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Boxitects

Written and Illustrated by Kim Smith

Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves impressing her teacher and classmates with what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Book of Mistakes

Written and Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

One eye was bigger than the other.  That was a mistake.
The weird  frog-cat-cow thing? It made an...

Pre-K - 3rd
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In Her Hands

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...

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Me, Frida

Written by Amy Novesky and Illustrated by David Diaz

Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco...

K - 2nd
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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons

Written by Natascha Biebow and Illustrated by Steven Salerno

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands?  But children didn't always have such...

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A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by John Wallner & Alexandra Wallner

Thomas Alva Edison's inventions include the phonograph, light bulb, and movie camera.

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George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

Written by Gaylia Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

Growing up in the 1830s in Saratoga Springs, New York, isn't easy for George Crum. Picked on at...

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Katherine Johnson (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Jemma Skidmore

Little Katherine loved learning and her favorite subject was math. In class, she worked so hard that...

1st - 3rd
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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...

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A Morning with Grandpa

Written by Sylvia Liu and Illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay

Mei Mei's grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong...

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Staying Healthy (TIME FOR KIDS®)

Written by Dona Herweck Rice

From eating healthy foods to getting enough sleep, this nonfiction book introduces early readers to...

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Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

Written by Lisa Papp

Madeline Finn is training her dog Star to become a therapy dog. Will they pass the test? A beautiful...

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I Want to Be a Doctor (I Can Read Level 1)

Written by Laura Driscoll and Illustrated by Catalina Echeverri

Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family...

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Lunar New Year (Celebrate the World)

Written by Hannah Eliot and Illustrated by Alina Chau

After the winter solstice each year, it’s time for a celebration with many names: Chinese New Year...

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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...

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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
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The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol

Written by Arthur A. Levine and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Nate Gadol is a great big spirit with eyes as shiny as golden coins and a smile that’s lantern...

K - 3rd

Rally to Read: Community Book Activity 2022-23

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Community: The Hula...

Rally to Read: Imagination Book Activity 2024-25

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Imagination: Milo...

Rally to Read: Imagination Activity Packet 2024-25

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Imagination. There are resources for educators...

Well-Being Booklist

Brought to you in partnership with NAMI and Macy’s, this suggested book list sparks meaningful...

Pride (Celebrations & Festivals): Word Search

After reading Pride (Celebrations & Festivals) by Eric Huang, use this printable and interactive...

Pride (Celebrations & Festivals): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Pride (Celebrations & Festivals) by...

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Pride (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Eric Huang and Illustrated by Amy Phelps

Discover the joy and meaning of Pride, a very special celebration for LGBTQIA+ people and allies all...

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