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Zora and Me

Written by Victoria Bond and T. R. Simon

Whether she’s telling the truth or stretching it, Zora Neale Hurston is a riveting storyteller. Her...

4th - 8th
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Saving Montgomery Sole

Written by Mariko Tamaki
Montgomery Sole is a square peg in a small town, forced to go to a school full of jocks and girls...
6th - 12th
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Square Root of Summer

Written by Harriet Reuter Hapgood

Gottie's heart has been broken three times. One, when her best friend moved away without saying...

7th - 12th
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Beyond Government

Written by Frank Muschal
There are many opportunities for people to make a difference, such as delivering meals to the...
4th - 8th
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Caring

Written by Lucia Raatma
Be kind. Forgive. Help people in need. Through a combination of reading and inquiring, The 21st...
2nd - 5th
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Citizenship

Written by Lucia Raatma
Get involved in community affairs. Stay informed. Vote. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character...
2nd - 5th
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Fairness

Written by Lucia Raatma
Play by the rule. Take turns and share. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character Education books help...
2nd - 5th
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Loyalty

Written by Lucia Raatma
Loyalty. Be faithful to a cause, ideal, or institution. Support for friends and family. The 21st...
1st - 3rd
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Overpopulation

Written by Robert Green
How many people is too many? What happens when too many people are crowded into too little space...
4th - 8th
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Pandemics

Written by Robert Green
What is a pandemic? What diseases are likely to cause a pandemic? How can the spread of a disease be...
4th - 8th
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Drita, My Homegirl

Written by Jenny Lombard

A poignant story about the difficulties of leaving everything behind and the friendships that help...

3rd - 7th
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A Kids Book About Diversity

Written by Charnaie Gordon and Illustrated by Duke Stebbins
Diversity is what makes the world such a beautiful and interesting place. When you open your life to...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Racism

Written by Jelani Memory
Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Systemic Racism

Written by Jordan Thierry and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco
Systemic racism is incredibly difficult to understand—even for grownups! This book was made to help...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About White Privilege

Written by Ben Sand and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco
What white privilege is and how to use privilege for good?

We’ve neglected the topic of white...

K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Anti-Asian Hate

Written by Kim Pham and Illustrated by Jelani Memory
We all know that hate and racism are bad, but what does it look like when an Asian person...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre

Written by Carlos Moreno and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco
The Tulsa Race Massacre happened between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a white mob attacked the...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Empathy

Written by Daron K. Roberts
This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren’t always easy, especially when they are other people’s...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Being Inclusive

Written by Ashton Mota & Rebekah Bruesehoff
Being inclusive is a choice we can make every day! Being inclusive means reaching out to and...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Change

Written by David Kim
Change is impossible to avoid because it happens ALL the time! In this book, the author speaks on...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Belonging

Written by Kevin Carroll
This is a book about belonging. It tackles what it’s like when you feel like you belong to a group...
K - 8th
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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
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A Kids Book About Gratitude

Written by Ben Kenyon
This book explores what it means to be grateful. Not just for the big things like birthday parties...
K - 8th
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A Kids Book About Mindfulness

Written by Caverly Morgan
Who are you? Are you your thoughts? Are you your feelings? Are you your hairstyle? Is that who you...
K - 8th

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