Dyball, Rennie
Summary: Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z! This ode to self-love and kindness encourages us to remember that every body is worthy of respect, whether it be letting go on the dance floor or engaging in peaceful rest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE DYBCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DYERoe, Mechal Renee
Summary: "Illustrations and rhyming text reveal all of the things boys love, including music, nature, sports, and school"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR ORANGE ROERoe, Mechal Renee
Summary: "A celebration of sisterhood and friendship, told in positive affirmations spoken by Black and Brown girls sporting natural hairstyles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2023
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Summary: "Colors bursting, shadows tall. There's lots to celebrate -- it's fall! Break out your fuzzy socks and cozy scarves! Bring on the doughnuts, cider, and pies! It's time for corn mazes, trick-or-treating, and all the Thanksgiving food you can eat... It's fall! With playful rhymes and lively illustrations, this celebratory book shows the many ways we welcome and enjoy a special season."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KURDeneen, Brendan
Summary: "It's finally summertime! The Guardians of the Galaxy are off on a trip to map the cosmos with plans to see as much as possible in one day. From surfing the waves of Zenn-La and riding a tandem bike on Morag to playing hide-and-seek in Asgard and enjoyinga dazzling display of fireworks on Xandar, Rocket and Groot are determined to enjoy all the best activities that summer in space has to offer!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DENKing, Yolanda Renee
Summary: "The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KINMillner, Denene
Summary: In this heartfelt story about self-discovery, Miles Morales, aka Spider-Man, explores what it means to be an artist, a superhero and himself as he befriends a fellow artist who helps him learn more about his Puerto Rican heritage and the importance of his neighborhood.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel 2023
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Summary: "This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya was the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and her influence echoes through culture and history. She was...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ANGCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ANGMacalino Rutledge, Renee
Summary: A joyful story for multicultural and mixed families! One Hundred Percent Me takes young readers along a little girl's exploration of her mixed race identity. The story celebrates our differences as she learns how to claim her belonging and honor the heritage that makes her unique and wholly herself!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloom Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Ulysses Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MACCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MACRoe, Mechal Renee
Summary: "An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ROERoe, Mechal Renee
Summary: "A visual and rhyming celebration of African-American girls' hair"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ROEKurilla, Renée
Summary: "Follow a diverse cast of young children as they experience big feelings--anger, shyness, and sadness--in this patient, rhyming picture book. One Upside-Downy Day is a love letter to emotional understanding and the sometimes-gray days of being a toddler" -- Amazon.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KURTreml, Renée
Summary: Who knows blue? Roo knows blue! But does Roo know other colours too? Sing along with Roo and Possum as they practise their colours.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TRETrasler, Janee
Summary: "Told in rhyming text, Dog and Frogs are enjoying riding a log in the pond, but then Hog comes along and is not willing to share the log, or the lunch Dog has made. Hog wants it all, so Dog and Frog need to teach Hog a lesson about friendship and sharing"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2020
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Summary: Gabby has a new bracelet! Can she and the Gabby Cats find all three charms on their dollhouse treasure hunt?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2024
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Summary: "My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that." Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, "Enough is enough!" and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FARWatson, Renée
Summary: Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2024
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Summary: Busy Betty has always been busy. Every day she wakes up with a million questions and a billion ideas! And today she has an amazing idea: she's throwing her mom a birthday party. Shhh . . . It's a surprise! Then Betty and her best friend, Mae, have the best idea of all: What if they threw Mom a circus surprise party?! It will be the greatest day in the history of the universe! Everything is...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Flamingo Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WITFaruqi, Reem
Summary: Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figureout a way to be in two places at once.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FARWilliams, Alicia R. (Alicia Renee)
Summary: "An inspiring picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHIVasco, Irene
Summary: "A young teacher eager to change her students' lives with her books. An indigenous community with its own stories to share. And a great and dangerous serpent not to be underestimated. Set along the Amazon River, this stunningly illustrated story will spark lasting conversations about cross-cultural relationships, the importance of oral storytelling, and what it means to be a lifelong learner."--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2024
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Summary: "As she tries to give her big, smelly dog Frank a bath, which becomes more impossible by the minute, Betty learns that she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Flamingo Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WITCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WITFaruqi, Reem
Summary: Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Carman.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2015
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Summary: "From the author of Lailah's Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't encouraged to go to school. Milloo lives in a time when school is considered unnecessary for girls. But to Milloo, education is essential. When Milloo...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023