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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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Dinner on Domingos

Written by Alexandra Katona and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro

Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday...

Pre-K - 3rd
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How We Say I Love You

Written by Nicole Chen and Illustrated by Lenny Wen

How do you tell your family that you love them? For Hana, love is all around her: Mom stirs love...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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When I Feel Afraid/Cuando tengo miedo (Learning to Get Along®: English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Cheri J. Meiners and Illustrated by Meredith Johnson

In English and Spanish, help children understand their fears and teach them simple coping skills.

It...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Beautifully Me

Written by Nabela Noor and Illustrated by Nabi H. Ali

This is a heartwarming picture book about Zubi, a young Bangladeshi girl who starts questioning her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Brilliant Bea

Written by Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich and Illustrated by Fiona Lee

Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Written by Costantia Manoli and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora

A child, newly arrived in another country, feels displaced, lonely, and a little scared on her first...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Written by Shelly Becker and Illustrated by Eda Kaban

All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what...

K - 4th
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My Mouth Is A Volcano

Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Carrie Hartman

Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to...

K - 3rd
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The Spaces In Between

Written by Jaspreet Kaur and Illustrated by Manjit Thapp

Traffic! Road works! Ambulances! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle of the city gets too...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Niko Draws a Feeling

Written by Robert Raczka and Illustrated by Simone Shin

Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face...

K - 3rd
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Anzu the Great Listener

Written and Illustrated by Benson Shum

Anzu the Kaiju loves to tend to his bonsai.

Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, it helps...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I am Mister Rogers (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television...

K - 4th
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Stay Cool at School (Mindful Me, Happy Me)

Written by Lori Lite and Illustrated by Richard Watson

Imaginary animals Jumpy and Sunny help identify big emotions that children experience at school and...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles

A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ten Beautiful Things

Written by Molly Griffin and Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and...

K - 3rd
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Lubaya's Quiet Roar

Written by Marilyn Nelson and Illustrated by Philemona Williamson

This is a story of how every child, even the quietest, can make a difference in their community and...

K - 3rd
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Hugga Loula

Written by Nancy Dearborn and Illustrated by Huang Junyan

“If you’re grumpy or sad, frustrated or mad, just give a shout, and hug it out.”

With the healing...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Calm: Mindfulness for Kids

Written by Wynne Kinder

Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how...

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