difficult conversations and learn from each other in a positive way. The illustrations provide clear imagery of the many ways we are different, while also recognizing the ways we are the same.

With this book, Cyana hopes to help children realize that their individual characteristics are the very things that makes them special and unique. She indents to normalize talking to our children about diversity and race in a positive way...and celebrating our unique qualities by embracing them.

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Not So Different [Riley, Cyana, Kanavaliuk, Anastasia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Not So Different

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I Am Golden written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao

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I Am Golden written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Sophie Diao

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I Am Golden: Chen, Eva, Diao, Sophie: 9781250842053: Amazon.com: Books

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I Am Golden [Chen, Eva, Diao, Sophie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am Golden

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Same, Same, but Different written and illustrated by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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Same, Same, but Different written and illustrated by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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Same, Same But Different [Kostecki-Shaw, Jenny Sue, Kostecki-Shaw, Jenny Sue] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Same, Same But Different

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Outside In written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby

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Outside In written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby

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Deborah Underwood (Author), Cindy Derby (Illustrator)

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Outside In: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

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Amazon.com: Outside In: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner: 9781328866820: Underwood, Deborah, Derby, Cindy: Books

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All the Way to America written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

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All the Way to America written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

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"This immigration story is universal." -School Library Journal, Starred

Dan Yaccarino's great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents' good advice: "Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family." With simple text and warm, colorful illustrations, Yaccarino recounts how the little shovel was passed down through four generations of this Italian-American family-along with the good advice.

It's a story that will have kids asking their parents and grandparents: Where did we come from? How did our family make the journey all the way to America?

"A shovel is just a shovel, but in Dan Yaccarino's hands it becomes a way to dig deep into the past and honor all those who helped make us who we are." -Eric Rohmann, winner of the Caldecott Medal for My Friend Rabbit

" All the Way to America is a charmer. Yaccarino's heartwarming story rings clearly with truth, good cheer, and love." -Tomie dePaola, winner of a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona

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All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

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All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel [Yaccarino, Dan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

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Because written by Mo Willlems and illustrated by Amber Ren

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Because written by Mo Willlems and illustrated by Amber Ren

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Amber is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and a visual development artist in the animation industry. She earned her BFA in Character Animation at the California Institute of the Arts. Amber's work is inspired by her love for folk art, nostalgia, inclusion, and her childhood spent in China. When not drawing at her desk, Amber can be found petting her cat, Ruyu, and sipping boba tea. Find Amber online at amber-ren.com.

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Amazon.com: Because: 9781368019019: Willems, Mo, Ren, Amber

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Fry Bread written by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Fry Bread written by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story [Noble Maillard, Kevin, Martinez-Neal, Juana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

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Night Shift written and illustrated by Debi Gliori

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Night Shift written and illustrated by Debi Gliori

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"Scottish author and illustrator Debi Gliori's small but mighty picture book, Night Shift , is an eye-opening look at depression." -BookPage -School Library Journal "By giving depression physical dimension, Gliori diffuses some of its strange, persistent power." - , his first graphic novel, which he coauthored) comes Night Shift, a groundbreaking lushly illustrated picture book based on Gliori's own personal history with depression.

"A poignant, empathetic and ultimately hopeful book." Publishers Weekly Night Shift ." -Jay Asher, author of Thirteen Reasons Why and Piper

"Debi Gliori has given us all a powerful, and beautiful, gift with "It's a masterpiece." -David Walliams, bestselling children's author No Matter What

From beloved author and illustrator Debi Gliori (

Fighting dragons is one way of fighting depression. This book is another.

Through stunning black and white illustration and deceptively simple text, author and illustrator Debi Gliori provides a fascinating and absorbing portrait of depression and hope in Night Shift, a moving picture book about a young girl haunted by dragons. The young girl battles the dragons using 'night skills': skills that give her both the ability to survive inside her own darkness and the knowledge that nothing-not even long, dark nights filled with monsters-will last forever.

Drawn from Gliori's own experiences and struggles with depression, the book concludes with a moving author's note explaining how depression has affected her and how she continues to cope. Gliori hopes that by sharing her own experience she can help others who suffer from depression, and to find that subtle shift that will show the way out.

A brave and powerful book, give Night Shift to dragon fighters young and old, and any reader who needs to know they're not alone.

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Night Shift [Gliori, Debi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Night Shift

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101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics written and illustrated by L. A. Amber 

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101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics written and illustrated by L. A. Amber 

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Beyond a Black History book, this book will spark curiosity and motivate children, as well as adults to learn more about STEM related topics while making them proud of their heritage.

Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics honors incredible and inspiring black women who pushed past the bounds of human knowledge and broke down the thought barriers of their and our time.

We have selected 101 of the most extraordinary black women across all the sciences from the 1800s to today. We celebrate these black leaders from the past through today who paved the way for future generations of black women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Spotlighting their stories is about more than just augmenting black history. It's about understanding the cultural attitudes, historical forces, and social realities that made science what it is today-and what it will be tomorrow. If just one of these women had gotten fed up and quit, as others do, the history of science would have been poorer for it.

Children shouldn't grow up thinking that STEM learning means boring textbook reading. Instead, this book will get them excited about science through fun and motivational stories. Our main goal is to introduce STEM-related concepts and present STEM-associated careers in an inspiring and entertaining way.

We have included within the stories STEM concepts and definitions in order to enrich understanding, but we have left other concepts for your child to discover on their own or to engage adults in conversation about. We hope this will improve discussion and quality time between parents and kids.

At the end of the book, we have included an exploration journal for children to describe their learning experience.

We feel that any kid, teenager, or adult would benefit from this book, no matter their gender, race, or age.

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101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Leaders in Black History

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101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Leaders in Black History [Amber, L.A.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Leaders in Black History

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The Undefeated written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson

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The Undefeated written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson

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The Undefeated (Caldecott Medal Book) [Alexander, Kwame, Nelson, Kadir] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Undefeated (Caldecott Medal Book)

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A Kick in the Head written by Paul Janeczko and illustrated by Chris Raschka

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A Kick in the Head written by Paul Janeczko and illustrated by Chris Raschka

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A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms

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A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms [Janeczko, Paul B., Raschka, Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms

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Honey, I Love written by Eloise Greenfield and illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist

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Honey, I Love written by Eloise Greenfield and illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist

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Early readers can handle books with more words per page and rely less on pictures. These books tend contain more complex sentences and are most suitable for students in K-2.

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Starting around 2nd grade, students are able to decode more complex and challenging words, read more difficult texts for longer periods of time, and have a much better understanding of different elements of fluent reading. These books are more challenging and longer, while still being appropriate for a developing reader.

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Emergent readers are typically children in PreK-K, or ages 4-5. These readers are in the very early stages of reading and print awareness. They feature lots of repetition and pictures, with only a few words per page.

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Froggy's Day with Dad written by Johnathon London and illustrated by Frank Ramkiewicz

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Froggy's Day with Dad written by Johnathon London and illustrated by Frank Ramkiewicz

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Froggy's Day with Dad [London, Jonathan, Remkiewicz, Frank] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Froggy's Day with Dad

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Thunder Cake written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

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Thunder Cake written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

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The Napping House written and illustrated by Audrey and Don Wood 

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The Napping House written and illustrated by Audrey and Don Wood 

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AUDREY WOOD is the much-loved author of more than thirty books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House, Piggies, Heckedy Peg, and most recently, Piggy Pie Po, which she collaborated on with her husband, Don Wood.

She lives in Hawaii.

My first memories are of Sarasota, Florida in the winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers' Circus. I was one year old and remember it vividly. My father, an art student, was making extra income by repainting circus murals.

The people in the circus were my friends. I was bounced on the knee of the tallest man in the world and rocked in the arms of the fat lady who could not stand up. My first baby-sitters were a family of little people who lived in a trailer next to ours. They tAudrey2old me stories about the animals they worked with: Chi Chi the Chimpanzee, an elephant named Elder, and Gargantua the Gorilla.

My mother says I was a fast learner, always ahead of my age. My father taught me to swim before I could walk. I walked at seven months and climbed over a seven foot chain link fence when I was one year old. Everyone in the circus thought I was going to be a trapeze artist.

When I was two, I traveled with my parents to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where they studied art. Spanish became my second language. Because my mother read to me every day, I fell in love with books and was reading by age three.

My parents had two more girls, which made me the oldest sister. All of us were trained in the arts: music, dance, painting, and drama. We had a miniature stage in our basement, complete with light-bulb floodlights and a dusty red velvet curtain. Admission for the plays we produced was a bargain--twenty-five cents.

When I was in the first grade, I wanted to grow up to be an artist like my father. Then, in the fourth grade, I decided I'd like to be a children's book author. As an adult who writes and illustrates children's books, I have realized both my childhood ambitions.

I got in trouble in school once for crossing out my favorite author's name and putting in mine--Audrey Brewer instead of Dr. Seuss!

My great-grandfather, grandfather, and father were all professional artists. Since I am also a professional artist, there are four consecutive generations of artists in our family. However, I am the only female artist.

On our honeymoon, I read my new husband Don Wood the classic children's book entitled At the Back of the North Wind. Seven years later, we teamed up to create our first picture book together.

When our son Bruce Robert was two years old, I began to read picture books to him. He helped to remind me of my childhood ambitions. That's when I began to write children's books seriously.

www.audreywood.com

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The Napping House [Wood, Audrey, Wood, Don] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Napping House

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The Girl Who Named Pluto written by Alice B. McGinty and illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle

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The Girl Who Named Pluto written by Alice B. McGinty and illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle

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The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney

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The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney [McGinty, Alice B., Haidle, Elizabeth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney

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Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins 

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Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins 

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Climb the tallest mountain, dive into the deepest lake, and navigate the longest river in Steve Jenkins' stunning new book that explores the wonders of the natural world. With his striking cut paper collages, Jenkins majestically captures the grand sense of scale, perspective and awe that only mother earth can inspire.

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Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest [Jenkins, Steve, Jenkins, Steve] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest

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Knuffle Bunny written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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Knuffle Bunny written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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"One of the most delightful read-aloud picture books on the shelf. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale is hilarious and the emotions of all involved are captured perfectly in Mo Willems brilliant illustrations. Even after multiple reads this one retains it's charm." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind?
Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this stunning book tells a brilliantly true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.

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Amazon.com: Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale: 0884939682625: Willems, Mo: Books

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Waiting is Not Easy! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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Waiting is Not Easy! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book

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Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book [Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book

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Pig the Winner written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey  

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Pig the Winner written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey  

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children’s / teenage fiction: nature and animal stories

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greedy; selfish; rude; pig; pug; weenie; dog; cheating; cheat; cheater; lose; win; sore-loser; learn; lesson

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juvenile fiction / social themes / friendship

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juvenile fiction/social themes - values & virtues

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juvenile fiction/stories in verse (see also poetry)

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teenage fiction: nature and animal stories

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juvenile fiction / social themes / friendship

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juvenile fiction/social themes - values & virtues

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juvenile fiction/stories in verse (see also poetry)

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children’s / teenage fiction: nature and animal stories

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Amazon.com: Pig the Winner (Pig the Pug) (9781338136388): Blabey, Aaron, Blabey, Aaron: Books

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Shh! We Have a Plan written and illustrated by Chris Haughton

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Shh! We Have a Plan written and illustrated by Chris Haughton

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Viva Frida written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales 

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Viva Frida written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales 

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art: general interest (children's / teenage)

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caldecott honor; pura belpre medalist; award winning illustrators; artist biographies for kids; childrens picture books; frida kalo; diego rivera; bilingual spanish; independent women; gifts for young artists; inspiring presents for girls; mexican role models; famous latinas; historical latinos; latin amerian; latinx; common core; language skills; child friendly nonfiction; encourage creativity; creative people; artistic process; life story; cultural icon; books for art class; teaching aid; beautiful illustrations; gorgeous artwork; mixed media; photographs; photography; innovative; emotional; puppets

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juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / art

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juvenile nonfiction/biography & autobiography - art

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juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / art

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juvenile nonfiction/biography & autobiography - art

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art: general interest (children's / teenage)

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Viva Frida (Morales, Yuyi) [Morales, Yuyi, O'Meara, Tim] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Viva Frida (Morales, Yuyi)

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The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duc...

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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes written and illustrated by Eric Litwan, James Dean, and Kimberly Dean

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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes written and illustrated by Eric Litwan, James Dean, and Kimberly Dean

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Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes, Written by Eric Litwin, Illustrated by James Dean

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Pirates Don't Change Diapers written by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon

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Pirates Don't Change Diapers written by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon

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The Books

THE BOOKS

I'm glad you could join me for an adventure into the world of Melinda Long.
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Sit back and get ready to have a great time! Click on any link to find out more.

Art Smart, Science Detective

The Case of the Sliding Spaceship

Melinda Long

Illustrated by Monica Wyrick

ISBN 978-1-61117-935-4

ISBN 978-1-61117-936-1

When Art and his friends-Robbie, Jason, and Amy-have a sleepover, they decide to use Art's telescope for some stargazing. They are shocked to see a purple spaceship hurtling toward Earth. Art thinks Earth is at risk of an alien invasion. What should he do? Should Art and his fellow science detectives alert the authorities, or should they take matters into their own hands?

When the local police don't seem concerned about Art's report, the group decides to apply their knowledge of science and critical thinking skills to prepare for the impending attack. They need a plan-and fast!

What transpires as they gear up for the spaceship's arrival will amuse and educate. Art Smart, Science Detective will appeal to budding scientists and even reluctant young readers as it answers burning questions such as "How close is science fiction to real life?" and "Can peanut butter really keep your brain safe from an alien assault?" This entertaining journey through the science of the sky is easily incorporated into middle-grade STEM/STEAM courses.

ISBN-10: 1454920580

ISBN-13: 978-1454920588

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Rainbow-painted houses, yummy shrimp stew, war heroes, prowling pirates, kudzu monsters, leaping dolphins . . . and a wren in a palmetto tree: that's a South Carolina Christmas! Kids will love exploring this magical southern state in this new board book edition.

by Edited by John Lane and Betsy Wakefield Teter

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Why do writers love dogs? Not always for the same reasons as all the rest of us do. Dorothea Benton Frank's dog Henry teaches her about self-righteous indignation every time she leaves on a book tour. Ron Rash learns to appreciate his misanthropic mutt Pepper after he bites his daughter's suitor. For Tommy Hays the dog is something not even a psychic can separate from the family. For some writers, such as Mary Alice Monroe, a Bermese mountain dog arrives via Swiss Air. For George Singleton, they just wander into his yard.

The connection between dogs and humans in the geographic region known as South Carolina goes back over 10,000 years. There's even a wild dog in the Lowcountry known as the Carolina dog, whose ancestors may have accompanied the first Americans across the Bering ice bridge.

In Literary Dogs & Their South Carolina Writers, 25 of the Palmetto State's most beloved authors introduce you to their most memorable dogs.

State of the Heart
South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, Volume 3

Edited by Aïda Rogers
Foreword by Nikky Finney
Afterword by Cassandra King

ISBN 978-1-61117-902-6
ISBN 978-1-61117-903-3
ISBN 978-1-61117-904-0

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A heartfelt collection of personal stories that connect a common past and offer hope for a promising future

For many, South Carolina is a sunny vacation destination. For those who have been lucky enough to call it home, it is a source of rich memories and cultural heritage. In this final volume of State of the Heart, thirtyeight nationally and regionally known writers share their personal stories about places in South Carolina that hold special meaning for them. While this is a book about place, it is ultimately about people's connections to one another, to a complex, common past, and to ongoing efforts to build a future of promise and possibility in the Palmetto State.

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The Books I'm glad you could join me for an adventure into the world of Melinda Long. ​ Sit back and get ready to have a great time! Click on any link to find out more.

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The Beetle Book written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins

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The Beetle Book written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins

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Beetles squeak and beetles glow. Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other oddities-what's not to like about beetles? The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. There are over 350,000 different species named so far and scientists suspect there may be as many as a million. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.

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The Beetle Book [Jenkins, Steve] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Beetle Book

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Ambitious Girl written by Meena Harris and illustrated by Marissa Valdez

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Ambitious Girl written by Meena Harris and illustrated by Marissa Valdez

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Ambitious Girl [Harris, Meena, Valdez, Marissa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ambitious Girl

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Not Every Princess written by Jeffery and Lisa Bone and illustrated by Valeria Docampo

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Not Every Princess written by Jeffery and Lisa Bone and illustrated by Valeria Docampo

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A Top Ten Title, 2015 American Library Association Rainbow ListWho do you want to be: a princess? Pirate? Teacher or scientist? And where would you like to play: a castle? Pirate ship? Library or spacelab? It’s your decision to make, so think away....