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The Mangrove Tree

Written by Susan L. Roth & Cindy Trumbore and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Scientist Dr. Sato helps the villagers of Hargigo find a way to harvest mangrove trees to feed...
2nd - 5th

Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring

Written by Sandra Jordan and Illustrated by Brian Floca
This book tells the story of three artists who worked together to create the ballet Appalachian...
1st - 5th

The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

Written by Samantha Vamos and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Animals help the farm maiden cook up a special recipe. While the pot simmers, the friends dance and...
K - 3rd

The Patchwork Garden/ Pedacitos de huerto

Written by Diane de Ande and Illustrated by Oksana Kemarskaya
After finding her own patch of dirt to plant a garden, a young girl inspires her neighbors to follow...
K - 3rd

E-I-E-I-O How Old MacDonald Got His Farm (with a Little Help from a Hen)

Written by Judy Sierra and Illustrated by Matthew Myers
Old MacDonald is tired of mowing his yard. He brings in a smart hen that helps him turn his piece of...
Pre-K - 3rd

Anne of Green Gables

Written by L. M. Montgomery
When Anne Shirley, an orphan, is adopted by brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, she...
3rd - 7th

The Other Side

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
Noticing Annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching Clover and her black friends play, Clover...
K - 3rd

I Read Signs

Written by Tara Hoban
Thirty familiar signs fill the pages of this handsome book, and invite the viewer to come in!
Pre-K - 3rd

Super Fly Guy!

Written by Tedd Arnold
The second book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Fly Guy loves the school...
Pre-K - 3rd

The Story of Babar the Little Elephant

Written by Jean de Brunhoff
The classic story of literature’s most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter...
Pre-K - 3rd

The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial

Written by Susan E. Goodman and Illustrated by E. B. Lewis
In 1847, an African American girl named Sarah Roberts attended school in Boston. One day she was...
1st - 4th

The Youngest Marcher

Written by Cynthia Levinson and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963...
K - 5th

Extra Yarn

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Jon Klassen
A girl and her box of magical yarn bring color and life to her community.
Pre-K - 3rd

Ron's Big Mission

Written by Rose Blue & Corinne J. Naden and Illustrated by Done Tate
Ron loves going to the library and looking at the books, but living in South Carolina in the 1950s...
1st - 3rd

Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

Written by Irene Latham & Charles Waters and Illustrated by Sean Qualls
A collection of poems that looks at the experience of race through fifth graders Irene Latham, who...
3rd - 6th

African Tales

Written by Gcina Mhlophe and Illustrated by Rachel Griffin
This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage...
1st - 5th

Catch that Goat

Written and Illustrated by Polly Alakija
Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat — but within...
Pre-K - 3rd

Cities of the World Memory Game

Written and Illustrated by David Dean
Sharpen your memory skills and discover some of the world's greatest cities and buildings.
K - 5th

Fiesta Femenina

Written by Mary-Joan Gerson and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalex
Eight Mexican folk heroines come to vibrant life in this fascinating anthology illustrated by Pura...
K - 5th

Fireside Stories

Written by Caitlín Matthews and Illustrated by Helen Cann
Gather round the hearth to share these wintry tales. Drawn from countries and cultures all around...
1st - 6th

Indian Tales

Written by Shenaaz Nanji and Illustrated by Christopher Corr
This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over the Indian subcontinent. Bright...
1st - 5th

Lola's Fandango

Written by Anna Witte and Illustrated by Micha Archer
Little Lola is tired of living in her big sisters shadow. But when she starts taking secret...
K - 3rd

Mama Panya's Pancakes

Written by Mary and Rich Chamberlin and Illustrated by Julia Cairns
On market day, Mama Panya's son Adika invites everyone he sees to a pancake dinner. How will Mama...
K - 5th

Off We Go to Mexico

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Christopher Corr
Swim in turquoise seas, admire grey whales and monarch butterflies, trek to native villages and sing...
K - 5th

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