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This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer

Written by Joan Holub and Illustrated by Daniel Roode

Learn all about influential women who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book...

Pre-K - K
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Spooky Poems Aloud: 25 Poems to Frighten and Delight (Poetry to Perform)

Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett

With a delightful blend of giggles and ghouls, this collection is designed for young readers and...

K - 2nd
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Everything Sad is Untrue (A True Story)

Written by Daniel Nayeri

In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical...

7th - 12th
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Tisha and the Blossoms

Written by Wendy Meddour and Illustrated by Daniel Egnéus

Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle...

Pre-K - K
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Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)

Written by Carrie Finison and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

If you have a mission, a dream to explore, but no one like you has achieved it before...

Meet Dr...

Pre-K - 5th
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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.
4th - 8th
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The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Meet Dr. Bath―the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!
Pre-K - 4th
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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

If you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there's a name...

Pre-K - 4th
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Don't Hug the Quokka!

Written by Daniel Errico and Illustrated by Mia Powell

That quokka may be cute, but does it want a hug? The quokka says “No!” In Don't Hug That Quokka!...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Kapaemahu

Written by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu & Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson and Illustrated by Daniel Sousa

An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The World Needs More Purple People

Written by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman
What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask...
Pre-K - 2nd
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This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer

Written by Joan Holub and Illustrated by Daniel Roode
Learn all about important leaders who represent, empower, and support the LGBTQIA+ community in this...
Pre-K - K
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OCDaniel

Written by Wesley King

Daniel is the back-up punter for the Erie Hills Elephants. Which really means he’s the water boy. He...

4th - 7th
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Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

Written by Zanib Mian

Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar! Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited...

2nd - 5th
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So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

Written by Gary D. Schmidt and Illustrated by Daniel Minter
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. So Tall...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: You're Still You!

Written by Maggie Testa and Illustrated by Jason Fruchter
Lots of Daniel’s friends look different today: Prince Wednesday isn’t wearing his glasses, Teacher...
Pre-K - K
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Surf's Up

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Daniel Miyares
Surf's up! Not yet, Dude! Books are boring! Not this one! Bro and Dude have very different ideas...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Library Mouse: Library Mouse

Written by Daniel Kirk
Sam is a mouse who lives in a library. He loves to read all kinds of books. He learns that he also...
1st - 3rd
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Dyamonde Daniel: Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Written by Nikki Grimes
Smart, confident Dyamonde Daniel is happy in her new school, but a grumpy boy named Free is having a...
2nd - 4th
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How to Catch a Falling Star

Written by Daniel Howarth
As Bear watches for the last leaf of autumn to fall, he is joined by other animals who do not know...
Pre-K - K
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The Big Orange Splot

Written by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
When a seagull drops a can of orange paint on his neat house, Mr. Plumbean gets an idea that affects...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Calvert the Raven in the Battle of Baltimore

Written and Illustrated by Jonathon Scott Fuqua
You think history is boring? Baltimore kid Daniel does―until a chance encounter with a magical...
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The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It

Written by Daniel Carter Beard (author) and Noel Perrin (foreward)
First published in 1882, this is a wealth of projects and games, with practical directions on how to...
3rd - 12th

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