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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Written by Laurie Ann Thompson and Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Though he was born with a physical disability, Emmanuel quickly proves that he is just as capable as...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Enemy Pie

Written by Derek Munson and Illustrated by Tara Calahan King
It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and...
Pre-K - 7th
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Martin's Big Words

Written by Doreen Rappaport and Illustrated by Bryan Collier
This story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. told using his own “big words.”
K - 3rd
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El Deafo

Written by Cece Bell and Illustrated by David Lasky
The poignant memoir of a young girl who lost her hearing due to spinal meningitis and must now wear...
3rd - 7th
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Hill & Hole Are Best Friends

Written by Kyle Mewburn (author) and Anna Roberto (editor) and Illustrated by Vasanti Unka
Hill can see the world all around him. Hole feels the earth breathing. Hill wonders what it's like...
Pre-K - K
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Lucky Strikes

Written by Bayard and Louis
With her mama recently dead and her pa sight unseen since birth, Amelia is suddenly in charge of her...
7th - 12th
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Martha Speaks: Purrfect Friends

Written by Susan Meddaugh
Martha can’t believe that Helen and Alice are making such a fuss about the new kitten in the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Calvin, Look Out!: A Bookworm Birdie Gets Glasses

Written by Jennifer Berne
Everybody's favorite bookworm birdie is back—and something's wrong! When Calvin reads the word...
Pre-K - 2nd
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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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The Pirate of Kindergarten

Written by George Ella Lyon and Illustrated by Lynne Avril
Double vision is a challenge for Ginny, a young girl starting kindergarten. After some mishaps, she...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Zero

Written by Kathryn Otoshi
Zero is a big round number. When she looks at herself, she just sees a hole right in her center...
Pre-K - 1st
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Black Boys Dance Too: Darnell Enters a Talent Show

Written by Jamal Josef
This book introduces a young black male, Darnell, who is passionate about dance, but isn't being...
K - 4th
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Milo Imagines the World

Written by Matt de la Peña and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Room for Everyone

Written by Naaz Khan and Illustrated by Mercè López

A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there’s room for...

Pre-K - 2nd

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