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Sprouting Wings

Written by Louisa Jaggar and Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Every Good Thing

Written by Derrick Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A
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Pre-K - 3rd
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Your Guide to Superheroes

Written by James Reid
Next time you're having a bad day or don't want to clean your room, call one of the superheroes in...
1st - 5th

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades PK-2.

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Overground Railroad

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by James E. Ransome
Climbing aboard the New York bound Silver Meteor train, Ruth Ellen embarks upon a journey toward a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Written by Derrick D. Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi

Written by James Yang

The author imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi. Wandering...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Before She Was Harriet

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by James Ransome

We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Written and Illustrated by James Marshall
"What a sweet child," says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. "That's what you think," a neighbor...
K - 3rd
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Ashley Bryan's ABC of African American Poetry

Written and Illustrated by Ashley Bryan

"And God stepped out on space, And he looked around and said: I'm lonely -- I'll make me a world." -...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation

Written by Michael S. Bandy & Eric Stein and Illustrated by James Ransome
Michael and his granddaddy always stop working to watch the trains as they rush by their Alabama...
1st - 4th
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Pete the Cat’s Got Class

Written and Illustrated by James Dean

Everyone's favorite blue cat is back! Pete the Cat helps his friend Tom learn to add and subtract...

Pre-K - 3rd
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DKfindout! Coding

Written by James Floyd Kelly
Increase your computer-coding knowledge with this children’s book full of photographs and...
1st - 4th

The Remember Balloons: Read Aloud Video

A tender story of memories lost and memories shared. A gentle reflection on aging through the eyes...
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The Remember Balloons

Written by Jessie Oliveros and Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad...
K - 4th
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My Big Fat Zombie Fun Book

Written by Mo O'Hara and Dillon James West and Illustrated by Marek Jagucki
Ever since Tom zapped Frankie the Goldfish back to life as a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH with incredible...
2nd - 3rd

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades PK-2.

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on unique characters for PK-2.

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for PK-2.

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My First I Can Read!™ — Pete the Cat: Pete the Cat's Train Trip

Written by James Dean
Pete can't wait to visit Grandma, especially because he gets to take a train ride to see her! The...
K - 2nd
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Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights

Written by James Haskins and Illustrated by Benny Andrews

"Grow up and be somebody," Westley Wallace Law's grandmother encouraged him as a young boy living in...

K - 3rd
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My First I Can Read!™ — Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete

Written by James Dean
Everyone's favorite cool cat is now featured in leveled readers written for successful independent...
K - 2nd
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My First I Can Read!™ — Pete the Cat: Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

Written by James Dean
Everyone's favorite cool cat is now featured in leveled readers written for successful independent...
K - 2nd

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