Archives: Books
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Magnificent Homespun Brown
Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story—a song, a poem, a celebration— about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. Samara Cole …
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Women in Biology
Take a peek inside the mysterious world of living things! Learn alongside the inspirational women who’ve changed the world with their scientific discoveries. This fun story of biology is a …
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Becoming Beatriz
When the day of her quinceañera goes horribly wrong, Beatriz must put aside her dreams of dancing – and getting famous enough to change her life – in order to …
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Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist
Journalist Ida B. Wells faces the greatest challenge of her life as a tireless crusader for justice and civil rights. In 1863, when Ida B. Wells was not yet two …
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The Secret Cat
An imaginative book for anyone who’s ever wanted a pet Lucy wants a pet more than anything, even though her mom always says no. But one night, Lucy hears a …
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Lulu the One and Only
Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking: What are you? Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a power phrase so she can …
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Like Vanessa
Thirteen-year-old Vanessa Martin watches as the first black Miss America is crowned. It’s 1983 in Newark, New Jersey, and Vanessa’s life is a far cry from the glamorous Miss America …
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From the Desk of Zoe Washington
From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating mystery full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right—even in …
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Izzy Gizmo
A feisty tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship, sure to capture the imaginations of aspiring young inventors. Izzy Gizmo’s inventions are marvelous, magnificent―and they often malfunction. But when she finds …
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Operation Rescue Dog
This sweet story about a girl named Alma and a stray dog named Lulu shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other. Lulu sleeps under the moon, …
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Come Sunday
Come Sunday, Mommy wakes me up with whispers. LaTasha, honey, she says to me, Time to shed dawn’s cozy quilt. Come on, Sweet Pea. Open up those eyes. . . …
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Mooncakes
Mooncakes is the lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents. As they eat mooncakes, drink tea and watch …
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Embrace the Chicken
Even though she only left Mumbai a few months ago, Shivani isn’t feeling like such an outsider anymore. She likes her new school. She finally has a best friend. But …
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The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Mya in the Middle
The third book in the hilarious middle-grade series about Mya, the cowgirl-loving fourth grader—perfect for fans of Ramona the Pest and Clementine. Things have changed in the Tibbs house, and …
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Nina Soni, Former Best Friend
The first title in a new series featuring a lovable, distractible Indian-American girl and her family and friends. Nina tried as hard as she could, but still somehow she forgot …
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Keep it Together, Keiko Carter
Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she’s got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, …
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Always with You
After her mother is killed by an explosion that also destroys her Vietnam village, four-year-old Kim is alone and afraid. Eventually, she is rescued by soldiers who bring her to …
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Midsummer’s Mayhem
Can Mimi undo the mayhem caused by her baking in this contemporary-fantasy retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream? An aspiring baker, eleven-year-old Mimi Mackson is drawn into the woods …
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Struttin’ with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz
This is the true story of Lil Hardin Armstrong: pianist, composer, and bandleader in the early days of jazz. Ahead of her time, Lil made a career for herself–and for …
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Unplugged and Unpopular
After Erin Song’s parents ban her from using her phone, TV, Internet and all her screens, she soon discovers mysterious, strange creatures and must foil their plot to take over …
