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American As Paneer Pie                  by Supriya Kelkar

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American As Paneer Pie                  by Supriya Kelkar

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Interest Level: 3rd-7th Grade
Description: Being the only Indian American kid in her small town, Lekha Divekar feels like she has two versions of herself: Home Lekha, who loves watching Bollywood movies and eating Indian food, and School Lekha, who pins her hair over her bindi birthmark and avoids confrontation about her culture at all costs. When another Desi girl moves across the street, Lekha is excited to finally have a friend who gets it. But Avantika does not feel the same way as Lekha. She proudly displays her culture and doesn’t take the bullying quietly. When a racist incident rocks the community, Lekha must make a choice: continue to remain silent or find her voice before it’s too late

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No Voice is Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History                                         by Lindsay Metcalf,  Jeanette Bradley & Keila Dawson

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No Voice is Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History                                         by Lindsay Metcalf,  Jeanette Bradley & Keila Dawson

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Interest Level: K-4th Grade
Description: Mari Copeny demanded clean water in Flint. Jazz Jennings insisted, as a transgirl, on playing soccer with the girls' team. From Viridiana Sanchez Santos's quinceañera demonstration against anti-immigrant policy to Zach Wahls's moving declaration that his two moms and he were a family like any other, No Voice Too Small celebrates the young people who know how to be the change they seek. Fourteen poems honor these young activists. Featuring poems by Lesléa Newman, Traci Sorell, and Nikki Grimes. Additional text goes into detail about each youth activist's life and how readers can get involved.

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All Because You Matter          by Tami Charles

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All Because You Matter          by Tami Charles

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will.

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I Promise                                            by Lebron James

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I Promise                                            by Lebron James

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today.

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Your Name is A Song                         by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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Your Name is A Song                         by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names.

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Lift As You Climb: The Story of Ella Baker                             by Patricia Hruby Powell        

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Lift As You Climb: The Story of Ella Baker                             by Patricia Hruby Powell        

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Long before the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, Ella Baker worked to lift others up by fighting racial injustice and empowering poor African Americans to stand up for their rights. Her dedication and grassroots work in many communities made her a valuable ally for leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and she has been ranked as one of the most influential women in the civil rights movement. In the 1960s she worked to register voters and organize sit-ins, and she became a teacher and mentor to many young activists.

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Nana Akua Goes to School                                 by Tricia Elam Walker

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Nana Akua Goes to School                                 by Tricia Elam Walker

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: It is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja's grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou's grandmother is a dentist. But Zura's Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different from other grandmas. Nana Akua was raised in Ghana, and, following an old West African tradition, has tribal markings on her face. Worried that her classmates will be scared of Nana--or worse, make fun of her--Zura is hesitant to bring her to school. Nana Akua knows what to do, though. With a quilt of traditional African symbols and a bit of face paint, Nana Akua is able to explain what makes her special, and to make all of Zura's classmates feel special, too.

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read                                by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read                                by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

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Interest Level: Pk-3rd Grade
Description: In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn.

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Julian At The Wedding             by Jessica Love 

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Julian At The Wedding             by Jessica Love 

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side.

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I Am Every Good Thing             by Derrick Barnes

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I Am Every Good Thing             by Derrick Barnes

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Interest Level: K-2nd Grade
Description: The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!

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Saturdays Are For Stella                                                                     by Candy Wellins 

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Saturdays Are For Stella                                                                     by Candy Wellins 

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: George loves Saturdays.That’s because Saturdays mean time with Grandma Stella. The two of them love going on adventures downtown to visit the dinosaur museum and ride on the carousel! Even when they stay in, George and Stella have fun together, making cinnamon rolls without popping open a tube and sharing the biggest, best hugs.Then one day Stella is gone, and George is ready to cancel Saturdays. But when a new addition to the family arrives, George finds a way to celebrate the priceless memories he made with his grandma, while making new ones too.

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I Got The School Spirit           by Connie Schofield-Morrison

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I Got The School Spirit           by Connie Schofield-Morrison

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Interest Level: PK-1st Grade
Description: Summer is over, and this little girl has got the school spirit! She hears the school spirit in the bus driving up the street--VROOM, VROOM!--and in the bell sounding in the halls--RING-A-DING! She sings the school spirit in class with her friends--ABC, 123! The school spirit helps us all strive and grow. What will you learn today?

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A Story About Afiya                   by James Berry

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A Story About Afiya                   by James Berry

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Interest Level: K-2nd Grade
Description: Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs only one. Her dress records the memories of her childhood, from roses in bloom to pigeons in flight, from tigers at the zoo to October leaves falling.

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Black is A Rainbow Color                                                by Angela Joy

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Black is A Rainbow Color                                                by Angela Joy

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.

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The Star Keeper                          by Faith Pray

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The Star Keeper                          by Faith Pray

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: When a girl finds a fallen star, she decides to keep it hidden. But this star encourages kindness and needs to shine, so it comes out from the shadows. At first the glow from the star starts to fade, and the girl worries--maybe she's not a very good starkeeper. Then a chance gesture of kindness seems to brighten the star, and soon this kindness leads to a chain of good works that light up the once-dreary town.

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Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream               by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan

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Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream               by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Michael Jordan.
The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he’d never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That’s when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion—patience, determination, and hard work.

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Rapunzel                                              by Rachel Isadora

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Rapunzel                                              by Rachel Isadora

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Interest Level: PK-1st Grade
Description: Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's gorgeous collages breathe new life into this classic tale, capturing Rapunzel's striking beauty and the lush African setting, a new home for this story with wonderful details such as Rapunzel's long dreadlocks and the prince's noble steed, a zebra. Readers will delight in the vibrant illustrations, thrill at the appearances of the frightening sorceress, and chime in with the familiar line "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair," as they follow this well-loved tale.

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Zara's New Eid Dress                          by Nafisah Abdul-Rahim

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Zara's New Eid Dress                          by Nafisah Abdul-Rahim

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Interest Level: 3rd-5th Grade
Description: Zara loves all the festivities of Ramadan and Eid. She enjoys visiting with her friends at the mosque and sampling delicious foods from around the world. But one of her favorite things is shopping for her Eid dress. In past years, she wore similar outfits as her friends from different ethnic backgrounds. This year, she wants something uniquely her own. Zara envisions a dress that represents her heritage and her style, a reflection of her culture as an African American Muslim. This picture book for children shares the story of Zara as she seeks the perfect dress for Eid, while offering insight into her Muslim culture.

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Like Magic                                   by Elaine Vickers

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Like Magic                                   by Elaine Vickers

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Interest Level: 3rd-7th Grade
Description: For three ten-year-old girls, their once simple worlds are starting to feel too big. Painfully shy Grace dreads starting fifth grade now that her best friend has moved away. Jada hopes she’ll stop feeling so alone if she finds the mother who left years ago. And Malia fears the arrival of her new baby sister will forever change the family she loves. When the girls each find a mysterious treasure box in their library and begin to fill the box with their own precious things, they start to feel less alone. But it’s up to Grace, Jada, and Malia to take the treasures and turn them into something more: true friendship.

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Thank You, Omu!                                                      by Oge Mora

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Thank You, Omu!                                                      by Oge Mora

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

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A Good Kind of Trouble         by Lisa Moore Ramée

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A Good Kind of Trouble         by Lisa Moore Ramée

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Interest Level: 3rd-7th Grade
Description: Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules.
But in junior high, it’s like all the rules have changed. Now she’s suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she’s not black enough. Wait, what? Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum. Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that’s trouble, for real.

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March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine                                                    by Melba Pattillo Beals

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March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine                                                    by Melba Pattillo Beals

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Interest Level: 5th-7th Grade
Description: Long before she was one of the Little Rock Nine, Melba Pattillo Beals was a warrior. Frustrated by the laws that kept African-Americans separate but very much unequal to whites, she had questions. Why couldn’t she drink from a "whites only" fountain? Why couldn’t she feel safe beyond home—or even within the walls of church?  Adults all told her: Hold your tongue. Be patient. Know your place. But Beals had the heart of a fighter—and the knowledge that her true place was a free one.

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Black Brother, Black Brother                 by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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Black Brother, Black Brother                 by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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Interest Level: 3rd-7th Grade
Description: Sometimes, 12-year-old Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbing him "Black Brother," Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter-skinned brother, Trey. When he's bullied and framed by the captain of the fencing team, "King" Alan, he's suspended from school and arrested. Terrified, searching for a place where he belongs, Donte joins a local youth center and meets former Olympic fencer Arden Jones. With Arden's help, he begins training as a competitive fencer, setting his sights on taking down the fencing team captain, no matter what. As Donte hones his fencing skills and grows closer to achieving his goal, he learns the fight for justice is far from over. Now Donte must confront his bullies, racism, and the corrupt systems of power that led to his arrest.

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Sulwe                                                           by Lupita Nyong'o

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Sulwe                                                           by Lupita Nyong'o

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything.

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Chicken Sunday                                         by Patricia Polacco        

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Chicken Sunday                                         by Patricia Polacco        

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Interest Level: 1st -4th Grade
Description: After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers' determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on. A loving family story woven from the author's childhood.

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The Keeping Quilt                                    by Patricia Polacco

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The Keeping Quilt                                    by Patricia Polacco

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: "We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said. "It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russia dance around us at night. And so it was. From a basket of old clothes, Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress and an apron of Aunt Natasha's become The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world.In strongly moving pictures that are as heartwarming as they are real, patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith.

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The Honest-to-Goodness Truth                                                           by Patricia C. McKissack

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The Honest-to-Goodness Truth                                                           by Patricia C. McKissack

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: “Tell the truth and shame the devil,” Libby’s mama has told her. So whatever is Libby doing wrong? Ever since she started telling only the truth, the whole world seems to be mad at her. First, it’s her best friend, Ruthie Mae, who gets upset when Libby tells all their friends that Ruthie Mae has a hole in her sock. Then Willie gives her an ugly look when she tells the teacher he hasn’t done his homework. It seems that telling the truth isn’t always so simple. Can Libby figure out what it really means to be truthful and make amends?

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Most People                                            by Michael Leannah and Jennifer E. Morris

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Most People                                            by Michael Leannah and Jennifer E. Morris

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Michael Leannah wrote Most People as an antidote to the scary words and images kids hear and see every day. Jennifer Morris’s emotive, diverting characters provide the perfect complement to Leannah’s words, leading us through the crowded streets of an urban day in the company of two pairs of siblings (one of color). We see what they see: the hulking dude with tattoos and chains assisting an elderly lady onto the bus; the Goth teenager with piercings and purple Mohawk returning a lost wallet to its owner; and the myriad interactions of daily existence, most of them well intended.

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Jackie Wins Them All                             by Fabian E. Ferguson

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Jackie Wins Them All                             by Fabian E. Ferguson

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Jackie Wins Them All tells the story of a gifted sixth-grader, Jackie J. Spade, who has a knack for winning everything she's tried her hand at. Science fairs, spelling bees, swimming , and skating, and just about anything you can imagine!But Jackie's about to take on her biggest challenge the big city track race! Will she win the trophy or will she win something even better?

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Ambitious Girl                                              by Meena Harris

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Ambitious Girl                                              by Meena Harris

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: When a young girl sees a strong woman on TV labeled as "too assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends her on a journey of discovery through past, present, and future about the challenges faced by women and girls and the ways in which they can reframe, redefine, and reclaim words meant to knock them down.

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More Than A Princess                              by Delanda Coleman and Terrence Coleman

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More Than A Princess                              by Delanda Coleman and Terrence Coleman

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Interest Level: K-2nd Grade
Description: In More Than a Princess, you will meet Princess Kiana. Guided by her fairy godmother, Kiana receives a chance to explore life outside a castle. She explores a future career as an astronaut, a doctor, an engineer, and a designer - because who says she can’t be more than just a princess? More Than A Princess is a fairy tale, aiming to show girls worldwide all they can achieve, with vision and dedication, focused in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Through the lens of an African American / Black princess, this book offers the reader a rhyming kids’ book that showcases careers in a modern way.

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

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

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good.They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.

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

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Mae Among The Stars                                        by Roda Ahmed

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Mae Among The Stars                                        by Roda Ahmed

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering.

She wanted to be an astronaut.

Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination.

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The Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale                                                                      by Lydia Dabcovich

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The Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale                                                                      by Lydia Dabcovich

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: A lonely old woman adopts, cares for, and raises a polar bear as if he were her own son, until jealous villagers threaten the bear's life, forcing him to leave his home and his "mother," in a retelling of a traditional Inuit folktale.

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Ruby's Wish                                                 by Shirin Yim Bridges﻿

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Ruby's Wish                                                 by Shirin Yim Bridges﻿

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Interest Level: 3rd-7th Grade
Description: Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.

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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina                                    by Monica Brown

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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina                                    by Monica Brown

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Interest Level: K-3rd
Description: Marisol McDonald wears polka dot shirts and striped pants but does not seem to care.  Her friends are always telling her that she does not match.  One day she decides that she is going to match and wears a shirt and pants that match, plays pirates and recess, and draws a picture of a house in art class.  She did not have much fun matching!  It takes a note from her teacher for Marisol to understand that being happy does not mean you have to match.

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In My Family/En Mi Familia         by Carmen Lomas Garza

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In My Family/En Mi Familia         by Carmen Lomas Garza

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Interest Level: 2nd-6th Grade
Description: Carmen Lomas Garza takes us to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border of Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and personal stories, Carmen brings to life loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community: eating empanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin's wedding day, and dancing to the conjunto band at the neighborhood restaurant.

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A Place Where Sunflowers Grow/砂漠に咲いたひまわり      by Amy Lee-Tai

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A Place Where Sunflowers Grow/砂漠に咲いたひまわり      by Amy Lee-Tai

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Interest Level: 2nd-5th Grade
Description: Under the harsh summer sun, Mari's art class has begun. But it's hard to think of anything to draw in a place where nothing beautiful grows-especially a place like Topaz, the internment camp where Mari's family and thousands of other Japanese Americans have been sent to live during World War II. Somehow, glimmers of hope begin to surface-in the eyes of a kindly art teacher, in the tender words of Mari's parents, and in the smile of a new friend.

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Juna's Jar                                              by Jane Bahk

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Juna's Jar                                              by Jane Bahk

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Interest Level: K-4th Grade
Description: Juna and her best friend, Hector, love to go on adventures in the park, collecting things to put in Juna’s empty kimchi jars. But then one day Hector unexpectedly moves away, and Juna is left wondering who will play with her. With the help of her special jar, Juna searches for her friend the world over. What Juna finds is that adventure and new friends can be found in the most unexpected places.

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Tea Cakes for Tosh                          by Kelly Starling Lyons

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Tea Cakes for Tosh                          by Kelly Starling Lyons

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Interest Level: K-5th Grade
Description: A touching family tale where A young boy helps his beloved grandmother remember an important family story about tea cakes. The story celebrates the important bond between grandchild and grandparent and the stories that make a family strong.

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Don't Touch My Hair!                      by Sharee Miller

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Don't Touch My Hair!                      by Sharee Miller

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens...until, finally, Aria has had enough!

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Meet Yasmin                                                 by Saadia Faruqi

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Meet Yasmin                                                 by Saadia Faruqi

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course!

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I Love My Hair!                                     by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

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I Love My Hair!                                     by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: No matter how gently Mama pulls as she combs Keyana's hair, it still hurts. Keyana doesn't feel lucky to have such a head of hair, but Mama tells her she is because she can wear it any way she chooses.

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Bringing In The New Year                            by Grace Lin

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Bringing In The New Year                            by Grace Lin

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Interest Level: K-2nd Grade
Description: This story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each family member helps prepare for the celebration. Then it’s time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends. There will be fireworks and lion dancers, shining lanterns, and a great, long dragon parade to help celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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Sunday Shopping                                by Sally Derby

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Sunday Shopping                                by Sally Derby

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Interest Level: PK-4th Grade
Description: Join Evie and her Grandma for a special shopping trip they go on every Sunday night! Using imaginary money, Evie and Grandma take turns flipping through magazines and buying whatever catches their eye.

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My Brother Charlie                                by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete

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My Brother Charlie                                by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete

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Interest Level: 1st-5th
Description: In this story, told from Charlie’s sister, Callie, we meet a family whose oldest son teaches them important lessons about togetherness, hope, tolerance, and love.

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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofoso Yeboah                                                   by Laurie Ann Thompson

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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofoso Yeboah                                                   by Laurie Ann Thompson

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Interest Level: K-5th Grade
Description: This picture book biography tells the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who bicycled across Ghana--nearly 400 miles--with only one leg. With that achievement he forever changed how his country treats people with disabilities, and he shows us all that one person is enough to change the world.

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The Name Jar                                        by Yangsook Choi

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The Name Jar                                        by Yangsook Choi

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Interest Level: K-4th Grade
Description: Unhei just moved to America from Korea. She does not tell her classmates her real name. Instead, she decides to use an American name. To help her choose one, her classmates write names on a piece of paper and put them in a glass jar. One of her classmates finds out her real name and its meaning. On the day she is supposed to choose her name, the jar disappears. Feeling supported by her classmates, she embraces her own name and teaches them how to pronounce it.

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Under My Hijab                                        by Hena Khan 

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Under My Hijab                                        by Hena Khan 

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Interest Level: K-4th Grade
Description: A young girl notices that the six influential women in her life each wears their hijab differently. She starts to think about her future and how she will use her hijab to showcase her personality.

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Julian is a Mermaid                               by Jessica Love 

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Julian is a Mermaid                               by Jessica Love 

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Interest Level: PK-5th Grade
Description: Every Saturday morning, Julian and his abuela go swimming. One day when he spies three women on the subway, everything changes. He is entranced by their beautiful hair, their swishy, shimmering mermaid gowns, and their total confidence. When Julian gets home, all he can think of is becoming a mermaid himself. But what will abuela think?

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Kite Flying                                               by Grace Lin

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Kite Flying                                               by Grace Lin

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Interest Level: PK-4th
Description: A family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint to make kites. Everyone has a job in making their dragon kite ready to fly. Celebrating the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying, this story depicts a family bonded by the ancient history of kite making.

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Moses Goes to a Concert                               by Isaac Millman

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Moses Goes to a Concert                               by Isaac Millman

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Interest Level: K-2nd Grade
Description: Today, Moses and his classmates are going to a concert. Their teacher, Mr. Samuels, has two surprises in store for them, to make this concert a special event. They all get balloons so that they can feel the music. After the concert, they get to meet the percussionist, who is also deaf, and play her instruments.

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Let My Colors Out                                     by Courtney Filigenzi

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Let My Colors Out                                     by Courtney Filigenzi

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: This story is about a young child who is dealing with his mother's diagnosis to cancer and her treatments.  Through this experience, he faces a wide range of emotions.  These emotions eventually form a rainbow of hope.

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Jingle Dancer                                    by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Jingle Dancer                                    by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Interest Level: K-5th Grade
Description: Jenna, a contemporary Muscogee (Creek) girl in Oklahoma, wants to honor a family tradition by jingle dancing at the next powwow. But where will she find enough jingles for her dress?

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I Hate English!                                         by Ellen Levine

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I Hate English!                                         by Ellen Levine

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Interest Level: 1st-5th Grade
Description: After her family moves from Hong Kong to New York, Mei Mei struggles to adapt to American life. She struggles to learn the "alien sounds of English".

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Fish In A Tree                                                      by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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Fish In A Tree                                                      by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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Interest Level: 4th-8th Grade
Description: Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she’s able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. However, Ally’s new teacher sees the bright, creative kid beneath the troublemaker and helps shine a light on her gifts.

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All Our Welcome                                        by Alexandra Penfold

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All Our Welcome                                        by Alexandra Penfold

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: This story follows a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yamulkes play side-by-side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow and learn from each other's traditions and the whole community gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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The Day You Begin                                        by Jaqueline Woodson

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The Day You Begin                                        by Jaqueline Woodson

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Interest Level: K-3rd
Description: This story is about how there are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’re from; maybe it’s what you eat, or something just as random. It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.

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Lovely                                                     by Jess Hong

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Lovely                                                     by Jess Hong

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. Lovely explores a world of differences that all add up to the same thing: we are all lovely!

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Last Stop On Market Street                  by Matt De La Pena

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Last Stop On Market Street                  by Matt De La Pena

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: Last Stop on Market Street is a story about appreciating differences, happiness, and inequity. Every Sunday after church, CJ and his Nana take the bus to its last stop on Market Street. This Sunday, CJ begins to wonder why they have to wait in the rain, why they don't have a car, why they always make this trip.

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The Sandwich Stop                               by Rania Al Abdullah

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The Sandwich Stop                               by Rania Al Abdullah

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description:  This story is about two girls, Lily and Salma, who are best friends who share and do everything together – except their lunch.

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Same, Same but Different                        by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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Same, Same but Different                        by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different!

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Drawn Together                                        by Minh Le

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Drawn Together                                        by Minh Le

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Interest Level: PK-1st Grade
Description: When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens -- with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.

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Dreamers                                                   by Yuyi Morales 

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Dreamers                                                   by Yuyi Morales 

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description:This book is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It’s the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it’s a promise that you can make better tomorrows.

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Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey                                  by Margriet Ruurs

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Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey                                  by Margriet Ruurs

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Interest Level: K-2nd Grade
Description: A story of a young girl who also loves Syria, yet is forced to flee when the bombs fall close to her family home. The text conveys the beauty of daily life in her homeland, the pain of leaving, and the fact that the journey is so dangerous that not all travelers survive.

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Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness                                                by Anastasia Higginbotham

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Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness                                                by Anastasia Higginbotham

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Interest Level: 2nd-5th Grade
Description: a picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate justice.

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47,000 Beads                                                    by Koja and Angel Adeyoha 

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47,000 Beads                                                    by Koja and Angel Adeyoha 

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Peyton loves to dance, and especially at Pow Wow, but her Auntie notices that she's been dancing less and less. When Peyton shares that she isn't comfortable wearing a dress anymore, Auntie Eyota asks some friends for help to get Peyton what she needs.

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The Boy and The Bindi                                                 by Vivek Shtaya

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The Boy and The Bindi                                                 by Vivek Shtaya

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: A picture book that showcases a young Indian boy’s fascination with his mother’s bindi, the red dot commonly worn by Hindu women. Rather than chastise her son, she teaches him about its cultural significance and doesn’t flinch when he asks for one himself. Wearing it allows him to joyfully explore and express his difference.

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Prince and Knight                                                            by Daniel Hack

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Prince and Knight                                                            by Daniel Hack

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description:  This story is of a young prince who falls in love with a knight after the two work together to battle a dragon threatening the kingdom.

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Morris Micklewhite and The Tangerine Dress                                     by Christine Baldacchino

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Morris Micklewhite and The Tangerine Dress                                     by Christine Baldacchino

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in his classroom’s dress-up center. The children in Morris’s class don’t understand. Dresses, they say, are for girls. And Morris certainly isn’t welcome in the spaceship some of his classmates are building. Astronauts, they say, don’t wear dresses. One day when Morris feels all alone and sick from their taunts, his mother lets him stay home from school. Morris dreams of a fantastic space adventure with his cat, Moo. Inspired by his dream, Morris paints the incredible scene he saw and brings it with him to school. He builds his own spaceship, hangs his painting on the front of it and takes two of his classmates on an outer space adventure.

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On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty                                           by Jillian Roberts

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On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty                                           by Jillian Roberts

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: A gentle introduction to the issue of poverty, On Our Street explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources. Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue. An invaluable section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference.

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Noah Chases the Wind                              by Michelle Worhtington

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Noah Chases the Wind                              by Michelle Worhtington

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Interest Level: K-32nd Grade
Description: Noah is different. He sees, hears, feels, and thinks in ways that other people don't always understand, and he asks a lot of questions along the way. Noah loves science, especially the weather. His books usually provide him with the answers he needs, until one day, there's one question they don't answer—and that is where Noah's windy adventure begins. This story is filled with rich, sweeping illustrations and celebrates the inquisitive nature of all children, including those on the autism spectrum, who cannot stop asking a question until an answer has been unearthed.

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Jabari Jumps                                             by Gaia Cornwall

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Jabari Jumps                                             by Gaia Cornwall

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a tale of overcoming your fears, the author captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.

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A Different Pond                                   by Bao Phi

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A Different Pond                                   by Bao Phi

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Interest Level: 1st-3rd Grade
Description: As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture books six starred reviews and numerous awards.

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Green Pants                                            by Kenneth Kraegel

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Green Pants                                            by Kenneth Kraegel

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Jameson only ever wears green pants. But if he wants to be in his cousin’s wedding, he’s going to have to wear a tuxedo, and that means black pants. How can he not wear green pants? Will Jameson turn down this big honor, or will he find a way to make everyone happy, including himself?

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The Youngest Marcher                              by Cynthia Levinson

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The Youngest Marcher                              by Cynthia Levinson

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Interest Level: K-4th Grade
Description: Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks intended to go places and do things like anybody else.So when she heard grown-ups talk about wiping out Birmingham’s segregation laws, she spoke up. As she listened to the preacher’s words, smooth as glass, she sat up tall. And when she heard the plan—picket those white stores! March to protest those unfair laws! Fill the jails!—she stepped right up and said, I’ll do it! She was going to j-a-a-il! Audrey Faye Hendricks was confident and bold and brave as can be, and hers is the remarkable and inspiring story of one child’s role in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Maya Lin: Artist Architect of Light and Lines                                        by Jeanne Walker Harvey

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Maya Lin: Artist Architect of Light and Lines                                        by Jeanne Walker Harvey

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Interest Level: k-3rd Grade
Description: As a child, Maya Lin loved to study the spaces around her. She explored the forest in her backyard, observing woodland creatures, and used her house as a model to build tiny towns out of paper and scraps. The daughter of a clay artist and a poet, Maya grew up with art and learned to think with her hands as well as her mind. From her first experiments with light and lines to the height of her success nationwide, this is the story of an inspiring American artist: the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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The Thing Lou Couldn't Do                         by Ashley Spires 

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The Thing Lou Couldn't Do                         by Ashley Spires 

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Lou and her friends are BRAVE adventurers. They run FASTER than airplanes. They build MIGHTY fortresses. They rescue WILD animals! But one day, when they're looking for a ship to play pirates in, Lou's friend has an idea: Up there! The tree can be our ship! Ummm ...? says Lou. This is something new. Lou has never climbed a tree before, and she's sure she can't do it. So she tries to convince her friends to play a not-up-a-tree game. When that doesn't work, she comes up with reasons for not joining them --- her arm is sore, her cat needs a walk, you shouldn't climb so soon after eating. Finally, she tells herself she doesn't want to climb the tree. But is that true, or is this brave adventurer just too afraid to try?

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Everywhere, Wonder                                by Matthew Swanson

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Everywhere, Wonder                                by Matthew Swanson

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Interest Level: PK-1st Grade
Description: In this story, readers are taken on a stunning journey into the imagination of a young boy―who explores everything from the pyramids of Egypt to a dusty footprint on the moon―and then back out again to the wonderful world right in front of him. From a lost balloon to an endless road, there are stories to discover, to dream about, and to share.

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Pattan's Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story                                               by Chitra Sounder

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Pattan's Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story                                               by Chitra Sounder

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: When Pattan finds a yellow-flower vine wilting in his valley, he replants and cares for it, watching as a pumpkin appears and grows taller than the goats, taller than the elephants, as tall as the very mountains. When a terrible storm rages across the valley, Pattan wonders if perhaps his pumpkin can save the seeds and grains and saplings, the goats and birds and bison, and protect them all as the storm clouds burst and the waters rise.

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There Might Be Lobsters                     by Carolyn Crimi

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There Might Be Lobsters                     by Carolyn Crimi

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Interest Level: PK-1st Grade
Description: Lots of things at the beach scare Sukie. Lots. Because she is just a small dog, and the stairs are big and sandy, and the waves are big and whooshy, and the balls are big and beachy. And besides, there might be lobsters. This story is on how overwhelming the world can be when you're worried — and how empowering it is to overcome your fears when it matters the most.

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Over and Under the Pond                          by Kate Messner

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Over and Under the Pond                          by Kate Messner

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description:  In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles growing. These and many other secrets are waiting to be discovered...over and under the pond.

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Two Is Enough                                      by Jannie Matthies

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Two Is Enough                                      by Jannie Matthies

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Interest Level: PK-1st Grade
Description: From playing in the snow to a rainy-day ride, to double-scoop treats and crash-landing in leaves, two can be the perfect number for creating life's memories. And two can definitely be enough for a warm family, full of the love, support, and comfort that every child needs.

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Heather Has Two Mommies                  by Leslea Newman

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Heather Has Two Mommies                  by Leslea Newman

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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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Interest Level: 1st-3rd Grade
Description: Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee and Meema's house is full of love. And they teach their children that different doesn't mean wrong. And no matter how many moms or dads they have, they are everything a family is meant to be. Here is a true Polacco story of a family, living by their own rules, and the strength they gain by the love they feel.

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The Proudest Blue                                  by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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The Proudest Blue                                  by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: 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.

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Too Many Tamales                                                 by Gary Soto and Ed Martinez

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Too Many Tamales                                                 by Gary Soto and Ed Martinez

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Interest Level: 1st-3rd Grade
Description: This stroy is a tale about why it's better to tell the truth than to panic and try to cover up a problem. In the story, a girl named Maria helps her mother make tamales for the Christmas meal.

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale                                      by John Steptoe

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale                                      by John Steptoe

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Interest Level: K-4th Grade
Description: Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered. When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughters—but only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?

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Emma's Rug                                         by Allen Say

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Emma's Rug                                         by Allen Say

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: Emma is a gifted young artist whose most prized possession is a small, shaggy rug. When her mother accidentally puts the rug in the washing machine and destroys it, Emma is devastated and ceases her art.

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I Am Enough                                         by Grace Byers

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I Am Enough                                         by Grace Byers

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description:  an African American girl who celebrates herself by perceiving the ways she resembles beautiful things in the world around her -- including people who look different.

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Islandborn                                        by Junot Diaz

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Islandborn                                        by Junot Diaz

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: Every kid in Lola’s school was from somewhere else.
Hers was a school of faraway places. So when Lola’s teacher asks the students to draw a picture of where their families immigrated from, all the kids are excited. Except Lola. She can’t remember The Island—she left when she was just a baby. But with the help of her family and friends, and their memories—joyous, fantastical, heartbreaking, and frightening—Lola’s imagination takes her on an extraordinary journey back to The Island.  As she draws closer to the heart of her family’s story, Lola comes to understand the truth of her abuela’s words: “Just because you don’t remember a place doesn’t mean it’s not in you.”

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Alma and How She Got Her Name                                                       by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Alma and How She Got Her Name                                                       by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela, thinks she has too many names and so she asks her dad about them. He explains the various people she was named to honor.

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We Are Water Protectors                    by Carole Lindstrom

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We Are Water Protectors                    by Carole Lindstrom

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: The Ojibwe narrator has been taught by her Nokomis (grandmother) that water is sacred, “the first medicine”.  A prophecy tells of a black snake that will destroy the land, poisoning the water and killing plants and animals.  Now it seems as though that prophecy has come true, and the girl wants to fight the black snake and save the water.  She’s fighting for the plants and animals that can’t protect themselves and for Mother Earth herself.

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Carmela Full of Wishes                          by Matt De La Pena

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Carmela Full of Wishes                          by Matt De La Pena

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: This story is set in an immigrant community where workers labor in fields, and Carmela's dad's not living at home with the family because he needs "his papers fixed." Though her family's circumstances are hardscrabble, Carmela enjoys her daily pleasures: the jingle of her birthday bracelets, and the opportunity to go with her brother to the Laundromat.

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Fry Bread                                              by Kevin Noble Maillard

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Fry Bread                                              by Kevin Noble Maillard

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Interest Level:PK-2nd Grade
Description: This affectionate picture book depicts an intergenerational group of Native American family members and friends as they make fry bread together.

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Eyes That Kiss In The Corners            by Joanna Ho

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Eyes That Kiss In The Corners            by Joanna Ho

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Interest Level: PK-3rd Grade
Description: A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future.

Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment.

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Hair  Love                                            by Matthew A Cherry

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Hair  Love                                            by Matthew A Cherry

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Interest Level: PK-2nd Grade
Description: Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her. and her hair, happy.

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The Boy At The Back of The Class                                                       by Onjali Q Rauf

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The Boy At The Back of The Class                                                       by Onjali Q Rauf

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Interest Level: 3rd-5th Grade
Description: This is the story about how one ordinary nine-year-old child and three classmates are full of empathy for Ahmet, a boy that comes to their school as a refugee from Syria. Through their sensitivity, curiosity, ingenuity, and innocent niceness, they make a massive impact on Ahmet’s life, friends, class, school, community and wider world.

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Other Words From Home                    by Jasmine Warga

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Other Words From Home                    by Jasmine Warga

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Interest Level: 3rd-5th Grade
Description: A hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States.

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Rainbow Weaver                                    by Linda Elovitz Marshall

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Rainbow Weaver                                    by Linda Elovitz Marshall

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Interest Level: K-3rd Grade
Description: A story of Ixchel (pronounced “ee-SHELL”), a Guatemalan child who wants to follow in the long tradition of weaving on backstrap looms, just as her mother, grandmother, and most Mayan women have done for more than two thousand years.