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In Her Hands: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage

Written by Alan Schroeder and Illustrated by JaeBe Bereal

A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female...

1st - 5th
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The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid

Written and Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying...

K - 5th
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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival in China to...

K - 5th

The Vast Wonder of the World: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Vast Wonder of the World: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Nour's Secret Library: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Nour's Secret Library: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

Nour's Secret Library: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Nour's Secret Library

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska and Illustrated by Vali Mintzi

The world of books is wonderful, Nour thought, looking at the piles of books around her.  

Like a...

1st - 5th
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Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine

Written by Laurie Wallmark and Illustrated by April Chu

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through...

K - 6th

Grace Hopper: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Grace Hopper: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading. 

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Written by Farhana Zia and Illustrated by Ken Min

Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his...

K - 5th
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Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: A Celebration of Family and Lunar New Year Traditions

Written by Zed Zha and Illustrated by Sian James

Celebrate Lunar New Year through a story of ancestral bravery while learning about Chinese history...

1st - 6th
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Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture

Written by Charnaie Gordon and Illustrated by Lhaiza Morena

Follow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love...

1st - 6th
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Ayo's Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu

Written by Ain Heath Drew and Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson

"Ayo told his mother all about the cultures, celebrations, and places he'd visited...He told her how...

K - 5th

The Vast Wonder of the World: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Grace Hopper: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia

Written by Carmen Lomas Garza (Paintings & Stories) and Illustrated by Sandra Cisneros (Introduction) & Pat Mora (Afterword)

Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales...

1st - 6th

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