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The moving story starring the Questioneers' teacher is all about kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference one brilliant educator can make! When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.
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Defy the night volume 3
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"Corrick, Tessa and Harristan battle seemingly insurmountable odds to find their way back to each other and save their kingdom"--
4) Be a bridge
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"Upbeat rhyming verse and colorful illustrations of a diverse group of students invite readers to "be a bridge" by taking actions that foster inclusivity, respect, and connection"--
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An unhoused person carries a bag through the streets, to a shelter, to a house, to the subway, and the park. With each changing location, the protagonist and their bag also changes, reflecting the various faces and reasons for homelessness and asking the reader to contemplate themes of community, self-reliance, and the meaning of "home." Roxanne Chester is a graduate of Berkeley Law School with a career background in advocacy. She has spent many years...
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Indigenous People's Month Children
Native American Authors: Board and Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Native American Heritage Month (picture books)
Native American Heritage Month 2023: Kids
Native American Authors: Board and Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Native American Heritage Month (picture books)
Native American Heritage Month 2023: Kids
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After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.
10) Some bodies
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"Through playful rhymes and colorful artwork, all the things that make our bodies special-from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes-are celebrated. This sweet and inclusive book encourages young readers to acknowledge and accept differences, and offers the perfect opportunity to open up conversations about body acceptance. Back matter includes tips and conversation starters for parents and educators to use with children"--
12) Not so shy
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Twelve-year-old Shai hates having to move to America and is determined to find a way get back home to Israel--until she starts opening up to new experiences and friendships.
13) Honey
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When she suspects that her father has a girlfriend, Melody and her best friend are determined to figure out who it is and why it is a secret.
14) Like a hurricane
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"In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves."--
15) Royal scandal
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Royal blood volume 2
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"American girl turned monarchy nightmare, Evan Bright, has gotten used to the press about her but the media attention has only seemed to get worse. From desperate clickbait articles about her and the President's son to Royal Record headlines pitting her against Princess Maisie, it seems everyone is dying for Evan to return back to America for good. Meanwhile Evan is receiving mysterious threats about her real story being reveiled in a tell-all biography....
16) Clever Atami
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Even though Atami was a clever girl, she had never learned a thing. When Atami finds herself stranded and alone after a storm, she must rely on her self-determination to learn the skills she needs to be reunited with her family. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
18) Forever cousins
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2024 ALA Youth Media Awards (SCPL-YS)
2024 Youth Media Award Winners
Native American Authors: Board and Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Native American Heritage Month (picture books)
2024 Youth Media Award Winners
Native American Authors: Board and Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Native American Heritage Month (picture books)
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Amanda and Kara are cousins and best friends in an intertribal Native American family; but Kara's family leaves the city and moves back to the Rez, making both girls sad--but the summer reunion reminds them that they will always be cousins.
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