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Oprah Winfrey (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Sera Latterell
Oprah Winfrey’s story follows her journey from a childhood marked by poverty and hardship to becoming a groundbreaking media leader and global icon, showing how determination, empathy, and big dreams can change a life.
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Mikaela Shiffrin (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Anastasia Ryzhkova
Mikaela Shiffrin’s story follows her journey from a determined young skier in Colorado to a record-breaking champion, showing how perseverance, family support, and resilience helped her overcome personal loss and become one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time.
1st - 3rd
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La Frontera

Written by Alfredo Alva and Deborah Mills and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro
Join a young boy and his father on a daring journey from Mexico to Texas to find a new life. They’ll...
Pre-K - 6th
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Ron's Big Mission

Written by Rose Blue & Corinne J. Naden and Illustrated by Done Tate
Ron loves going to the library and looking at the books, but living in South Carolina in the 1950s...
1st - 3rd
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Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

Written by Katheryn Russell-Brown and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Ever since she was a little girl, Melba Doretta Liston loved music. One day, her momma bought her a...
1st - 3rd
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The Pilot and the Little Prince: The Life of Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Written and Illustrated by Peter Sis
This book tells the story of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of the classic children’s book The...
K - 3rd
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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Written by Laurie Ann Thompson and Illustrated by Sean Qualls

Though he was born with a physical disability, Emmanuel quickly proves that he is just as capable as...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears

Written by Jill Robinson and Marc Bekhoff and Illustrated by Gijsbert Franenhuyzen
Jasper is a moon bear, kept in a small cage by bear farmers who plan to sell his bile for profit...
1st - 4th
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Flying Solo: How Ruth Elder Soared Into America’s Heart

Written by Julie Cummins and Illustrated by Malene Laugesen
A beauty queen gets the itch to fly across the Atlantic. When her plane lands in the ocean, her...
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