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: $593.60

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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        • Front cover for Estela's Swap by Alexis O'Neill and Enrique O. Sanchez
            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)
              (Dive Into Reading)
              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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            • Front cover for Rainbow Joe and Me by Maria Diaz Strom and Maria Diaz Strom
                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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