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Zigzag

Zigzag

Written by Robert D. San Souci and Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
After being teased and pushed out of a toy shop, Zigzag must stay hopeful and keep moving forward to find the one child who will love him just as he is. This heartwarming story features bright, quilted illustrations and teaches readers that being different is what makes us special.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Bully Goat Grim

Bully Goat Grim: A Maynard Moose Tale

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this fractured fairy tale, a bully goat with "Random Hostility Syndrome" is outsmarted by a resourceful baby troll using only a pillow and bed sheets.
2nd - 6th
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Twerp book cover

Twerp (Twerp Series)

Written by Mark Goldblatt

It's not like I meant for him to get hurt... 

Julian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big...

4th - 7th
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Molly Make Yourself Big

Written by Shari Harpaz

Join Molly on an extraordinary journey as she embarks on a captivating adventure, navigating the...

1st - 5th
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I AM NOT

Written by Ms. Kamille Denise Mohler and Illustrated by Mr. Art By Blaque
Ms. Kamille Denise Mohler wrote I Am Not at age 8.
3rd - 7th
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Not Little

Written by Mara Myers and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

Dot is the smallest person in her family and at school; even her name is small! People often mistake...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Upstander

Written by James Preller

Mary O’Malley is tired of keeping secrets. Secrets like her older brother, Jonny’s, drug use...

4th - 6th
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The Best At It

Written by Maulik Pancholy

Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is...

3rd - 7th
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I'm Gonna Have A Good Day

Written by Paula Johnson Neal and Illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
Bullying is a problem in every school, including the preschool classroom. This picture book provides...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Black Boys Dance Too: Darnell Enters a Talent Show

Written by Jamal Josef
This book introduces a young black male, Darnell, who is passionate about dance, but isn't being...
K - 4th
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Clever Trevor (Science Solves It!)

Written by Sarah Albee and Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye
Buzz and his band of bullies invade the playground where Trevor and his pals hang out — but not for...
K - 3rd
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Each Kindness

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by E.B.Lewis

When a strange new girl comes to her school, Chloe and her friends don't play or talk with her...

K - 3rd

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