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We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King

Written by Yolanda Renee King and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
What would the world look like if everyone were treated with kindness, fairness, and love? Yolanda Renee King, the granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, wrote this book as a love letter to her grandparents and a dream for a better future. Could you be one of the next great dreamers who helps make that world come true?
Pre-K - 3rd
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Blues Boy: The B. B. King Story

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams
Riley B. King grew up poor in the Jim Crow South, losing his mother young and working in the cotton fields as a boy, but music was always calling to him. Could the gift of music carry one determined boy all the way from Mississippi to the top of the world?
Pre-K - 3rd
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Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong

Written by Julie Leung and Illustrated by Chris Sasaki

Before he became the famous artist Tyrus Wong, he was a young boy named Wong Geng Yeo. He traveled...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Chloe Kim: A Kid’s Book About Sacrifice and Hard Work (Mini Movers and Shakers)

Written by Mary Nhin and Illustrated by Yuliia Zolotova
Chloe Kim didn’t just hop on a snowboard and soar fifteen feet into the air on her first try. She practiced again and again, even when it was hard. And she never forgot how much her family helped her along the way. Big achievements often come from lots of effort, even if people don’t always see the work behind the scenes.
Pre-K - 5th
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HOURRA pour le SLS! (French edition)

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click
This French-edition book is the first in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to some of the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, like NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The SLS mega rocket is special. It is designed to launch astronauts and heavy payloads from Earth, sailing across a cosmic sea to the Moon and beyond.
Pre-K - 3rd
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¡HURRA por SLS! (Spanish edition)

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click
This Spanish-edition book is the first in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to some of the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, like NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The SLS mega rocket is special. It is designed to launch astronauts and heavy payloads from Earth, sailing across a cosmic sea to the Moon and beyond.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?
Pre-K - 7th
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There and Back with EGS

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click
This is the third in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to some of the unique elements and programs needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, such as NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems or EGS for short.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Our Friend Orion

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click
This is the second in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to some of the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, like NASA’s Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever tried to find a bird just by listening to its song? Mia is blind, and she does not need her eyes to go on the most amazing bird adventure in the park with her tía!
K - 5th
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Hooray for SLS

Written by Lane Polak and Illustrated by Heather Rose Legge-Click
This book is the first in a series of children’s books that introduces young explorers ages 3 to 8 to some of the unique elements needed for the Artemis missions to get to deep space and the Moon, like NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The SLS mega rocket is special. It is designed to launch astronauts and heavy payloads from Earth, sailing across a cosmic sea to the Moon and beyond.
Pre-K - 3rd
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I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy

Written by Mychal Threets and Illustrated by Lorraine Nam
Join Mychal Threets for a joyful tour of the library, a welcoming place full of stories, games, and activities where every child belongs.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Scrap Metal Swan

Written by Joanne Linden and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. What if a pile of rusty old scraps could become something absolutely amazing? In this inspiring story, a young child and her artist mom discover that one person's trash is truly another person's treasure as they transform discarded metal into a jaw-dropping masterpiece!
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Lost Berries

Written by Driscoll's
When a boy discovers his berry patch has been picked clean, he follows mysterious footprints and finds an unexpected new friend.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Clara's Berries

Written by Driscoll's
Clara loves her berries and her belongings, but she slowly learns that sharing can make special moments even sweeter.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Last Bee

Written by Driscoll's
A hardworking bee learns that helping berries grow takes teamwork when she must find a new hive after being left alone in the berry patch.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Me and Spot

Written by Driscoll's
When a splash of blackberry juice turns into an imaginary monster named Spot, a child’s everyday moment becomes a playful adventure powered by creativity and imagination.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bryson's Rocket Riddles

A playful, globe-trotting adventure with Bryson the Bear that sparks curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.
Pre-K - 2nd
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¿Puedes encontrar el perro de Doug? / Can You Find Doug’s Dog? (Spanish and English Edition)

Written by Jane Caston and Illustrated by Carmen Saldaña
Doug can’t find his dog, and he needs YOU to help him! Follow Doug’s goofy clues as you pat, tickle, and talk to the dogs on each page to figure out which one is his. Is Doug’s dog big or tiny? Fluffy or spotty? With every guess, you get closer to a silly surprise ending that shows what Doug’s dog really looks like… and why he went missing in the first place. This bilingual Spanish edition is packed with giggle‑worthy pictures and hands‑on fun—perfect for an energetic read‑aloud.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom: Let's Rest and Reset

Written and Illustrated by Suzy Ultman
Shabbat Shalom: Let's Rest and Reset is a vibrant, award-winning board book that introduces young children to the Jewish day of rest through the lens of mindfulness and tradition.
Pre-K - K
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Chooch Helped

Chooch Helped

Written by Andrea L. Rogers and Illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz
Chooch Helped is a picture book that explores the universal frustrations and tender bonds of sibling life within a contemporary Cherokee family.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach

Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach

Written and Illustrated by Nick Bruel
Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach by Nick Bruel follows the world's grumpiest feline as she reluctantly heads to the shore for a beach day.
Pre-K - 1st
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Stop that Mop

Ready to Read: Stop that Mop

Written by Jonathan Fenske
Stop That Mop! is a hilarious, rhyming early reader that follows a disgruntled mop that is tired of cleaning and decides to run away.
Pre-K - K
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Fireworks

Fireworks

Written by Matthew Burgess and Illustrated by Cátia Chien
Two siblings spend a hot July day in the city waiting for a special celebration.
Pre-K - 3rd

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