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Ayo's Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu

Written by Ain Heath Drew and Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson

"Ayo told his mother all about the cultures, celebrations, and places he'd visited...He told her how...

K - 5th
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The Fear Zone

Written by K. R. Alexander

If you don't stand up to your fears, they will destroy you. When five kids are invited to a cemetery...

4th - 9th
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

Written by JoAnn Deak Ph.D. and Illustrated by Sarah Ackerley

Learn how much your brain can grow! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, Your Fantastic...

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 Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

Written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

In the 1930s, Lewis's dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch―a book itch. How to...

2nd - 5th
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

This award-winning book will help kids understand the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr...

2nd - 5th
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Cece Loves Science and Adventure

Written by Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

Cece loves being an Adventure Girl almost as much as she loves science, which is why she can’t wait...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another...

3rd - 7th
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Under the Snow

Written by Melissa Stewart and Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum
A cozy look at the amazing ways animals behave and interact with their environments on a snowy day...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Classic Goosebumps: The Ghost Next Door

Written by R. L. Stine
Hannah's neighborhood has gotten a little - weird. Ever since that new boy moved in next door. But...
4th - 5th
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Classic Goosebumps: Stay Out of the Basement

Written by R. L. Stine
Dr. Brewer is doing a little plant-testing in his basement. Margaret and Casey Brewer are worried...
4th - 5th
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Classic Goosebumps: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight

Written by R. L. Stine
Jodie loves visiting her grandparents' farm. But this summer the farm has really changed. The...
4th - 5th
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Goosebumps: Monster Blood

Written by R. L. Stine
While staying with his weird great-aunt Kathryn, Evan visits a funky old toy store and buys a dusty...
4th - 5th
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R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls

Written by R. L. Stine
When teenage friends Beth, Nicole, Kellen, and Luke visit a traveling Hall of Horrors, they can't...
4th - 6th
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LEGO Ninjago: Attack of the Nindroids

Written by Kate Howard

LEGO(R) Ninjago continues to be a blockbuster! This is book 8 of 18 in this series.

The action...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ultimate! Races: Level 3

Written by Teresa Domnauer
On your mark. Get set. Read! Ultimate! Races investigates the adrenaline-pumping world of racing...
1st - 2nd
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Run! Predators: Level 3

Written by Katharine Kenah
You hear a growl. Something rustles in the leaves. A giant predator has just found its next victim...
1st - 2nd
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The Row

Written by J. R. Johansson and Illustrated by Janine O'Malley
Seventeen-year-old Riley Beckett's father is a convicted serial killer on death row who has always...
9th - 12th
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Cut Me Free

Written by J. R. Johansson
Seventeen-year-old Charlotte barely escaped from her abusive parents. Her little brother, Sam, wasn...
9th - 12th
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Friday Barnes, Girl Detective (Friday Barnes Mysteries)

Written by R. A. Spratt and Illustrated by Phil Gosier

When Friday Barnes, girl genius, solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to send herself to...

3rd - 7th
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Zora and Me

Written by Victoria Bond and T. R. Simon

Whether she’s telling the truth or stretching it, Zora Neale Hurston is a riveting storyteller. Her...

5th - 10th
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Rich

Written by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Dyamonde Daniel and her friend Free learn the real meaning of the word “rich.”
2nd - 4th
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It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Written by Don Tate and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

The inspiring biography of self-taught (outsider) artist Bill Traylor, a former slave who at the age...

1st - 6th

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