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Tony's Bread

Written by Tomie dePaola

Tony dreams that one day he'll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jalapeño Bagels

Written by Natasha Wing and Illustrated by Robert Casilla

While trying to decide what to take for his school's International Day, Pablo helps his Mexican...

K - 3rd
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Everybody Cooks Rice

Written by Norah Dooley and Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton

Carrie goes from one neighbor's house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner...

K - 3rd
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Amazing Africa: A to Z

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Monica Habia and Illustrated by Reyhana Ismail

Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few new words in Swahili and Twi...

2nd - 5th
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A Kid's Guide to Arab American History: More Than 50 Activities (A Kid's Guide series)

Written by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and Illustrated by Maha Addasi

Many Americans, educators included, mistakenly believe all Arabs share the same culture, language...

2nd - 5th
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The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story

Written by Aya Khalil and Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh

Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Imagine

Written by Juan Felipe Herrera and Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
With this illustrated poem of endless possibility, Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo breathe magic into the hopes and dreams of readers searching for their place in life.
K - 4th
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A is for Aboriginal (First Nations Reader)

Written by Joseph MacLean Mr. and Illustrated by Brendan Heard Mr.

A is for Aboriginal is the first in the First Nations Reader Series. Each letter explores a name, a...

K - 6th
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Drumbeat In Our Feet

Written by Patricia A. Keeler & Júlio Leitão and Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

A journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of...

1st - 6th
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Celebrate!: Connections Among Cultures

Written by Jan Reynolds

A photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United...

1st - 5th
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Grandma's Records

Written and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents...

K - 3rd
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The Upside Down Boy/El nino de cabeza

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez

Fresh from the country, Juanito is bewildered by his new school. Everything he does feels upside...

K - 3rd
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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
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The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh

Written by Supriya Kelkar and Illustrated by Alea Marley

Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from happy sunny yellow to...

K - 2nd
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Luli and the Language of Tea

Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Green Is a Chile Pepper/El chile es verde

Written by Roseanne Greenfield Thong and Illustrated by John Parra

Green is a chile pepper, spicy and hot.
Green is cilantro inside our pot.


In this lively picture...

Pre-K - 1st
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Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Raul Colon
Doña Flor is a giant lady who lives in a tiny village in the American Southwest. Popular with her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Bench

Written by Meghan The Duchess of Sussex and Illustrated by Christian Robinson

This is your bench
Where you’ll witness great joy.
From here you will rest
See the growth of our boy
...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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
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The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales

Written by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand and Illustrated by Amanda Hall

This book collects traditional Jewish folk stories gathered from many times and places that deal...

4th - 7th
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This Is Your Time

Written by Ruby Bridges
Written as a letter from civil rights activist and icon Ruby Bridges to the reader, This Is Your...
5th - 10th
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Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

Written by James Haskins and Illustrated by Benny Andrews

"Grow up and be somebody," Westley Wallace Law's grandmother encouraged him as a young boy living in...

K - 3rd
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Grandma's Gift

Written and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a...

2nd - 5th
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In the Barrio

Written by Alma Flor Ada and Illustrated by Liliana Wilson Grez

Tour a neighborhood of colorful murals, music, savory smells, and wonderful friends and family...

Pre-K - 2nd

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