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The Mangrove Tree

Written by Susan L. Roth & Cindy Trumbore and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

Scientist Dr. Sato helps the villagers of Hargigo find a way to harvest mangrove trees to feed...

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Buffalo Song

Written by Joseph Bruchac and Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

By the late 1800s, American buffalo (bison) were nearly extinct. Drawing on Native Indian history...

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Dreaming Up

Written and Illustrated by Christy Hale

This book of concrete poetry introduces readers to famous buildings around the world designed by a...

K - 3rd

It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Written by Don Tate and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

A former slave, Bill began drawing at the age of 83. His drawings were based upon his memories of...

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Parrots Over Puerto Rico

Written by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

Long ago, Puerto Rican parrots raised their young, hunted for food, and made nesting holes in the...

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The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby

Written by Crystal Hubbard and Illustrated by Robert McGuire

This book tells the true story of Jimmy Winkfield, the last black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby...

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Amazing Faces

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet

There are 16 poems in this anthology celebrating the rich diversity of American kids. The poems...

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Bein' with You This Way

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Michael Bryant

On a sunny day, a young girl visits the park and rounds up a group of her friends for an afternoon...

K - 3rd

Giving Thanks

Written by Chief Jake Swamp and Illustrated by Erwin Printup

An American Indian celebration of Mother Earth.

Pre-K - 6th

King for a Day

Written by Rukhsana Khan and Illustrated by Christiane Kromer

The Basant kite festival is here, and the sky is full of colorful kites all fighting to be the last...

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Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving

Written by John Frank and Illustrated by London Ladd

Giving up your seat on the bus, singing at a retirement home, or helping a neighbor, this beautiful...

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Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year

Written by Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low and Illustrated by Martha Cooper

Ernie Wan prepares to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Pre-K - 3rd

Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

Written by Katheryn Russell-Brown and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

Ever since she was a little girl, Melba Doretta Liston loved music. One day, her momma bought her a...

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Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer

Written by Bill Wise and Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

This book tells the story of Louis Sockalexis, one of the first American Indian players in Major...

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Sunday Shopping

Written by Sally Derby and Illustrated by Shandra Strickland

Evie and her grandmother have a special tradition on Sunday evenings. Join them on a shopping spree...

K - 3rd

¡Olé! Flamenco

Written by George Ancona

This book explores the history of flamenco dancing and how it continues to thrive around the world...

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The Birthday Swap

Written and Illustrated by Loretta Lopez

Lori’s looking for the perfect gift for her older sister, but Lori’s the one who winds up with a...

Pre-K - 3rd

As Fast As Words Could Fly

Written by Pamela M. Tuck and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Mason Steele is proud of his father's work with a civil rights group and writes handwritten notes...

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Catching the Moon

Written by Crystal Hubbard and Illustrated by Randy Duburke

Marcenia Lyle had a dream: to play baseball. But in the 1930s, for a girl to do this was a long shot...

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Mice Twice

Written and Illustrated by Joseph Low

What happens when a cat invites a mouse to dinner? She brings a friend, a dog. The dinner literally...

Pre-K - 3rd

Rent Party Jazz

Written by William Miller and Illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb

It's the 1930s in New Orleans. Sonny and his mother are barely getting by, and then his mother loses...

1st - 4th

This First Christmas Night

Written by Laura Godwin and Illustrated by William Low

Elegant, simple text and luminous art make this picture book an almost hymn-like meditation on the...

Pre-K - 2nd

Crooked Kingdom A Sequel to Six of Crows

Written by Bardugo and Leigh

Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd...

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Daytime Nighttime

Written by Low and William and Illustrated by Low

Who likes the day? Butterflies. Who likes the night? Owls. Who is working today? Beavers. Who is...

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