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A Shelter in our Car

Written by Monica Gunning and Illustrated by Elaine Pedlar

Zettie and her Mama left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain life in the...

K - 4th
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Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and Math

Written by Rajani LaRocca and Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
In this picture book, an Indian boy untangles a mathematical conundrum to win a place at the Rajah's court.
K - 3rd
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Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story

Written by Paula Yoo and Illustrated by Lin Wang

Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles s...

1st - 6th

Alien Ocean Animals: Book Talk by Selena from Amazon

This Alien Ocean Animals Book Talk resource features a short, engaging video introduction that helps...

Alien Ocean Animals: Amazon Book Talk by Brian

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Titles Can Be Telling Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer before, during, and after reading to make inferences and connections between the character(s), setting(s), and theme(s) in the book.
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Gracias Thanks

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by John Parra
In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Alien Ocean Animals (National Geographic Kids, Level 3)

Written by Rosie Colosi
Are these strange animals the stuff of nightmares or aliens from outer space? Turns out, they're...
2nd - 4th
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Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

Written by Sally J. Pla and Illustrated by Ken Min

Nothing seems to be going right for Sammy today. At school, he got in trouble for kicking a fence...

Pre-K - 3rd

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

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

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Under My Hijab

Written by Hena Khan and Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it...
Pre-K - 3rd
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When Aidan Became a Brother

Written by Kyle Lukoff and Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Summer Sun Risin'

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Don Tate

From sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his...

K - 3rd
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Black All Around!

Written by Patricia Hubbell and Illustrated by Don Tate
In this lively, poetic celebration of the color black, a young girl experiences the wonder and joy...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Written by Thelma Lynne Godin and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon...
K - 5th
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Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure

Written by Naomi C. Rose
Tashi loves listening to Popola, her grandfather, sing Tibetan chants to the click, click of his...
1st - 4th
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A Full Moon Is Rising

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Julia Cairns
This book is a collection of poems about the moon as it’s seen around the world—and even from outer...
1st - 5th
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Baseball Saved Us

Written by Ken Mochizuki and Illustrated by Dom Lee

For a young Japanese-American boy sent to an internment camp during World War II, baseball becomes a...

K - 6th
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Seeds of Change

Written by Jen Cullerton Johnson and Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
This is the story of Wangari Maathai, a naturalist who loved her country Kenya. After returning to...
2nd - 5th
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The Three Lucys

Written by Hayan Charara and Illustrated by Sara Kahn
Luli lives in Lebanon with his family and his three beloved cats: Lucy the Fat, Lucy the Skinny, and...
1st - 4th

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

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

STEM Exploration Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports STEM-related topics for grades 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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Paul the Pitcher (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Paul Sharp
Paul loves to throw a baseball, pitching high and low, fast and slow in order to strike out the...
K - 2nd

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