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What's Diversity?

What's Diversity?

by Anthony, David

Book - 2019

Why are some people afraid of those who are different from them, and why do others believe diversity so important? As readers explore the answers to these...Show more Why are some people afraid of those who are different from them, and why do others believe diversity so important? As readers explore the answers to these and other questions about diversity, they're encouraged to form their own opinions about the world around them. Junior Non-Fiction Show less

Why are some people afraid of those who are different from them, and why do others believe diversity so important? As readers explore the answers to these...Show more Why are some people afraid of those who are different from them, and why do others believe diversity so important? As readers explore the answers to these and other questions about diversity, they're encouraged to form their own opinions about the world around them. Junior Non-Fiction Show less

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I'm New Here

I'm New Here

by O'Brien, Anne Sibley

Book - 2015

In a powerful message of empathy for the immigrant experience, children from Korea, Guatemala, and Somalia find ways to adjust to their new home and school in the United States. Easy Picture Book, Readalong Kit, and eBook. In a powerful message of empathy for the immigrant experience, children from Korea, Guatemala, and Somalia find ways to adjust to their new home and school in the United States. Easy Picture Book, Readalong Kit, and eBook. Show less

In a powerful message of empathy for the immigrant experience, children from Korea, Guatemala, and Somalia find ways to adjust to their new home and school in the United States. Easy Picture Book, Readalong Kit, and eBook. In a powerful message of empathy for the immigrant experience, children from Korea, Guatemala, and Somalia find ways to adjust to their new home and school in the United States. Easy Picture Book, Readalong Kit, and eBook. Show less

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Salma the Syrian Chef

Salma the Syrian Chef

by Ramadan, Ahmad Danny

Book - 2020

With help from her new friends, young Syrian immigrant Salma prepares a homemade meal to remind her mother that there is cause for hope and celebration in their new home. Easy Picture Book With help from her new friends, young Syrian immigrant Salma prepares a homemade meal to remind her mother that there is cause for hope and celebration in their new home. Easy Picture Book Show less

With help from her new friends, young Syrian immigrant Salma prepares a homemade meal to remind her mother that there is cause for hope and celebration in their new home. Easy Picture Book With help from her new friends, young Syrian immigrant Salma prepares a homemade meal to remind her mother that there is cause for hope and celebration in their new home. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Chocolate Me!

Chocolate Me!

by Diggs, Taye

Book - 2011

Relates the experiences of a dark-skinned, curly-haired child who wishes he could look more like the lighter-skinned children in his community until his mother helps him realize how wonderful he is inside and out. Easy Picture Book and Easy Paperback Relates the experiences of a dark-skinned, curly-haired child who wishes he could look more like the lighter-skinned children in his community until his mother helps him realize how wonderful he is inside and out. Easy Picture Book and Easy Paperback Show less

Relates the experiences of a dark-skinned, curly-haired child who wishes he could look more like the lighter-skinned children in his community until his mother helps him realize how wonderful he is inside and out. Easy Picture Book and Easy Paperback Relates the experiences of a dark-skinned, curly-haired child who wishes he could look more like the lighter-skinned children in his community until his mother helps him realize how wonderful he is inside and out. Easy Picture Book and Easy Paperback Show less

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Drawn Together

Drawn Together

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2018

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Easy Picture Book and eBook A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Easy Picture Book and eBook Show less

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Easy Picture Book and eBook A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Easy Picture Book and eBook Show less

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Amina's Voice

Amina's Voice

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2017

A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. Junior Fiction and eBook A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. Junior Fiction and eBook Show less

A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. Junior Fiction and eBook A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. Junior Fiction and eBook Show less

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Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish

Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish

A Novel

by Cartaya, Pablo

Book - 2018

After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico where Ma...Show more After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico where Marcus starts searching for his father, who left their family ten years ago and is somewhere on the island. Junior Fiction and Junior Paperback Show less

After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico where Ma...Show more After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico where Marcus starts searching for his father, who left their family ten years ago and is somewhere on the island. Junior Fiction and Junior Paperback Show less

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Our New Home

Our New Home

Immigrant Children Speak

Book - 2007

From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Germany, Guyana, Somalia, immigrant children write of their experiences leaving their homes and moving to a new country. Junior Non-Fiction From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Germany, Guyana, Somalia, immigrant children write of their experiences leaving their homes and moving to a new country. Junior Non-Fiction Show less

From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Germany, Guyana, Somalia, immigrant children write of their experiences leaving their homes and moving to a new country. Junior Non-Fiction From the diverse cultures of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Germany, Guyana, Somalia, immigrant children write of their experiences leaving their homes and moving to a new country. Junior Non-Fiction Show less

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The Mitten String

The Mitten String

by Rosner, Jennifer

Book - 2014

When her family invites a deaf woman and her baby to stay, Ruthie learns about the special ways the mother communicates with her baby, inspiring Ruthie to knit them a unique pair of mittens connected by a string. Easy Picture Book When her family invites a deaf woman and her baby to stay, Ruthie learns about the special ways the mother communicates with her baby, inspiring Ruthie to knit them a unique pair of mittens connected by a string. Easy Picture Book Show less

When her family invites a deaf woman and her baby to stay, Ruthie learns about the special ways the mother communicates with her baby, inspiring Ruthie to knit them a unique pair of mittens connected by a string. Easy Picture Book When her family invites a deaf woman and her baby to stay, Ruthie learns about the special ways the mother communicates with her baby, inspiring Ruthie to knit them a unique pair of mittens connected by a string. Easy Picture Book Show less

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El Deafo

El Deafo

by Bell, Cece

Graphic Novel - 2014

The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower." Junior Graphic Novel The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower." Junior Graphic Novel Show less

The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower." Junior Graphic Novel The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower." Junior Graphic Novel Show less

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Insignificant Events in the Life of A Cactus

Insignificant Events in the Life of A Cactus

by Bowling, Dusti

Book - 2017

New friends and a mystery help Aden, thirteen, adjust to middle school and life at a dying western theme park in a new state, where her being born armless presents many challenges. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction New friends and a mystery help Aden, thirteen, adjust to middle school and life at a dying western theme park in a new state, where her being born armless presents many challenges. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Show less

New friends and a mystery help Aden, thirteen, adjust to middle school and life at a dying western theme park in a new state, where her being born armless presents many challenges. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction New friends and a mystery help Aden, thirteen, adjust to middle school and life at a dying western theme park in a new state, where her being born armless presents many challenges. Junior Fiction, Junior Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Show less

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Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind

[a Novel]

by Draper, Sharon M.

Book - 2012

Considered by many to be mentally disabled, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time. Junior Fiction, Young Adult Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Considered by many to be mentally disabled, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time. Junior Fiction, Young Adult Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Show less

Considered by many to be mentally disabled, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time. Junior Fiction, Young Adult Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Considered by many to be mentally disabled, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time. Junior Fiction, Young Adult Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Show less

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OCDaniel

OCDaniel

by King, Wesley

Book - 2016

A thirteen-year-old boy's life revolves around hiding his obsessive compulsive disorder until a girl at school, who is unkindly nicknamed Psycho Sara, not...Show more A thirteen-year-old boy's life revolves around hiding his obsessive compulsive disorder until a girl at school, who is unkindly nicknamed Psycho Sara, notices him for the first time and he gets a mysterious note that changes everything. Junior Fiction, Young Adult Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Show less

A thirteen-year-old boy's life revolves around hiding his obsessive compulsive disorder until a girl at school, who is unkindly nicknamed Psycho Sara, not...Show more A thirteen-year-old boy's life revolves around hiding his obsessive compulsive disorder until a girl at school, who is unkindly nicknamed Psycho Sara, notices him for the first time and he gets a mysterious note that changes everything. Junior Fiction, Young Adult Paperback, and Young Adult Fiction Show less

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Wonder

Wonder

by Palacio, R. J.

Book - 2012

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fif...Show more Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. Junior Fiction, Audiobook CD, Playaway, and eBook Show less

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fif...Show more Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. Junior Fiction, Audiobook CD, Playaway, and eBook Show less

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Just Because

Just Because

by Elliott, Rebecca

Book - 2010

A younger brother describes all the fun he has with the big sister he loves so much just because. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to reali...Show more A younger brother describes all the fun he has with the big sister he loves so much just because. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to realize that his sister has special needs and by then the reader just accepts, as he does, all the wonderful things about her. Easy Picture Book Show less

A younger brother describes all the fun he has with the big sister he loves so much just because. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to reali...Show more A younger brother describes all the fun he has with the big sister he loves so much just because. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to realize that his sister has special needs and by then the reader just accepts, as he does, all the wonderful things about her. Easy Picture Book Show less

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We're All Wonders

We're All Wonders

by Palacio, R. J.

Book - 2017

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. Easy Picture Book Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. Easy Picture Book Show less

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. Easy Picture Book Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. Easy Picture Book Show less

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My Brother Charlie

My Brother Charlie

A Sister's Story of Autism

by Peete, Holly Robinson

Book - 2010

A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Easy Picture Book A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Easy Picture Book Show less

A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Easy Picture Book A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Easy Picture Book Show less

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All My Stripes

All My Stripes

A Story for Children With Autism

by Rudolph, Shaina

Book - 2015

Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more. Easy Paperback Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more. Easy Paperback Show less

Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more. Easy Paperback Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more. Easy Paperback Show less

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Gary

Gary

by Rudge, Leila

Book - 2016

There's just one thing that separates Gary from the other racing pigeons: he can't fly. When he accidentally falls into the travel basket and ends up a ve...Show more There's just one thing that separates Gary from the other racing pigeons: he can't fly. When he accidentally falls into the travel basket and ends up a very long way from home, he discovers that flying might not be the only way to have adventures. Easy Picture Book Show less

There's just one thing that separates Gary from the other racing pigeons: he can't fly. When he accidentally falls into the travel basket and ends up a ve...Show more There's just one thing that separates Gary from the other racing pigeons: he can't fly. When he accidentally falls into the travel basket and ends up a very long way from home, he discovers that flying might not be the only way to have adventures. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Not So Different

Not So Different

What You Really Want to Ask About Having A Disability

by Burcaw, Shane

Book - 2017

The disabilities advocate addresses the most common questions he receives about his life with spinal muscular atrophy, discussing his physical challenges, his everyday life, and the help he receives with optimism and humor. Junior Non-Fiction The disabilities advocate addresses the most common questions he receives about his life with spinal muscular atrophy, discussing his physical challenges, his everyday life, and the help he receives with optimism and humor. Junior Non-Fiction Show less

The disabilities advocate addresses the most common questions he receives about his life with spinal muscular atrophy, discussing his physical challenges, his everyday life, and the help he receives with optimism and humor. Junior Non-Fiction The disabilities advocate addresses the most common questions he receives about his life with spinal muscular atrophy, discussing his physical challenges, his everyday life, and the help he receives with optimism and humor. Junior Non-Fiction Show less

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Red

Red

A Crayon's Story

by Hall, Michael

Book - 2015

Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members,...Show more Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective. Easy Picture Book Show less

Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members,...Show more Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Jacob's New Dress

Jacob's New Dress

by Hoffman, Sarah

Book - 2014

Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school, too. Easy Picture Book Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school, too. Easy Picture Book Show less

Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school, too. Easy Picture Book Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school, too. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Sparkle Boy

Sparkle Boy

by Newman, Lesléa

Book - 2017

Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not appro...Show more Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother. Easy Picture Book Show less

Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not appro...Show more Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother. Easy Picture Book Show less

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A Tale of Two Mommies

A Tale of Two Mommies

by Oelschlager, Vanita

Book - 2011

A young boy describes how his two mothers take care of him, from fishing, to coaching t-ball, to comforting him when he is upset. Easy Picture Book A young boy describes how his two mothers take care of him, from fishing, to coaching t-ball, to comforting him when he is upset. Easy Picture Book Show less

A young boy describes how his two mothers take care of him, from fishing, to coaching t-ball, to comforting him when he is upset. Easy Picture Book A young boy describes how his two mothers take care of him, from fishing, to coaching t-ball, to comforting him when he is upset. Easy Picture Book Show less

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Stella Brings the Family

Stella Brings the Family

by Schiffer, Miriam B.

Book - 2015

Stella has two dads and no one to invite to the upcoming Mother's Day party. When she lists the many family members who help her, her friends see an easy solution to the party conundrum: bring them all. Easy Picture Book Stella has two dads and no one to invite to the upcoming Mother's Day party. When she lists the many family members who help her, her friends see an easy solution to the party conundrum: bring them all. Easy Picture Book Show less

Stella has two dads and no one to invite to the upcoming Mother's Day party. When she lists the many family members who help her, her friends see an easy solution to the party conundrum: bring them all. Easy Picture Book Stella has two dads and no one to invite to the upcoming Mother's Day party. When she lists the many family members who help her, her friends see an easy solution to the party conundrum: bring them all. Easy Picture Book Show less

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