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Yarn is everything!

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-,


Junior Library Guild. Jasper Rabbit tells the tale of Winona Mole, a crochet enthusiast whose life begins to unravel after a cursed crochet hook increases her talent overnight, winning her a spot on the television show Yarn Is Everything!
Date Published:2026

Some do, some don't

Dipacho, 1984-,


Translated from the Spanish. "Together, alone, with our family or with our friends, even far apart, whether we want to be or not... Like the jabiru storks beautifully painted in this moving book, all of us share our nests and share the sky in all kinds of ways."--
Date Published:2023

Spanish is the language of my family

Genhart, Michael,


"Neal Porter Books." Junior Library Guild. A young boy bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish.
Date Published:2023

Malcolm Little : the boy who grew up to become Malcolm X

Shabazz, Ilyasah.


"Malcolm X grew to be one of America's most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom andBolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm's optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Together with acclaimed illustrator AG Ford, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today--that we must all strive to live to our highest potential."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2013

"Malcolm X grew to be one of America's most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom andBolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm's optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Together with acclaimed illustrator AG Ford, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today--that we must all strive to live to our highest potential."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2013

Gordon Parks : how the photographer captured black and white America

Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-,


Presents the life and accomplishments of the first black director in Hollywood who became the first African American photographer for Life magazine.
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Missing daddy

Kaba, Mariame,


Publishers Weekly, June 2019. Kirkus Review, August 2019. "A little girl who misses her father because he's away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. Her greatest excitement is the days when she gets to visit her beloved father"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Dream builder : the story of architect Philip Freelon

Lyons, Kelly Starling,


Junior Library Guild. "A biography of Philip Freelon, whose rich family history and deep understanding of Black culture brought him to the role of lead architect for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2020

Kamala and Maya's big idea

Harris, Meena,


"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Based on a true story, this is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's abillity to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood" --Jacket.
Date Published:2020

"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Based on a true story, this is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's abillity to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood" --Jacket.

Date Published:2020

Gorgeously me!

Van Ness, Jonathan,


A celebration of induviduality, self love, and everything that makes us exceptional.
Date Published:2024

The last stand

Eady, Antwan,


A little boy is excited to work alongside his Papa as they collect eggs, plums, peppers and pumpkins to sell at their stand in the farmer's market, but when Papa cannot make it to the stand, his community gathers around him, with dishes made of his own produce.
Date Published:2024

I'm sorry you got mad

Lukoff, Kyle,


Kirkus Reviews. After knocking over Zoe's block castle, Jack's attempts at writing a note of apology fall short ("I'm sorry you got mad" doesn't cut it) until their teacher coaches him on the three elements of a sincere apology.
Date Published:2024

We who produce pearls : an anthem for Asian America

Ho, Joanna,


Subtitle from cover. "An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. "--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

This is our rainbow : 16 stories of her, him, them, and us


Purr-cle of life / Alex Gino -- Girl's best friend / Lisa Jenn Bigelow -- The makeover / Shing Yin Khor -- Paper planes / Claribel A. Ortega -- Petra & Pearl / Lisa Bunker -- I know the way / Justina Ireland -- Balancing acts / A.J. Sass -- Come out, come out whenever you are / Eric Bell -- Devoyn's pod / Mariama Lockington -- Guess what's coming to dinner / Mark Oshiro -- The golem and the mapmaker / Molly Knox Ostertag -- The wish & the wind dragon / Katherine Locke -- Splinter & ash / Marieke Nijkamp -- Menudo fan club / Aida Salazar -- Stacy's mom / Nicole Melleby -- Sylvie & Jenna / Ashley Herring Blake. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Contains a collection of LGBTQA+ short stories for middle schoolers about the themes of identity, love, family, and friends.
Date Published:2021

Purr-cle of life / Alex Gino -- Girl's best friend / Lisa Jenn Bigelow -- The makeover / Shing Yin Khor -- Paper planes / Claribel A. Ortega -- Petra & Pearl / Lisa Bunker -- I know the way / Justina Ireland -- Balancing acts / A.J. Sass -- Come out, come out whenever you are / Eric Bell -- Devoyn's pod / Mariama Lockington -- Guess what's coming to dinner / Mark Oshiro -- The golem and the mapmaker / Molly Knox Ostertag -- The wish & the wind dragon / Katherine Locke -- Splinter & ash / Marieke Nijkamp -- Menudo fan club / Aida Salazar -- Stacy's mom / Nicole Melleby -- Sylvie & Jenna / Ashley Herring Blake. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Contains a collection of LGBTQA+ short stories for middle schoolers about the themes of identity, love, family, and friends.

Date Published:2021

Papa's coming home

Buttigieg, Chasten, 1989-


"Age range: 3-7"--Dust jacket. Publishers Weekly, March 2025. Kirkus Review, March 2025. Jojo and Rosie's papa has been away on a trip and they can't wait to welcome him home, so they pack the car with everything he might have missed while he was away.
Date Published:2025

The boy who thought outside the box : the story of video game inventor Ralph Baer

Wessels, Marcie,


School Library Journal, February 2020. Booklist, February 2020. Kirkus Review, January 2020. "A picture book biography of Ralph Baer, nicknamed "The Father of Videogames," which shows how a great inventor found a way to transform the early television set into a vehicle for gaming"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

The littlest drop

Alper, Sascha.


School Library Journal starred, February 2025. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, April 2025. Pub Weekly, January 2025. Kirkus Starred, February 2025. Booklist, April 2025. Horn Book, May 2025. When a forest fire attacks their home, one brave hummingbird attempts to extinguish the flames, inspiring the other animals, paralyzed by fear and doubt, to do their part.
Date Published:2025

Brown girl dreaming

Woodson, Jacqueline.


School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Booklist starred, August 2014. Horn Book Starred, September 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. Kirkus Starred, July 2014. New York Times, August 2014. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2014. "The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2014

School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Booklist starred, August 2014. Horn Book Starred, September 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. Kirkus Starred, July 2014. New York Times, August 2014. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2014. "The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2014

Loujain dreams of sunflowers

AlHathloul, Lina,


"A story inspired by Loujain AlHathloul"--Cover. Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Loujain dreams of being able to fly like her baba so that she can see the fields of sunflowers he talks about. Even though only boys are allowed to fly, Loujain keeps her dream alive, until one day it comes true.
Date Published:2022

Repeat after me : big things to say every day

Simon, Jazmyn,


"Young readers learn about confidence and self-love in this book of affirmations"--
Date Published:2023

The green piano : how little me found music

Flack, Roberta,


School Library Journal starred, March 2023. Pub Weekly, February 2023. Kirkus Starred, October 2022. Booklist, February 2023. Horn Book, March 2023. "Legendary singer Roberta Flack reflects on her early childhood and her love of music"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023