48 Books in this collection

Realistic Fiction Collection Grades PreK-2

This collection includes delightful, child-centered stories that support literacy learning content for beginning and soon-to-be readers. Appealing texts and pictures by outstanding authors and illustrators of diverse backgrounds engage young readers and support their efforts as they begin their journey to becoming successful, independent readers.

Collection of 48 books: $588.60

Home At Last

Bringing Asha Home

The Blue Roses

Janna and the Kings

The Happiest Tree

Sam and the Lucky Money

Seaside Dream

First Come the Zebra

The Birthday Swap

Estela's Swap

Abuela's Weave

Where On Earth is My Bagel?

Destiny's Gift

Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)

Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)

Sparkle Boy

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Drummer Boy of John John

When Aidan Became a Brother

No Mush Today

A Morning with Grandpa

The Three Lucys

Calling the Water Drum

Raymond's Perfect Present

Under the Lemon Moon

Butterflies for Kiri

Elizabeti's Doll

Mama Elizabeti

Elizabeti's School

David's Drawings

Rainbow Joe and Me

When This World Was New

Grandma's Purple Flowers

Willie Wins

Saturday At the New You

King for a Day

Babu's Song

Christmas Makes Me Think

Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)

Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)

Two Mrs. Gibsons

Sweet Potato Pie

The Have a Good Day Café

Cora Cooks Pancit

Grandfather Counts

Singing with Momma Lou

Chachaji's Cup

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  • A Morning with Grandpa
    By Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay
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    A Morning with Grandpa

    A Morning with Grandpa

    By Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay
    In this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.

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  • Abuela's Weave
    By Omar S. Castañeda, Enrique O. Sanchez
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    Abuela's Weave

    Abuela's Weave

    By Omar S. Castañeda, Enrique O. Sanchez
    This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

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  • Babu's Song
    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Aaron Boyd
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    Babu's Song

    Babu's Song

    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Aaron Boyd
    The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him.

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  • Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)
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    By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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    Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)

    Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)

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    By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-Benitez
    In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, the neighborhood is having a block party and Padma worries that her friends won't like her mom's lentil soup.

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  • Bringing Asha Home
    By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel Akib
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    Bringing Asha Home

    Bringing Asha Home

    By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel Akib
    A biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.

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  • Butterflies for Kiri
    By Cathryn Falwell
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    Butterflies for Kiri

    Butterflies for Kiri

    By Cathryn Falwell
    A Japanese American girl grows creatively and, with perseverance, masters the art of making an origami butterfly. Includes instructions.

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  • Calling the Water Drum
    By LaTisha Redding, Aaron Boyd
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    Calling the Water Drum

    Calling the Water Drum

    By LaTisha Redding, Aaron Boyd
    A moving story about a family's attempt to flee Haiti in a boat, and a young boy who bravely learns to navigate a new world through playing his drum.

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  • Chachaji's Cup
    By Uma Krishnaswami, Soumya Sitaraman
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    Chachaji's Cup

    Chachaji's Cup

    By Uma Krishnaswami, Soumya Sitaraman
    Neel loves listening to Chachaji's many stories over steaming cups of tea.

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  • Christmas Makes Me Think
    By Tony Medina, Chandra Cox
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    Christmas Makes Me Think

    Christmas Makes Me Think

    By Tony Medina, Chandra Cox
    An African American boy considers the meaning of giving and sharing and comes to understand the true spirit of Christmas.

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  • Cora Cooks Pancit
    By Dorina Lazo Gilmore, Kristi Valiant
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    Cora Cooks Pancit

    Cora Cooks Pancit

    By Dorina Lazo Gilmore, Kristi Valiant
    Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods.

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  • David's Drawings
    By Cathryn Falwell
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    David's Drawings

    David's Drawings

    By Cathryn Falwell
    A shy young African American boy makes friends in school by letting his classmates help with his drawing of a bare winter tree.

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  • Destiny's Gift
    By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Adjoa J. Burrowes
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    Destiny's Gift

    Destiny's Gift

    By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Adjoa J. Burrowes
    Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound.

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  • Drummer Boy of John John
    By Mark Greenwood, Frane Lessac
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    Drummer Boy of John John

    Drummer Boy of John John

    By Mark Greenwood, Frane Lessac
    The perfect book for aspiring young drummers, where a young boy in Trinidad discovers he can create tunes on discarded metal tins, and goes on to win the Carnival band competition.

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  • Elizabeti's Doll
    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
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    Elizabeti's Doll

    Elizabeti's Doll

    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
    A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.

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  • Elizabeti's School
    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
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    Elizabeti's School

    Elizabeti's School

    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
    In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

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  • Estela's Swap
    By Alexis O'Neill, Enrique O. Sanchez
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    Estela's Swap

    Estela's Swap

    By Alexis O'Neill, Enrique O. Sanchez
    A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet.

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  • First Come the Zebra
    By Lynne Barasch
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    First Come the Zebra

    First Come the Zebra

    By Lynne Barasch
    The story of two young Kenyan boys, one Maasai and one Kikuyu, who find a way to overcome their traditional rivalries and become friends.

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  • Grandfather Counts
    By Andrea Cheng, Ange Zhang
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    Grandfather Counts

    Grandfather Counts

    By Andrea Cheng, Ange Zhang
    In this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.

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  • Grandma's Purple Flowers
    By Adjoa J. Burrowes
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    Grandma's Purple Flowers

    Grandma's Purple Flowers

    By Adjoa J. Burrowes
    An African American girl who cherishes her frequent visits to her favorite Grandma finds a way to remember her grandmother with hope and joy after she passes away.

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  • Home At Last
    By Susan Middleton Elya, Felipe Davalos
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    Home At Last

    Home At Last

    By Susan Middleton Elya, Felipe Davalos
    A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

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  • Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
    By Farhana Zia, Ken Min
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    Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

    Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

    By Farhana Zia, Ken Min
    Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.

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  • Front cover for Janna and the Kings by Patricia Smith and Aaron Boyd
      Janna and the Kings
      By Patricia Smith, Aaron Boyd
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      Janna and the Kings

      Janna and the Kings

      By Patricia Smith, Aaron Boyd
      Saturdays are special for Janna. That's when she and Granddaddy spend the whole day together.

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    • King for a Day
      By Rukhsana Khan, Christiane Krömer
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      King for a Day

      King for a Day

      By Rukhsana Khan, Christiane Krömer
      Malik, a Pakistani boy who uses a wheelchair, is excited to compete in the annual kite-flying festival of Basant. Can his kite defeat the bully's and make him "King" of the festival?

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    • Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)
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      By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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      Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)

      Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)

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      By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
      In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Lily and her parents move from their suburban neighborhood to New York City and Lily must adapt to her new life.

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    • Mama Elizabeti
      By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
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      Mama Elizabeti

      Mama Elizabeti

      By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
      A girl in Africa learns how to help take care of her younger siblings, including a new baby sister.

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    • Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)
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      By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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      Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)

      Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)

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      By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-Benitez
      In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Henry tries to find a place where he can practice his drums without disturbing his mom.

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    • No Mush Today
      By Sally Derby Miller, Nicole Tadgell
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      No Mush Today

      No Mush Today

      By Sally Derby Miller, Nicole Tadgell
      The sweet story a young girl who rebels against eating mushy cereal for breakfast every day by leaving her parents and baby brother to spend the day with her grandmother, then realizes home isn't so bad after all.

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    • Rainbow Joe and Me
      By Maria Diaz Strom
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      Rainbow Joe and Me

      Rainbow Joe and Me

      By Maria Diaz Strom
      A girl learns the power of imagination from her blind neighbor.

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    • Raymond's Perfect Present
      By Therese On Louie, Suling Wang
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      Raymond's Perfect Present

      Raymond's Perfect Present

      By Therese On Louie, Suling Wang
      When he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.

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    • Sam and the Lucky Money
      By Karen Chinn, Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa Hu
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      Sam and the Lucky Money

      Sam and the Lucky Money

      By Karen Chinn, Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa Hu
      During Chinese New Year, a young boy encounters a homeless person and discovers that no gift is too small when it comes from the heart.

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    • Saturday At the New You
      By Barbara Barber, Anna Rich
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      Saturday At the New You

      Saturday At the New You

      By Barbara Barber, Anna Rich
      A girl spends the day at her mother's hair salon, a neighborhood gathering place.

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    • Seaside Dream
      By Janet Costa Bates, Lambert Davis
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      Seaside Dream

      Seaside Dream

      By Janet Costa Bates, Lambert Davis
      In this tender story of immigration, a young girl finds a way to give her grandmother the perfect present and the courage to plan a trip to her home country, Cape Verde.

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    • Singing with Momma Lou
      By Linda J. Altman, Larry Johnson
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      Singing with Momma Lou

      Singing with Momma Lou

      By Linda J. Altman, Larry Johnson
      A young African American girl helps her grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, regain some of her memories.

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    • Sparkle Boy
      By Lesléa Newman, Maria Mola
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      Sparkle Boy

      Sparkle Boy

      By Lesléa Newman, Maria Mola
      Young Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.

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    • Sweet Potato Pie
      By Kathleen D. Lindsey, Charlotte Riley-Webb
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      Sweet Potato Pie

      Sweet Potato Pie

      By Kathleen D. Lindsey, Charlotte Riley-Webb
      In this fictional story set in the South in the 1920s, an African American girl and her family sell Mama's sweet potato pies at the Harvest Celebration to raise money and save their farm.

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    • The Birthday Swap
      By Loretta Lopez
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      The Birthday Swap

      The Birthday Swap

      By Loretta Lopez
      A Mexican American girl looks for the perfect birthday gift for her sister and ends up with a big surprise of her own.

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        The Blue Roses
        By Linda Boyden, Amy Córdova
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        The Blue Roses

        The Blue Roses

        By Linda Boyden, Amy Córdova
        A modern-day Native American girl learns to understand the cycle of life after her grandfather dies.

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      • The Happiest Tree
        A Yoga Story
        By Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth Jeyaveeran
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        The Happiest Tree

        The Happiest Tree

        A Yoga Story
        By Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth Jeyaveeran
        Meena is excited about the class play, a new and improved version of Red Riding Hood.

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      • The Have a Good Day Café
        By Frances Park, Ginger Park, Katherine Potter
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        The Have a Good Day Café

        The Have a Good Day Café

        By Frances Park, Ginger Park, Katherine Potter
        Early each morning Mike and his family drive to the city with their food cart.

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      • The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
        By Thelma Lynne Godin, Vanessa Brantley-Newton
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        The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

        The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

        By Thelma Lynne Godin, Vanessa Brantley-Newton
        A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood--young and old alike--joins in on the fun.

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      • The Three Lucys
        By Hayan Charara, Sara Kahn
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        The Three Lucys

        The Three Lucys

        By Hayan Charara, Sara Kahn
        After a young Lebanese boy loses one of his beloved cats when his village comes under attack, he must learn to cope with loss and hope for a peaceful future.

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      • Two Mrs. Gibsons
        By Toyomi Igus, Daryl Wells
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        Two Mrs. Gibsons

        Two Mrs. Gibsons

        By Toyomi Igus, Daryl Wells
        Two Mrs. Gibsons is author Toyomi Igus's tender and touching tribute to the two most important women in her life--her Japanese mother and her African American grandmother.

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      • Under the Lemon Moon
        By Edith Hope Fine, René King Moreno
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        Under the Lemon Moon

        Under the Lemon Moon

        By Edith Hope Fine, René King Moreno
        One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden.

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      • Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)
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        By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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        Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)

        Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)

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        By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
        In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, a diverse group of kids decide to play pretend. There's no limit to what they imagine they can be!

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      • When Aidan Became a Brother
        By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani Juanita
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        When Aidan Became a Brother

        When Aidan Became a Brother

        By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani Juanita
        This sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.

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      • When This World Was New
        By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. Sanchez
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        When This World Was New

        When This World Was New

        By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. Sanchez
        An uplifting story about a young boy overcoming his fears and embracing his new home in America.

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      • Where On Earth is My Bagel?
        By Frances Park, Ginger Park, Grace Lin
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        Where On Earth is My Bagel?

        Where On Earth is My Bagel?

        By Frances Park, Ginger Park, Grace Lin
        A young Korean boy gets a craving for a New York bagel and goes on a journey to fulfill his hunger.

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      • Willie Wins
        By Almira A. Gilles, Carl Angel
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        Willie Wins

        Willie Wins

        By Almira A. Gilles, Carl Angel
        In this heart-warming story, a boy gets beyond peer pressure and comes to appreciate the depth of his father's love. First-time author Almira Astudillo Gilles teams up with artist Carl Angel to create an inspiring and suspenseful story. Young readers will be cheering for Willie all the way.

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