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Jamela #4
Happy Birthday, Jamela!
Niki Daly
Jamela must use her own creativity and hard work to fix a major mistake and earn back her birthday reward in this colorf
Ages 4–8
The Bell Rang
James E. Ransome
The daily routine of an enslaved family is shattered when a son goes missing, sparking a powerful story of hope and the
Ages 4–8
Sonny's Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove
Barry Wittenstein
Witness the transformation of jazz legend Sonny Rollins as he leaves the stage to find a brand new sound playing his sax
Ages 4–8
Spirit Seeker
Gary Golio
The rhythmic, soulful life of a jazz legend leaps off the page through mixed-media art that captures the spiritual power
Ages 8–12
In the Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow
Robert H. Mayer
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the tragic death of Emmett Till sparked a wave of courageous youth activi
Ages 12–18
Nacho's Nachos: The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack
Sandra Nickel
Discover how a chef named Ignacio Anaya used his imagination and a few simple kitchen ingredients to invent the world's
Ages 6–9
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the LatinX Diaspora
Saraciea J. Fennell
Fifteen writers from Afro-Latinx, Caribbean, and Central American communities share raw, personal stories about racism,
Ages 14–18
Listen, Slowly
Thanhhà Lai
Mai travels to Vietnam to help her grandmother search for answers about a grandfather lost during the war, discovering h
Ages 8–12
Quinito #2
Quinito's Neighborhood
Ina Cumpiano
Take a walk through Quinito's vibrant neighborhood to see the busy jobs and warm relationships that bring his community
Ages 3–7
King Philip's War
Baby Professor
For the student curious about the complex roots of early America, this guide explains the 17th-century conflict between
Ages 7–12
The Biggest Soap
Carole Lexa Schaefer
Kessy sets out on an important errand for his mother, navigating a textured and colorful South Pacific island journey to
Ages 4–8
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell
Two incredible Native American athletes make history as they face off in the 1911 World Series despite the racism of the
Ages 6–10
My Lady Pocahontas
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Pocahontas and her friend Neetah witness their world transform as the arrival of Jamestown colonists forces two cultures
Ages 8–12
Global Babies #3
Global Baby Boys
Maya Ajmera
For parents who want to introduce their littlest ones to the beauty of our world through the expressive, joyful faces of
Ages 0–3
Sam Bennett's New Shoes
written and ill. by Jennifer Thermes
Getting a brand new pair of shoes leads Sam to discover a curious family tradition of tucking old footwear away for good
Ages 4–8
The Pea Blossom
Amy Lowry Poole
For a child needing encouragement during a long illness or a reminder that even the smallest presence can bring immense
Ages 4–8
Please Books #3
Giant Steps to Change the World
Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee
Visionaries like Mother Teresa and Neil Armstrong offer wisdom on how small, thoughtful actions can lead to major change
Ages 4–8
Estrella's Quinceanera
Malín Alegría
As her traditional fifteen-year-old birthday celebration draws near, Estrella begins to see her family and her new priva
Ages 12–17
Blacksmith's Song
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
A nine-year-old boy uses the steady beat of his blacksmith hammer to drum out secret rhythms that guide travelers on the
Ages 5–9
Younguncle Comes to Town
Vandana Singh
Life in northern India gets a lot more exciting when Younguncle arrives, bringing a suitcase full of humor and unexpecte
Ages 8–12
Sumo Joe
Mia Wenjen
For siblings finding their balance between competition and connection through the world of Japanese martial arts.
Ages 4–7
The Case for Loving
Selina Alko
The Lovings fought against unfair laws in 1960s Virginia to prove that everyone should have the right to marry the perso
Ages 4–9
Krista Kim-Bap
Angela Ahn
Krista and Jason have always been best friends, but an invitation to a popular girl’s party threatens to pull them apart
Ages 8–12
Minik's Story
Jennifer Owings Dewey
A young Inuit girl fights for her place in the world as she survives a freezing environment and navigates the pressures
Ages 8–12
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