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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles

A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Listen to the Language of the Trees: A story of how forests communicate underground

Written by Tera Kelley and Illustrated by Marie Hermansson

This captivating book explores the real connection and communication that runs underground between...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Don't Waste Your Food (Good to Be Green)

Written by Deborah Chancellor and Illustrated by Diane Ewen

Amara's dad says they shouldn't waste food. But why is this such a big problem? Follow their story...

1st - 4th
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Why Should I Save Energy?

Written by Jen Green and Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Children take electricity and other energy sources for granted, until one day their community has a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ohana Means Family

Written by Ilima Loomis and Illustrated by Kenard Pak

"This is the land that's never been sold, where work the hands, so wise and old, that reach through...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Greta and the Giants: Inspired by Greta Thunberg's Stand to Save the World

Written by Zoë Tucker and Illustrated by Zoe Persico

This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg—the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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We Are the Ocean

Written by Captain Paul Watson and Illustrated by Sarah Borg

We Are the Ocean helps children discover a personal connection to water. The author beautifully...

Pre-K - K
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Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions

Written by Richard Turere and Shelly Pollock and Illustrated by Sonia Possentini

LION LIGHTS is the amazing true story of Richard Turere, a young Maasai living in Kenya. I am co...

2nd - 5th
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Like Vanessa

In this semi-autobiographical debut novel set in 1983, Vanessa Martin's real-life reality of living...

5th - 6th
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Cy Young

Cy Young was one of the hardest-throwing pitchers of all time. He recorded three no-hitters...

4th - 6th
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Olu and Greta

Written and Illustrated by Diana Ejaita

Olu lives in Lagos, Nigeria; his cousin, Greta, lives in Milan, Italy. Though their lives may be...

Pre-K - K
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I Am Every Good Thing

Written by Derrick Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A
...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

Written by Stan & Jan Berenstain

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain...

Pre-K - 1st
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Indigenous America (True History)

Written by Liam McDonald, Jennifer Sabin (Creator), & Doug Kiel (Introduction)

The true story of the United States’ Indigenous beginnings.

American schoolchildren have long been...

5th - 8th
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Wishes

Written by Muon Thi Van and Illustrated by Victo Ngai

An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Beautiful Oops!

Written and Illustrated by Barry Saltzberg

A spill. A smear. A smudge. A tear. When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Build!

Written and Illustrated by Chris Sickels

Bulldozers, dump trucks, and cranes are just a few of the vehicles working together in these pages...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Let's Celebrate Diwali

Written by Anjali Joshi and Illustrated by Tim Palin

Harini is excited to share her Diwali story during circle time at school. She quickly learns that...

K - 2nd
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Yoga Adventure!

Written by Jamaica Stevens and Illustrated by Roco Alejandro

Travel to all seven continents and the oceans, too, with an energetic yoga sequence set to an...

Pre-K - 2nd
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If Kids Ran the World

Written by Leo Dillon & Diane Dillon and Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

All roads lead to kindness in this powerful final collaboration between Leo and Diane Dillon. In a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid's Guide to Understanding Current Events

Written by Jacqueline B. Toner and Illustrated by Janet McDonnell
This latest installment in the bestselling What To Do series tackles children’s feelings of anxiety...
1st - 7th
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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Written by Rob Sanders and Illustrated by Steven Salerno
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride...
K - 3rd
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I Love You Because I Love You

Written by Muon Thi Van and Illustrated by Jessica Love
This book details all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

Written by Susan Farber Straus PhD and Illustrated by Claire Keay
This is a book for kids like you who have been taking care of so many things on your own. You may...
1st - 6th

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