This book tells the true story of how Congressman John Lewis's quest for books -- and his belief that libraries should be for everyone -- launched his work as an advocate for Civil Rights and solidified his lifelong love affair with reading. Art by Jerry Jordan.

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A Junior Library Guild selection.

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Learning to read is harder than Lupe expected. Can she find the beat and become a reading rock star? A great book for all emerging readers. Co-written with e.E. Charlton-Trujillo. Illustrated by Joe Cepeda. This is the sequel to 2022's LUPE LOPEZ: ROCK STAR RULES.

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This book is an inclusive ode to self-expression, girl power, and the big and small things all readers can create. It's perfect for maker spaces, art classes, and creative kids of every kind. Co-written with e.E. Charlton-Trujillo. Illustrated by Keisha Morris.

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What do you do when you love someone who's far away? You write letters, call on the phone and talk on the computer. And, maybe, you consider all the ways you could get from here to there. Suzy Lee illustrates with die cuts, innovative pages and inventive art.

This book earned starred reviews from Kirkus and Horn Book. Published by Roaring Brook Press.

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Lupe Lopez is a sunglasses-wearing, drumstick-wielding kindergartener whose personal rules differ from school rules -- but who finds her way (and her fellow rock stars) with some hard work and creativity. Co-written with e.E. Charlton-Trujillo. Illustrated by Joe Cepeda. Published by Candlewick.

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When Millie moves to the United States, she misses her home that's "more than an ocean away." She especially misses her garden. Can she and her new friends turn a rooftop into a reminder of home? Melissa Crowton illustrates. Published by Putnam Books.

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This rousing book takes its cue from nature to demonstrate how even those who feel too small to be noticed can create something epic and world-changing. An excellent discussion of social activism and sharing your voice. Paola Escobar illustrates. Published by Quill Tree Books.

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There’s something that I’ve noticed.

Perhaps you’ve seen it, too.

Life is so much better when it’s me and you.

A rhyming ode to the enduring power of friendship. Eliza Wheeler illustrates. Published by Little, Brown.

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Rocks are magical. Rocks are useful. Rocks are inspirational. Rocks are everywhere. This book is an ode to the endless, creative fun one can have with a simple rock. Katie Kath illustrates. Published by Sourcebooks.

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In this follow-up to BE KIND, Tanisha explores the many ways her family is strong and how she can be strong herself. Illustrations by Jen Hill. Published by Roaring Brook Press.

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Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to point in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely required. This sweet and silly book is just ducky for new siblings, fledgling scientists and anyone who loves a good laugh. It's illustrated by Daniel Wiseman and published by Chronicle Books.

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This is a book about celebrating all the special talents and gifts that make you wonderfully different than anyone else. It's illustrated by Patrice Barton and published by HarperCollins.

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What does it mean to be brave? When should you try? This book looks at some of the many times it pays to be brave. Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler. and published by Little, Brown.

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Loretta and her parents are so excited. Aunt Esme and Uncle Jax are having a baby! When Gabe arrives, Loretta thinks he's the best baby on the block. Everyone showers him with gifts, but Loretta doesn't know what to give. Can she find the perfect gift for her baby cousin? Illustrated by Alea Marley. Published by little bee.

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A New York Times bestseller! A classroom mishap leads to a conversation about what it means to be kind and how small actions can lead to big results. The book is illustrated by Jen Hill and published by Roaring Brook Press.

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Elliott is a bear cub who wakes up far before the expected spring and can't seem to get back to sleep, no matter what he tries. Illustrated by Jean Kim. Published by HarperCollins Children's Books.

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The story of a little girl in 1960s Clarksville, Tennessee, who dreams of being the fastest girl in the world – just like her hero, sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who made history as the first woman from the United States to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Illustrated by Frank Morrison. Available from Chronicle Books.

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A sequel to SOPHIE’S SQUASH. Sophie starts school with her two squash friends and learns that friends really do come in all shapes and sizes. Illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf. Published by Schwartz & Wade.

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A lyrical celebration of food and family and togetherness as seen during one old-fashioned, down-home Thanksgiving dinner. Jill McElmurry illustrates. Published by Schwartz & Wade.

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Join an adventurous rabbit and his animal friends as they journey over steep mountain peaks, through bustling cityscapes, and down long, winding roads to discover the magical worlds that await them just outside their doors. This book celebrates the possibilities that lie beyond the next bend in the road – the same road that will always lead you home again. Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler. A great graduation gift. Published by Little, Brown

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A story that celebrates the special love between a child and her favorite toy – only in this case that toy is a butternut squash. On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes. What's a girl to do when the squash she loves is in trouble? Anne Wilsdorf illustrates. Published by Schwartz & Wade.

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