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Potato Pants

Written and Illustrated by Laurie Keller

Potato is excited because today―for one day only― Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . ....

Pre-K - 3rd
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Pirate Bob

Written by Kathryn Lasky and Illustrated by David Clark

Bob is a pirate. Bob's friend, Yellow Jack, is also a pirate. Which means they both yearn for buried...

K - 3rd
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The Light Within You

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Restart

Written by Gordon Korman

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't...

3rd - 7th
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Noodle and the No Bones Day

Written by Jonathan Graziano and Illustrated by Dan Tavis

Noodle is a sweet, silly old pug who enjoys doing all his favorite activities with his favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Written by Dusti Bowling

Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a...

3rd - 7th
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Gitty and Kvetch

Written by Caroline Kusin Pritchard and Illustrated by Ariel Landy
Gitty and her feathered-friend Kvetch couldn’t be more different: Gitty always sees the bright side of life, while her curmudgeonly friend Kvetch is always complaining and, well, kvetching about the trouble they get into!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Written by Costantia Manoli and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora

A child, newly arrived in another country, feels displaced, lonely, and a little scared on her first...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Parker Shines On: Another Extraordinary Moment

Written by Parker Curry & Jessica Curry and Illustrated by Brittany Jackson
Parker Curry co-wrote Parker Shines On: Another Extraordinary Moment at age 5.
Pre-K - 3rd
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It's The End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit

Written by Justin A. Reynolds

Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores . ....

3rd - 7th
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The Junkyard Wonders

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the...

K - 3rd
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Birdsong

Written and Illustrated by Julie Flett

When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th
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So Done

Written by Paula Chase

Jamila Phillips and Tai Johnson have been inseparable since they were toddlers, having grown up...

3rd - 7th
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Dough Boys

Written by Paula Chase

Deontae “Simp” Wright has big plans for his future. Plans that involve basketball, his best friend...

3rd - 7th
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A Piece of Home

Written by Jeri Watts and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

When Hee Jun’s family moves from Korea to West Virginia, he struggles to adjust to his new home. His...

K - 3rd
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The Barnabus Project

Written and Illustrated by The Fan Brothers

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out...

K - 4th
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Big Foot and Little Foot

Written by Ellen Potter and Illustrated by Felicita Sala

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch...

K - 3rd
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Pax

Written by Sara Pennypacker and Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the...

3rd - 6th
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Mighty Heart of Sunny St James

Written by Ashley Herring Blake

Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first...

3rd - 7th
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Paddington

Written by Michael Bond and Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Rise of ZomBert

Written by Kara LaReau

Could Bert really be a zombie cat? Two friends put their brains together to find out in a wry new...

3rd - 7th
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The Season of Styx Malone

Written by Kekla Magoon

Meet Caleb and Bobby Gene, two brothers embarking on a madcap, heartwarming, one-thing-leads-to...

3rd - 7th
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Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Written by Tae Keller

Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe...but what if we...

3rd - 7th

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