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The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Written by Emily Winfield Martin

From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the...

Pre-K - K
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The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller

Written by Patricia Morris Buckley and Illustrated by Aphelandra Messer

In 1985, Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She...

K - 3rd
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Can I Be Your Dog?

Written and Illustrated by Troy Cummings

A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas...

Pre-K - 2nd
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No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired

Written by Chris Grabenstein and Illustrated by Leo Espinosa

It's time for a nap but, just like stubborn toddlers everywhere, Annalise Devin McFleece won't have...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Areli Is a Dreamer

Written by Areli Morales and Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Twin Cities: (A Graphic Novel)

Written by Jose Pimienta

Being twins means having a best friend forever . . . But when one goes to middle school in Mexico...

5th - 8th
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Jackie Ormes Draws the Future: The Remarkable Life of a Pioneering Cartoonist

Written and Illustrated by Liz Montague

A stirring picture-book biography about Jackie Ormes, the first Black female cartoonist in America...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Written by Tae Keller

Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe...but what if we...

3rd - 7th
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The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

Written by Stan & Jan Berenstain

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain...

Pre-K - 1st
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The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Aristides ; Mathieu

The Cat in the Hat spends the 100th Day of School visiting Sally and Dick's classroom to show how...

K - 3rd
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The World Needs More Purple People

Written by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman
What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask...
Pre-K - 2nd
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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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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Written by Stacy McAnulty

Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The...

3rd - 7th
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Take Back the Block

Written by Chrystal D. Giles

Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee-- Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade...

3rd - 7th
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Rocket Says Look Up!

Written by Nathan Bryon and Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

A comet will be visible tonight, and Rocket wants everyone to see it with her–even her big brother...

Pre-K - 2nd
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When You Trap A Tiger

Written by Tae Keller

When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her...

3rd - 7th
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Together for Kwanzaa

Written by Juwanda G. Ford & Shelly Hehenberger
Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Dead Gentleman

Written by Matthew Cody

The Dead Gentleman is a wild ride between parallel New York City timestreams—1901 and today. Eleven...

5th - 8th
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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Heroes for All Times

Written by Natalie Pope Boyce
In these nonfiction companion guides to the best-selling Magic Tree House books, Jack and Annie help...
2nd - 5th
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A to Z Mysteries: The White Wolf

Written by Ron Roy
Three good friends, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, follow clues from A to Z in these easy-to-read...
2nd - 4th
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The Chalk Box Kid

Written by Clyde Robert Bulla
Gregory moves to a dismal neighborhood, but when he discovers an abandoned chalk factory, the artist...
3rd - 4th
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Calendar Mysteries: October Ogre

Written by Ron Roy
This early chapter book spin-off from the ever popular A to Z Mysteries series is "full of clever...
2nd - 3rd
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Calendar Mysteries: September Sneakers

Written by Ron Roy
This early chapter book spin-off from the ever popular A to Z Mysteries series is "full of clever...
2nd - 3rd

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