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Books About Joy Booklist

A disproportionate number of books about BIPOC protagonists focus on their marginalization. Though it is important for children to understand the history and complexity of oppression, racism, and discrimination, children--especially children of color--also deserve to see themselves thrive and to experience the joy of being part of a loving community.

We've compiled a list of diverse books that reflect the daily lives of children and the joy of play, family and friends, and being themselves!

Collection of 41 books: $688.95

Nacho's Nachos

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Where Fireflies Dance / Ahi, donde bailan las luciérnagas

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Summer of the Mariposas

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On These Magic Shores

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Magic Like That

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Zombies Don't Eat Veggies

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Black All Around

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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

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The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

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The Happiest Tree

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Kiyoshi's Walk

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When the Shadbush Blooms

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The Monster in the Mudball

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Julieta and the Diamond Enigma

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The Witch Owl Parliament

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The Shadow Prince

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Rebel Seoul

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Cat Girl's Day Off

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Under My Hijab

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Dreaming Up

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A Morning with Grandpa

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There's No Base Like Home

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Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

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Drummer Boy of John John

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Sunday Shopping

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Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!

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The Turtle Ship

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King for a Day

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Summoning the Phoenix

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If I Were a Tree

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Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems

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My Colors, My World / Mis colores, mi mundo

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

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Sumo Joe

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When Aidan Became a Brother

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The Electric Slide and Kai

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Maya's Blanket

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A Space for Me

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

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Juna's Jar

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Family Poems for Every Day of the Week

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  • Front cover for A Morning with Grandpa by Sylvia Liu and Christina Forshay
    A Morning with Grandpa
    By Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay
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    A Morning with Grandpa

    A Morning with Grandpa

    By Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay
    In this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.

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  • Front cover for A Space for Me by Cathryn Falwell and Cathryn Falwell
    A Space for Me
    By Cathryn Falwell
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    A Space for Me

    A Space for Me

    By Cathryn Falwell
    Alex needs a break from his pesky little brother, Lucas, so he creates a space for himself, but soon realizes that he and Lucas need time together too.

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  • Front cover for Black All Around by Patricia Hubbell and Don Tate
      Black All Around
      By Patricia Hubbell, Don Tate
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      Black All Around

      Black All Around

      By Patricia Hubbell, Don Tate
      A young girl discovers all the wonderful and beautiful things around her that are black.

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    • Front cover for Cat Girl's Day Off by Kimberly Pauley
      Cat Girl's Day Off
      By Kimberly Pauley
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      Cat Girl's Day Off

      Cat Girl's Day Off

      By Kimberly Pauley
      In this hilarious YA homage to Ferris Bueller's Chicago, Natalie must use her Talent of talking to cats to solve a high-profile celebrity kidnapping.

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    • Front cover for Dreaming Up by Christy Hale and Christy Hale
      Dreaming Up
      A Celebration of Building
      By Christy Hale
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      Dreaming Up

      Dreaming Up

      A Celebration of Building
      By Christy Hale
      A picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.

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    • Front cover for Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca! by Mayra Dole and Tonel
      Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!
      By Mayra Lazara Dole, Tonel
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      Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!

      Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!

      By Mayra Lazara Dole, Tonel
      Who says girls can't play drums? The beat of Chavi's congas livens up her entire neighborhood. When she's not picked to drum in Miami's Calle Ocho festival, she decides to do something about it!

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    • Front cover for Drummer Boy of John John by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac
      Drummer Boy of John John
      By Mark Greenwood, Frane Lessac
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      Drummer Boy of John John

      Drummer Boy of John John

      By Mark Greenwood, Frane Lessac
      The perfect book for aspiring young drummers, where a young boy in Trinidad discovers he can create tunes on discarded metal tins, and goes on to win the Carnival band competition.

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    • Front cover for Family Poems for Every Day of the Week by Francisco X. Alarcón and Maya Gonzalez
      Family Poems for Every Day of the Week
      Poemas familiares para cada día de la semana
      By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya Gonzalez
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      Family Poems for Every Day of the Week

      Family Poems for Every Day of the Week

      Poemas familiares para cada día de la semana
      By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya Gonzalez
      A bilingual poetry collection by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet, celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences.

      Una colección bilingüe de poesía del difunto Francisco X. Alarcón, aclamado poeta chicano, que celebra los días de la semana y las experiencias cotidianas de la infancia.

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    • Front cover for Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña by Marsha Diane Arnold and Angela Dominguez
      Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña
      By Marsha Diane Arnold, Angela Domínguez
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      Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

      Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

      By Marsha Diane Arnold, Angela Domínguez
      This charming bilingual English & Spanish picture book from the illustrator of Mango, Abuela, and Me introduces the fascinating creatures of the Galápagos Islands through the life of one very lucky girl.

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    • Front cover for Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji by Farhana Zia and Ken Min
      Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
      By Farhana Zia, Ken Min
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      Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

      Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

      By Farhana Zia, Ken Min
      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.

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    • Front cover for If I Were a Tree by Andrea Zimmerman and Jing Jing Tsong
      If I Were a Tree
      By Andrea Zimmerman, Jing Jing Tsong
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      If I Were a Tree

      If I Were a Tree

      By Andrea Zimmerman, Jing Jing Tsong
      Two siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.

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    • Front cover for Julieta and the Diamond Enigma by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz
      Julieta and the Diamond Enigma
      By Luisana Duarte Armendáriz
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      Julieta and the Diamond Enigma

      Julieta and the Diamond Enigma

      By Luisana Duarte Armendáriz
      From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Merci Suarez in this smart young middle-grade mystery about a diamond gone missing from the Louvre and the sweet and spunky girl who cracks the case.

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    • Front cover for Juna's Jar by Jane Park and Felicia Hoshino
      Juna's Jar
      By Jane Park, Felicia Hoshino
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      Juna's Jar

      Juna's Jar

      By Jane Park, Felicia Hoshino
      After Juna's best friend moves away, Juna, an imaginative Korean American girl, goes on magical adventures by way of her special kimchi jar.

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    • Front cover for King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan and Christiane Krömer
      King for a Day
      By Rukhsana Khan, Christiane Krömer
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      King for a Day

      King for a Day

      By Rukhsana Khan, Christiane Krömer
      Malik, a Pakistani boy who uses a wheelchair, is excited to compete in the annual kite-flying festival of Basant. Can his kite defeat the bully's and make him "King" of the festival?

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    • Front cover for Kiyoshi's Walk by Mark Karlins and Nicole Wong
      Kiyoshi's Walk
      By Mark Karlins, Nicole Wong
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      Kiyoshi's Walk

      Kiyoshi's Walk

      By Mark Karlins, Nicole Wong
      Where do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us--if we take the time to look.

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    • Front cover for Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems by Francisco X. Alarcón and Maya Gonzalez
      Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems
      Jitomates Risueños y otros poemas de primavera
      By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya Gonzalez
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      Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems

      Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems

      Jitomates Risueños y otros poemas de primavera
      By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya Gonzalez
      Bilingual English/Spanish. From the imagination of poet Francisco X. Alarcón comes Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems, a playful and moving collection of twenty poems in English and Spanish.

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    • Front cover for Magic Like That by Samara Cole Doyon and Geneva Bowers
      Magic Like That
      By Samara Cole Doyon, Geneva Bowers
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      Magic Like That

      Magic Like That

      By Samara Cole Doyon, Geneva Bowers
      In this celebration of Black Girl Magic, a young girl finds confidence and excitement in the versatility of her natural hair and the way her different hairstyles reflect the natural world.

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    • Front cover for Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina by Monica Brown and Sara Palacios
      Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
      By Monica Brown, Sara Palacios
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      Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

      Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

      By Monica Brown, Sara Palacios
      Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
      Bilingual English/Spanish.

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    • Front cover for Maya's Blanket by Monica Brown and David Diaz
      Maya's Blanket
      La manta de Maya
      By Monica Brown, David Diaz
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      Maya's Blanket

      Maya's Blanket

      La manta de Maya
      By Monica Brown, David Diaz
      Bilingual English/Spanish. Based on a Yiddish folk song, a young girl's cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn over time and she finds new ways to use it as she grows up.

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    • Front cover for My Colors, My World / Mis colores, mi mundo by Maya Gonzalez and Maya Gonzalez
      My Colors, My World / Mis colores, mi mundo
      By Maya Gonzalez
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      My Colors, My World / Mis colores, mi mundo

      My Colors, My World / Mis colores, mi mundo

      By Maya Gonzalez
      Bilingual English/Spanish. An instant favorite, this beautiful bilingual board book follows Maya as she discovers all the colors in her world.

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    • Front cover for Nacho's Nachos by Sandra Nickel and Oliver Dominguez
      Nacho's Nachos
      The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack
      By Sandra Nickel, Oliver Dominguez
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      Nacho's Nachos

      Nacho's Nachos

      The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack
      By Sandra Nickel, Oliver Dominguez
      The delicious true story of an inventive chef and the serendipitous events that led to the creation of the world's favorite snack--nachos!

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    • Front cover for On These Magic Shores by Yamile Saied Méndez
      On These Magic Shores
      By Yamile Saied Méndez
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      On These Magic Shores

      On These Magic Shores

      By Yamile Saied Méndez
      Minerva must take care of her sisters after her mother's disappearance in this magical middle grade story that pairs perfectly with Peter Pan.

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    • Front cover for Rebel Seoul by Axie Oh and Sebastien Hue
      Rebel Seoul
      By Axie Oh, Sebastien Hue
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      Rebel Seoul

      Rebel Seoul

      By Axie Oh, Sebastien Hue
      Pacific Rim meets Korean action dramas in this mind-blowing sci-fi novel set in New Seoul in the year 2199.

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    • Front cover for Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe García McCall
      Summer of the Mariposas
      By Guadalupe García McCall
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      Summer of the Mariposas

      Summer of the Mariposas

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

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    • Front cover for Summoning the Phoenix by Emily Jiang and April Chu
      Summoning the Phoenix
      Poems and Prose About Chinese Musical Instruments
      By Emily Jiang, April Chu
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      Summoning the Phoenix

      Summoning the Phoenix

      Poems and Prose About Chinese Musical Instruments
      By Emily Jiang, April Chu
      A collection of original poems about children learning to play traditional Chinese instruments in preparation for a performance, accompanied by factual information about each instrument.

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    • Front cover for Sumo Joe by Mia Wenjen and Nat Iwata
      Sumo Joe
      By Mia Wenjen, Nat Iwata
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      Sumo Joe

      Sumo Joe

      By Mia Wenjen, Nat Iwata
      In this sweet and funny story, Sumo Joe and his friends enjoy pretending to be sumo wrestlers. But when his little sister wants to join their boy-only game, what should Sumo Joe do?

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    • Front cover for Sunday Shopping by Sally Derby Miller and Shadra Strickland
      Sunday Shopping
      By Sally Derby Miller, Shadra Strickland
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      Sunday Shopping

      Sunday Shopping

      By Sally Derby Miller, Shadra Strickland
      Every Sunday night a young girl and her grandmother go on an imaginary shopping trip in this delightful picture book.

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    • Front cover for The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist and Darnell Johnson
      The Electric Slide and Kai
      By Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell Johnson
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      The Electric Slide and Kai

      The Electric Slide and Kai

      By Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell Johnson
      Kai is the only member of his family who can't get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.

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    • Front cover for The Happiest Tree by Uma Krishnaswami and Ruth Jeyaveeran
      The Happiest Tree
      A Yoga Story
      By Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth Jeyaveeran
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      The Happiest Tree

      The Happiest Tree

      A Yoga Story
      By Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth Jeyaveeran
      Meena is excited about the class play, a new and improved version of Red Riding Hood.

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    • Front cover for The Hula-Hoopin' Queen by Thelma Lynne Godin and Vanessa Brantley-Newton
      The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
      By Thelma Lynne Godin, Vanessa Brantley-Newton
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      The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

      The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

      By Thelma Lynne Godin, Vanessa Brantley-Newton
      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.

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    • Front cover for The Monster in the Mudball by S.P. Gates
      The Monster in the Mudball
      By S.P. Gates
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      The Monster in the Mudball

      The Monster in the Mudball

      By S.P. Gates
      In this lower middle-grade mystery, Jin must hunt down the monster he accidentally freed, before it eats his baby brother.

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    • Front cover for The Shadow Prince by David Anthony Durham
      The Shadow Prince
      By David Anthony Durham
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      The Shadow Prince

      The Shadow Prince

      By David Anthony Durham
      FIVE DEADLY TESTS, ONLY ONE SHADOW PRINCE

      In this middle grade solarpunk novel set in an alternate Egyptian universe, twelve-year-old Ash must compete and survive to become the shadow--and protector--of the prince.

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    • Front cover for The Turtle Ship by Helena Ku Rhee and Colleen Kong-Savage
      The Turtle Ship
      By Helena Ku Rhee, Colleen Kong-Savage
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      The Turtle Ship

      The Turtle Ship

      By Helena Ku Rhee, Colleen Kong-Savage
      A young Korean boy named Sun-sin designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.

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    • Front cover for The Witch Owl Parliament by David Bowles; David Bowles; Stacey Robinson; Damian Duffy
      The Witch Owl Parliament
      (Clockwork Curandera, Volume I)
      By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian Duffy
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      The Witch Owl Parliament

      The Witch Owl Parliament

      (Clockwork Curandera, Volume I)
      By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian Duffy
      Discover a graphic novel unlike any other--a brilliant steampunk reimagining of Frankenstein set in colonial Mexico.

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    • Front cover for There's No Base Like Home by Jessica Mendoza; Alana Mendoza Dusan and Ruth Mcnally Barshaw
      There's No Base Like Home
      By Jessica Mendoza, Alana Mendoza Dusan, Ruth Mcnally Barshaw
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      There's No Base Like Home

      There's No Base Like Home

      By Jessica Mendoza, Alana Mendoza Dusan, Ruth Mcnally Barshaw
      ESPN Major League Baseball analyst and two-time Olympic medalist Jessica Mendoza teams up with her sister Alana Mendoza Dusan for their first highly-illustrated novel for young readers, a Dork Diaries for sporty kids.

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    • Front cover for Under My Hijab by Hena Khan and Aaliya Jaleel
      Under My Hijab
      By Hena Khan, Aaliya Jaleel
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      Under My Hijab

      Under My Hijab

      By Hena Khan, Aaliya Jaleel
      This lovely book from the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns invites readers to understand and appreciate the hijab and the Muslim women who decide to wear it.

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    • Front cover for What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses? by Richard Van Camp and George Littlechild
        What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses?
        By Richard Van Camp, George Littlechild
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        What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses?

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

        By Richard Van Camp, George Littlechild
        Author Richard Van Camp asks his friends and family, "What's the most beautiful thing you know about horses?"

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      • Front cover for When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita
        When Aidan Became a Brother
        By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani Juanita
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        When Aidan Became a Brother

        When Aidan Became a Brother

        By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani Juanita
        This sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.

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      • Front cover for When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger; Susan R Katz and David Fadden
        When the Shadbush Blooms
        By Carla Messinger, Susan R. Katz, David Kanietakeron Fadden
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        When the Shadbush Blooms

        When the Shadbush Blooms

        By Carla Messinger, Susan R. Katz, David Kanietakeron Fadden
        A young Lenape Indian girl observes and reflects on the small, important ways her family today, and her ancestors generations before, celebrate the cycle of seasons.

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      • Front cover for Where Fireflies Dance / Ahi, donde bailan las luciérnagas by Lucha Corpi and Mira Reisberg
        Where Fireflies Dance / Ahi, donde bailan las luciérnagas
        By Lucha Corpi, Mira Reisberg
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        Where Fireflies Dance / Ahi, donde bailan las luciérnagas

        Where Fireflies Dance / Ahi, donde bailan las luciérnagas

        By Lucha Corpi, Mira Reisberg
        Bilingual English/Spanish. In her first book for children, award-winning author Lucha Corpi remembers her childhood growing up in Jáltipan, Mexico, where the moon hung low and the fireflies flickered in the night air.

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        Zombies Don't Eat Veggies
        By Jorge Lacera, Megan Lacera
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        Zombies Don't Eat Veggies

        Zombies Don't Eat Veggies

        By Jorge Lacera, Megan Lacera
        In this delightful debut by a talented husband-and-wife team, Mo Romero is a zombie with a deep, dark secret...

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