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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul

age 4+

Dazzling art captures Aretha's career and activism.

By Carole Boston Weatherford

(2021)

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Not Quite Snow White

age 4+

Heartwarming story shows a princess can be any color.

By Ashley Franklin

(2019)

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A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!

age 4+

Captivating bio of Latinx star of "West Side Story."

By Anika Aldamuy Denise

(2020)

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Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment

age 4+

Girl finds role model who looks like her in inspiring tale.

By Parker Curry, Jessica Curry

(2019)

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Peanut Goes for the Gold

age 4+

Super-positive hamster sets goal, delivers in upbeat tale.

By Jonathan Van Ness

(2020)

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I Believe I Can

age 4+

Poetic picture book encourages self-esteem and optimism.

By Grace Byers

(2020)

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Double Bass Blues

age 4+

Gorgeous story of a boy's excellence and the power of music.

By Andrea J. Loney

(2019)

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Dear Boy,: A Celebration of Cool, Clever, Compassionate You!

age 4+

Encouraging advice for boys stresses kindness, compassion.

By Paris Rosenthal, Jason Rosenthal

(2019)

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Because

age 4+

Inspiring look at the life-changing power of music.

By Mo Willems

(2019)

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Imagine!

age 4+

Wordless book celebrates art with magical trip to museum.

By Raúl Colón

(2018)

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Julián Is a Mermaid

age 4+

In touching story and art, boy imagines he's a mermaid.

By Jessica Love

(2018)

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The 5 O'Clock Band

age 4+

Trombone Shorty tale is joyous love letter to New Orleans.

By Troy Andrews

(2018)

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What If...

age 4+

Joyous celebration of a kid’s boundless creativity.

By Samantha Berger

(2018)

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The Word Collector

age 4+

Word-loving boy shares his passion in this delightful gem.

By Peter H. Reynolds

(2018)

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She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History

age 4+

Inspiring tales of great women who followed their dreams.

By Chelsea Clinton

(2018)

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The Nutcracker in Harlem

age 4+

Nutcracker and girl are drummers in jazzy holiday update.

By T. E. McMorrow

(2017)

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If You Give a Mouse a Brownie

age 4+

Familiar formula still works in adorable mouse romp.

By Laura Numeroff

(2016)

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How This Book Was Made

age 4+

Hilarious look at writing a book -- with pirates and tigers!

By Mac Barnett

(2016)

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Otter Goes to School

age 4+

Otter plays teacher, gains confidence in reassuring tale.

By Sam Garton

(2016)

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Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu: Princess Cupcake Jones, Book 1

age 4+

Delightful responsibility tale avoids princess stereotypes.

By Ylleya Fields

(2013)

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