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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th
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Bugzee And The Bees

Written by Nocola Williams and Illustrated by Tyrus Goshay

Sage LOVES all kinds of bugs and insects…especially HONEYBEES! In fact, when he was a baby his first...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Harry Styles (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Lizzie Knott

From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his...

1st - 3rd
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All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism

Written by Shaina Rudolph & Danielle Royer and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin

Zane the zebra often feels different. He worries that his classmates don't notice his "curiosity,"...

K - 3rd
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Patrick Mahomes (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten

Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew...

1st - 3rd
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Ayo's Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu

Written by Ain Heath Drew and Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson

"Ayo told his mother all about the cultures, celebrations, and places he'd visited...He told her how...

K - 5th
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Gigi at the White House!

Written by Giovanna McBride and Illustrated by John Hutton

Many children have at least one special opportunity to visit their parents at work, and this was...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Jazz

Written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings and Illustrated by Shelagh McNichoas

From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ron’s Big Mission

Written by Rosa Blue and Corinne Naden and Illustrated by Don Tate

Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on...

1st - 3rd
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The Girl Who Wore Two Different Shoes

Written by Rayna Rose Exelbierd and Illustrated by Allyn Fraser

“Did you know that Rayna Rose likes to wear two different shoes? Differences make us special. What...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Girl Who Said Hello to Everyone

Written by Rayna Rose Exelbierd and Illustrated by Allyn Chapman

Didn’t you know? Everyone deserves to hear hello. Rayna Rose wrote this book to teach about family...

Pre-K - 4th
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Queen of Tejano Music: Selena

Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's...

1st - 4th
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Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School

Written by Traci Huahn and Illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan

Meet Mamie Tape, 8-year-old Chinese American changemaker who fought for the right to go to school in...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Exploring Emotions: A Mindfulness Guide to Understanding Feelings (Everyday Mindfulness)

Written by Paul Christelis and Illustrated by Elise Paganelli

When a big day brings out lots of big feelings for a group of children, mindfulness helps them cope...

K - 4th
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Race to Kindness

Written by Orion Jean and Illustrated by Darshika Varma
Orion Jean wrote Race to Kindness at age 11.
Pre-K - 3rd
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More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean

Written and Illustrated by Roz MacLean

Nathan doesn't say much.
He sure has a lot on his mind, though.

At school, Nathan quietly observes the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Grandma's Hands

Written by Bill Withers (Contributor) and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

"Grandma's Hands" is a timeless, universal song originally featured on Bill Withers' 1971 album,...

3rd - 6th
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The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs: The Story of Ken Nedimyer and the Coral Restoration Foundation

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Matthew Forsythe

All it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony in the ocean, one person to make a...

K - 3rd
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Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code

Written by Laurie Wallmark and Illustrated by Katy Wu

Who was Grace Hopper?


A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid...

K - 6th
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Something Happened to Our Planet: Kids Tackle the Climate Crisis

Written by Marianne Celano and Marietta Collins and Illustrated by Bhagya Madanasinghe

This book will inspire kids to make a difference in their own schools and communities. Includes a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Enchanting Things You May See: A Mathematical Adventure

Written and Illustrated by Elizabeth Segal
3rd - 8th
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

Written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and Illustrated by Oge Mora

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married...

K - 3rd
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A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah

Written by Nancy Churnin and Illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg

Henrietta Szold took Queen Esther as a model and worked hard to save the Jewish people. In 1912, she...

3rd - 7th
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles

A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico...

Pre-K - 3rd

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