Fluent English

This collection includes English language stories that support literacy learning content for Fluent readers in Guided Reading Levels N-Z. Appealing texts and pictures by outstanding authors and illustrators of diverse backgrounds engage young readers and support their efforts as they begin their journey to become successful, independent readers. This collection includes one single copy of […]

Baseball Saved Us: 25th Anniversary Edition

Twenty-five years ago, Baseball Saved Us changed the picture-book landscape with its honest story of a Japanese American boy in an internment camp during World War II. This anniversary edition will introduce new readers to this modern-day classic.

Caravan

Through the story of ten-year-old Jura’s first caravan trip with his father, Lawrence McKay, Jr. describes the adventures one boy experiences on the journey to young adulthood.

Catching the Moon

The spirited story of Marcenia Lyle, the African American girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team.

Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures

A photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United States, highlighting common rituals such as body decoration, music, and dance.

Coming to America

A photo-essay of a Muslim family from Egypt; their experiences living in America; and the sacrifices they make to have a better life.

Confetti

The renowned poet Pat Mora celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl.

Cool Melons- Turn to Frogs!

For hundreds of years, school children in Japan have been introduced to poetry through the work of Issa.

Crazy Horse’s Vision

The true story of the great Sioux warrior who, as a young boy, defies tradition and seeks a vision on his own in hopes of saving his people.

Dear Mrs. Parks

On a December day in 1955, Rosa Parks changed the course of history when she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus.

Destiny’s Gift

Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade’s bookstore, where words abound.

Dia’s Story Cloth

A Hmong American tells of her people’s search for freedom.

Estela’s Swap

A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet.

Everglades Forever

A photo-essay about the Florida Everglades, its unique ecosystem, and the efforts currently underway to restore this “Wetland of International Importance,” told within the framework of a class study project and visit to the Everglades.

Frederick Douglass

The story of the African American abolitionist who, in one dramatic incident, discovered the meaning of freedom.

First Come the Zebra

The story of two young Kenyan boys, one Maasai and one Kikuyu, who find a way to overcome their traditional rivalries and become friends.

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

An account of the life and career of George Crum, a biracial chef who is credited with the invention of the potato chip at a Saratoga Springs, New York, restaurant in 1853. Based on historical records.

Gettin’ Through Thursday

A young African American boy experiences the love and support of his family as they try to make ends meet each week.

Goldfish and Chrysanthemums

A Chinese American girl helps preserve her grandmother’s childhood memories of China by creating a special garden for her in America.

Heroes

A Japanese American boy learns about heroism from his father and uncle who served in the U.S. Army.

Home At Last

A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

How We Are Smart

Musician Tito Puente. Ballerina Maria Tallchief. Explorer Matthew Henson. Congresswoman Patsy Mink. These are some of the people profiled in this book. They are well known for different reasons, but they also have something in common. They were all smart!

Howard Thurman’s Great Hope

Born in segregated Daytona, Florida, in 1899, Howard Thurman grew up dreaming of a better life–a life where his mother and grandmother would not have to cook and clean for other people; a life where he could become a college man, honoring his late father’s wishes and his own dreams.

I and I Bob Marley

A biography in verse of reggae legend Bob Marley, exploring the influences that shaped his life and music on his journey from rural Jamaican childhood to international superstardom.

In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall

In this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace.

Joe Louis, My Champion

During the mid-1930s, an African American boy who yearns to be a boxer learns the value of determination, perseverance, and his own natural abilities from the example of his hero, world champion prizefighter Joe Louis.

John Lewis in the Lead

A biography of John Lewis, one of the “Big Six” civil rights leaders of the 1960s, focusing on his involvement in Freedom Rides, the March on Washington, and the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Jim Thorpe’s Bright Path

A biography of the legendary Native American Jim Thorpe (1888–1953), voted the Greatest Football Player and Greatest Athlete of the Half-Century by two AP polls, focusing on his early childhood and how school and sports shaped his future.

Joshua’s Masai Mask

A magical Masai mask takes an African American boy on a series of adventures, and he discovers the joy of being himself.

Juneteenth Jamboree

A young girl, who has just moved to her parents’ hometown, realizes that she has come home after the African American emancipation celebration of Juneteenth.

Keepers

Kenyon loves his grandmother’s stories almost as much as he loves baseball.

Knockin’ On Wood

An inspirational biography of Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates (1907–1998), an African American man who overcame the hardship of losing a leg at age 12 and went on to become a world-renowned tap dancer.

Louis Sockalexis

A biography of Louis Sockalexis, Penobscot Indian and the first Native American to play professional baseball, focusing on his formative years and culminating in an historic game at New York’s Polo Grounds in 1897.

Love to Langston

This inspiring biography on Langston Hughes celebrates his life through poetry.

Love to Mamá

Thirteen Latino poets celebrate their bonds with their mothers and grandmothers.

Mama’s Window

After his mother dies, “Sugar” Martin is sent to live with his gruff uncle Free, a loner who makes his living fishing in a swamp in the Mississippi Delta in the early 1900s.

Night Golf

Set in the South of the late 1950s, an African American boy who longs to play golf is banned from the game because of the color of his skin.

Only the Mountains Do Not Move

A photographic essay about contemporary Maasai–the changes in lifestyle, land, and farming practices they face and how they are adapting to those changes.

Passage to Freedom

The true story of Chiune Sugihara, the “Japanese Schindler,” who, with his family’s encouragement, saved thousands of Jews in Lithuania during World War II.

Paul Robeson

An updated and redesigned edition of an award-winning biography of Paul Robeson, who overcame racial discrimination to become an international entertainer and civil rights activist. Includes a new introduction and afterword by the author, focusing on Robeson’s legacy.

Quiet Hero

A biography of Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the six Marines to raise the United States flag on Iwo Jima during World War II, an event immortalized by Joe Rosenthal’s Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph.

Rattlesnake Mesa

A true account of a spirited Native American girl’s experiences growing up on a reservation and attending Phoenix Indian School in the 1920s, written in an engaging, unconventional style and accompanied by 38 dramatic photographs.

Ray Charles

A beautiful new edition of the award-winning biography of world-famous musician Ray Charles.

Rent Party Jazz

An African American boy living in New Orleans in the 1930s raises money to pay the rent with the help of a popular jazz musician.

Richard Wright and the Library Card

This is the true story of the renowned African American author Richard Wright and his determination to borrow books from the public library that turned him away because of his color.

Sam and the Lucky Money

During Chinese New Year, a young boy encounters a homeless person and discovers that no gift is too small when it comes from the heart.

Seven Miles to Freedom

The true story of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom.

Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds

The inspirational true story of Sammy Lee, a Korean American who overcame discrimination to realize both his father’s desire that he become a doctor and his own dream of becoming an Olympic champion diver.

Sky Dancers

John Cloud’s father is a steelworker building skyscrapers in New York City, far away from their home upstate on the Mohawk Reservation.

Surfer of the Century

The true story of Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, six-time Olympic swimming champion and legendary surfer who popularized surfing around the world.

Sweet Music in Harlem

Searching his Harlem neighborhood for his uncle’s missing hat, an energetic African American boy unintentionally creates an exuberant gathering of the neighborhood’s jazz musicians for a magazine photograph; a fictional story inspired by Art Kane’s historic photograph of jazz greats, Harlem 1958.

The Birthday Swap

A Mexican American girl looks for the perfect birthday gift for her sister and ends up with a big surprise of her own.

The Blue Roses

A modern-day Native American girl learns to understand the cycle of life after her grandfather dies.

The Bus Ride

With its inspiring introduction by Rosa Parks, The Bus Ride is a timely reminder for readers of all ages that no act is too small when it comes to confronting injustice.

The Happiest Tree

Meena is excited about the class play, a new and improved version of Red Riding Hood.

The Have a Good Day Café

Early each morning Mike and his family drive to the city with their food cart.

The Jones Family Express

For as long as Steven can remember, Aunt Carolyn has traveled around the world, and she always sends him postcards from the places she visits.

The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby

The story of Jimmy Winkfield, one of horse racing’s all-time great jockeys and the last African American to win the Kentucky Derby, in 1902.

The Legend of Freedom Hill

A fictional story set during the California Gold Rush, in which a girl teams up with her best friend in search of gold to buy her mother’s freedom from a slave catcher.

The Piano

Set in the deep South of the early 1900s, an African American girl learns to play the piano from her white employer and their mutual love of music rewards them with a friendship that transcends age and race.

The Pot That Juan Built

With vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz,The Pot that Juan Builtis sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.

Strong to the Hoop

A boy finally gets to play basketball on the main court with the older boys, and has to prove he can hold his own.

Vanishing Cultures: Down Under

In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.

Vanishing Cultures: Amazon Basin

In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.

Vanishing Cultures: Frozen Land

In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.

Vanishing Cultures: Himalaya

In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.

Vanishing Cultures: Mongolia

This photo essay explores the life of Dawa and Olana, two young cousins who come from a family of nomads on the grassy plains of Mongolia.

Vanishing Cultures: Sahara

In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.

When the Horses Ride By

Through these graceful and eloquent poems, written from the child’s perspective, readers will experience this resilience, this optimism, and understand that it is possible to get through difficult and unsettling times while holding onto one’s hopes and dreams for a better, more peaceful future. 

Vanishing Cultures: Far North

In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.

Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! Americas’ Sproutings

A collection of haiku focusing on fourteen foods native to the Americas, celebrating the fun of the foods as well as their origins.

¡Béisbol! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends

In this fascinating and colorfully written collection of profiles, author/illustrator Jonah Winter gives us a guide to Latino heroes, including little known pioneers of the sport.

Abuela’s Weave

This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country’s radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

Angkat

Part of the Cinderella Around the World series, this picture book offers a Cambodian take on Cinderella.

Abadeha

A retelling of the Cinderella story, set in the Philippines. Part of the Cinderella Around the World series.

Anklet for a Princess

Part of the Cinderella Around the World series, this is a variation of the Cinderella story set in India.

Armando and the Blue Tarp School

The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.

A Full Moon is Rising

A children’s book takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the world to discover an amazing collection of full moon celebrations, beliefs, customs, and facts. We’ll visit India, Israel, Morocco, China, Australia, and many more places.

Amazing Faces

An anthology of universal poems focusing on the human experience–emotions, perceptions, and understandings–as expressed by poets of diverse heritage and reflected in illustrations featuring people of all ages and backgrounds.

Be Water, My Friend

The true story of the formative years of Bruce Lee’s early life growing up in Hong Kong in the 1940s and 1950s, before he became an international film star.

Balarama

Ted and Betsy Lewin’s illustrated travelogue of their trip to southern India, where they meet Balarama, the lead Royal Elephant who will make his debut in the traditional parade that concludes the celebration of Dasara in the city of Mysore.

Bears Make Rock Soup

In this collection of paintings and stories, painter Lisa Fifield and writer Lise Erdrich honor their Native American tradition in their own unique ways.

Around the World

From New York to China to Australia and six other countries, an unrelenting basketball game rages on as kids compete and play for keeps, all determined to sink the winning shot. Presented in graphic, comic book style.

Buffalo Song

The story of Salish Indian Walking Coyote and his efforts to save the vanishing buffalo herds from extinction in the United States during the 1870s and 1880s.

Capoeira

A photo-essay about the history and practice of Capoeira, a centuries-old Brazilian martial art incorporating traditional movements and rhythmic music, that is popular today as an energetic game played throughout the United States and around the world.

Cooper’s Lesson

A tender look at a biracial child’s frustration, anger, and, finally, acceptance about being “half and half.”

Domítíla: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition

With love and care in every stroke, illustrator Connie McLennan captured on canvas the warmth of relationships, the fondness for color and texture, and the versatile patterns characteristic of the Mexican people. Readers will soon fall in love with the shimmering light of the desert landscape and this well-told story of Cinderella-with-a-twist.

Drumbeat in Our Feet

A journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of African dance, past and present.

Elephant Quest

The Lewins are on a quest through Botswana to see the majestic African elephants in this picture book travelogue.

First Day in Grapes

The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.

Get Set! Swim!

The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too.

Going Back Home

More than half a century after her family moved North to find a better life, artist Michele Wood returned to the South to see and experience the land where her ancestors lived, struggled, and thrived.

Going Home, Coming Home

Bilingual English/Vietnamese. This summer, Ami Chi is taking a trip to far off Vietnam, where the streets are crowded with zipping scooters and fruit is shaped like dragons and stars.

Gorilla Walk

In this delightful nonfiction travelogue, the Lewins trek through southern Uganda to visit mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Home to Medicine Mountain

Two young Maidu Indian brothers sent to live at a government-run Indian residential school in California in the 1930s find a way to escape and return home for the summer.

Honda

The life story of Soichiro Honda, pioneering Japanese businessman and innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer.

Honoring Our Ancestors

Through stories, art, and photographs, Honoring Our Ancestors will inspire children and their families to gain strength from the past as they ask themselves, “Who do I honor?”

Horse Song

Ted and Betsy Lewin’s illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

I See the Rhythm

i see the rhythmis an inspiring celebration of African American music and the far-reaching impact it has had on the world.

In Her Hands

A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female sculptor and major figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

Jouanah

Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella is sure to shine as one of the most beautiful and moving versions of Cinderella from around the world.

Just Like Me

Through stories, paintings, and childhood photographs, these fourteen artists open their hearts and invite us to enter into their worlds. With honesty and encouragement, they offer hope for aspiring young people who dream of becoming artists- just like them.

Lakas and the Manilatown Fish

In this bilingual English-Tagalog story set in the U.S., an all-American boy of Filipino descent, some amusing manongs-Filipino elders-and a fish with unusual faculties take off on a fanciful romp through a dreamscape of the imagination.

Land of Morning Calm

Take a journey to both ancient and modern Korea, where you will find a rich world of history and traditions that will capture your imagination and whet your appetite for learning more about this fascinating culture.

Little Sap and Monsieur Rodin

The story of Little Sap, a young Cambodian dancer who posed for artist Auguste Rodin in 1906 during the Colonial Exhibition in France.

Making Magic Windows

Following the hands-on format of Carmen Lomas Garza’s highly successful papel picado workshops, this book shows, step by step, how to create beautiful designs and banners by simply folding and cutting tissue paper.

On My Block

Fifteen fine artists portray, in words and pictures, the places and spaces most special to them.

Puffling Patrol

Ted and Betsy Lewin travel to Iceland to learn about the “Puffling Patrol,” a group of children who rescue lost puffins and return them to sea.

Sacred Mountain

A photo-essay exploring the cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest, focusing on the indigenous Sherpa and their spiritual connection to the mountain, record-setting climbing expeditions, and the effects of tourism on the environment.

Songs for America’s Children

Compiled in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, Songs for America’s Children features a varied selection of song lyrics and art pieces by citizens of the United States, both young and old. It is a collection of songs written by modern and older poets and songwriters, within the context of characters from songs and poems by traditional American composers or poets.

This Land is My Land

Through his own words and paintings, acclaimed Native artist George Littlechild takes us back in time to the first meeting between his Plains Cree ancestors and the first European settlers in North America.

Top to Bottom

In this continuation of the Adventures Around the World series, the Lewins come face to face with Australia’s wildest animals, from dingoes to crocodiles and more.

What’s the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses?

Author Richard Van Camp asks his friends and family, “What’s the most beautiful thing you know about horses?”

A Shelter in Our Car

Zettie and her Mama left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain life in the United Sates, and they are forced to live in Mama’s car.

A Place Where Sunflowers Grow

Bilingual English/Japanese. A young girl finds things to be joyful about in the Topaz Internment Camp.

A Man Called Raven

Blending past with present, the magical with the real, A Man Called Raven is both a tribute to the wisdom of the raven and a positive reminder that we can all learn from nature.

Journey Home

A biracial girl gains a new sense of identity when she travels to Vietnam with her mother.

Steel Drumming at the Apollo

A photo-essay following the members of a high school band through several rounds of Amateur Night competitions at the Apollo Theater in New York City. Includes a CD of the band playing their competition song, plus original compositions.

Selvakumar Knew Better

This true story of a courageous and clever dog who saved a boy’s life during the devastating tsunami of 2004 is sure to touch the hearts of readers of all ages.

The Magical Monkey King

A retelling of stories about the brave, smart, and mischievous Monkey King, accompanied by Chinese brush painting and pen drawings.

The Dragon Lover

From the lazy farmer who hopes his food will come to him to the Sheriff who claims to love dragons only to hide his own fear, these proverbs are used in everyday Chinese life to illustrate moments of humor or clarity in our actions.

D is for Doufu

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An alphabet book approach exploring the beauty and richness of the Chinese culture.

A Song for Cambodia

The true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, Cambodian American musician and human rights activist, who as a young boy survived Khmer Rouge work camps by learning to play a musical instrument.

Janna and the Kings

Saturdays are special for Janna. That’s when she and Granddaddy spend the whole day together.

Chachaji’s Cup

Neel loves listening to Chachaji’s many stories over steaming cups of tea.

Tankborn (Tankborn #1)

Kayla and Mishalla, two genetically engineered enslaved non-human (GENs), fall in love with higher-status boys, discover deep secrets about the creation of GENs, and in the process find out what it means to be human.

Life of a Genius

A tribute to the spirited life of one of China’s greatest literary and historical heroes–poet, scholar, and statesman Su Dongpo.

Shanghai Messenger

A story in verse of a biracial Chinese American girl’s journey to self-discovery and love of family as she visits her extended family in Shanghai, China. For middle grade readers.

Hiromi’s Hands

The true story of Hiromi Suzuki, a Japanese American girl who defied tradition to train at her family’s restaurant, and who became one of the first female sushi chefs in New York.

Irena’s Jars of Secrets

A picture book biography of Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker who helped save nearly 2500 Jewish children during the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II.

Yasmin’s Hammer

A young Bangladeshi girl who helps support her family by working in a brickyard finds a way to make her dream of going to school and learning to read a reality.

A House by the River

A young girl learns her rickety, old house by the river is stronger than the fiercest storm because it is fortified by love and family.

Shining Star

The true story of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.

Seaside Dream

In this tender story of immigration, a young girl finds a way to give her grandmother the perfect present and the courage to plan a trip to her home country, Cape Verde.

The Road to Santiago

A fictional story about a boy and his family in Havana who overcome obstacles to reach their relatives in Santiago to celebrate Christmas during the Cuban revolution in the 1950s.

Game, Set, Match Champion Arthur Ashe

A picture book biography of tennis player Arthur Ashe, who began his career playing tennis as a child on the segregated courts as a child in Virginia and went on to become the top tennis player in the world.

Flowers From Mariko

One girl’s love and determination lift the spirits of her family after they are finally allowed to leave the internment camp they were placed in during WWII.

Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel

In this bilingual English-Tagalog story set in the US, Lakas, an all-American boy of Filipino descent, helps his new friends fight eviction from their home .

Tan to Tamarind

A poetry collection that explores the spectrum of beautiful shades of brown.

Maneki Neko

The Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat, who is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries.

Bird

In this gentle, award-winning picture book, an African American boy nicknamed Bird uses drawing as a creative outlet as he struggles to make sense of his grandfather’s death and his brother’s drug addiction.

Mama and Papa Have a Store

A young girl describes what a typical day is like in her parents’ Chinese store in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Recipient of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor in 2000.

¡Olé! Flamenco

A photo-essay about flamenco, a centuries-old living art form, originating in southern Spain, that incorporates traditional dance, song, and music.

Tofu Quilt

A collection of poems telling the story of Yeung Ying, a young girl in Hong Kong in the 1960s who, against the conventions of society and family members, aspires to become a writer

Audiobook Edition

Chess Rumble

A story in free verse about a troubled boy who learns to use his mind instead of his fists through the guidance of an unconventional mentor and the game of chess.

Yummy

A graphic novel based on the life and death of Robert “Yummy” Sandifer, an eleven-year-old gang member from Chicago’s Southside who was killed by his own gang members.

In the Time of the Drums

Mentu, an enslaved child, learns about the culture of his people from his grandmother, Twi in this Gullah folk tale of an insurrection at Teakettle Creek.

Summer of the Mariposas

In this young adult retelling of The Odyssey from award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall, Odilia and her four sisters journey to Mexico to return a dead man to his family and encounter magical creatures along the way.

Kiki’s Journey

Kiki and her parents travel back to the Taos Pueblo reservation where she was born to learn more about their Tiwa Indian heritage.

Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure

A Tibetan American girl helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure that focuses on friendship and compassion as partners in physical recovery.

Love Twelve Miles Long

A moving story about young Frederick Douglass and his mother, who walks twelve miles at night from a nearby plantation to visit him.

Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Africa Calling, Nighttime Falling

A good-night book that celebrates the beauty and ecological diversity of the animals of Africa.

We

Here is the fascinating story of human development, from its beginnings in Africa millions of years ago to modern times.

Etched in Clay

The acclaimed biography-in-verse about the life and times of Dave, an enslaved potter who inscribed his works with short poems during the years leading up to the Civil War.

Jingu: The Hidden Princess

In fourth-century Japan, a princess lives a life of loneliness and learning until she makes a secret friend, but her destiny forbids that they ever be more than friends.

Twenty-two Cents

A biography of 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending.

Sharing Our Homeland

A photo-essay focusing on two children living in Israel–one Palestinian and one Jewish–who, in spite of their differences and the longstanding conflicts in the region, learn to play and share ideas together at summer camp.

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Bowman’s Store

Bowman’s Store gracefully weaves themes from Joseph Bruchac’s intimate knowledge of Native American cultures with the scenes from the past that have shaped his life.

Ghosts for Breakfast

When the Troublesome Triplets complain that they have seen ghosts in Farmer Tanaka’s field, Papa sets off with his son to hunt the ghosts in this fun story set in 1920s California.

Grandfather Counts

In this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.

Auntie Yang’s Great Soybean Picnic

When Jinyi and her family discover a soybean field, they begin a tradition that becomes a staple of the Chinese American community in the Midwest.

The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen

A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood–young and old alike–joins in on the fun.

Amazing Places

A collection of original poems that celebrate some of the amazingly diverse places in our nation. Readers of all ages will want to visit each amazing place again and again!

Silent Star

The biography of William Ellsworth Hoy, the first deaf player to have a successful career in professional and Major League baseball.

The People Shall Continue

Republished for its fortieth anniversary, this powerful story by renowned Acoma Pueblo poet and storyteller Simon J. Ortiz traces the history of Native / Indigenous people of North America from the time of creation to the present.

The Can Man

To earn money, a young boy decides to collect and redeem empty soft drink cans, but ends up giving away his money to help a local homeless man.

Alicia Afterimage

A story of remembrance as well as an exploration of teen grief and healing, recounting the life and death of the author’s sixteen-year-old daughter, as told through her parents’ and friends’ recollections, thoughts, feelings, and memories. For YA and adults.

Audiobook Edition

Babu’s Song

The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him.

Grandma’s Purple Flowers

An African American girl who cherishes her frequent visits to her favorite Grandma finds a way to remember her grandmother with hope and joy after she passes away.

Saturday At the New You

A girl spends the day at her mother’s hair salon, a neighborhood gathering place.

Sweet Potato Pie

In this fictional story set in the South in the 1920s, an African American girl and her family sell Mama’s sweet potato pies at the Harvest Celebration to raise money and save their farm.

The Secret to Freedom

In the days before the Civil War, a young enslaved girl and her older brother help slaves escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad quilt code.

Willie Wins

In this heart-warming story, a boy gets beyond peer pressure and comes to appreciate the depth of his father’s love. First-time author Almira Astudillo Gilles teams up with artist Carl Angel to create an inspiring and suspenseful story. Young readers will be cheering for Willie all the way.

Up the Learning Tree

Henry Bell is not allowed to learn to read and write. In fact, most enslaved children, like him, are severely punished if they are even caught with a book.

Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother.

Bringing Asha Home

A biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.

Grandfather’s Story Cloth

Chersheng feels sad and helpless when he learns that Grandfather has Alzheimer’s Disease, but then Chersheng’s mother presents him with a story cloth stitched by Grandfather himself, embroidered in the Hmong tradition.

Singing with Momma Lou

A young African American girl helps her grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, regain some of her memories.

Only One Year

Three Chinese American children learn to trust and love one another again after the youngest child returns from a year living in China with extended family.

Raymond’s Perfect Present

When he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.

Under the Lemon Moon

One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden.

Aani and the Tree Huggers

A village girl in India inspires the women around her to save their beloved forest.

Bears

Open this book to learn about all the different species of bears in the world.

Box Turtles

Box turtles are found in the United States and Mexico. Read this book to find out all about them.

The Sun, Earth, and Moon

Read this book to learn about the three most important objects in our solar system: the sun, Earth, and the moon.

From Egg to Chick

Read this book to learn about some of the stages in the development of a chick.

My Cookbook

Cooking is fun! In this book you will find recipes for some delicious foods you can make.

Maize: Plant of the Americas

Maize is an ancient plant grown all over the world. Read this book to find out why it is important.

Inventors and Their Inventions

Read this book to learn about some inventors who turned their ideas into inventions that make our lives easier, safer, or tastier!

Saltypie

Saltypie is the sweet taste of Choctaw tears in this powerful picture-book memoir.

Crossing Bok Chitto

In this American Indian Youth Literature Award-winning story of cross-cultural friendship, a family of enslaved people and a Choctaw tribe work together on a daring escape.

The Barber’s Cutting Edge

In this celebration of everyday experiences, a young boy tries to figure out how his barber knows the definitions to all of his vocabulary words and uncovers a clever secret.

Choose Your Days

Old Bear gives baby Corky the keys to her days. “Choose your days,” he whispers. “Make them sunny or grey.”

The Lovesick Skunk

Is it true that skunks fall in love? Joe Hayes, that tall-tale-telling raconteur, is glad you asked.

Crane Boy

In this empowering picture book about arts, activism, and the environment, Kinga and his classmates create a dance to honor the cranes of Bhutan and raise awareness of their plight.

The Bee Tree

This beautifully illustrated STEM picture book is both a fascinating insight into honeybee behavior and a satisfying story of coming of age.

The Smell of Old Lady Perfume

Chela faces the challenges of the sixth grade after losing her best friend: her dad.

Rise of the Halfling King

In this graphic novel series based on ancient Mesoamerican sagas, a magical boy from Maya legend takes on a giant snake, a power-hungry king, and three impossible tests.

Pig Park

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Masi’s barrio is wasting away. An entrepreneur comes to the rescue. But why? And his son has nice soft lips.

The Harvey Milk Story

A hopeful and inspiring biography of the historic gay activist Harvey Milk, who gave people the courage to be proud of who they are.

Amelia’s Road

A girl from a migrant worker family overcomes the hardship of moving by creating a special place for herself.

Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life

A photographic exploration of the cycles of traditional Balinese rice farming, a dynamic model of earth-friendly agriculture that connects a unique culture with the natural world.

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This collection includes English language stories that support literacy learning content for Fluent readers in Guided Reading Levels N-Z. Appealing texts and pictures by outstanding authors and illustrators of diverse backgrounds engage young readers and support their efforts as they begin their journey to become successful, independent readers. This collection includes one single copy of each title.