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When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he decides to shrink his name to the shorter, simpler Zim, but when his new friend Elly sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.
6) The dot
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Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.
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Antiracist Books for Children-Elmahaba Center Instagram Live May 2022
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black Lives
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black Lives
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.
9) Mel fell
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"...follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith."--
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A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his...
11) Morris Mole
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Food is running short so Morris's big brothers dig down deeper, but Morris tries digging up instead and discovers a beautiful new place, filled with delicious treats and new friends.
12) Keep trying!
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Defines what resilience is and describes how to bounce back after making a mistake or experiencing defeat. Explains how practicing and making healthy choices can help. Includes photographs, a glossary, resources for further research, and an index.
13) Simon B. Rhymin'
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Chicago fifth-grader Simon, an aspiring rapper who lacks self-confidence, uses his rhymes to help bring his community together.
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Big Feelings about Back to School
Black History Month
Once Upon A Calendar- BBTL Teacher Training
School is Cool!: Books for Kids
Black History Month
Once Upon A Calendar- BBTL Teacher Training
School is Cool!: Books for Kids
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Instilled with confidence by her parents, a young girl has a great first day of kindergarten.
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Miri is eager to return to her beloved Mount Eskel after a year at the capital, but the king and queen ask her to first journey to a distant swamp and start her own miniature princess academy for three royal cousins, but once there she must solve a mystery before she can return home.