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Esperanza Rising

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico - she'd always have...

6th - 8th
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When Marian Sang

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Illustrated by Brian Selznick
Based on the life of opera singer Marian Anderson, the book recounts her struggle to pursue her...
2nd - 5th
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Welcome to Robot Town

Written by Heshka and Ryan and Illustrated by Heshka
It's another busy day for robots―make sure you're not late for Robot School! On the way, say hello...
1st - 2nd
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Guinness World Records: Fearless Feats

Written by Laurie Calkhoven and Ryan Herndon
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS: FEARLESS FEATS presents the world's most awesome human records. You'll meet...
4th - 9th
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La bandera que amamos (Flag We Love)

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Illustrated by Ralph Masiello
Spanish language edition. This spirited tribute to Old Glory will inspire readers, young and old, to...
K - 3rd
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The Dreamer

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Illustrated by Peter Sis

From the time he is a young boy, Neftalí hears the call of a mysterious voice. Even when the...

4th - 7th
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Guinness World Records—Top Ten: Bizarre Bug Records

Written by Ryan Herndon
Smallest, longest, largest, fastest—here's all the fascinating records in the world. Reluctant...
4th - 5th
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Night Shift

Written by Josh Ryan
Many people work at night. Do you know who works at night?
K - K
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Scholastic Reader Level 2: Surprising Swimmers

Written by Emma Ryan
Vocabulary and sentences for beginning readers.
1st - 3rd
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Shield Up! How Upstanding Bystanders Stop Bullying

Written by Marcella Marino Craver, MSEd and CAS and Illustrated by Amerigo Pinelli
CJ, Eva, Zoe, Jax, and Ryan are all thrilled to be working on the school play...until CJ turns on...
3rd - 7th
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Riding Freedom

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Charlotte Parkhurst never acted like most other girls. She climbed trees and fought with the boys...

4th - 6th
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Mice and Beans

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan
An award-winning author and illustrator team up for the story of grandma Rosa Maria as she plans a...
1st - 3rd
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Hello Ocean

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Sparkling, evocative illustrations and joyful text describe a young girl's journey of discovery as...
Pre-K - 1st
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Pay It Forward

Written by Catherine Ryan Hyde

In response to a social studies assignment, a young boy dreams up a scheme to unlock the power of...

5th - 8th
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Wild Child: Forest's First Home

Written by Tara Zann and Illustrated by Dan Widdowson
On a family camping trip, Olive Regle encounters Forest, a young boy who has grown up in the wild...
K - 2nd
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Eight Days Gone

Written by Linda McReynolds and Illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
The author uses descriptive words and rhyme to recount the first trip to the moon by three brave...
K - 3rd
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Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads

Written by Bob Shea and Illustrated by Lane Smith
Drywater Gulch has a toad problem. Not the hop-down-your-britches, croaking-all-night toad kind of...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ways to Make Sunshine

Written by Renee Watson

Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind--school, self-image, and especially family. Her dad finally has a...

3rd - 6th
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Mañanaland

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper...

4th - 7th
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My Brother Charlie

Written by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete and Illustrated by Shane Evans
"Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show...
1st - 5th
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Mañanaland

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper...

3rd - 7th
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The Most Perfect Thing in the Universe

Written by Renée Watson

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson continues her charming young...

3rd - 6th
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RIF and Magination Press: Social Emotional Learning Collection
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Middle School Family Literacy Initiative: Innovation Collection

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