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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

Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People

Written by Kamalani Hurley and Illustrated by Harinani Orme

Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People is a poignant, award-winning picture book that chronicles the history of the smallest Hawaiian island, from its volcanic birth to its struggle under military occupation.

2nd - 5th

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

A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History: The Heroes, the Stories, and the Cultures that Helped to Build America

Written by Naomi Hirahara and Illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde

The newest book in the award‑winning Child’s Introduction series shines a bright light on the...

3rd - 7th

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Calendar

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

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

Halfway to Somewhere

Written by Jose Pimienta

Halfway to Somewhere is a heartfelt graphic novel that follows Ave, a middle schooler moving from Mexico to Kansas while navigating the pain of their parents' divorce and a split family.

3rd - 7th

Popo the Xolo

Written by Paloma Angelina Lopez and Illustrated by Abraham Matias

Popo the Xolo is a tender picture book that follows Nana and her loyal hairless dog, Popo, as she transitions from the living world into the afterlife.

1st - 4th

The Pecan Sheller

Written by Lupe Ruiz-Flores

The Pecan Sheller is a moving historical novel set in 1930s San Antonio, following thirteen-year-old Petra as she is forced to leave school to work in a grueling pecan factory.

5th - 8th

Paka Paka Con La Papa

Written by Sara Andrea Fajardo and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa is a playful picture book biography that follows Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas on his high-altitude quest to find and preserve rare wild potatoes.

1st - 3rd

Croco

Written by Azul López

Croco is a vibrant picture book about a crocodile who gets stuck in a hole and must navigate the well-meaning but unsuccessful advice of his jungle friends.

2nd - 4th

Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin.

Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type: Word Search

After reading Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

Written by James Robinson and Illustrated by Brian Rea

Filmmaker James Robinson shares his personal journey of growing up with a condition that misaligns the eyes.

5th - 7th

Where Only Storms Grow

Written by Alyssa Colman

Twins Joanna and Howe struggle to save their family farm during the height of the Dust Bowl.

4th - 6th

Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe

Written by Amy S. Hansen and Wanda Diaz Merced and Illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza

A young girl from Puerto Rico dreams of studying the stars but begins to lose her eyesight in college. Instead of giving up, she learns to use sound to "hear" data from space and makes incredible scientific discoveries.

1st - 4th