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• The Wall in the Middle of the Book

  Agee, Jon,

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  A knight who feels secure on his side of the wall that divides his book discovers that his side is not as safe as he thought, and the other side is not as threatening.

• Sometimes People March

  Allen, Tessa,

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  Highlights some of the rallying causes for organized marches throughout history.

• I Wish You Knew

  Azúa Kramer, Jackie,

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• I Am Every Good Thing

  Barnes, Derrick,

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  Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.

• Like

  Barrows, Annie,

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  In a series of amusing comparisons, a boy shows how humans are much more like each other than we are like any other thing on Earth.

• The Big Umbrella

  Bates, Amy June,

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  A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain.

• The Truly Brave Princesses

  Brown, Dolores (Children's author),

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  This gallery of princesses gives visibility to lot of women who do not fit with the traditional conception of a princess. Maybe it's time to realize that each and every one of us could be a princess.

• Woke Baby

  Browne, Mahogany L.

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  This lyrical and empowering book is both a celebration of what it means to be a baby and what it means to be woke.

• All Because You Matter

  Charles, Tami,

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  A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will.

• I Am Golden

  Chen, Eva, 1980-

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  This moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children, is a jubilant celebration of accepting who you are.

• When We Say Black Lives Matter

  Clarke, Maxine Beneba,

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  In this exuberant exploration of the Black Lives Matter motto, a loving narrator relays to a young Black child the strength and resonance behind the words.

• Unspoken

  a Story From the Underground Railroad

  Cole, Henry, 1955-

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  In this wordless picture book, a young Southern farm girl discovers a runaway slave hiding behind the corn crib in the barn and decides to help him.

• Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner

  Dalton, Angela,

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  Inspired by the rich tradition of African American reunions, a multigenerational story follows the experiences of young Ruby, who helps loved ones prepare the foods they are bringing while trying to think of a signature dish of her own.

• Sharice's Big Voice

  a Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

  Davids, Sharice,

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  This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. When Sharice Davids was young, she never…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Last Stop on Market Street

  de la Peña, Matt,

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  A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.

• Equality's Call

  the Story of Voting Rights in America

  Diesen, Deborah,

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  A powerful look at the evolution of voting rights in the United States, from our nation's founding to the present day.

• Why

  a Conversation About Race

  Diggs, Taye,

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  Why? is a question asked by children daily, and in this striking and timely story, it begins a straightforward and challenging conversation between children of color and the adults in their lives. Why are the buildings burning? Why are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Smeds and the Smoos

  Donaldson, Julia,

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  The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Magnificent Homespun Brown

  a Celebration

  Doyon, Samara Cole,

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  Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin.

• All of Us

  Erskine, Kathryn,

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  Friends can help us understand the world and ourselves, opening our eyes to unique cultures and ideas. In a story that travels the globe, it's easy to see how the world is a community made up of people who are more similar than we are…Read moreRead more of this annotation