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A Natural Man: The True Story of John Henry

Written by Steve Sanfield and Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton

Experience the legendary American folktale of John Henry, a powerful steel-driving man who became a symbol of courage and strength.

2nd - 7th

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger

Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.

2nd - 8th

Way to Grow! Gardening: Composting: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Way to Grow! Gardening: Composting: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Way to Grow! Gardening: Composting: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine

Written by Laurie Wallmark and Illustrated by April Chu

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through...

K - 6th

Grace Hopper: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Grace Hopper: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: A Celebration of Family and Lunar New Year Traditions

Written by Zed Zha and Illustrated by Sian James

Celebrate Lunar New Year through a story of ancestral bravery while learning about Chinese history...

1st - 6th

Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture

Written by Charnaie Gordon and Illustrated by Lhaiza Morena

Follow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love...

1st - 6th

Grace Hopper: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Way to Grow! Gardening: Composting: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia

Written by Carmen Lomas Garza (Paintings & Stories) and Illustrated by Sandra Cisneros (Introduction) & Pat Mora (Afterword)

Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales...

1st - 6th

Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers

Written by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw and Illustrated by Marcus Trujillo

The Ojibwe people are the largest Indigenous group of Turtle Island, now known as North America, and...

1st - 6th

Escape from a Video Game: The Secret of Phantom Island (Volume 1)

Written by Dustin Brady and Illustrated by Jesse Brady

Cooper Hawke and the Secret of Phantom Island was supposed to set a new standard for gaming. Then, just one month before its release date, it fell off the face of the earth.

2nd - 6th