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1) Remember
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"Picture book adaptation of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem, Remember."--
3) Patchwork
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"An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--
4) Say my name
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Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
5) Why am I me?
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In a poetic, philosophical exchange, two children of different races ask themselves why they are who and what they are, and speculate on how they could be different.
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"Names hold power. They can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors and heroes. Sometimes growing into a name, or selecting a new one, can take a little time. Names connect us to others and help create who we are and what makes us uniquely special. With an engaging visual narrative buzzing with people and names of all stripes, and a lilting text that's perfect for reading aloud, the creator of The Favorite Book and...
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So far second grade is not living up to Audrey Locke's hopes, because she is not really the best at anything. The other girls leave her out, and even her Diego, her best friend from first grade, is hanging out with the other boys. But things may be getting worse, because starting Monday she will not even be the only Audrey in second grade. To Audrey L (as she must now be known) this is looking like a disaster, but just maybe she has more in common...
11) Still a gorilla
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Willy the Gorilla imitates the other animals at the zoo, but despite pretending he remains always a gorilla.
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Books for Kindergarteners
Gender Identity: Books for Kids
How to be a Good Friend
Kids' Books for Mental Health Awareness Month
Gender Identity: Books for Kids
How to be a Good Friend
Kids' Books for Mental Health Awareness Month
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Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.
13) Blended
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Middle School Project Lit Titles
Project Lit - Full List
Summer Challenge 2023: Banned & Challenged Books
Project Lit - Full List
Summer Challenge 2023: Banned & Challenged Books
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Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police.
14) Picture perfect
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Sofia feels that because she looks so much like her older sisters, nobody notices her--so when school picture day comes around she comes up with a way to stand out.
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5th Grade Reading
6th Grade Reading
Historical Fiction for Kids
Main Children's Staff Chapter Book Favorites
6th Grade Reading
Historical Fiction for Kids
Main Children's Staff Chapter Book Favorites
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Twelve-year-old Hanako and her family, reeling from their confinement in an internment camp, renounce their American citizenship to move to Hiroshima, a city devastated by the atomic bomb dropped by Americans.