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• The One and Only Family

  Applegate, Katherine,

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  When silverback gorilla Ivan and his mate Kinyani welcome a set of twins to their family, Ivan can't help but recall his childhood in the jungle--and his own twin--as he navigates joys and challenges of parenthood.

• Plain Jane and the Mermaid

  Brosgol, Vera,

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  Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Perfect Place

  de la Peña, Matt,

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  "Lucas, whose life at home is not perfect, dreams of a strange light that leads him to the place where perfect people live, where everything is more beautiful than he ever could've imagined, but where things aren't as perfect as they seem.".

• Do You Even Know Me?

  Faruqi, Reem,

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  My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that. Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma’s religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• And Then, Boom!

  Fipps, Lisa,

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  Poverty-stricken Joseph bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.

• Let's Go!

  Haw Êkwa!

  Flett, Julie,

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  An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, a winner of the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award.

• Two Wheels

  Gibb, David (Musician),

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  Determined to ride a bike with only two wheels through practice, patience and courage, a little boy discovers that his dream just might come true, in this delightful story that captures the magical moment when kids pedal off on their own.

• Lion of the Sky

  Hemnani, Ritu,

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  In this historical novel-in-verse, 12-year-old Raj and his family are forced to flee their home after the British Partition of India, and after suffering devastating losses, he must summon the courage to survive the brutal upheaval of both his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing

  Hest, Amy,

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  Deciding they're in the mood for fishing, Big Bear and Little Bear pack up a red wagon with poles, freshly baked scones and a good book to read, and even though it's unclear how much fishing will get done, they are happy just spending time together.

• Gigi and Ojiji

  Perfect Paper Cranes

  Iwai, Melissa,

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  While at Japan Festival Day, Gigi volunteers at the origami booth with her Ojiji but soon discovers folding paper is harder than it looks, in this sweet story that includes a glossary of Japanese words and origami instructions.

• With Dad

  Jackson, Richard, 1935-

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  When war calls his father away, a young boy collects memories of their time spent camping and hopes, one day soon, his father will come home and they?ll head back out into the woods to make more.

• Monster Hands

  Kane, Karen, 1965-

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  When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem—he’s convinced there’s a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do—scare the monster more than the monster scares you!

• Safiyyah's War

  Khan, Hiba Noor,

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  "War comes to the streets of Paris and Safiyyah's life changes forever. Her best friend's family [has] fled, and the bombing makes her afraid to leave the mosque where she lives. But when her father is arrested by the Nazis for his secret Resistance…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Go and Get With Rex

  LaRochelle, David,

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  Jack, Jill, and Rex are excited to play a game of Go and Get! The rules are simple: on the count of three, each player must go and get something that begins with a certain letter. While Jack’s and Jill’s picks always fit the bill (What starts with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Secret Library

  Magoon, Kekla,

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  Since Grandpa died, Dally’s days are dull and restricted. She’s eleven and a half years old, and her exacting single mother is already preparing her to take over the family business. Starved for adventure and release, Dally rescues a mysterious…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ballad of Darcy & Russell

  Matson, Morgan,

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  Stranded at a bus station the day before she leaves for college, Darcy is convinced that nothing good can come of this night until she meets Russell and wonders if it's possible to fall in love in just one day, in an encounter that changes both…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Joyful Song

  a Naming Story

  Newman, Lesléa,

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  What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Simone

  Nguyen, Viet Thanh, 1971-

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  Seeking shelter in a high school gym when a wildfire threatens their home, budding artist Simone is changed by this experience and begins creating a piece of art with a new friend that makes her realize they can work toward a more sustainable future.

• Diary of a Dying Girl

  Adapted From Salt in My Soul

  Smith, Mallory,

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  Mallory Smith shares her innermost thoughts while living with a terminal illness.

• Being Home

  Sorell, Traci,

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  Moving back to their ancestral land, a joy-filled Cherokee girl draws the changing landscape as they travel along, looking forward to the end of the journey were she'll be with family and settle into the new rhythm of home.