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Spindlefish and Stars

Written by Christiane M. Andrews

Clothilde has lived her whole life in the shadows with her (sometimes) thieving and (always) ailing...

3rd - 7th
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The Tale of Angelino Brown

Written by David Almond

Do you believe in angels? Bert and Betty Brown do, because Bert discovered one in his shirt pocket...

3rd - 7th
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Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea

Written by Ashley Herring Blake

Hazel Bly used to live in the perfect house with the perfect family in sunny California. But when a...

3rd - 7th
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The Great Jeff

Written by Tony Abbott

Life hasn't been great for Jeff Hicks. After years at his beloved St. Catherine's, he's forced to...

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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The Fresh New Face of Griselda

A moving coming-of-age novel about one girl's struggles after her parents lose their home, and her...

3rd - 7th
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Proud

The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and...

3rd - 7th
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Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together After Gun Violence

Written by Ann Hazzard PhD & Marianne Celano PhD & Marietta Collins PhD and Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown
When Miles's cousin Keisha is injured in a shooting, he realizes people can work together to reduce...
K - 4th
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Stella Brings the Family

Written by Miriam B. Schiffer and Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's...
K - 3rd
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The Lantern House

Written by Erin Napier and Illustrated by Adam Trest
Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Monster Club: Hunters for Hire

Written by Gavin Brown

A trio of friends set out to catch monsters and foil a nefarious plot in this hilarious adventure by...

3rd - 7th
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Black Brother, Black Brother

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Sometimes, 12-year-old Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield...
3rd - 7th
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Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Doreen Rappaport and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
When Ruth was a young girl, her mother encouraged her to read, be independent, and stand up for what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Illustrated by Don Tate
When a dangerous forest fire burns out of control, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy are ready to fly to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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All Because You Matter

Written by Tami Charles and Illustrated by Bryan Collier

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ambitious Girl

Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Marissa Valdez

When a young girl sees a strong woman on TV labeled as "too assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration

Written by Samara Cole Doyon and Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song...
K - 3rd
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What If...

Written by Samantha Berger and Illustrated by Mike Curato
Creativity, the power of imagination, and the importance of self-expression are celebrated in this...
Pre-K - 3rd

A Guide to the Works of Jacqueline Woodson

The guide is a comprehensive look at the works of Jacqueline Woodson, a comprehensive Jacqueline...
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Brown Boy Joy

Written by Dr. Thomishia Booker
This book is filled with all the things little brown boys love. It is part of the Hey Carter...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Sang You Down from the Stars

Written by Tasha Spillett-Sumner and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
As she waits for the arrival of her new baby, a mother-to-be gathers gifts to create a sacred bundle...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Simon B. Rhymin'

Written by Dwayne Reed
Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice.
3rd - 7th
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Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Don Tate
In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head...
Pre-K - 3rd

William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad: Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide to accompany the Don Tate book, William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of...

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