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Mystic Horse
Paul Goble
For the child who shows quiet kindness to others or feels overlooked. This Pawnee legend reveals how humility and care f
Ages 5–9
Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence, The
Dennis Brindell Fradin
For the student curious about the real people behind American history, these short biographies reveal the personal risks
Ages 10–14
Anna Hibiscus
Splash, Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
For the child who is ready for a big splash but needs to find their own courage (and some company) when the waves look a
Ages 3–7
The Mask That Sang
Susan Currie
For the child navigating housing insecurity or searching for a sense of belonging in their family history.
Ages 8–12
Time's Memory
Julius Lester
For the teen processing the weight of historical injustice and the search for ancestral roots. This powerful story explo
Ages 14–18
Moonlit Vine, The
Elizabeth Santiago
For the teen seeking to understand their roots and find their voice. Taína discovers a powerful ancestral connection tha
Ages 12–18
Rabbit's Snow Dance
as told by James and Joseph Bruchac
For the impulsive child who struggles to wait, this humorous legend explains why shortcuts can lead to surprising conseq
Ages 4–8
Bicycle Man
Allen Say
For the child curious about finding connection across cultures and languages. A beautiful look at how kindness and wonde
Ages 5–10
Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure
Naomi C. Rose
For children processing the worry of a loved one's illness, this story explores how cultural traditions and community su
Ages 5–9
A Kaleidoscope of Kids
Emma Damon
For the child noticing that friends have different hair, clothes, or traditions. This interactive book uses flaps to cel
Ages 3–7
Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America
Margarita Longoria
For the teenager navigating the complex beauty of being Mexican-American, these stories and poems offer a mirror to thei
Ages 12–18
The Golden Cricket
Marilee Joy Mayfield
For the child learning how small acts of kindness toward nature can lead to unexpected wonders and a bigger view of the
Ages 4–8
Pattan's Pumpkin
Chitra Soundar
For the child who loves the magic of nature and wants to understand how communities come together to protect our planet
Ages 4–8
Si Pilandok at ang Buwaya (Pilandok and the Crocodile)
Victoria Anonuevo
For the child facing a challenge that feels too big to handle, this story shows how quick thinking and wit can overcome
Ages 6–10
Brick By Brick
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For children ready to explore the complex history of the White House and the resilient, enslaved people who built it bri
Ages 6–10
Time to Pray
Maha Addasi
For the child curious about their heritage or learning the rhythms of daily prayer through a loving intergenerational bo
Ages 5–9
The Day Madear Voted
Wade Hudson
For the child learning about the importance of standing up for what's right. Witness a mother's quiet courage as she cas
Ages 6–10
Don't Sneeze at the Wedding
Pamela Mayer
For the child feeling nervous about a big role in a special event, this story offers a comforting look at managing worri
Ages 4–8
Books and Bricks
Sindiwe Magona
For the child who wants to change their world, this story shows how a neighborhood can come together to build a brighter
Ages 5–9
Katie Woo
Katie Woo Celebrates
Fran Manushkin
For the child curious about different traditions, follow Katie as she navigates the excitement and small mishaps of vari
Ages 5–7
Saving the Buffalo
Albert Marrin
For the child who loves wildlife and wonders how we can protect it: explore the powerful history, near-loss, and hopeful
Ages 9–14
Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Hip-Hop History (YR Edition)
Jeff Chang, Dave Cook
For the teen who wants to understand the heartbeat of modern culture through the lens of music, activism, and the histor
Ages 12–18
The Way Back
Gavriel Savit
For the young teen grappling with the finality of loss and seeking to understand the mysteries of what lies beyond this
Ages 12–17
Opening the Road: Victor Hugo Green and His Green Book
Keila V. Dawson
For children asking why laws aren't always fair, this history reveals how one man's ingenuity protected families navigat
Ages 6–10
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