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Imagine You and Me

Written and Illustrated by Benson Shum

Randall and Parker are the very best of friends—they do everything together, from building elaborate...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Mooncakes Mean Family

Written and Illustrated by Benson Shum

Jade and Crystal love the Mid-Autumn Festival because it means it’s time to make a tasty treat...

K - 2nd
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Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

Written by Joanna Que and Charina Marquez and Illustrated by Fran Alvarez

Our new neighbors’ hands are dancing. Their hands move as if to music. What are they saying to each...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Promise

Written by Lebron James and Illustrated by Niña Mata

Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Can I Be Your Dog?

Written and Illustrated by Troy Cummings

A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Maxine Gets A Job

Written by Alexandra Garyn and Bryan Reisberg and Illustrated by Susan Batori

Maxine needs a job. Well, maybe she doesn’t need a job, but she’d very much like one. Her talented...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Mae Among the Stars

Written by Roda Ahmed and Illustrated by Stasia Burrington

When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Not He or She, I'm Me

Written by A. M. Wild and Illustrated by Kah Yangni

A child gets ready for a wonderful day. They gleefully get dressed, hug their parents, go to school...

Pre-K - 1st
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Moon Bear

Written by Clare Helen Welsh and Illustrated by Carolina T. Godina

In this enchantingly illustrated, almost wordless picture book, a story of courage and creativity...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I Love My Bike

Written by Simon Mole and Illustrated by Sam Usher

I Love My Bike tells the story of a girl's first experience on her bike, and is filled with...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Damsel Not in Distress!

Written and Illustrated by Bethan Stevens

Damsel in distress? I don’t think so! Empower girls with this funny picture book about a little...

Pre-K - 2nd
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No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired

Written by Chris Grabenstein and Illustrated by Leo Espinosa

It's time for a nap but, just like stubborn toddlers everywhere, Annalise Devin McFleece won't have...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Celebrations Around the World

Written and Illustrated by Katy Halford

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations...

Pre-K - 1st
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A Birthday Basket for Tia

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Cecily Lang

Today is Tía's birthday! Cecilia wants to surprise her great-aunt with a very special present. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Spell of a Story

Written and Illustrated by Mariajo Ilustrajo

In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the summer vacation. No more school...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruby René Had So Much to Say

Written by Ashley Iman and Illustrated by Gladys Jose

“Did you know that flamingos don’t have teeth?” Questions, facts, and dreams—Ruby René could talk...

Pre-K - 3rd
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He's Mine

Written by Khrisma Antoinette and Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari

"He's Mine" is an uplifting and empowering story that celebrates the love between a son and his...

Pre-K - 4th
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Precious Love

Written by Khrisma Antoinette and Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari

Takara doesn't know her dad. Where he's at, what he looks like, and what he's doing is a mystery to...

K - 5th
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The Hoys

Written by Kes Gray and Illustrated by Mark A. Chambers

Ahoy there! But what is a hoy, and why can Pirate Jake never see one?!

No matter how hard he looks...

Pre-K - 1st
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Last Day Blues

Written by Julie Danneberg and Illustrated by Judy Love

What do teachers do for summer vacation?

Mrs. Hartwell's students worry that their teacher will miss...

K - 5th
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Mr. Santa

Written and Illustrated by Jarvis

Mr. Santa? Is it really you?
Did you read my letter?
And have you wiped your shoes?

When a little girl...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Oscar's Tower of Flowers

A wordless picture book for the very young—bursting with green!—celebrates community, gardening, and...

Pre-K - K
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The Little Green Hen

Written by Alison Murray
A timely retelling plays off "The Little Red Hen" with an environmental slant.
Pre-K - 2nd

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