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19,932 books found
Oh, Olive!
Lian Cho
Olive Chen uses her bold, colorful imagination to transform a dull, grey world and inspire her friends to see things dif
Ages 4–8
Gina Kaminski #1
Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf
Craig Barr-Green
Armed with her own unique logic, Gina Kaminski steps into a fairy tale to rewrite the ending and save the wolf from a wo
Ages 4–8
Being Home
Traci Sorell
A Cherokee girl leaves the city behind to find a new rhythm and a sense of belonging among her community and ancestral l
Ages 4–8
Cross My Heart and Never Lie
Nora Shalaway Carpenter
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a secret and the shifting landscape of a friendship when a best friend m
Ages 12–17
Almost Flying
Jake Maia Arlow
For the middle grader navigating their first crush and the courage it takes to be themselves, both on a roller coaster a
Ages 10–14
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
A mother and child navigate a new country and find a sanctuary of stories and strength within the walls of a public libr
Ages 4–8
Spike, the Mixed-Up Monster
Susan Hood
For the child who feels small and misunderstood, Spike's journey as a 'scary' axolotl helps little ones embrace their ow
Ages 4–8
George Washington's Teeth
Deborah Chandra, Madeleine Comora
For the child curious about history's quirks or feeling self-conscious about their own changing smile, this rhyming tale
Ages 5–9
Mi papá es un agrícola/My Father, the Farmworker
J. Román Pérez Varela
For the child whose parent works long, grueling hours away from home. This bilingual tribute builds pride and dignity in
Ages 4–8
Breathe and Count Back from Ten
Natalia Sylvester
For the teen navigating a chronic health condition while striving for independence and pursuing a dream that feels just
Ages 12–18
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about how art can tell a story, this vibrant biography explores Diego Rivera's legacy and how he w
Ages 6–10
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child curious about family far away, this vibrant exchange between cousins shows how two different worlds can fe
Ages 4–8
Twenty-four Seconds from Now...
Nikki Grimes
For the teenager weighing the big decision of whether they are ready for physical intimacy and navigating the nerves tha
Ages 14–18
Me (Moth)
Amber McBride
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of grief and searching for where they belong among the stories of their an
Ages 12–18
Brendan Buckley #1
Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything In It
Winner
For the child exploring their multicultural identity and asking big questions about family secrets, race, and where they
Ages 8–12
Jazmin's Notebook
Nikki Grimes
For the teen navigating family instability who finds solace in a private journal. A lyrical look at resilience through 1
Ages 12–17
In Daddy's Arms I am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
Javaka Steptoe
Award-winning art and words honor the African American experience by celebrating the strength, height, and enduring love
Ages 4–8
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales
Virginia Hamilton
A rich tapestry of African American identity unfolds through these legendary folktales, magical fairy stories, and inspi
Ages 8–12
Junius Over Far
Virginia Hamilton
For the teenager exploring the complex layers of their heritage and the emotional pull of long-distance family bonds.
Ages 12–17
All the Colors of the Race
Arnold Adoff
Rhythmic verses share the personal perspective of a child growing up with a Black mother and a white father.
Ages 9–13
Ray Charles
Sharon Bell Mathis
For the child learning that big obstacles don't have to stop big dreams. Discover how a young boy's love for music helpe
Ages 7–10
Black Troubadour: Langston Hughes
Charlemae Hill Rollins
African American life and universal human values shine through in this celebrated biography of one of the most influenti
Ages 11–15
Harry the Dog #1
Harry the Dirty Dog
Gene Zion
A bath-hating dog runs away and gets so filthy that his own family doesn't know who he is until he finally faces the tub
Ages 2–6
The Twenty-seventh Annual African Hippopotamus Race
Morris Lurie
Eight-year-old Edward hits the water for the greatest swimming marathon ever as he trains for a high-stakes, hilarious r
Ages 7–10
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