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Totally not what I was expecting. This book moved me. It made me smile, cry, and totally fall in love with the characters! I went in blind and suggest you do too. My heart feels so full right now. Webster for once again stepping outside the box and making my reading world that much better!!!! Here are a few quotes that I highlighted…..

They are like prized possessions to me now, signed by Ms. What a unique story and I was mesmerized. Flawless writing, awesome main and secondary characters, the feels throughout……and Griffin! Yes, I fell completely and utterly head over heels in love with Griffin! What do you do? Could there be a better name? Things get really interesting from here on out. Penelope was hysterical and the sh! It really gives you a true look at the life of a firefighter. I was happy to see at the end of the book, J. Great writing as usual from Ms. Looking forward to the next book in the series!

Emma Scott does it again!! Yes, the cliffhanger is killing me but damn it was great! After not seeing each other since college, they reconnect. But they only want to be friends. And they take this time trying to hook each other up with different people on double dates. They played off each other and their banter just worked! It was nice to read something a little different with no predictability. It is a rainy miserable day here! OMG you guys…… this book! Thanks to my girls for the push to read this one. It was so great!!

Determined to save as many people as possible. She picks the short stick and has the task of attempting to kill Pestilence. So as punishment, he captures her and takes her with him. Waiting for the Sun: It has everything I look for in a story….. So well written and ready to get my heart torn apart! I have no words, seriously. Not my normal genre, but holy Hannah!! I could not put it down. I was intrigued, mesmerized, amazed……yeah, mind blown!! Highly, highly, highly recommend this book! But seriously, loved Mercy Thompson! Well, if your name is Madison Kelly like me, your friends end up bidding on a date for you with your high school crush.

Not like I was the only one. Mauro Bianco may fight fires for a living, but he still sets my heart ablaze. A few hours and I can tuck him back into that tattered old shoebox in my closet. As always, the universe has other plans. Be the first to comment. And so did my aunt, and my sister… The Wife Between Us: Less than 2 weeks until Christmas Day and I and excited. I have 4 events to attend starting tonight!!! And… I have my Christmas tree pics!! I took these last night. The bow makes me smile. Great review and agree with all your comments! So, I just saw Bird Box releasing on Netflix in 10 days.

I had no idea this was even being made into a movie. I really liked it!! Not terrifying but definitely creepy with enough intensity to keep me reading. I dont think I would have picked this book if not for this review so thank you for that. This is probably one of the best racing to finish portions of a book. I was not sure whom to choose but somehow the end made a lot of sense to me as I felt it was right at that time. Yes things happen, people change. Mostly we keep it and dont act on it but when expected happens I guess you no longer can control.

Hands down my favorite book of ! Loved it…Drive is a close 2nd. Dumplin soundtrack was just released. You all need to read the book. I should read Puddin. My favorite November read: May do a reread of whole series! Kristin needs our book help! Either way… proceed with caution. I remember this one. Thank you it was driving me nuts. I just wanted some suggestions about books that include one night stands. And then it took me on a roller-coaster! One of my all time favorite books EVER. Lots of good suggestions there too!

Do you have an absolute favorite that she and we must read? Jana Aston has written sexy, steamy, hilariously amazing one-night stand books.

The Wrong Series has 4 books: Wrong, Right, Fling and Trust. I know I have read tons of romances that started off as a one night stand. A few I do remember are:. Reader Confessions Where did they go? A few fun things: Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season.

I think Tessa recommended this book…so thanks. The Secrets We Keep: Still makes me cry. Enter Rogan Scott, an up-and-coming rock star with one focus—his band. Out in the woods, looking for song inspiration, he comes across a beautiful girl seconds from ending her life. Finished the series from a few days ago with the kpop reverse harem. Happy to report it was really good. Totally believable that they are in a band. Reader Favorites — R. It will take a masterpiece to top it for the year.

Torn between the opinions of Shorty, a boy who wants to meet violence with violence, and Hallelujah, her best friend who believes in the power of peaceful protests, Rose is scared of the mounting racial tension and is starting to lose hope. But when Rose helps Aunt Ruthie start her own business, she begins to see how she can make a difference in her community.

From her cousin texting and her friends stopping by to her little brother playing with the plants, Jada runs into one obstacle after another. Find out how Jada relies on grit to keep on going. A Girl Named Rosa: Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in , but how did she come to be so brave? A Girl Named Rosa describes the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence with full-color illustrations throughout.

Join Little Sid as he sets off on a journey of discovery and encounters mysterious wise-folk, terrifying tigers, and one very annoying mouse. Stella Diaz Has Something to Say by Angela Dominguez In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American.

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Stella Diaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Diaz is not a betta fish.

Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely. Charlie Takes His Shot: Sifford had won plenty of black tournaments, but he was determined to break the color barrier in the PGA. But Sifford kept playing, becoming the first black golfer to win a PGA tournament and eventually ranking among the greats in golf.

Martin Luther King Jr. They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. Church helps those worries fade, if only for a little while. The singing, the preaching, the speeches from guest activists like Paul Robeson and Thurgood Marshall stir African Americans in her community to stand up for their rights. Betty quickly finds confidence and purpose in volunteering for the Housewives League, an organization that supports black-owned businesses.

Soon, the American civil rights icon we now know as Dr. Betty Shabazz is born. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. As times change, Dr. This beautiful picture book tells the little-known story of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and an inspiration to Misty Copeland.

The whole family contributes pictures and special items. Abuela even writes a letter to each of her grandchildren to be opened in fifteen years. Can Sofia really wait fifteen years to find out what that letter says? Now she just has to convince the other girls. In this book, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil.

And Maya Lin, who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create. Get the inside scoop on gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance. Mama, her toddler, and two stuffed bunnies turn an outing to the grocery store into a fun opportunity to talk, laugh, and learn a little math along the way.

Baby is excited to choose one box of favorite cereal, hold two containers of yogurt, and find one banana. As they fill their cart with items in quantities of one and two, Mama lets her baby hold each item while connecting the familiar idea of known body parts such as one hand and two feet to concepts of one and two. In this engaging, concrete way, toddlers begin understanding simple math principles.

In the checkout lane, Baby giggles as one bunny goes for a ride. Back home Mama prepares a snack. How will she share one banana between the two of them? As she cuts the banana in half, her child proudly points out and recognizes the two pieces of their snack, showing an understanding of the notion of two. Everyone knows who they are now—even strangers recognize them! Should she really leave the band and her friends behind?

A Season of Flowers by Michael Garland Snowdrops and crocuses yield to tulips and hyacinths, then dogwood blossoms, iris, lupine, daisies, morning glories, daylilies, geraniums, peonies, sunflowers, roses, and chrysanthemums as spring passes to summer, then autumn. Like actors crossing a stage, flowers narrate the passing seasons in the first person, each one briefly proclaiming its unique and vital role in the natural world.

All about Madam C. Born Sarah Breedlove, she was the first person born free in her family. Walker, the name she would later use on her haircare products. The United States v. When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats…and her purse. Free as a Bird: When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid.

She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country. And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice, she would not keep quiet. Malala traveled around the world to speak to girls and boys, to teachers, reporters, presidents, and queens—to anyone who would listen—and advocated for the right to education and equality of opportunity for every person.

She would shout so that those without a voice could be heard. So everyone could be as free as a bird. Readers will learn all about this musician and the significant events in his life in this low-leveled biography. Can I Touch Your Hair?: Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners.

And even in his death, he continues to transform and inspire all of us who share his dream. But that excitement turns to panic when her cousin Manuel goes missing.

With curiosity, bravery, and her signature smarts, Princess Truly once again proves that she can do anything she sets her mind to and reminds girls everywhere to reach for the stars, believe in themselves, and dream big! This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination. To Gold and Beyond by Laurie Hernandez. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the US Olympic gymnastics team.

She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs. Frustrated by the laws that kept African-Americans separate but very much unequal to whites, she had questions. Adults all told her: But Beals had the heart of a fighter—and the knowledge that her true place was a free one. The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: As the Tibbs household prepares for the new baby, Mya is extra excited to spend time with her mom watching their favorite Annie Oakley marathon before her new sister arrives.

Shai Williams—third-grader and superstar in the making—loves to act, sing, and dance. So when her teacher, Ms. Paired up with her best friend Emmie and classmate Rio, Shai plans to settle her competition jitters by just having fun. That is until her rival, Gabby Supreme, challenges her to a bet: Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices.

Then, everything suddenly seemed to change all at once. Her best girl friend is now flirting with her best guy friend. Her clothes seem all wrong. And worst of all, there is this guy, Santiago, who appears from. What lengths will Joy go to—and who will she become—to attract his attention? In short poems that perfectly capture the crazy feelings of adolescence and first crushes, award-winning author Nikki Grimes has crafted a delightful, often hilarious, hearttugging story. Elizabeth Cotten was only a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time.

But she flipped that guitar upside down and backwards and taught herself how to play it anyway. And by the end of her life, people everywhere—from the sunny beaches of California to the rolling hills of England—knew her music. Read my book review here! Dee and her friends go in search of her but instead finds a rather hairy, new liBEARian!

On her way to church one day in July , Elizabeth Jennings was refused a seat on a streetcar. When she took her seat anyway, she was bodily removed by the conductor and a nearby police officer and returned home bruised and injured. With the support of her family, the African American abolitionist community of New York, and Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Jennings took her case to court.

Ever since she was a young girl, Lil Hardin played music with a beat. She jammed at home, at church, and even at her first job in a music store. Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality.

Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. And they used their genius minds to change the world. The son of an enslaved blacksmith learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad.

Pa works hard as a blacksmith. His son wants to help, but Pa keeps putting him off. Then one day, Pa falls ill and the boy has to take over. The Word Collector by Peter H. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him — short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that.

Hand-selected by Newberry honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!

A Lady Has the Floor: She fought for equality for women in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in politics. In her quest for fairness and parity, Lockwood ran for President of the United States, becoming the first woman on the ballot. Pass the Ball, Mo! Mo Jackson by David A.

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Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game? This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports is a funny, motivational companion to the winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery by Sandra Neil Wallace illustrated by Bryan Collier Discover the true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes—a boy who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists of his generation—with this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

When Ernie Barnes was growing up in North Carolina in the s, he loved to draw. Even when he played as a boy with his friends he drew with a stick in the mud. And he never left home without a sketchbook. He would draw the junk man, families walking home from church, or the old man on the sofa. He drew what he saw. Why Are They Kneeling? Kendrick thinks this Sunday will be like any other Sunday but is in for a surprise when he notices some of his favorite football players take a knee during our National Anthem.

Kendrick finds the courage to ask a question and his family and friends find the courage to answer it. Kendrick learns so much and we hope you will too! Lotus is an eight year-old third grader who lives in the historic center of Rome, Italy. One Tuesday morning, while on her way to school, an unfortunate event occurs.

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Lotus has a delayed reaction to this unsettling event. No Truth Without Ruth: For years before becoming a justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth had to fight the notion that being female meant that she was less smart, less qualified, and less worthy of attention than her male counterparts. Throughout college, law school, and her work life, she faced discrimination—because she was a woman. Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein by Jennifer Roy At the start of , eleven-year-old Ali Fadhil was consumed by his love for soccer, video games, and American television shows.

Over the next forty-three days, Ali and his family survived bombings, food shortages, and constant fear. Ali and his brothers played soccer on the abandoned streets of their Basra neighborhood, wondering when or if their medic father would return from the war front. Ella and her fellas were on the way up! It seemed like nothing could stop her, until the biggest club in town refused to let her play… and all because of her color.

But when all hope seemed lost, little did Ella imagine that a Hollywood star would step in to help. The inspiring, true story of how a remarkable friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe was born — and how they worked together to overcome prejudice and adversity. Boonoonoonous Hair by Olive Senior.

Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. American Panda by Gloria Chao An incisive, laugh-out-loud contemporary debut about a Taiwanese-American teen whose parents want her to be a doctor and marry a Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer despite her germophobia and crush on a Japanese classmate. The World is Awake: What Would She Do?: Because there will always be room.

A twist on the classic parental struggle of not letting kids sleep in their bed. Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue. An invaluable section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference.

It provides an expanded notion of working mothers and challenges the idea that only some jobs result in good parenting. Young, Gifted and Black: This book brings together 52 iconic talents from the past and present and celebrates their inspirational achievements.

Now, more than fifty years after they were written, these poems continue to reflect our everyday experiences. From starting clubs to hosting sleepovers, Katie Woo is one fun friend! Come along on her big adventures and funny mishaps. Each book uses relatable comparisons, carefully researched text, and striking illustrations to help kids understand the many difficulties that children just like them face in the world today. In Racism and Intolerance, children can get answers to questions like: When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city.

Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine. Who Was Booker T. Washington by James Buckley Jr. African American educator, author, speaker, and advisor to presidents of the United States, Booker Taliaferro Washington was the leading voice of former slaves and their descendants during the late s. As part of the last generation of leaders born into slavery, Booker believed that blacks could better progress in society through education and entrepreneurship, rather than trying to directly challenge the Jim Crow segregation.

When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. I Walk With Vanessa: Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help.

With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old. This is not your typical afternoon at the library — a magician invites kids to reach into his hat to pull out whatever they find when they dig down deep. And light began shining and then started to spread. This light radiates, chasing away the shadows, providing the wonder and fun of stargazing or firefly chasing. Most important, this light appears in each child—an inner God-given spark that grows and will be used to change the world.

Earrings, scarves, the works! She encounters a crocodile, a leopard, and some monkeys, offering each a prize return for helping her find her way home but the animals snatch up their rewards without helping Mela back to her village. Come on a journey to see how people in different countries prepare, eat, and think about their food. Beautiful photographs and illustrations capture the food culture of 14 countries, from Brazil and Spain to Morocco, India, and China.

Each spread includes an overview of the country and its native foods, photographs of the various dishes with pronunciations and descriptions, an easy recipe for kids to try, and an illustrated crop map of the country. With so many fun elements to intrigue them, young foodies will be excited to learn about how people eat across the globe! But the letter describes a young woman. An injustice that happened decades ago.

A mystery enfolding the letter-writer. And the fortune that awaits the person who solves the puzzle. Lila and the Crow by Gabrielle Grimard This book originally published in , but now the paperback version is being released! But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: The next day, Lila covers her hair. But this time, the boy points at her dark skin.

When she covers her face, he mocks her dark eyes. Now every day at school, Lila hides under her turtleneck, dark glasses, and hat. And every day when she goes home, she sees a crow who seems to want to tell her something. Meanwhile, the great autumn festival is approaching. While the other kids prepare their costumes, Lila is sadder and lonelier than ever.

Phoebe feels frustrated and impatient. Bedtime Ted by Sophy Henn Ted is a sweet but willful toddler. First he has to take a bath, have a snack, brush his teeth, and get all the wiggles out. In this book, each spread has a gatefold with big flaps perfect for little hands. Zoey, Sassafras, and Pip must work together to discover what this mysterious rare magical plant needs to grow before all the seeds crumble to purple dust!

When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors. With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories! Plus, a handy index provides at-a-glance reference for 26 different mindfulness pillars for children to explore. And will she come through on her part for the light and music coding project? Maybe coding—like friendship—is about being there for your friends when they need you the most. She Persisted Around the World: Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time.

While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward — and the thanks of all Mexico.

What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist! But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely? Where did it go? Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and twelve-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. President of the Whole Sixth Grade: She struggles with an incarcerated mother she barely remembers, a grandfather dealing with addiction and her own battle with self-confidence.

But, she must keep it a secret until Friday! So curious family members each ask Annie for a clue. Grandma is sure Annie wants to be a champion baker like her, so she offers a mixing bowl and oven mitts to Annie. Grateful for each gift, Annie cleverly finds a way to use them all to create her Career Day costume. On her way home from school, she seeks the guidance of her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in her backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear.

But most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something.

Can she find just the right way to put her exuberance to good use? This heartwarming tale about being true to yourself is perfect for readers who march to their own beat. Kiely knows she is famous! The paparazzi her parents follow her every move, documenting it all with cameras. Here is the link for the Spanish version: Hers was a school of faraway places. Kaya is looking for her heart song — the song that happy hearts sing. Her search takes her on a journey deep into the jungle where a broken down carousel waits for a very special song to make it turn again…A story about mindfulness and listening to your heart.

But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. Underwater Sea Adventure by Karen A.

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Gasperini Join five-year-old disabled girl Arianna again this time on a magical journey under the sea. Ten Cents a Pound by Nhung N. Tran-Davies A young girl and her mother have a loving, passionate conversation with each other. The girl is torn between her desire to stay home with her family and the familiarity of their village, and her desire to go to school and discover the world beyond the mountains that surround them. Every time the girl insists that she will stay, her mother repeats that she must go, that there is more to life than the labor in the coffee trees. Who Is Aretha Franklin?

Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon who created an amazing legacy spanning six decades! Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes by Hena Khan From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes—and traditions—of the Muslim world. Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances.

Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics.

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They all have a lot of lose, but they all have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess whose love overcame mortality. Mazu, the Chinese deity who safely guides travelers home. Lakshmi, the Hindu provider of fortune and prosperity. These powerful deities and many more are celebrated in gorgeous artwork and enlightening essays that explore the feminine divine and encourage readers to empower themselves. W is for Welcome: Topics include well-known landmarks and institutions the Statue of Liberty and the White House, our national parks system and famous citizens whose talents helped make the United States a world leader Albert Einstein and Madeleine Albright.

How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? What If… by Samantha Berger This girl is determined to express herself! That is, until her mother breaks the news. The very first picture book about the remarkable and inspiring story of the Gay Pride Flag! Always Anjali by Sheetal Sheth Anjali and her friends are excited to get matching personalized license plates for their bikes. When her parents refuse and she is forced to take matters into her own hands, she winds up learning to celebrate who she is and carry her name with pride and power.

A timeless story about appreciating what makes us special and honoring our differences. The Hero in the Helmet: The NFL responded by keeping Kap as a free agent and has not made it to any roster since, despite his undeniable skill and athletic record. Sisters and Champions by Howard Bryant. Bowwow Powwow by Brenda J. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers—all with telltale ears and paws and tails.

All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow. A Church for All by Gayle E. Pitman This simple, lyrical story celebrates a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that embraces all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. All are welcome at the church for all! Her dreams are temporarily dashed when—as the eldest daughter—she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. But when she discovers the diary her Jewish great-grandmother wrote chronicling her escape from Holocaust-era Europe, Imani begins to see family in a new way.

Imani knows exactly what she wants as her big bat mitzvah gift: And as Imani reads the diary, she begins to see her family, and her place in it, in a whole new way. What can I do? How can I help? To show readers that they are not helpless, and that anyone can be the change.

Not just for a young adult audience, this incredibly impactful collection will appeal to readers of all ages who are feeling adrift and looking for guidance. Baby Loves Gravity by Ruth Spiro Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the ups and downs of gravity. When baby drops food from a high chair, why does it fall? Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well!

How Sweet the Sound: In his darkest hour he fell to his knees and prayed—and somehow the battered ship survived the storm. Grateful, he changed his ways and became a minister, yet he still owned a slave ship. But in time, empathy touched his heart. A changed man, he used his powerful words to help end slavery in England. Kaylee loves pulling pranks: But is she the Princess of Pranks?

That title is held by none other than the Tooth Fairy. But when Kaylee loses a tooth and the Tooth Fairy goes about her usual tooth-taking business, Kaylee pranks her with a fake frog. As Kaylee and the Tooth Fairy try to out-prank one another, things get way out of hand, until the two finally see eye and eye and decide to share the crown! Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: Hearing them coughing at night worries Iqbal. With help from his teacher, Iqbal learns all about solar energy cooking, which uses heat from the sun to cook — ingenious! Has Iqbal found a way to win first prize in the science fair while providing cleaner air and better health for his family at the same time?

Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. The Holy Month of Fasting explores the richness and diversity of the Islamic tradition by focusing on an event of great spiritual significance and beauty in the lives of Muslims.

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Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He knows this deep in his soul. There are only a few small things in his way.