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Banned and Challenged Children's Books of the 2020's
Celebrate AAPI Heritage
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
Celebrate AAPI Heritage
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
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A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister.
9) Long shot
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Pedro, an avid basketball player, decides to run for class president, challenging a teammate who is also one of the most popular boys in school.
10) Starfish
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Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies.-- Provided by Publisher.
11) Stanley
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Chased away by the other cavemen because he is different, Stanley finds a new and better way of living.
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Banned and Challenged Children's Books of the 2020's
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.
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"One of Marisol's least-favorite things is gym class--especially when Coach Decker announces that they will be playing kickball--so Marisol and her best friend Jada ask the best (and stinkiest) athlete they know--Marisol's big brother Oz--for help"--Provided by publisher.
14) Imani's moon
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Little Imani of the Maasai people longs to do something great, like touching the moon, but the other children just laugh at her.
17) Out of my dreams
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Chosen to be a U.S. spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with different abilities, Melody arrives in London where she meets like-minded kids who want to make the world more equal, no matter the unusual challenges they face, and hopes her words can make an impact.