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Amma's Sari

Written by Sandhya Parappukkaran and Illustrated by Michelle Pereira

This book tells the story of 6-year-old Shreya, a second-generation migrant navigating her dual...

Pre-K - 5th
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Eva, The Kid Reporter

Written by Courtney Carter DeJesus and Illustrated by Patricia F. Braga

Eva is a little girl whose big, curly hair matches her big appetite for answers.
She is curious...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Angelina Honey Bee: Around Autism and Cerebral Palsy

Written and Illustrated by Latonea Washington

Through Tina's eyes, we see a day in the life of a child with autism and cerebral palsy. At various...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh

Written by Supriya Kelkar and Illustrated by Alea Marley

Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from happy sunny yellow to...

K - 2nd
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Fox the Tiger (My First I Can Read!)

Written and Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Believe I Can

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

My presence matters in this world. I know I can do anything, if only I believe I can.

I Believe I...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Dung Ho

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Name Jar

Written and Illustrated by Yangsook Choi
Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Under My Hijab

Written by Hena Khan and Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it...
Pre-K - 3rd
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When Aidan Became a Brother

Written by Kyle Lukoff and Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room...
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Family Is a Family Is a Family

Written by Sara O'Leary and Illustrated by Qin Leng

When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Monster Who Lost His Mean

Written by Tiffany Strelitz
Everyone knows that the M in "monster" stands for MEAN. But what happens when a monster can't be...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Always Anjali

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Jessica Blank
Anjali and her friends are excited to get matching personalized license plates for their bikes. But...
Pre-K - 4th
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I Am Enough

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

An ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sulwe

Written by Lupita Nyong'o and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Looking Like Me

Written by Walter Dean Myers and Illustrated by Christopher Myers
When you look in a mirror, who do you see?

A boy? A girl? A son? A daughter? A runner? A dancer?

W...

K - 4th
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Chrysanthemum

Written by Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum thinks her name is "absolutely perfect" until she is teased about it at school. A...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruby the Copycat

Written by Peggy Rathmann
Ruby, the new girl in class, imitates the most popular girl in the class until she learns to...
Pre-K - 3rd

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