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Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: A Celebration of Family and Lunar New Year Traditions

Written by Zed Zha and Illustrated by Sian James

Celebrate Lunar New Year through a story of ancestral bravery while learning about Chinese history...

1st - 6th
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The Lonely Penguin's Blog

Written by Alan Trussell-Cullen and Illustrated by Sophie Kittredge

Building off of the popularity of social media, the story of Palaki the penguin's blog posts relates...

1st - 5th
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My Dragonfly Friend

Written by Marie Kriedman and Illustrated by Carolyn Snead

This is the story of a dragonfly who flies around town each day to check on friends who have cancer...

Pre-K - 6th
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M is for Movement, AKA Humans Can't Eat Golf Balls

Written by Innosanto Nagara

At first the protests were in small villages and at universities. But then they spread. People drew...

3rd - 7th
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I Am Affirmed from A to Z

Written by Breana Ross & Denise Ross and Illustrated by Agia Putri

In I Am Affirmed from A to Z, Ava goes on a journey to discover all of the positive qualities about...

2nd - 4th
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Teatime Around the World

Written by Denyse Waissbluth and Illustrated by Chelsea O'Byrne

A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Secret of the Plátano

Written by Luz Maria Mack and Illustrated by Stephany Mesa

Under the full moon, Abuela leads an enchanted dance, bows to the sky and the night winds, and helps...

K - 4th
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The Great (Food) Bank Heist by Onjali Q. Rauf

Written by Onjali Q. Raúf and Illustrated by Elise Paganelli

On Thursdays, Nelson, Ashley and Mum head out to the bank. But not just any old bank – the food bank...

2nd - 7th
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Maddi's Fridge

Written by Lois Brandt and Illustrated by Vin Vogel

With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger

Best...

K - 4th
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Jade Elephant/El elefante de jade (Green Kids Club): Bilingual edition

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Saige J. Ballock-Dixon and Carol Vasquez Castro (Translator) and Illustrated by Joy Eagle
Victor and Maya Green have traveled to India to visit their friend, Anju. While on an elephant ride...
K - 4th
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Gorilla's Roar/El rugido del gorila (Green Kids Club): Bilingual edition

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Saige J. Ballock-Dixon and Carol Vasquez Castro (Translator) and Illustrated by Joy Eagle

Written in both English & Spanish, This book explores more adventures of Victor & Maya Green. Victor...

K - 4th

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