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Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame
For the child learning to name big feelings, this soulful story uses a vibrant urban palette to show how emotions can ch
Ages 4–8
If You Find a Rock
Peggy Christian
For the child who loves to fill their pockets with treasures from the earth and find magic in everyday discoveries.
Ages 4–8
If You Were Born a Kitten
Commended
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that family is found wherever you are loved and protected.
Ages 4–10
Boogie Boogie, Y’all
C. G. Esperanza
For children who see beauty where others see grit, this vibrant celebration of urban art helps kids appreciate the creat
Ages 4–8
Güero #1
They Call Me Güero
David Bowles
For the middle schooler navigating a multicultural identity, this verse novel celebrates the beauty of family, poetry, a
Ages 9–14
Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Susan Wood
For the child who hears music in the clinking of glasses or the whir of a machine. This vibrant biography celebrates thi
Ages 6–9
Laughing out Loud, I Fly
Juan Felipe Herrera
For the child exploring their roots, these energetic bilingual poems celebrate the warmth of family and the vibrant land
Ages 8–12
City Summer, Country Summer
Lisa Bullard
Discover the extraordinary life of Eugene Bullard, the boxer and jazz musician who became one of the first African Ameri
Ages 7–11
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning about the strength of their ancestors, this poetic prayer offers a moving bridge between history
Ages 4–8
Before She Was Harriet
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Harriet Tubman was many people before she became a legend: a nurse, a scout, and a daughter. Poetic prose traces the lay
Ages 4–9
Ellen's Broom
Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child learning about the deep roots of family traditions and the importance of legal recognition for civil right
Ages 5–9
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
Patricia C. McKissack
Follow the life of a legendary orator and activist who rose from slavery to become a powerful voice for women's rights a
Ages 8–14
Aida
Leontyne Price
For the child grappling with difficult choices between what their heart wants and where their loyalties lie.
Ages 7–12
Beat the Story Drum, Pum-Pum
Ashley Bryan
For the child curious about why things are the way they are, these rhythmic Nigerian folktales offer timeless wisdom on
Ages 5–10
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child discovering how their own family story fits into the grand tapestry of history and the enduring strength o
Ages 6–10
Land of the Free
Song of the Pines
Walter Havighurst, Marion Havighurst
Fifteen-year-old Nils leaves Norway for 1850s Wisconsin, using his skills as a knife sharpener to carve out a new life i
Ages 9–13
Mei Li
Thomas Handforth
For the child who yearns for independence and adventure beyond their garden gate. Experience the magic and wonder of a t
Ages 4–8
The Magic School Bus #2
The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth
Joanna Cole
The class takes the ultimate field trip through the Earth's crust and into the center of a volcano to learn about geolog
Ages 6–9
The Tiara Club #3
Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon
Vivian French
For the child who feels small in a world of big expectations, this story shows how curiosity can transform fear into a s
Ages 5–8
Edgar & Ellen #7
Hot Air
Charles Ogden
For the child who delights in the darkly unusual and loves outsmarting the adults in the room through clever schemes and
Ages 8–12
The Bad Guys #17
Let the Games Begin!
Aaron Blabey
For the child who loves rooting for the underdog, this high-energy tale explores how making mistakes doesn't stop you fr
Ages 7–10
The Bad Guys #18
Look Who's Talking
Aaron Blabey
They might look like villains, but these wannabe heroes are determined to do good deeds even if the world isn't quite re
Ages 7–10
The Twenty-One Balloons
William Pène du Bois
For the child who dreams of escaping everyday life, this story celebrates the thrill of finding extraordinary worlds hid
Ages 8–12
Abraham Lincoln
Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
For the child curious about how a humble boy from the woods became a great leader. This classic biography explores the r
Ages 6–10
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