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Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture

Written by Charnaie Gordon and Illustrated by Lhaiza Morena

Follow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love...

1st - 6th
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Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup

Written and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Embarrassed to introduce his friend to his old-fashioned Italian grandmother, a young boy gains a...

K - 4th
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Mel's Diner

Written by Marissa Moss

Mabel enjoys helping her father and mother run their diner, a friendly and comfortable place where...

K - 4th
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Stolen Words

Written by melanie florence and Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard

The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her...

1st - 4th
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Molly Find Your Voice

Written by Shari Harpaz

This story is about a young girl overcoming her fear of trying something new and finding the courage...

1st - 5th
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Molly Make Yourself Big

Written by Shari Harpaz

Join Molly on an extraordinary journey as she embarks on a captivating adventure, navigating the...

1st - 5th
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Maya Sings Country

Written by Carylee Carrington

It's almost time for the Spring Recital. Maya chooses Country as the musical genre that she will be...

K - 4th
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Benita and the Night Creatures

Written by Mariana Llanos and Illustrated by Cocoretto

Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and...

Pre-K - 4th
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Lola's Lumpia

Written and Illustrated by Dannah Hattaway

Do you know how to make lumpia? What even is lumpia? Lola's Lumpia is about the connection between...

Pre-K - 5th
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Feeling Jealous! (Everyday Feelings)

Written by Kay Barnham and Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Lucy is very good at helping those around her. She helps one friend feel less jealous of a sibling's...

K - 4th
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Violet the Snowgirl: A Story of Loss and Healing

Written by Lisa Walsh and Illustrated by Wendy Leach

When third grader Jerzie wakes up the day after her birthday, she feels grumpy. Her birthday cheer...

K - 5th
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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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Cosmo Faces the Forest of Fear

Written by Amulya Veldanda Vadali and Illustrated by Seriusrin

Meet Cosmo, the loving and spunky golden retriever, who goes on exciting adventures all over the...

K - 4th
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We Are Important

Written by Amulya Veldanda Vadali and Illustrated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We Are Important highlights the challenges of different jobs by weaving together the stories of...

1st - 4th
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Once a Pun a Time: A Guide to Reading and Telling Jokes for Kids

Written by Wolf Cub Chlo
Wolf Cub Chlo wrote Once a Pun a Time: A Guide to Reading and Telling Jokes for Kids at age 6.
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Jayden's Impossible Garden

Written by Melina Mangal and Illustrated by Ken Daley

Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Tetrenet

Written by Danielle Tebily and Illustrated by Anthony Moravian

Follow the story of unlikely friends, a happy family, and a mysterious stranger, as they embark on a...

Pre-K - 4th
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A Recycling Adventure to the Scrapyard! (Scrap University Kids Recycling Series)

Written by Shaziya M Jaffer, Brad W. Rudover, & Jessica Alexanderson and Illustrated by Adam Trask

Ellie and her friends have already accomplished the incredible feat of recycling 1 million cans. But...

1st - 5th
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The Spelling Bee Before Recess

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis

The students were squirming
but none made a sound,
as the spelling bee entered
its championship
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K - 4th
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My Mother is a Superhero/Mi Mama es una superheroina

Written by CJ Charles

My Mother is a Superhero Justine believes that her Mother is more than she seems. After all, she has...

Pre-K - 5th
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Bee-ing Happy with Unicorn Jazz and Friends

Written by Lisa Caprelli and Illustrated by Davey Villalobos

In the first children's unicorn book series, Unicorn Jazz started off feeling a bit shy and...

K - 5th
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Buffalo Wings

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
On the day of the big game at Nuthatcher Farm, Rooster is sure that buffalo wings would be the perfect snack for the football-watching frenzy. But Rooster doesn't quite follow the directions, and before you can say "touchdown!" he is heading west in search of a certain missing ingredient.
Pre-K - 4th
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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th
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Mr. Lincoln's Way

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to...

1st - 4th

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