Created 2/16/21
Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty--and fun--in their routine and the world around them.
Ages 3 - 5Lexile: 610Reading Level: 3.3
In this version of Sleeping Beauty, told in verse, the Princess is threatened with a curse which will start with a paper cut; devastated that all her books have been taken away, she sets out with her dog, Prince, to find the fairy who cast the curse and make her reverse it.
Ages 3 - 5Lexile: 540Reading Level: 3.1
Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.Ages 3 - 6Reading Level: 1.9
Told in powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative story about family, history, culture, and traditions, new and old, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Juana Martinez-Neal.
Ages 3 - 6
As a new school year begins, a young girl is filled with school spirit as she zips her book bag shut, rides the bus, enjoys her classes, and eagerly anticipates the next day.
Ages 3 - 6
From Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham, a moving picture book celebrating essential workers and the community coming together to face the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Ages 3 - 6
Tired of missing out on good things because he is the smallest and youngest in his family, Ravi turns into a tiger and gets what he wants with a great roar.
Ages 3 - 6
Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.
Ages 3 - 7
Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father.--Dust jacket.
Ages 3 - 7Lexile: 570Reading Level: 3.1
Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection. Individuality, Hugging
Ages 3 - 7
"Before Kamala Harris became a district attorney and a United States senator, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street--there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be."--Publisher's description.
Ages 3 - 7Lexile: 640Reading Level: 3.9
American Indian Youth Literature Award Winner 2020. The best days of summer end at the powwow, but Windy Girl takes the revelry of the gathering one step farther, into a dreamworld where the dancers and singers are dogs.
Ages 3 - 7Reading Level: 3.6
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens. Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Santat, this stirring picture book is about reaching across barriers.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: 310Reading Level: 2.1
Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class.
Ages 4 - 7
Richard Scarry's "Busytown" gets a Mexican-American makeover in the marketplace of a buzzing border town from Pura BelprZ Medal-winning illustrator Raoel the Third. Full color.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: 610Reading Level: 3.1
Limited stock available! ALA Youth Award Winner! Little Lobo returns to share his love of food and wrestling in this delicious follow-up to Vamos! Let's Go to the Market from Belpré Medal-winning illustrator Raúl the Third.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: 560Reading Level: 2.7
In picture book format, discover the life of Prince, who, from a young age, was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn't read it, his talent--whether on piano, drums, guitar or vocals--turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul, and almost every other genre out there, his songs are loved around the world.
Ages 4 - 7
Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher...so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn't let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's wrong. And he promised himself that--when he grew up--he'd fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring activist's life.
Ages 4 - 7
An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Spanish version also available.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: 480Reading Level: 2.2
This sweet #ownvoices picture book celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother. Full color.
Ages 4 - 7Reading Level: 3.3
All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn't know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers in her Welcome Home are happy to lend a hand--and a sprinkle of sumac.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: 570
In this sweet and funny story, Sumo Joe and his friends enjoy pretending to be sumo wrestlers. But when his little sister wants to join their boys-only game, what should Sumo Joe do? Full color.
Ages 4 - 7
This unique information book for the very young switches between bodies of water and corresponding land masses with the simple turn of a page. Full color.
Ages 4 - 7Lexile: NP
*We have signed copies!* Local author. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment.
Ages 4 - 8
Amy loves craft time at school, but when her teacher asks everyone to make their own dragon, Amy feels stuck. Her first dragon has a long, wingless body, stag-like horns, and eagle claws, but her friends don't think it's a real dragon. Then she makes dragons like theirs, but none of them feels quite right--none of them feels like hers.
Ages 4 - 8
Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 490Reading Level: 2.6
A gorgeous debut and a lyrical ode to self-confidence and kindness, for girls from every background and every color, from "Empire" actor and activist Byers and talented newcomer artist Bobo. Full color.
Ages 4 - 8
ALA Youth Award winning book for 2021!!! When a child has a "bad speech day" at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering.Ages: 4 - 8
Oona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble. Even shark-related trouble. That's never stopped them before, though! After all, no proper treasure hunt is without some adventure. But when the grandest treasure yet is stuck in a deep, dark rift, Oona's not sure if she can dive right in. What might be waiting for her in those unknown wates?
Ages 4 -8
As a little girl, Maryam Mirzakhani was spellbound by stories. She loved reading in Tehran's crowded bookstores, and at home she'd spend hours crafting her own tales on giant rolls of paper. Maryam loved school, especially her classes in reading and writing. But she did not like math. Numbers were nowhere near as interesting as the bold, adventurous characters she found in books. Until Maryam unexpectedly discovered a new genre of storytelling: In geometry, numbers became shapes, each with its own fascinating personality--making every equation a brilliant story waiting to be told.
Ages 4 - 8
Some people have dresses for every occasion, but Afiya needs only one. Her dress records the memories of her childhood, from roses in bloom to pigeons in flight, from tigers at the zoo to October leaves falling. A joyful celebration of a young girl's childhood.
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: 670
Inspired by real events and told only in pictures, this is an empowering picture book from a "New York Times"-bestselling husband-and-wife team about one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. Full color.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: NP
When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 580
Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes, his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind. Alaa decides to stay--he can make a difference by driving an ambulance, carrying the sick and wounded to safety. One day he hears hungry cats calling out to him on his way home. They are lonely and scared, just like him. He feeds and pets them to let them know they are loved. The next day more cats come, and then even more! There are too many for Alaa to take care of on his own. Alaa has a big heart, but he will need help from others if he wants to keep all of his new friends safe.
Ages 4 - 8
When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known in this celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, by an award-winning author and illustrator duo. Full color.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 750Reading Level: 3.7
The faucet flows like a waterfall, the bathroom floor is a distant shore, toy boats sail against the waves. An imagination-fueled adventure on the high seas is just what it takes to get little one clean.
Ages 4 - 8
Moose loves nothing more than to help his girl Zara. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed at her school, and Moose's escape acts from his house, his crate, and the backyard aren't helping his cause. How can Zara get her lovable pooch a free pass to the classroom?
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 460Reading Level: 2.3
Stella's Stellar Hair celebrates the joy of self-empowerment, shows off our solar system, and beautifully illustrates a variety of hairstyles from the African diaspora. Backmatter provides more information about each style and each planet.
Ages 4 - 8
I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James's upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by New York Times bestselling artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best.
Ages 4 - 8
The first book in the new Amazing Scientists series. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, Grandin's unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe.
Ages 5 - 8Reading Level: 3.5
Eva's cerebral palsy makes it difficult for her to do many things, but she longs to dance and, finally, her dream is realized. Includes author's note and information about Young Dance Company.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 520
In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend--or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: 480Reading Level: 2.4
Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today,, not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until its time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special.
Ages 5 - 7Reading Level: 3.4
One day Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! This is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood.
Ages 4 - 8
"A crew of resourceful neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community. Includes a recipe and an author's note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book"--multicultural, cooking, community service, volunteering, working together
Ages 4 - 8
Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.
Ages 4 - 8
Zura is worried about how her classmates will react to her Ghanaian Nana's tattoos on Grandparents Day, but Nana finds a way to show how special and meaningful they are.
Ages 4 - 8Reading Level: 4.3
Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 310
While Milo and his sister travel to a detention center to visit their incarcerated mother, he observes strangers on the subway and draws what he imagines their lives to be.
Ages 4 - 8
In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family--Brown skin, fairy tales, mermaids, friendship
Ages 4 - 8
From award-winning author Zetta Elliott and rising star illustrator Noa Denmon comes a beautiful #OwnVoices poetic picture book about a brown child discovering and accepting their emotional landscape. Stories in rhyme, Emotions, African Americans
Ages 5 - 8
When a classmate insists a family must have a mother and a father, Riley fears she will have to choose between Papa and Daddy until her fathers assure her that love makes a family.
Ages 4 - 8
In an exuberant picture book celebration of self-love and individuality, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 190Reading Level: 0.8
Juliân and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Juliân is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Mariso.
Ages 4 - 8
Harriet has two dads, not related to the story's main theme, normalizing gay relationships.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 520Reading Level: 3.2
A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo, Trinity and DeShanna Neal--Autism, African Americans, Family life, Transgender people, Families, Wigs
Ages 4 - 8
A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins.
Ages 5 - 8
A decade before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling "Brown v. Board of Education, " Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in a landmark desegregation case in 1946 in California. Winner of the Pura Belpr Award. Full color.
Ages 6 - 9Lexile: AD870Reading Level: 5.1
Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 520Reading Level: 2.4
Illustrations and easy-to-read text portray the Dominican Republic in all of its hues, from the cinnamon in cocoa to the blue black seen only in dreams.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: AD640
"Malcolm X grew to be one of America's most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom andBolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm's optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Together with acclaimed illustrator AG Ford, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today--that we must all strive to live to our highest potential."--Provided by publisher.
Ages 6 - 10Lexile: 1190Reading Level: 6.5
Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book. Illustrated by acclaimed artist Morse, it showcases historic and modern-day heroes in the U.S. and Canada.
Ages 5 - 9
Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland...and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage.
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: 600Reading Level: 3.4
Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 500Reading Level: 2.3
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit. Debut author-illustrator Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs. Full color.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 630Reading Level: 3.2Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 290Reading Level: 2.6
Acclaimed poet and political activist Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son--and between cultures, old and new--in an unforgettable story about a a long-ago fishing trip in his father's homeland of Vietnam.
Ages 6 - 8Lexile: 620Reading Level: 3.1
Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: 980Reading Level: 4
This entertaining picture book teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair. Full color.
Ages 4 - 8Reading Level: 2.2
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In a Korean village where being strong and loud is valued, tiny Soe-in is ridiculed but when the sun disappears, Soe-in dares to find the spirit tiger and set things right. Includes note about the position of tigers in Korean culture.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: 630Reading Level: 3.9
In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.
Ages 4 - 8
A girl is inspired by an ambitious woman to ponder the word and claim it for herself as well.
Ages 4 - 8
This is no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination.
Ages 4 - 8Lexile: AD680
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: 980Reading Level: 4
Eight-year-old Ava Murray wants to know why there's a difference between the warm, friendly Bronx neighborhood filled with music and art in which she lives and the Bronx she sees in news stories on TV and on the Internet. When her mother explains that the power of stories lies in the hands of those who write them, Ava decides to become a journalist.
Ages 5 - 8
This paperback releases March 3rd. Hardcover available now. The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague is the third book in a riveting educational series about the inspiring lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Montague herself!
Ages 5 - 8
With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike.
Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep's greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary chupacabra--it's common knowledge that goats are a chupacabra's favorite food! One night, tired of living in fear, the impetuous goats whip out their trusty candelabra and head off to find the beast and scare it away before it can find them. Little do they know that candelabras are the chupacabra's third-favorite food . . . and he isn't about to stop there. This chupacabra has quite the appetite, and the goats are in for a big surprise!
Ages 5 - 8Lexile: AD520Reading Level: 2.5
Paperback version also available. People of color are eager for white people to deal with their racial ignorance. White people are desperate for an affirmative role in racial justice. Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness helps with conversations the nation is, just now, finally starting to have.
Ages 8 - 12Lexile: 540Reading Level: 2.8
In this twist on the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus," the wheels on the tuk tuk go round and round all over the city in India.
Ages 0 - 5Lexile: 370Reading Level: 3.2
Girls from 26 different countries—Argentina to Zambia—are beautifully and thoughtfully represented in this A to Z tribute to global girlhood. Children will enjoy reading about each girl's name, empowering chracter trait, and country, while learning how we are all connected.
Ages 3 - 7
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