R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
By: Carole Boston Weatherford
3.96
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent …
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1. Library Lion
By: Kevin Hawkes , Michelle Knudsen
4.43
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library. Miss Merriweather,… read more
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2. Last Stop on Market Street
By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson
4.30
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more
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- african american
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"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street
"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street
"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street
3. The Name Jar
By: Yangsook Choi
4.14
Format: None pages,
The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, bu… read more
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- picture books
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4. Maddi's Fridge
By: Vin Vogel , None
4.06
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Winner of: 2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People 2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award 2015 MLA M… read more
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5. Bats at the Library
By: Brian Lies
3.95
Format: 145 pages, Hardcover
Houghton Mifflin Company Another inky evening's here-- The air is cool and calm and clear. Can it b… read more
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6. Trombone Shorty
By: Bryan Collier , None
3.87
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner Hailing from the Trem… read more
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7. Alma and How She Got Her Name
By: Juana Martinez-Neal
3.47
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
In which the protagonist asks her father about the long name he gave her. read more
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8. Jabari Jumps
By: Gaia Cornwall
3.71
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almostabsolutely ready … read more
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9. Big
By: Vashti Harrison
4.66
Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition
This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more
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- african american
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10. Hot Dog
By: Doug Salati
4.29
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more
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- poetry
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11. Watercress
By: Andrea Wang
4.53
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more
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- picture books
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12. Sulwe
By: Lupita Nyong'o
4.66
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more
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"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe
13. There Was a Party for Langston
By: Jason Reynolds
4.48
Format: 56 pages, ebook
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more
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14. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
By: Joanna Ho
4.60
Format: 34 pages, Hardcover
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more
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"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
15. Me & Mama
By: Cozbi A. Cabrera
4.14
Format: 34 pages, Hardcover
Mama's love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. In the tradition of Someday, th… read more
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- poetry
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16. Mel Fell
By: Corey R. Tabor
4.47
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more
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17. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)
By: Kwame Alexander
4.63
Format: 56 pages, Hardcover
#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more
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- history
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- nonfiction
- african american
18. Milo Imagines the World
By: Matt de la Peña
4.49
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around … read more
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- african american
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19. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
By: Carole Lindstrom
4.51
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more
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20. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)
By: Oge Mora
4.44
Format: 36 pages, Hardcover
A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's pe… read more
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- african american
- picture books
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21. The Undefeated
By: Kwame Alexander
4.66
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma… read more
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- african american
22. Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
By: Shannon Stocker
4.50
Format: 40 pages, Paperback
This picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. T… read more
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23. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
By: Carole Boston Weatherford
3.96
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent … read more
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- poetry
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- biography
- childrens
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- biography memoir
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- african american
- juvenile
24. ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat
By: Raúl the Third
4.06
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Little Lobo returns to share his love of food and wrestling. Little Lobo is excited to take in a… read more
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25. Love, Violet
By: Charlotte Sullivan Wild
4.28
Format: None pages, None
Perfect for Valentine's Day, a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to s… read more
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26. Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
By: Suzanne Slade
4.38
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A picture book biography about Gwendolyn Brooks, the influential poet and the first African America… read more
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27. ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge (World of ¡Vamos!)
By: Raúl the Third
4.10
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Little Lobo and Bernabé are back in this story about coming together and celebrating community. Peo… read more
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28. When Aidan Became A Brother
By: Kyle Lukoff
4.54
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room l… read more
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29. The Stuff of Stars
By: Marion Dane Bauer
4.12
Format: 34 pages, Hardcover
In an astonishing unfurling of our universe, Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer and Caldecott H… read more
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30. Where Wonder Grows
By: Xelena González
4.00
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A children’s picture book about a grandmother bonding with her granddaughters as she teaches them h… read more
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31. We Are Little Feminists: Families
By: Archaa Shrivastav
4.43
Format: 14 pages, Board book
Beautiful photos of real-life families showcase all the wonderful forms of family, while poetic tex… read more
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