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The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku
By Ellen Crowe, Richard Waldrep
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By Ellen Crowe, Richard Waldrep
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This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Duke Kahanamoku, the six-time Olympic swimming champion and a legendary surfer who popularized surfing around the world.

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The Wind Called My Name
By Mary Louise Sanchez
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By Mary Louise Sanchez
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In this heartwarming historical middle-grade set in the 1930s -- perfect for fans of Esperanza Rising and Hattie Big Sky-- Margarita Sandoval and her family try to navigate the shifting winds of belonging in their new Wyoming town.

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All the Stars Denied
By Guadalupe García McCall, Susan L. Roth
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All the Stars Denied
By Guadalupe García McCall, Susan L. Roth
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In a companion novel to her critically acclaimed Shame the Stars, Pura Belpré Award Winner Guadalupe García McCall tackles the hidden history of the United States and its first mass deportation that swept up hundreds of thousands of Mexican American citizens during the Great Depression.

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Benji, the Bad Day, and Me
By Sally J. Pla, Ken Min
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Benji, the Bad Day, and Me
By Sally J. Pla, Ken Min
Sammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like.

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Ana María Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
By Hilda Burgos
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Ana María Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
By Hilda Burgos
The Penderwicks meets In the Heights in this sparkling middle-grade debut about a young Dominican American girl in New York City.

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Hammering for Freedom
The William Lewis Story
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard, John Holyfield
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The William Lewis Story
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard, John Holyfield
The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money and bought the freedom of each and every member of his enslaved family.

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The Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda
By Mark Weston, Katie Yamasaki
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The Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda
By Mark Weston, Katie Yamasaki
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The "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this compelling biography of Soichiro Honda, the innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer and Japanese business pioneer.

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The Turtle Ship
By Helena Ku Rhee, Colleen Kong-Savage
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The Turtle Ship
By Helena Ku Rhee, Colleen Kong-Savage
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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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El verano de las mariposas
By Guadalupe García McCall, David Bowles
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El verano de las mariposas
By Guadalupe García McCall, David Bowles
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Now in Spanish, this award-winning title from Pura Belpré Award-winning author Guadalupe Garcia McCall's magical retelling of The Odyssey stars fifteen-year-old Odilia, the reluctant leader of her four younger sisters as they set off on a fantastical road trip.

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Midnight Teacher
Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School
By Janet Halfmann, London Ladd
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Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School
By Janet Halfmann, London Ladd
This historical fiction picture book reveals the unknown story of Lilly Ann Granderson, an African-American teacher who risked her life to teach others during slavery.

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Confucius: Great Teacher of China
By Demi
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Confucius: Great Teacher of China
By Demi
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A beautifully illustrated biography of a man whose philosophy shaped the course of Chinese history: the great teacher Confucius.

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I Am Alfonso Jones
By Tony Medina, John Jennings, Stacey Robinson
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I Am Alfonso Jones
By Tony Medina, John Jennings, Stacey Robinson
The Hate U Give meets The Lovely Bones in this unflinching graphic novel about the afterlife of a young man killed by an off-duty police officer, co-illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist John Jennings.

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The People Shall Continue
By Simon J. Ortiz, Sharol Graves
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The People Shall Continue
By Simon J. Ortiz, Sharol Graves
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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.

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Ahimsa
By Supriya Kelkar
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Ahimsa
By Supriya Kelkar
In this historical middle-grade novel, Gandhi asks for one member of each family to join the fight for independence from the British, and when Anjali's mother is jailed for doing so, Anjali must step out of her comfort zone to take over her mother's work.

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El pueblo seguirá
By Simon J. Ortiz, Sharol Graves
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By Simon J. Ortiz, Sharol Graves
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In Spanish. 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.

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Jaya and Rasa: A Love Story
By Sonia Patel
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Jaya and Rasa: A Love Story
By Sonia Patel
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Jaya's a rich kid. Rasa's motherless and broke. Opposite sides of the tracks. Romeo and Juliet, on fair Oahu.

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Rebel Seoul
By Axie Oh, Sebastien Hue
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Rebel Seoul
By Axie Oh, Sebastien Hue
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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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Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee!
By Andrea J. Loney, Keith Mallett
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Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee!
By Andrea J. Loney, Keith Mallett
A biography of James Van Der Zee, innovative and celebrated African American photographer of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Martí's Song for Freedom
Martí y sus versos por la libertad
By Emma Otheguy, Beatriz Vidal
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Martí y sus versos por la libertad
By Emma Otheguy, Beatriz Vidal
A bilingual biography of José Martí, who dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty-abolishment of slavery, political independence for Cuba, and intellectual independence from colonialism for all Latinos. Written in verse with excerpts from Martí's seminal work, Versos sencillos.

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Sparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria Mola
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Sparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria Mola
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Young Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.

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