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Black Brother, Black Brother

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Sometimes, 12-year-old Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield...
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Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Doreen Rappaport and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
When Ruth was a young girl, her mother encouraged her to read, be independent, and stand up for what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Don Tate Collection
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Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Illustrated by Don Tate
When a dangerous forest fire burns out of control, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy are ready to fly to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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REI Center - Notable Books
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All Because You Matter

Written by Tami Charles and Illustrated by Bryan Collier

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much...

Pre-K - 3rd
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REI Center: NAB Books
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REI Center: RIF Staff Favorites
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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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REI Center: Race/Culture Concepts
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Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration

Written by Samara Cole Doyon and Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song...
K - 3rd
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Rally to Read: Diversity Collection
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What If...

Written by Samantha Berger and Illustrated by Mike Curato
Creativity, the power of imagination, and the importance of self-expression are celebrated in this...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dollar General's Diversity Collection
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Nora's Chicks

Written by Patricia MacLachlan and Illustrated by Kathryn Brown
Nora and her family have just arrived from Russia and are making a new home on the American frontier...
Pre-K - 2nd

A Guide to the Works of Jacqueline Woodson

The guide is a comprehensive look at the works of Jacqueline Woodson, a comprehensive Jacqueline...
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Brown Boy Joy

Written by Dr. Thomishia Booker
This book is filled with all the things little brown boys love. It is part of the Hey Carter...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Sang You Down from the Stars

Written by Tasha Spillett-Sumner and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
As she waits for the arrival of her new baby, a mother-to-be gathers gifts to create a sacred bundle...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Spring Into A Spring-Time Book!
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Collection
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Simon B. Rhymin'

Written by Dwayne Reed
Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice.
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Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Don Tate
In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head...
Pre-K - 3rd

William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad: Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide to accompany the Don Tate book, William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of...
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William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy...
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