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1) You matter
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters.
2) Kick push
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"When Epic's family moves to a new neighborhood, he has a hard time making friends and fitting in with his skateboard; but the trick to making new friends is to be yourself!"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Edna the very first chicken is hatching her very first eggs! With long, sharp teeth and claws, one of her chicks, Sinclair, is an unusual chicken. But when Gorgosaurus threatens his family, Sinclair might just prove to be the best chicken ever. Heartfelt and humorous, this delightful picture book celebrates dinosaurs, chickens, the importance of family, and the joy of accepting who we are."--Amazon.
9) Loser
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Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.
10) Mihi ever after
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When she and her new friends discover a portal to a fairy tale realm, Mihi Whan Park finally gets her shot at being a princess, but she must decide where her loyalties lie when her friends want to go home.
11) Dear Girl
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Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.
13) Sulwe
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Black History Month
Diverse Books - African/Black Experience in the World
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Summer Challenge 2023: Banned & Challenged Books
Diverse Books - African/Black Experience in the World
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Summer Challenge 2023: Banned & Challenged Books
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When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
14) Fairest
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In a land where beauty and singing are valued above all else, Aza eventually comes to reconcile her unconventional appearance and her magical voice, and learns to accept herself for who she truly is.
17) The OK book
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A character enumerates a great many things that it enjoys doing, although not great at any of them, knowing that someday it will excel at something.
18) Wild about us!
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From Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's stick-out ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like.
19) Big
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Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.