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How to Catch a Turkey

How to Catch a Turkey

Written by Adam Wallace and Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Junkyard Genius

The Junkyard Genius

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Arianna Bellucci

The true tale of a boy who built his own windmill to generate electricity for his village!

You can...

2nd - 3rd
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The Greatest Gift of All

The Greatest Gift of All

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Rócio Denarmen

The true tale of a girl who shares her love of learning.

You can read this book for free on RIF’s...

2nd - 3rd
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Fast Break

Fast Break

Written by Mike Lupica

Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does...

5th - 6th
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The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Written by Gennifer Choldenko

When eleven-year-old Hank’s mom doesn’t come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he...

5th - 6th
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Twerp book cover

Twerp (Twerp Series)

Written by Mark Goldblatt

It's not like I meant for him to get hurt... 

Julian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big...

4th - 7th
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Moniya Tells the Truth book cover

Moniya Tells the Truth

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Cimi Pham

The story of a boy who always did his best to be honest!

You can read this book for free on RIF’s...

2nd - 3rd
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Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, 1)

Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, 1)

Written by Sarah J. Maas

In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She has no love for the vicious king...

7th - 12th
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A Head Full of Colors

A Head Full of Colors

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Leandro Lassmar

Jean-Michel loves art and he loves New York City – so he decides to decorate the town in style!

You...

2nd - 3rd
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The Little Dragon book cover

The Little Dragon

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Arancha Perpiñan

The thrilling tale of Lee Jun Fon – the child superstar who became a kung fu legend.

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2nd - 3rd
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The Keeper of the Ball book cover

The Keeper of the Ball

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Patrick Camelo

The big kids wouldn’t let Edson play in their football team – so he started his own!

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2nd - 3rd
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Amelia's Wild Ride

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Daisy Ingrosso

A true story about a tomboy who discovers the thrill of flying!

You can read this book for free on...

Pre-K - 1st
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Will's Play Time

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by LaPiz

Little William gets a front-row seat at a play – and it inspires him to create stories of his own...

Pre-K - 1st
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See Wilma Run!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Polya Bulba

The true tale of a girl who overcame an illness and learned to run like the wind!

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Pre-K - 1st
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Jane of the Apes

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Annada Menon

The true adventures of a little girl who loves animals of all kinds! 

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2nd - 3rd
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The Unexpected Heroine

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Adam Pekalski

The true tale of a brave girl who fights for her country.

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2nd - 3rd
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Written by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar

A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Penguin of Ilha Grande

Written by Shannon Earle and Illustrated by Renato Alarcao

A man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by James Yang

What is light, and how does it shape our world? Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Tops & Bottoms

Written and Illustrated by Janet Stevens

In this funny Caldecott Honor–winning fairy-tale retelling by Janet Stevens, wily Hare solves his...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Margaret and the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Saved the First Lunar Landing

Written by Dean Robbins and Illustrated by Lucy Knisley

A true story from one of the Women of NASA! Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Grow! Raise! Catch!: How We Get Our Food

Written by Shelley Rotner

A lively look at where our food comes from, and the hardworking people who produce it.

Farmers and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Marianne the Maker

Written by Kelly Corrigan & Claire Corrigan Lichty and Illustrated by George Sweetland

Marianne's days are filled with schedules, structure, and soccer. There's just one problem: Marianne...

Pre-K - 3rd

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