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• Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

  Camper, Cathy,

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  The lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They’re the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Neighborhood Sharks

  Hunting With Great Whites of California's Farallon Islands

  Roy, Katherine,

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  Every September the great white sharks return to San Francisco. While their 800,000 human neighbors dine on steak, salad, and sandwiches, the white sharks hunt for their favorite meal... We both fear and admire great white sharks' fierce hunting…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Land of the Cranes (Scholastic Gold)

  Salazar, Aida

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  Young Latinx girl who learns to hold on to hope and love even in the darkest of places: a family detention center for migrants and refugees. Nine-year-old Betita knows she is a crane. Papi told her the story before her family fled to Los Angeles to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ruby Lost and Found

  Li, Christina

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  It’s the summer after seventh grade, and Ruby Chu is feeling more lost than ever. Her best friends aren’t speaking to her. She ended the year in detention. Her sister’s about to leave for college. Ruby’s still grieving her grandfather, Ye-Ye, when…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Frankie & Bug

  Forman, Gayle,

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  It’s summer, and all ten-year-old Bug wants to do is go to the beach with her older brother and hang out with the locals—just like they have for the last two years. But now Danny wants his space, and Bug is stuck hanging out with their neighbor…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bookjoy, Wordjoy

  Mora, Pat,

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  This beautifully illustrated picture book by Pat Mora, creator of Día, contains a lovely selection of poems that celebrate words and books, and how engaging with them can take us on wonderful adventures and bring us joy.

• New Kid

  Craft, Jerry,

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  Disappointed by his parents' choice to send him to a prestigious private school instead of the art school he had his heart set on, Jerry soon finds himself caught between his neighborhood friends and the social circle at his new school. A book about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kid Musicians

  True Tales of Childhood From Entertainers, Songwriters, and Stars

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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  This compilation of short, casual biographies of 16 musicians ranges from jazz legends Louie Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to modern pop stars Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. - from School Library Journal (created 12/24)

• The First Rule of Punk

  Perez, Celia C., 1972-

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  The first day of school can be hard for anyone, but Malú manages to make a mess by disappointing her mother, violating the school's dress code, and upsetting the school's most popular girl. The best way through for a punk of course, is to start a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Girl Power

  15 Stories Celebrating Black Girlhood

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  From fifteen legendary Black female authors comes a collection of stories and poems about the power we find in the everyday and the beauty of Black girlhood. - from the publisher (created 12/24)

• Pie in the Sky

  Lai, Remy,

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  In this heartwarming story, Jingwen worries that assimilating into Australian culture means he’s forsaking his father’s memory. He latches on to the idea that if he can make all the cakes his father planned to feature on the menu of his dream…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kids Book About Diversity

  Gordon, Charnaie,

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  This book was made to help kids understand what diversity is and how to actively embrace diversity in every aspect of their lives. Charnaie Gordon (she/her) is a Diversity and Inclusion expert, blogger, podcast host, and digital creator. She also…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pippa Park Raises Her Game

  Yun, Erin,

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  Life is full of great expectations for Korean American Pippa Park. It seems like everyone, from her family to the other kids at school, has a plan for how her life should look. So when Pippa gets a mysterious basketball scholarship to Lakeview…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Clean Getaway

  Stone, Nic,

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  Join Scoob as he journeys on a roadtrip with his Grandma. Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American south, Scoob is about to discover the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Brush With Magic

  Ahn, Flora,

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  During her first trip to Korea, twelve-year-old Yumi discovers a magical ink brush in her grandfather's attic which inadvertently summons a dokkaebi, a creature from Korean fairy tales, and embarks on an adventure through Seoul while navigating…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Front Desk

  Yang, Kelly,

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  Ten year old Mia Tang helps her family manage a motel by working at the front desk. This positive and winning story is sure to open countless people's eyes and hearts to the realities of immigration.

• Schomburg

  the Man Who Built a Library

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  Arturo Schomburg's life passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora in order to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent. When his collection became so large that it threatened to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Measuring Up

  LaMotte, Lily,

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  When CiCi's family moves from Taiwan to Seattle, she works hard to balance between two cultures all while missing her beloved grandma from an ocean away. To earn her own money to bring her 'Ama to visit, CiCi gathers up her courage to compete in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Intersection Allies

  We Make Room for All

  Johnson, Chelsea (Illustrator),

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  Nine interconnected kids proudly describe themselves and their backgrounds, involving topics that range from a physical disability to langauge brokering, offering an opportunity to take pride in a personal story and connect to collective struggle…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Best at It

  Pancholy, Maulik, 1974-

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  Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one…Read moreRead more of this annotation