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Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Bridget George

The seventh generation is creating
A sea of change.

It was a soft voice, at first.
Like a ripple.
But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Squiggle

Written by Carole Lexa Schaefer and Illustrated by Pierr Morgan

What magic can be found in a piece of string?  The magic of a million incarnations--when the string...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream and You

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by James E. Ransome

You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall.

You can be a King. Beat the...

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

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul: Word Search

After reading R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul by Carole Boston Weatherford use...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rally to Read: Diversity Collection

We Are Water Protectors: Word Search

After reading We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, use this printable and interactive Word...

We Are Water Protectors: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with We Are Water Protectors by Carole...

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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Dollar General's Nature Collection

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for grades 3-5.

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Barefoot Books Folk and Fairy Tale Collection
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Leaf Jumpers

Written by Carole Gerber
Graceful, poetic text celebrates the beauty of autumn leaves, teamed with identification information...
K - 2nd
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The Arabian Nights

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska and Illustrated by Carole Henaff
From Lebanese writer Wafa' Tarnowska and Spanish artist Carole Hénaff, this magnificent new edition...
3rd - 6th
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The Blue Bird's Palace

Written by Orianne Lallemand and Illustrated by Carole Henaff
Inspired by the Russian storytelling tradition, this contemporary fairy tale about a relatable...
K - 5th
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Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican...
4th - 7th
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Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!: Poems for Two Voices

Written by Gerber and Carole and Illustrated by Eugene
A honeybee and a bumblebee have a chat. A rose offers a worm a bit of its compost. A mouse assures a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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National Poetry Month
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection

Sing Aloud: Singing & Rhyming Together

This handout for parents recommends book titles and activity ideas related to engaging young readers...
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Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue Lagarrigue
There were signs all throughout town telling eight-year-old Connie where she could and could not go...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Amazing Faces

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet

There are 16 poems in this anthology celebrating the rich diversity of American kids. The poems...

1st - 7th

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