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When the Schools Shut Down

Written by Yolanda Gladden and Dr. Tamara Pizzoli and Illustrated by Keisha Morris

Most people think that the Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954 meant that schools were...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Power of Her Pen

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by John Parra

Ethel Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Silent Night (The Christmas Choir)

Written and Illustrated by Lara Hawthorne

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this...

Pre-K - 1st
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Fancy Nancy: There's No Day Like a Snow Day

Written by Jane O'Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

"Even a snow day is fancy when Nancy is around!

Ooh la la! It's a blizzard. School is canceled. And...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Hanukkah Upside Down

Written by Elissa Brent Weissman and Illustrated by Omer Hoffmann

"“You’ll have Hanukkah in summer? Talk about backwards.”
“Your Hanukkah’s in winter? You’re missing...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hanukkah (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Lesléa Newman and Illustrated by Rotem Teplow

Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents, and cousins are inviting you to celebrate with...

K - 2nd
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The Light Within You

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Giant Jam Sandwich

Written by John Vernon Lord & Janet Burroway and Illustrated by John Vernon Lord

It's a dark day for Itching Down. Four million wasps have just descended on the town, and the pests...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Frog Goes To Dinner

Written and Illustrated by Mercer Mayer

A boy was getting dressed in his bedroom. His pet dog, frog and turtle watched as he put on his best...

Pre-K - 1st
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Thankful

Written by Eileen Spinelli and Illustrated by Archie Preston

Celebrate everyday blessings, practice thankfulness, and observe the wonderful acts of service that...

Pre-K - 2nd
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'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey

On the day before Thanksgiving, a group of children visit a turkey farm and meet Farmer Mack Nuggett...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Thanksgiving Bowl

Written by Virginia Kroll and Illustrated by Philomena O'Neill

When Grandma Grace's Thanksgiving bowl accidentally topples off the table, it travels through...

K - 3rd
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What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration

Written by Alexis Bunten and Illustrated by Nicole Neidhart

Pia rushes over to the Indigenous community center after school. It’s where she goes every day to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Fresh Juice

Written and Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo

What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Lost

Written and Illustrated by Mariajo Ilustrajo

He politely asks the city folk for help but everyone is much too busy and impatient to help the...

Pre-K - 1st
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My Bright Shining Star

Written by Fatima Whitbread and Illustrated by Rhian Wright

North Star, North Star,
Are you near or are you far?
Shining with a twinkling glow,
Please show us...

Pre-K - 2nd
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My Super Mom and Her Sidekick Crew: Dad Saves the Planetarium

Written by Tameka Mitchell and Illustrated by Barbara Dokic

In Dad Saves the Planetarium," we can't forget about Science! Follow the journey of a young girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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5 More Sleeps ‘til Halloween

Written by Jimmy Fallon and Illustrated by Rich Deas

It’s 5 more sleeps ‘til Halloween!
That spooky time of year.
Where all of the ghosts are wide awake
As...

Pre-K - 1st
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Diwali (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Sital Gorasia Chapman and Illustrated by Darshika Varma

Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all...

K - 2nd
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Our Building

Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Richard Johnson

This magical story follows three children living in a high-rise apartment block, as they embark on a...

1st - 5th
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A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel

Written by Kate Davies and Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

The Delaunay baking competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will...

Pre-K - 1st
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Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers

Written by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw and Illustrated by Marcus Trujillo

The Ojibwe people are the largest Indigenous group of Turtle Island, now known as North America, and...

1st - 6th
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Sumo Joe

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat Iwata

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday...

K - 3rd
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Everybody Cooks Rice

Written by Norah Dooley and Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton

Carrie goes from one neighbor's house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner...

K - 3rd

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