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Understanding Differences
Some Kids Use Wheelchairs
Lola M. Schaefer
Everyday activities like playing and going to school look a little different for kids who use wheelchairs to get around
Ages 4–7
Rookie Star: Make a Difference #1
10 Things You Can Do to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Elizabeth Weitzman
Did you know a trillion plastic bags are used every year? Take charge with ten easy, creative ways to protect animals an
Ages 6–8
I Can Hear the Sun
Patricia Polacco
For children navigating the weight of foster care or seeking a sense of belonging when they feel different from everyone
Ages 6–10
Bringing Down a President: The Watergate Scandal
Andrea Balis, Elizabeth Levy
Real quotes and a unique screenplay format put you inside the Nixon administration to witness the investigation that bro
Ages 10–14
Norman the Doorman
Don Freeman
A creative mouse working as a doorman at an art museum uses his hidden artistic talents to finally reach the grand galle
Ages 3–8
Transformers Rescue Bots #6
Blast Off!
Lucy Rosen
The Rescue Bots must master zero-gravity teamwork when they launch an old ship for a high-stakes mission to save Doc Gre
Ages 4–8
Hiroshima
Laurence Yep
The dropping of the atomic bomb changes everything for a girl named Sachi, whose life is forever altered by the tragedy
Ages 8–12
The Secret Life of Squirrels #4
Back to School!
Nancy Rose
Mr. Peanuts and Rosie have a classroom to decorate and a bus to drive before the first day. Real wild squirrels prepare
Ages 3–7
Girls on the Rise
Amanda Gorman
For girls needing to see their own light and strength. This stirring poem celebrates girlhood in all its forms and the p
Ages 4–8
Happy in Our Skin
Fran Manushkin
For parents seeking to instill body positivity and a love for diversity, this rhythmic book celebrates the wonder of ski
Ages 2–5
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
Goodnight, Goodnight
Eve Rice
A quiet town settles into the evening as people finish their chores and prepare for sleep in this rhythmic and atmospher
Ages 1–4
The Sugar-Gum Tree
Patricia Wrightson
For children navigating the highs and lows of close friendships, this story explores how a small backyard disagreement c
Ages 7–10
A Paper Hug
Stephanie Skolmoski
For the child struggling with a parent's upcoming military deployment or a long separation. This gentle story offers a c
Ages 4–8
Vandalism: The Not-So-Senseless Crime
Arnold Madison
Explore the psychological motivations and social impacts of property damage while considering community-led solutions to
Ages 11–17
The Facts Speak for Themselves
Brock Cole
Thirteen-year-old Linda tells a social worker the difficult facts of her life, from her unstable home to the violent eve
Ages 14–18
History Comics #10
The Great Depression: From Hard Times to the New Deal
Tim Stout
Gritty survival and community spirit define this look at life during the 1929 stock market crash, from breadlines to the
Ages 9–13
The Cloud with the Silver Lining
C. Everard Palmer
After a terrible accident leaves their grandfather discouraged, two boys in Jamaica hatch a plan to earn enough money to
Ages 8–12
Big Machines #5
Big Machines Build!
Catherine Veitch
Giant drills, excavators, and cranes take center stage in this look at the mightiest machines found on a busy constructi
Ages 4–7
Noah's Garden
Mo Johnson
For children processing the stress of a family medical crisis, this gentle story shows how imagination can provide a san
Ages 4–8
Missing from Haymarket Square
Harriette Gillem Robinet
Three children find themselves in the heart of the 1886 Haymarket Riot as workers in Chicago fight for fair treatment an
Ages 8–12
The Lost Library
Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass
A large orange cat guards a new Little Free Library that appears overnight, leading eleven-year-old Evan toward a secret
Ages 8–12
Curious George's Funny Readers #1
Super George!
H. A. Rey, Margret Rey
Curious George is ready for a hero's caper! When a real crime needs solving in the city, George and his friend Tim sprin
Ages 4–7
The Tale of Angelino Brown
David Almond
A tiny boy angel found in a pocket brings a sense of wonder to Bert and his wife as they decide to raise the miniature m
Ages 7–12
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