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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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Listen to the Language of the Trees: A story of how forests communicate underground

Written by Tera Kelley and Illustrated by Marie Hermansson

This captivating book explores the real connection and communication that runs underground between...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Don't Waste Your Food (Good to Be Green)

Written by Deborah Chancellor and Illustrated by Diane Ewen

Amara's dad says they shouldn't waste food. But why is this such a big problem? Follow their story...

1st - 4th
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Why Should I Save Energy?

Written by Jen Green and Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Children take electricity and other energy sources for granted, until one day their community has a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions

Written by Richard Turere and Shelly Pollock and Illustrated by Sonia Possentini

LION LIGHTS is the amazing true story of Richard Turere, a young Maasai living in Kenya. I am co...

2nd - 5th
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I Am Every Good Thing

Written by Derrick Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A
...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Wishes

Written by Muon Thi Van and Illustrated by Victo Ngai

An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Beautiful Oops!

Written and Illustrated by Barry Saltzberg

A spill. A smear. A smudge. A tear. When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an...

Pre-K - 3rd
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If Kids Ran the World

Written by Leo Dillon & Diane Dillon and Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

All roads lead to kindness in this powerful final collaboration between Leo and Diane Dillon. In a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid's Guide to Understanding Current Events

Written by Jacqueline B. Toner and Illustrated by Janet McDonnell
This latest installment in the bestselling What To Do series tackles children’s feelings of anxiety...
1st - 7th
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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Written by Rob Sanders and Illustrated by Steven Salerno
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride...
K - 3rd
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I Love You Because I Love You

Written by Muon Thi Van and Illustrated by Jessica Love
This book details all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

Written by Susan Farber Straus PhD and Illustrated by Claire Keay
This is a book for kids like you who have been taking care of so many things on your own. You may...
1st - 6th
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Jenny Is Scared!: When Sad Things Happen in the World

Written by Carol Shuman and Illustrated by Cary Pillo
Jenny and her brother Sam are scared! The TV has played news all morning, Jenny's piano lesson was...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma

Written by Susan Farber Straus PhD and Illustrated by Maria Bogade
Healing Days is a sensitive and reassuring story intended for children who have experienced trauma...
1st - 6th
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My Grandma and Me

Written by Mina Javaherbin and Illustrated by Lindsey Yankey
In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
This inspirational book encapsulates African American history and invites conversations at all...
1st - 4th
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Family Means...

Written by Matthew Ralph and Illustrated by Badrus Soleh
Every family is different. But in the end, all families have the same core values of love, kindness...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Alien Ocean Animals (National Geographic Kids, Level 3)

Written by Rosie Colosi
Are these strange animals the stuff of nightmares or aliens from outer space? Turns out, they're...
2nd - 4th
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My Best Friend is a Dolphin! And More True Dolphin Stories! (NGK Chapters)

Written by Moira Rose Donohue
This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and TRUE stories of heroic and talented...
2nd - 5th
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Quest to Digest

Written by Mary Corcoran
A playful picture book that introduces STEAM readers to the science of the human digestive system...
3rd - 5th
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The Cart That Carried Martin

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Don Tate
The strength and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. permeates this picture book about Dr. King's...
1st - 4th
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Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
Young Ernie Barnes wasn’t like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and...
1st - 10th
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Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation

Written by Michael S. Bandy & Eric Stein and Illustrated by James Ransome
Michael and his granddaddy always stop working to watch the trains as they rush by their Alabama...
1st - 4th

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