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We Became Jaguars

age 5+

Colorful, imaginative adventure blends reality and fantasy.

By Dave Eggers

(2021)

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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

age 5+

Powerful poem reflects on Black Americans' emotional story.

By Zetta Elliott

(2021)

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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

age 5+

Moving story captures besties' last day as neighbors.

By Meg Medina

(2020)

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The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem

age 5+

Teamwork rules in snowy adventure with new heroes.

By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

(2020)

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Natalie Portman's Fables

age 5+

Familiar tales get a cute new spin in lively picture book.

By Natalie Portman

(2020)

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I Am One: A Book of Action

age 5+

Inspiring book celebrates the power of one.

By Susan Verde

(2020)

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I Am Love

age 5+

Charming book in popular series has a big heart.

By Susan Verde

(2020)

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Jack Book Series

age 5+

Fun series, but few consequences for bunny's behavior.

By Mac Barnett

(2019)

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The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle

age 5+

Princess-heroes team up to fight (and clean) stinky monster.

By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

(2019)

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Who Put This Song On?

age 17+

Eccentric teen girl fights depression in moving story.

By Morgan Parker

(2019)

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Juana & Lucas: Big Problems: Juan & Lucas, Book 2

age 5+

Colombian girl adapts to family changes in charming sequel.

By Juana Medina

(2019)

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers

age 5+

Mister Rogers' songs stand up as uplifting, fun poems.

By Fred Rogers

(2019)

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Circle

age 5+

Circle faces fear of the dark and of the other in cute tale.

By Mac Barnett

(2019)

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The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

age 5+

Princesses learn to be heroes in fun science fair romp.

By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

(2018)

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Good Rosie!

age 5+

Lonely dog makes friends in relatable picture book.

By Kate DiCamillo

(2018)

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What Can a Citizen Do?

age 5+

Timely book on citizenship engages kids on their level.

By Dave Eggers

(2018)

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The Handsome Girl & Her Beautiful Boy

age 17+

Compelling story of gender-defying teens falling in love.

By B.T. Gottfred

(2018)

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Hudson and the Puppy: Lost in Paris: Paris-Chien, Book 3

age 5+

Dog helps homeless pup in charming Paris adventure.

By Jackie Clark Mancuso

(2018)

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Islandborn

age 5+

Vibrant memories of Caribbean island celebrate heritage.

By Junot Díaz

(2018)

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Classic Illustrated Storybook

age 5+

Condensed telling of movie misses some of the magic.

By Kim Smith

(2017)

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