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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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Emma and the Whale

Written by Julie Case and Illustrated by Lee White
Emma lives in a crooked house in an old whaling town, and often takes her dog, Nemo, to the beach...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day

Written by Jamie Lee Curtis and Illustrated by Laura Cornell
Silly, cranky, excited, or sad—everyone has moods that can change each day. And that’s okay! Follow...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Into The A, B, Sea: An Ocean Alphabet Book

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Brilliant artwork captures an array of sea creatures from A to Z in this lively alphabet book which...
Pre-K - 3rd

Astronauts ZOOM!: Word Search

After reading Astronauts ZOOM!: An Astronaut Alphabet by Deborah Lee Rose use this printable and...

Astronauts ZOOM!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Astronauts ZOOM! by Deborah Lee Rose.
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Astronauts ZOOM!: An Astronaut Alphabet

Written by Deborah Lee Rose
Zoom around Earth from A to Z with real astronauts on the International Space Station in Astronauts...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Kunu's Basket: A Story from Indian Island

Written by Lee DeCora Francis and Illustrated by Susan Drucker
Kunu is from the Penobscot Tribe located on Indian Island in Maine. They have a deep tradition in...
3rd - 7th
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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
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Scientists Get Dressed

Written by Deborah Lee Rose
Kids of all ages love to role play through dress up. Through the unique lens of what scientists wear...
K - 3rd
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The Song of Mu Lan

Written by Jeanne M. Lee
Mu Lan is at her loom when she hears the Emperor's call to arms. She rides off to war in her father...
Pre-K - 5th

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

Friendship Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on friendship for grades 3-5.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books with unique characters for grades 3-5.

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 3-5.

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The Mud Pony

Written by Caron Lee Cohen and Illustrated by Shonto Begay
There was once a poor boy in an Indian camp who longed for a pony more than anything. So he dug the...
2nd - 4th
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell

Written by Lucille Colandro and Illustrated by Jared Lee

This time, the hungry old lady swallows a bell, bows, gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer...

Pre-K - 3rd

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