Weatherford, Carole Boston

Summary: A true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 COX

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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 921 COX

McQuinn, Anna

Summary: Lola plants a flower garden with her parent's help, and watches it grow.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2014

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCQ

Johnson, Angela

Summary: "Maya and Julius, the pig her grandfather brings her from Alaska, learn about fun and sharing together"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2023

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE JOH

Howard, Kim

Summary: After Box delivers a refrigerator, Grace and Box become friends, camping together, going to space, and exploring the depths of the sea, among other adventures. After a few days of playing together, Grace notices that Box is getting some rips and crumples, which she's determined to fix, so they can continue their fun.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOW