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Some books are able to stand the test of time and are classified as classics while others go down as best sellers for a particular year. This collection incorporates both classics and best sellers that have been children's favorites over the years. I am sure that when you look through this collection you will be able to find some books that you read as a child and that you would recommend to your child now!

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There are some authors and illustrators that leave a lasting mark in the literary world! This collection highlights a few of these authors and illustrators as each of these books has won at least one award. From illustrations to story lines, your child is sure to find a book that they love and you will understand why it has won an award!

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Isn't it amazing when you finish reading a book and when you don't want it to be over, you find out that it is actually part of a series? This collection of series books is just that as it keeps children reading and wanting more. Series books can begin at a young age such as with "Elephant and Piggie" and continues on through childhood with series such as "Percy Jackson." My personal favorite in this collection is "The Secrets of Dripping Fang."

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How amazing is it that you can "read" an entire book without reading a single word?! This collection of wordless books helps children tap into their imagination and decoding skills in order for them to draw conclusions about what the pictures are trying to portray. My personal favorite in this collection is "I See You."

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Literacy starts fro the very beginning of life and it is never too early to expose children to the literary world around them! This collection was made with this thought in mind and includes some children's classics that include brightly illustrated pictures, rhyming, and sing-song texts. There are books for both pre-emergent and emergent readers in this collection.

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As the saying goes: if we do not learn about history, we are doomed to repeat it. This collection was made to help educate young readers about the history of our nation and also some of the amazing leaders that have helped shape it. I have also included election books as this year was a very pivotal year for our presidential race and I feel it is important for our children to be educated on their future rights as voters.

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It is important for readers to be exposed to a variety of contents starting at an early age. Luckily, there are many different books on many different content areas at our disposal. This collection was formed with the hopes that children at a very young age can begin to learn about science, math, social studies, and more while also being exposed to a rich literary environment.

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We all come from different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and religions. Our country is truly a beautiful melting pot and needs to be celebrated. This collection was made to showcase the diversity of our country and to promote this diversity and create an inclusive community which children should learn at a young age.

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As humans, we should have the right to be who we are and love who we love. This collection helps children to understand the different pronouns and lifestyles of the LGBTQ community and to help children see that this community is just the same as any other.

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As a woman who has been told that I cannot do certain things because of my gender, I believe that it is important to instill empowerment in girls starting at a young age. The books presented in this collection empower young girls and serves as a reminder that they can do anything that they set their minds to.

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This category, in my opinion, can teach children what they value. I have created this collection of banned/challenged books as I have read many of the books and feel that they can each teach a lot about values, morals, and outlooks on life. Some reasons some of these books are challenged is because of same-sex marriages, inappropriate humor, sexual references, and use of real spells and witchcraft.

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This category is extremely important to be and I felt that it should be first in my collection. The purpose of this collection is to help children both see themselves in what they read and to also help children through some of the most difficult times in life.

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A children's love of books begins at infancy. the literature that they are exposed to and the encouragement that they receive is what keep them wanting more and leads them to find worlds beyond their own. The books found in my collection do such a thing. The overall goal for this collection is to provide children from all backgrounds the opportunity to find some books that they will find to be interesting. Each collection has been well thought out with keeping in mind that every child needs to be able to see themselves in different stories. There are books included for all ages between 0-18 years of age and different levels of reading to suit each child's reading level. All of the categories hold a special place in my heart and have helped me to become the literacy lover that I am today!

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Dear Girl: A Celebration of Wonderful, Smart, Beautiful You! by Paris Rosenthal and Amy Krouse Rosenthal

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Dear Girl: A Celebration of Wonderful, Smart, Beautiful You! by Paris Rosenthal and Amy Krouse Rosenthal

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Genre: Fiction

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Genre: Fiction

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Jacob's New Dress by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman

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Jacob's New Dress by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman

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Genre: Fiction

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Rainbow Magic by Daisy Meadows and illustrated by Georgie Ripper

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Rainbow Magic by Daisy Meadows and illustrated by Georgie Ripper

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

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

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Y Is for Y'all: A Book of Southern ABC's by Kelley Kazek and illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde

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Y Is for Y'all: A Book of Southern ABC's by Kelley Kazek and illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde

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A Is for Awesome! 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World by Eva Chen and illustrated by Derek Desierto

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A Is for Awesome! 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World by Eva Chen and illustrated by Derek Desierto

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Alpha Oops! The Day Z Went First by Alethea Kontis and illustrated by Bob Kolar

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Alpha Oops! The Day Z Went First by Alethea Kontis and illustrated by Bob Kolar

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Coming to America: The Story of Immigration by Betsy Maestro and illustrated by Susannah Ryan

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Coming to America: The Story of Immigration by Betsy Maestro and illustrated by Susannah Ryan

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The Flag We Love by Pam Muñoz Ryan and illustrated by Ralph Masiello

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The Flag We Love by Pam Muñoz Ryan and illustrated by Ralph Masiello

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A Ticket Around the World by Melissa Owens and Natalia Diaz

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A Ticket Around the World by Melissa Owens and Natalia Diaz

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Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page

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Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page

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Pete the Cat: Out of This World by James Dean

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Pete the Cat: Out of This World by James Dean

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Inside Your Outside: All About the Human Body by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

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Inside Your Outside: All About the Human Body by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

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The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

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The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

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There's No Place Like Space by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

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There's No Place Like Space by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

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Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure by Edward Einhorn and illustrated by David Clark

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Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure by Edward Einhorn and illustrated by David Clark

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The action of subtraction by Brian P. Cleary and illustrated by Brian Gable

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The action of subtraction by Brian P. Cleary and illustrated by Brian Gable

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One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J. Pinczes and illustrated by Bonnie MacKain

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One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J. Pinczes and illustrated by Bonnie MacKain

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Genre: Picture Book

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Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out, by Susan Kuklin

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Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out, by Susan Kuklin

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Genre: Nonfiction

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Little Bill (series) written by Bill Cosby and and illustrated by Varnette P. Honeywood

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Little Bill (series) written by Bill Cosby and and illustrated by Varnette P. Honeywood

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Genre: Education

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Two Boys Kissing written by David Levithan

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Two Boys Kissing written by David Levithan

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Genre: Young Adult Fiction

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This One Summer written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

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This One Summer written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

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Genre: Graphic novel

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Genre: Young Adult Fiction

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Drama written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier

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Drama written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier

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Genre: Graphic novel

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Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg, illustrated by Fiona Smyth

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Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg, illustrated by Fiona Smyth

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Genre: Comics

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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World by Matt LaMothe

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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World by Matt LaMothe

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Genre: Children's nonfiction

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Genre: Children's nonfiction

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Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor

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Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor

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Genre: Creative Nonfiction

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Genre: Fiction

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In Our Mothers' House by Patricia Polacco

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In Our Mothers' House by Patricia Polacco

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Genre: Fiction

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Genre: Fiction

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Genre: Fiction

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Genre: Fiction

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Genre: Picture Book
Also a challenged book

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Genre: Fiction

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She Leads the Elephant Matriarch by June Smalls

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She Leads the Elephant Matriarch by June Smalls

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Genre: Children's Nonfiction

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Genre: Fiction

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The Farmer and the Clown, by Marla Frazee

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The Farmer and the Clown, by Marla Frazee

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Caldecott Honor

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Caldecott Honor

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Newbery

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So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George

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So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George

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Caldecott

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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Newbery

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Newbery honor

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Scott O'Dell award

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Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai

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Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai

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Newbery Honor

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

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Newbery

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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Newbery

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Newbery

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Genre: Biography

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Rad Women Worldwide by Kate Schatz and illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl

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Rad Women Worldwide by Kate Schatz and illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl

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Genre: Biography

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Fly girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien

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Fly girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien

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Genre: Biography

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Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice by Nikki Grimes and Laura Freeman

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Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice by Nikki Grimes and Laura Freeman

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Genre: Biography

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What’s the Big Deal About Elections? By Ruby Shamir

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What’s the Big Deal About Elections? By Ruby Shamir

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Citizen Baby: My Vote by Megan E. Bryant and Daniel Prosterman and illustrated by Micah 

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Citizen Baby: My Vote by Megan E. Bryant and Daniel Prosterman and illustrated by Micah 

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For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster

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For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster

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Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamara and Micah Player

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Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamara and Micah Player