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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th
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Grace for President (Grace Series, 1)

Written by Kelly DiPucchio and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

"Where are the girls?"

When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People

Written by Monica Brown

A stunning picture book biography from Monica Brown and illustrator Julie Paschkis about one of the...

1st - 3rd
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Mighty Heart of Sunny St James

Written by Ashley Herring Blake

Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first...

3rd - 7th
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Spindlefish and Stars

Written by Christiane M. Andrews

Clothilde has lived her whole life in the shadows with her (sometimes) thieving and (always) ailing...

3rd - 7th
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The Tale of Angelino Brown

Written by David Almond

Do you believe in angels? Bert and Betty Brown do, because Bert discovered one in his shirt pocket...

3rd - 7th
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The Great Jeff

Written by Tony Abbott

Life hasn't been great for Jeff Hicks. After years at his beloved St. Catherine's, he's forced to...

3rd - 7th
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Paddington

Written by Michael Bond and Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Fresh New Face of Griselda

A moving coming-of-age novel about one girl's struggles after her parents lose their home, and her...

3rd - 7th
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Monster Club: Hunters for Hire

Written by Gavin Brown

A trio of friends set out to catch monsters and foil a nefarious plot in this hilarious adventure by...

3rd - 7th
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Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Doreen Rappaport and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
When Ruth was a young girl, her mother encouraged her to read, be independent, and stand up for what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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All Because You Matter

Written by Tami Charles and Illustrated by Bryan Collier

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much...

Pre-K - 3rd
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William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy...
1st - 5th
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The Sound of Silence

Written by Katrina Goldsaito and Illustrated by Julia Kuo
Yoshio, who lives in the busy, noisy city of Toyko, is searching for the most beautiful sound of all...
K - 3rd
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Hello Lighthouse

Written and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside...
K - 3rd
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Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History

Written and Illustrated by Don Brown

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the...

K - 2nd
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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Amber Brown Books: You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown

Written by Paula Danziger
Amber is off to London to visit her Aunt Pam, but she's got a secret plan: to bring her recently...
4th - 4th
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Encyclopedia Brown: Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case

Written by Donald J. Sobol
The exciting, award-winning chronicles of everyone's favorite 10-year-old detective! Middle graders...
3rd - 5th
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And Then It's Spring

Written by Julie Fogliano and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Lola Levine: Lola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean

Written by Monica Brown
The Levines are finally getting a pet - a furry one, that is. They are excited about adopting a...
2nd - 4th

Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures: The Midnight Ride of Flat Revere

Written by Jeff Brown
When the Lambchop family gets to Boston, Stanley is excited to go on a Duck Tour, eat lunch at...
2nd - 3rd
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Lola Levine: Lola Levine Is Not Mean

Written by Monica Brown
After her single-mindedness leads her to injure a teammate, a half-Peruvian, half-Jewish second...
2nd - 4th

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