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Picture Books 1. Big by Vashti Harrison This little girl has a big laugh, a big heart, and big dreams. But when other people start tearing into her because of her size, she has to find the bravery to stand out. Call Number: JPicture Harri.V 2. The Brothers Zzli by Alex Cousseau, ill. Anne-Lise […]
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Fairytales, Folktales, and Religious Tales 20. The Amazing and True Story of Tooth Mouse Pérez by Ana Cristina Herreros, ill. Violeta Lópiz, translated by Sara Lissa Paulson Losing teeth is “the gift of growing up.” See how the Spanish Tooth Mouse tradition has changed over the years and how it connects to the Tooth […]
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Easy and Early Chapter Books 29. Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis Four short stories about two good friends. Completely charming illustrations accompany their tales of misunderstandings, kindness, and laugh-out-loud situations. Call Number: JEasy Jarvis 30. Henry, Like Always by Jenn Bailey, ill. Mika Song In Classroom Ten, Henry […]
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Poetry 37. Animals in Pants by Suzy Levinson, ill. Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell An irreverently illustrated picture book of simple and silly poems featuring all kinds of animals wearing all kinds of pants. Call Number: x811.6 Levin.S 38. Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, Ill. by Jeffery Boston Weatherford Carole and […]
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Fiction 41. Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors, edited by Aida Salazar and Yamile Saied Méndez Award-winning BIPOC authors each contribute an uplifting, hopeful story about tweens and teens, and their experiences with menstruation. Call Number: x808.83 Calling 42. The Carrefour Curse by Dianne K. Salerni When she left the […]
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Graphic Novels 64. Eerie Tales from the School of Screams by Graham Annable Davis and Emily’s teacher asks her students to tell her the creepiest stories they know. Buckle up as you read through this array of scary, gross, and occasionally terrifying tales! Call Number: JGraphic Annab.G 65. A First Time for Everything […]
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Nonfiction Picture Books 77. An American Story by Kwame Alexander, ill. Dare Coulter You can’t tell the story of America by just telling the comfortable parts. A look at early slavery in America and a consideration of what we teach our kids at school. Call Number: x306.362 Alexa.K 78. The Book of Turtles by […]
Nonfiction for Older Readers 95. Alone: The Journey of Three Young Refugees by Paul Tom, ill. Mélanie Baillairgé, translated by Arielle Aaronson What is it like to leave your family and even your country to travel completely on your own? Follow the stories of three kids who did it in this powerful and uplifting collection. […]
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