McBride, Amber
Summary: In the future, a Black girl known only as Inmate Eleven is kept confined -- to be used as a biological match for the president's son, should he fall ill. She is called a Blue -- the color of sadness. She lives in a small-small room with her dog, who is going wolf more often - he's pacing and imagining he's free. Inmate Eleven wants to go wolf too, she wants to know why she feels so Blue and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC MCBBaker, Chandler
Summary: "Maxine and Jonah meet as California is going into lockdown due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic declaration, and must learn how to build their relationship at a distance through personal tragedies and triumphs"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC BAKCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC BAKCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC BAKPham, LeUyen
Summary: A beautiful book that describes the impact of COVID-19 on communities and why some essential workers could not quarantine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PHACopies Available at East Bay
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PHABruchac, Joseph
Summary: "Malian loves spending time with her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation. She's there for a visit when, suddenly, all travel shuts down. There's a new virus making people sick, and Malian will have to stay with her grandparents for the duration. Everyone is worried about the pandemic, but Malian knows how to keep her family safe: She protects her grandparents, and they protect...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC BRUYang, Kelly
Summary: When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans's mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move, and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work. At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates think...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC YANYang, Kelly
Summary: Knox works to keep his family together as they move from Hong Kong back to northern California during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC YANCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC YANWheelock, Ashley
Summary: Face masks on or off? This book flips to be read either way. It's a topsy-turvy world children live in, but adventures must safely return. This book has the ups and downs of a balance bike, a stuffed bunny is temporarily lost, and a community found.
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Publisher / Publication Date: House of Tomorrow 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WHEJane, Lillian
Summary: "Today is a very exciting day--it's Elmo is heading off to school, and he wants to be a School Superhero! Join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and hand washing. It's going to be a SUPER day! With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children combat school anxiety and understand new...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Wonderland 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SESCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE SESGassman, Julie
Summary: Dragons love to spread joy, but it's important to teach them how to share joy in a safe and healthy way, so that they don't spread germs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE GASLeininger, Susan
Summary: "Children's book that shares the dilemma of going back to school in the Coronavirus environment. Silly ducks and goats navigate through both in-school and remote-learning experiences in a way that both children and parents can relate."--Amazon description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [publisher unidentified] 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BAI BASKETSmith-Powell, Ronnette
Summary: A title that expresses the sentiments of almost anyone who has experienced the changes of covid-19. It may be difficult for adults to adjust, what about the children? Unanswered questions can lead to anxiety, fear, and anger. Journey with Corey and his family as they deal with the changes in a covid world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nettie, Nana and Friends 0000
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SMIAlber, Diane
Summary: Schools and businesses are now requiring everyone to wear masks and that can cause some confusion and anxiety for kids. A Little SPOT Wears A Mask is a fun story that helps kids not only feel more comfortable wearing a mask but also shows them how to wear them properly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Diane Albert Art LLC 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALBCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE ALB BASKETOquendo, Emily
Summary: "This picture book has rhymes and includes illustrations to help discuss and show some of the unique changes in procedures. The book specifically addresses masks, hand washing, hand sanitizer, social distancing, gloves, and personal supplies."--Amazon description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [publisher unidentified] 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE OQU BASKETMcChesney, Elizabeth M.
Summary: "In this children's story, one little girl and her family deal with having to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic and discover new ways of doing things together."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Archway Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCCSeal, Julia
Summary: It isn't a normal sort of a day. The sun is up, the birds are out, but everybody's indoors. Having to stay home can be confusing and lonely for children. Julia Seal highlights the importance of friendship and community during these challenging times. The message of hope will help children see the power of togetherness, and understand that even though we might feel like we're alone, we're alone...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Children 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SEANhin, Mary
Summary: Through a child's eyes, the world may seem chaotic with coronavirus (COVID19), masks, and social distancing. Masked Ninja explains what's going on in our current pandemic and shows us actionable steps we can take to prevent the spread of viruses and racism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grow Grit Press, LLC 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E NhiChu, Kaitlyn
Summary: "We're all having to get used to wearing face masks in our daily lives. Let's see how our favorite animals wear their masks and still have fun!" -- page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kaitlyn Chu 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E ChuHoyt, Megan
Summary: When she was young, Katalin Karik decided she would study science--even though she had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as much as she could about the human body, and once she made a decision, she stuck with it. Katalin had to learn English while attending university, but she worked hard until she became a doctor. After facing many challenges, including lack of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KARMidthun, Joseph
Summary: "A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the human body's immune response to infectious disease"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.07 MIDBai, Xue
Summary: "Written from the perspective of children who observe the world through their windows, this book for young readers looks at the lives of housebound children during the coronavirus pandemic. Inspired by true events and people from around the world, "From My Window" shows children that we all have the same fears, and that we can overcome them by being creative and empathetic, and by staying...
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Publisher / Publication Date: United Nations Publications 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BAIMooney, Carla
Summary: "When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, people worldwide hunkered down in their homes to slow the virus's spread. In an attempt to slow the spread, many countries closed their borders, schools, and businesses. They instituted lockdowns and ordered citizens to stay at home except for emergencies, which often lasted for weeks or months. In countries worldwide, people...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 362.1962 MOOHansen, Grace
Summary: Factual yet simple text about the rise of COVID-19, how it spreads, and steps we can take to avoid spreading disease to others. Colorful diagrams show how viruses enter a host and replicate in cells, and explain how lower-respiratory illnesses affect people.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 614.5 HANDolbear, Emily J.
Summary: "Addresses the social and emotional needs of kids during the COVID-19 pandemic: their fears, anxieties, and how to manage stress in various ways. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's Worldy 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 614.5 DOLWright, Lawrence
Summary: Beginning with the absolutely critical first moments of the outbreak in China, and ending with an epilogue on the vaccine rollout and the unprecedented events between the election of Joseph Biden and his inauguration, Lawrence Wright's The Plague Year surges forward with essential information--and fascinating historical parallels--examining the medical, economic, political, and social...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2021