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On My Block: Stories & Paintings by Fifteen Artists

Written by Dana Goldberg (Editor)

Fifteen fine artists portray, in words and pictures, the places and spaces most special to them.

Is...

2nd - 5th

Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler

Written by Margery Cuyler and Illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa

She’s about to teach a new golden rule:
KINDNESS IS COOL!

Soon the entire class is doing so many...

K - 3rd

It Takes A Village

Written and Illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher

In a story based on the West African proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child," a young...

K - 3rd

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!

Written by Lucky Diaz and Illustrated by Micah Player

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What’s the best way to...

Pre-K - 3rd

Dream Street

Written by Tricia Elam Walker and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch...

Pre-K - 3rd

Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

Written by J.H. Shapiro and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Vacant lots. Abandoned houses. Trash--lots of trash. Heidelberg Street was in trouble!

Tyree Guyton...

K - 3rd

Bilal Cooks Daal

Written by Aisha Saeed and Illustrated by Anoosha Syed
Six-year-old Bilal introduces his friends to his favorite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork, community, and sharing.
Pre-K - 3rd

Green Green: A Community Gardening Story

Written by Marie Lamba

Green grass is wide and fresh and clean for a family to play in, and brown dirt is perfect for...

1st - 2nd

Not All Heroes

Written by Josephine Cameron

Even though her family moved across the country for a “fresh start” after her little brother’s death...

3rd - 4th

Little Nita's Big Idea/La gran idea de la pequeña Nita

Written by Anna W. Bardaus and Illustrated by Carolina Farias
This contemporary, urban take on "Stone Soup" stars a young mixed-race girl who dreams of making the world's largest fruit salad. A celebration of community and diversity, with a nod toward fresh, healthy foods.
K - 3rd
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Rooftop Garden

Written by Danna Smith and Illustrated by Pati Aguilera

A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden...

Pre-K - 2nd
21131

A Kids Book About Community

Written by Shane Feldman

We’re all part of a community even if we don’t know it yet. Community is about action, about sharing...

K - 8th
21077

Hello, Mandarin Duck!

Written by Bao Phi and Illustrated by Dion MBD
Twins Hue and Hoa are excited for the May Day parade! While waiting at the park for the parade to...
Pre-K - 2nd
20963

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez
A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect...
Pre-K - 3rd
20919

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Written by Thelma Lynne Godin and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon...
K - 5th
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A is for Anacostia

Written by Dr. Courtney Davis
A colorful, rhyming children's book that highlights all of the wonderful adventures, historic sites...
Pre-K - 3rd
20656

Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent.
Pre-K - 3rd
19935

A Good Night Walk

Written by Elisha Cooper
As a child and parent walk down the block to the bay and turn to walk back home, evening falls upon the neighborhood.
Pre-K - 1st
19744

Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio

Written by Tony Johnston
Los Angeles is a place of movie stars and fast cars and people who are too rich and people who are...
4th - 7th

The Paperboy

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
In the still before dawn, while the rest of the world is sleeping, a boy and his dog leave the...
Pre-K - 3rd

Little Critter: This Is My Town

Written and Illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Welcome to Critterville!

Little Critter® shares what he knows about his neighbors and the places to...

K - 2nd
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Yes I Can!: A Girl and Her Wheelchair

Written by Kendra J. Barrett, Jacqueline B. Toner and and Claire A. B. Freeland and Illustrated by Violet Lemay
Like many kids her age, Carolyn loves animals, castles, and building with blocks. She helps out her...
Pre-K - 3rd
18930

Hildie Bitterpickles

Written by Robin Newman and Illustrated by Chris Ewald
Hildie Bitterpickles is a witch who needs her sleep. Her quiet neighborhood has been turned upside...
Pre-K - 3rd
18926

My Big Barefoot Book of French and English Words

Written by Barefoot Books and Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
A bilingual first words collection with a twist: this unique book combines storytelling with English...
Pre-K - 1st