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Think BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 3)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

Now we travel back to the wilds of the African savanna. Giraffe, Kudu, and more are in danger...

Pre-K - 4th
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Love BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 2)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

In the second book of the Live Big series, the African savanna has turned dry and desolate. The...

Pre-K - 5th
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Dream BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 1)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin

Have you ever dreamed of accomplishing something despite being told it was impossible? Meet...

Pre-K - 4th
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In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage

Written by Alan Schroeder and Illustrated by JaeBe Bereal

A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female...

1st - 5th
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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons

Written by Natascha Biebow and Illustrated by Steven Salerno

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands?  But children didn't always have such...

1st - 4th
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George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

Written by Gaylia Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

Growing up in the 1830s in Saratoga Springs, New York, isn't easy for George Crum. Picked on at...

2nd - 5th
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The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid

Written and Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying...

K - 5th
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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival in China to...

K - 5th
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When Stars Are Scattered

Written by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed and Illustrated by Victoria Jamieson

Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in...

4th - 7th
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The Crossover: Graphic Novel

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile

“With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all...

3rd - 7th
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My Caribbean Grandma

Written by Sandra Campbell-Notice and Illustrated by Anura Srinath

What do you remember about your grandma? Let My Caribbean Grandma transport you on a delightful...

3rd - 7th
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The Nocturnals Explore Unique Adaptations of Nighttime Animals

Written by Tracey Hecht

This middle grade nonfiction book is for kids ages 9–12 and has over 150 full-color animal photos...

4th - 7th
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Dumpling Day

Written by Meera Sriram and Illustrated by Inés de Antuñano

Do you know how many ways there are to enjoy delicious dumplings? Join ten families from different...

Pre-K - 4th
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A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central Park

Written and Illustrated by Ashley Yazdani

In 1858, New York City was growing so fast that new roads and tall buildings threatened to swallow...

2nd - 5th
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Annie’s Allergies: A story about allergy education and awareness

Written by Amy Krieger

Annie’s Allergies is a rhyming children's picture story book with bright illustrations, relatable...

Pre-K - 5th
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Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp

Written by Katie Yamasaki

For two boys in a Japanese American family, everything changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and...

1st - 4th
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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th
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The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant

Written by Nocola Williams and Illustrated by Henry Ezeokeke

A very hungry, sleep-eating elephant has been caught invading the village cabbage field, threatening...

K - 5th
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Nour's Secret Library

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska and Illustrated by Vali Mintzi

The world of books is wonderful, Nour thought, looking at the piles of books around her.  

Like a...

1st - 5th
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Life Really Socks: Quest for Iron Mountain (Volume 2)

Written by Shidan Youssefian and Roshan Youssefian and Illustrated by Mahui Duque

Freddy, Ruffles, and Hanks travel to the Pinky Toe Kingdom, a realm of irresistibly cute baby socks...

4th - 7th
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The 1% Kid

Written by Channing Chasten and Illustrated by Xander Nesbitt

Read along with Author and Professional Soccer Player Channing Chasten, as he shares what it means...

2nd - 5th
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Life Really Socks: Into the Sock-Verse (Volume 1)

Written by Shidan Youssefian and Roshan Youssefian and Illustrated by Mahui Duque

Enter Freddy: a skater sock who gets caught in a dizzying spin-cycle and is magically transported...

4th - 7th
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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

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