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Our Building

Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Richard Johnson

This magical story follows three children living in a high-rise apartment block, as they embark on a...

1st - 5th
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In Our Mothers' House

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house...

K - 3rd
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On My Block: Stories & Paintings by Fifteen Artists

Written by Dana Goldberg (Editor)

Fifteen fine artists portray, in words and pictures, the places and spaces most special to them.

Is...

2nd - 5th
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Out to Get You: 13 Tales of Weirdness and Woe

Written by Josh Allen and Sarah J. Coleman

Thirteen ordinary kids. Thirteen ordinary towns. Danger lurks around every corner!

"Wonderful and...

4th - 7th
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Come On, Rain!

Written by Karen Hesse

"Come on, rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Take Back the Block

Written by Chrystal D. Giles

Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee-- Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade...

3rd - 7th
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All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

Written by Christina Soontornvat

A unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-racing, you-are-there style that...

3rd - 7th
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A Good Night Walk

Written by Elisha Cooper
As a child and parent walk down the block to the bay and turn to walk back home, evening falls upon the neighborhood.
Pre-K - 1st
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Sheila Rae, the Brave

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
"I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything—not...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Libby The Story-Writing Fairy (Rainbow Magic—The Magical Craft Fairies)

Written by Daisy Meadows
Libby the Writing Fairy needs her magic notebook back. Rainspell Island's residents are plagued by...
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Weetzie Bat

Written by Francesca Lia Block
Follows the wild adventures of Weetzie Bat and her Los Angeles friends: Dirk, Duck, and My-Secret...
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My Miserable Life

Written by Block and F L and Illustrated by Hemingway
Ben Hunter has a miserable life -- M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E! His sister will only talk to him through text...
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