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Restart

Written by Gordon Korman

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't...

3rd - 7th
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Hurricane Child

Written by Kacen Callender
Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline's luck begins to turn around.
3rd - 7th
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The Girl Who Wore Two Different Shoes

Written by Rayna Rose Exelbierd and Illustrated by Allyn Fraser

“Did you know that Rayna Rose likes to wear two different shoes? Differences make us special. What...

Pre-K - 4th
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Amma's Sari

Written by Sandhya Parappukkaran and Illustrated by Michelle Pereira

This book tells the story of 6-year-old Shreya, a second-generation migrant navigating her dual...

Pre-K - 5th
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BIG

Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of...

Pre-K - 4th
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A Boy Called Bat

Written by Elana K. Arnold and Illustrated by Charles Santoso

The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an...

1st - 5th
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21176

Genesis Begins Again

There are ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact...

4th - 8th
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21174

New Kid

Written and Illustrated by Jerry Craft

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of...

3rd - 7th
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21170

Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

Written by Jessica Kim

On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her...

4th - 7th
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21167

The First Rule of Punk

Written by Celia C. Perez

There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school—you can’t fix it with duct tape...

4th - 7th
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Always Anjali

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Jessica Blank
Anjali and her friends are excited to get matching personalized license plates for their bikes. But...
Pre-K - 4th
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Looking Like Me

Written by Walter Dean Myers and Illustrated by Christopher Myers
When you look in a mirror, who do you see?

A boy? A girl? A son? A daughter? A runner? A dancer?

W...

K - 4th
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El Deafo

Written by Cece Bell and Illustrated by David Lasky

The poignant memoir of a young girl who lost her hearing due to spinal meningitis and must now wear...

3rd - 7th

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