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Choi, Yangsook.

Summary: After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023

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Ho, Joanna

Summary: "Say My Name is a meaningful tale about the power of names. They reveal our personal histories, weaving an intricate story of the past and connecting us to the future. Names -- and saying them correctly -- are important. Six captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian decent proudly celebrate their names, languages, and cultures. From Johanna Ho, New York Times...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023

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Liu, Linda

Summary: "When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautiful stones make him wonder: Can he be special, too? Perhaps he'll find an answer in the World's Most Beautiful Gem exhibition ... or maybe, just...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023

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Thomas, Rebecca

Summary: "What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THO

Crede, Phaea

Summary: Jet the cat likes to swim. When the other animals tell her that cats actually hate water, she goes in search of her true identity. After failing to fit the description of a variety of animals, Jet finally learns to embrace her unique brand of catness. A timely tale that humorously challenges labels and celebrates defining one's own unique identity.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 SPANISH CRE

Hall, Michael

Summary: 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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAL

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAL

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE HAL BASKET

Magruder, Nilah

Summary: Wutaryoo enjoys hearing other animal's origin stories but wants to learn her own, so she sets out on a journey on which she meets many strange creatures and learns important truths.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MAG

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MAG

Sellers, Bakari

Summary: "When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?" In these pages is a timeless celebration of the individuals and experiences that help shape young children into the most remarkable and unique beings that they can be"--Jacket flap.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SEL

Ho, Joanna

Summary: "An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. "--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024

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Marroquin, M. L.

Summary: "This little girl knows her hair is great just as it is. When people ask, "Why is your hair so BIG?" she answers, "Why isn't yours?" Her hair is soft, it protects her, it's both gentle and fierce. While some might worry about how it's different and try tocontain it, she gives it the freedom to be so extraordinary it almost has a life of its own"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MAR

Leung, Julie

Summary: In a mix of Eastern and Western mythologies, a mother tells her child about two forests inhabited by different, but equally enchanting dragons that coexist within the child's heart.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LEU

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Wld Cult Leung

de la Peña, Matt

Summary: "An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DE L

Newman, Lesléa

Summary: When Annabelle and Benjamin play dress-up they both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess which causes a problem until the two friends realize they can both be whoever they want to be.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NEW

Hope, Olivia

Summary: "Embark upon an uplifting journey through the wonders of nature: from lush pine forests to awe-inspiring mountains, and from sparkling seas to starry skies, each page is exquisite. Fly across oceans, run with wolves through winter snow, dance with fireflies, and dare to BE WILD!"--Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOP

Alexander, Rilla

Summary: "How far can you go? How much do you know? How kind are you? These are just a few of the impossible but inevitable questions every child has asked and every parent has had to ponder. In a journey filled with wit and imagination, You Rule! maps and measures those immeasurables, offering readers a rich palette of words to describe and explore ideas and feelings."--Front cover flap.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Handprint Books, an imprint of Chronicle Books 2023

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALE

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALE

Anganuzzi, Clara

Summary: Maurice isn't a typical dragon-- he isn't scary, and he doesn't like to breathe fire. In fact, he would much rather pick flowers! Being gentle and quiet doesn't mean that Maurice can't be strong... but Maurice knows that he's not like the other dragons, and he doesn't quite fit in. Then one day, he comes up with a clever plan to help his brother, who's in trouble. Will the other dragons finally...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2024

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Sima, Jessie

Summary: Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2017

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Sima 2017

DiPucchio, Kelly

Summary: Unlike all the other caterpillars Charley sometimes wonders what it would be like to be a fawn or a waterfall, so when the day comes to form her chrysalis, Charley must decide who she will become.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers 2023

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Pottle, Adam

Summary: Nervous for her talent show performance, Aurora spots a butterfly and is inspired to conjur a magical butterfly with her hands which sets off a chain reaction of support and empowerment among the global Deaf community.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024

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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE POT

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE POT

hooks, bell

Summary: The skin I'm in is just a covering. It cannot tell my story. The skin I'm in is just a covering. If you want to know who I am, you have got to come inside and open your heart way wide. Celebrating all that makes us unique and different, [this book] offers new ways to talk about race and identity. Race matters, but only so much-- what's most important is who we are on the inside. Looking beyond...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Disney/Jump at the Sun 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOO

Torres, Julio

Summary: An ambitious toilet plunger expresses his desire to be a vase.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2022

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Rogers, Kheris

Summary: "When her confidence is shaken by peers who say they are scared of her because she's "too dark," Imani turns to her sister for a loving reminder that she's smart, hope, brave, beautiful, strong, and just enough. After embracing what makes her truly special, Imani learns to be fearless! Bursting with inspiration and affirmation, Kheris Rogers' debut picture book encourages children everywhere to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ROG

Reagan, Jean

Summary: "Turbo the truck loves to drive fast, but has to learn to slow down for a very special delivery"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023

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