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Anna and Reggie Rapasaurus

Written by William F. Harris & Stacey Roberts and Illustrated by Poornima Madhushani

Anna and Reggie Rapasaurus is a magical story about a two friends who love reading. Along the way...

Pre-K - 1st
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Life Skills for Kids

Written by Karen Harris

With the help of this guide, kids can learn foundation skills such as the basics in cooking...

3rd - 7th
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

This award-winning book will help kids understand the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr...

2nd - 5th
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Sports Illustrated Kids STATS!: The Greatest Number in Sports

Count up the most fascinating numbers behind sports' greatest moments in STATS! The Biggest Numbers...

Pre-K - 12th
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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

Written by S. K. Ali & Aisha Saeed (editors) and Illustrated by Sara Alfageeh

Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices...

3rd - 7th
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Multicultural Issues in Literacy Research and Practice

Written by Willis, Garcia, Barrera and Harris...editors
This volume brings together researchers and participants from diverse groups, reflecting the...
K - 12th
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Teaching Multicultural Literature in Grades K-8

Written by Violet J. Harris
This is a reference and professional development book that integrates the teaching of non...
K - 8th
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Using Multiethnic Literature in the K-8 Classroom

Written by Violet J. Harris and editor
This is a reference and professional development book that integrates non-mainstream literature into...
K - 8th
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Ambitious Girl

Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Marissa Valdez

When a young girl sees a strong woman on TV labeled as "too assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends...

Pre-K - 3rd
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21168

Indian No More

Written by Charlene Willing Mcmanis & Traci Sorell

Regina Petit's family has always been Umpqua, and living on the Grand Ronde reservation is all ten...

4th - 7th
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Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Written by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez
A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Superheroes Are Everywhere

Written by Kamala Harris and Illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe
Before Kamala Harris became a district attorney and a United States senator, she was a little girl...
Pre-K - 2nd
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How to Raise a Reader

Written by Pamela Paul & Maria Russo and Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading...
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Her Right Foot

Written by Dave Eggers and Illustrated by Shawn Harris
Learn more about the Statue of Liberty and the powerful message of acceptance that is found in her...
K - 3rd
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Rain and Lightning (Smart Words Reader)

Written by Michael Harris
Learn everything about rain and lightning. Full of information and photographs, the Smart Words...
2nd - 4th
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Maybe a Bear Ate It

Written by Robie H. Harris
A small creature naps beside his most special book—but when he wakes, the book is gone and the...
Pre-K - 1st
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#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women

Written by (Editors) Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale
A unique cultural anthology of stories gathered from Indigenous women representing nations in the U...
9th - 12th
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Flirty Dancing: Book 1 of The Ladybirds (Ladybirds Series)

Written by Jenny McLachlan
Bea Hogg is shy, but she has a fiery core that she doesn't let many see. When the national dance...
7th - 9th
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Slam!

Written by Walter Dean Myers
Seventeen-year-old Greg "Slam" Harris thinks that basketball is his ticket out of Harlem, but first he must come to terms with many difficult realities of his life.
7th - 12th
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The Magic Misfits

Written by Neil Patrick Harris and Illustrated by Lissy Marlin

From award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical first book in a new series with...

3rd - 7th
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
The drawings in this book were rendered by Harris Burdick, who shared them with children’s book...
Pre-K - 3rd

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