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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

age 12+

Conversational history traces U.S. ideas about race.

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Book

All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto

age 16+

Moving, explicit look at growing up Black and queer.

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Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book About Bodies, Feelings, and YOU

age 7+

Inclusive, lively guide to bodies, touch for older kids.

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I Am Jazz

age 4+

Sweet, straightforward story of young transgender girl.

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Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book About Bodies, Feelings, and YOU

age 7+

Inclusive, lively guide to bodies, touch for older kids.

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I Am Jazz

age 4+

Sweet, straightforward story of young transgender girl.

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

age 5+
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The Spirit Glass

age 10+
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Charm Words Español: Afirmaciones Diarias Para Niños

age 4+
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Who Smarted

age 6+
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age 15+

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