The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet
For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions—and it wasn’t long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn’t...
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Feb 19, 20211 min read
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and...
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Feb 4, 20212 min read
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade
When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people’s water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend...
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Jan 29, 20211 min read
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her...
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Jan 28, 20211 min read
Red Shoes by Karen English & Ebony Glen
Malika is delighted when Nana surprises her with a beautiful new pair of red shoes! And with a click-clack-click and a swish, swish,...
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Jan 15, 20211 min read
Love, Sophia on the Moon by Anica Mrose Rissi and Mika Song
Life on Earth isn't always fair, so Sophia runs off to the moon, where there are no bedtimes, no time-outs, and no Mum. But as Sophia and...
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Jan 13, 20211 min read
Swashby and The Sea by Beth Ferry and Juana Martinez-Neal
From New York Times best-selling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott Honor winner Juana Martinez-Neal comes a sweet-and-salty friendship...
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Jan 12, 20211 min read
The Big Bed by Bunmi Laditan and Thomas Knight
From the creator of the Honest Toddler blog, The Big Bed is a humorous picture book about a girl who doesn't want to sleep in her little...
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Jan 6, 20212 min read
Drawn together by Minh Lê and Dan Santat
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit...
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