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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Movie Poster Image
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
age 4+
Classic Turkey Day special for young and old.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1973)
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Degrassi TV Poster Image
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Degrassi
age 14+
Superb, socially conscious drama deals with tough issues.
Network: TeenNick
(2001)
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Thirteen Days Movie Poster Image
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Thirteen Days
age 14+
Superb film about Cuban missile crisis, best for older kids.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2000)
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The Polar Express
age 4+
One of the most beautiful Christmas books.
By Chris Van Allsburg
(1985)
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Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices
age 14+
Slammin' poetry empowers a young generation.
Network: HBO
(2009)
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Book Poster Image
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
age 14+
Poetic autobiography reveals impact of racial prejudice.
By Maya Angelou
(1969)
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Mike the Knight
age 4+
Spunky medieval hero teaches problem-solving to tots.
Network: Nickelodeon
(2012)
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The Latino List TV Poster Image
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The Latino List
age 14+
Top-notch documentary features strong Latino role models.
Network: HBO
(2011)
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And Then It's Spring Book Poster Image
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And Then It's Spring
age 4+
A boy's wondrous experience of seeing his seeds grow.
By Julie Fogliano
(2012)
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
age 4+
Magical story of a man who devotes his life to books.
By William Joyce
(2012)
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Rocket Writes a Story
age 4+
Dog gets excellent writing lesson from wise bird teacher.
By Tad Hills
(2012)
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The Latino List: Vol. 2 TV Poster Image
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The Latino List: Vol. 2
age 14+
Second volume profiles more strong Latino mentors.
Network: HBO
(2012)
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LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Jake and the Never Land Pirates Game Poster Image
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LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Jake and the Never Land Pirates
age 4+
Games, treasure, and free exploration = swashbuckling fun.
Platforms: LeapFrog games
(2012)
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Ask the Passengers Book Poster Image
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Ask the Passengers
age 14+
Powerful, poignant story of teen girl in love with a girl.
By A.S. King
(2012)
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Leo's Pad Enrichment Program for Preschoolers App Poster Image
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Leo's Pad Enrichment Program for Preschoolers
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age 4+
Charming stories, interactivity get preschoolers thinking.
Devices: iPad
(2015)
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Sense and Sensibility Book Poster Image
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Sense and Sensibility
age 14+
Classic novel is rich in romance and humor.
By Jane Austen
(1811)
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Brick by Brick Book Poster Image
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Brick by Brick
age 4+
Rythmic, thoughtful tale of slaves building the White House.
By Charles R. Smith Jr.
(2012)
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Jumper
age 14+
Captivating, complex sci-fi about teleporting teen.
By Steven Gould
(1992)
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Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassin, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassin, Book 2
age 14+
Beautiful, violent story of medieval love and tragedy.
By Robin LaFevers
(2013)
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My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood Book Poster Image
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My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood
age 4+
Boy cites the colors of his moods in poetic slice of life.
By Tameka Fryer Brown
(2013)
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